MidFirst Business Credit (MFBC) announced it has recently provided a $25 million working capital facility to iT1 Group. Headquartered in Tempe, AZ, iT1 Group is a value-added reseller of computers and hardware and custom software solutions that combines business relationships with in-depth product knowledge to provide industry leading IT services and solutions.

Wingspire Capital LLC (“Wingspire”) provided a senior credit facility to Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC (“Sunland”) as part of a refinancing that includes growth capital for the provider of asphalt paving maintenance and repair services.

TradeCap Partners is pleased to announce the closing of a $1,500,000 production finance facility for a Northeastern0based consumer packaged goods company whose products can be found online and in-stores across the country.

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) (“Beacon,” the “Company”, “we,” “us” or “our”) announced today that it has closed its previously announced private offering (the “Offering”) of $600 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.500% senior secured notes due 2030 (the “Notes”).

Freeman, a global leader in events, today announced that it has acquired Sparks, a global brand experience agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. J.P. Morgan is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Freeman, and King & Spalding LLP is serving as legal counsel to Freeman. Cozen O’Connor is serving as legal counsel to Sparks. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal counsel to KKR.

Skylight, the leading digital photo frame and smart calendar brand, has raised $15 million in debt through its partnership with SG Credit Partners. As the company continues to grow profitably, the new capital will be used to support inventory purchases and ensure sufficient product stock to meet increasing demand.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Middle Market Banking business has arranged $58 million in financing for Tanger Houston, an open-air outlet center located in Texas City, serving an attractive Texas metropolitan area.

Heritage Bank of Commerce (the “Bank”), a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), today announced the appointment of Susan Just as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, effective September 7, 2023.

Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of a new senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility with Keybanc Capital Markets Inc., Cadence Bank, N.A. and Citizens Bank, N.A. as joint lead arrangers and KeyBank National Association as the administrative agent (the "New Credit Facility").

Creditors led by Apollo Global Management Inc. are nearing a deal to provide Yellow Corp. with fresh cash during a coming bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

FTX Trading Ltd. (d.b.a. FTX.com), and its affiliated debtors (together, the "FTX Debtors"), today announced the filing of its initial Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and related Term Sheet (the "Term Sheet") with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced the expansion of its technology finance originations group with the addition of Jeff Kaye as Managing Director, based in Chicago. He is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing new investments within the software and technology sector.

Ares Management Corporation announced today that funds managed by its Credit Group (collectively “Ares”) closed approximately $4.1 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments across 51 transactions during the second quarter of 2023 and approximately $20.2 billion in direct lending commitments across 181 transactions in the last twelve-month period ended June 30, 2023.

A Texas judge on Monday ruled that many lenders need not comply with a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) mandate to gather demographic data on small business borrowers while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the agency's funding.

Alternative Fund Advisors (AFA) offers institutional quality private investment strategies in a convenient registered fund format for fiduciary advisors seeking to enhance clients' portfolio exposures. AFA manages the AFA Multi-Manager Credit Fund, a closed-end fund that seeks to provide high levels of income by investing in private credit strategies.

Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (Nasdaq: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases, today announced it has entered into a new $185 million senior secured term loan facility with a bank syndicate.

Versant Funding LLC is pleased to announce it has funded a $4.8 million non-recourse factoring transaction to a commercial bakery which serves major grocery chains.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Healthcare Finance business, part of the CIT division, provided a $50.3 million loan to a joint venture led by Rethink Healthcare Real Estate to refinance the Medical Pavilion at White Oak, an on campus medical office building located adjacent to the Adventist White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based tank truck hauler of gasoline, diesel, oil and other related products.

Alvarez & Marsal Tax (A&M Tax), an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals and part of Alvarez & Marsal, LLP (A&M) announced the appointment of Ms. Amanda Bowker (US), Mr. Chad Woodfork (US), and Mr. Rhys Owen (UK) as Managing Directors.