CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Angel Li has joined the firm as a partner in its Tax practice. Li has more than 25 years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance and consulting services to companies of all sizes across the manufacturing, real estate, technology, and private equity industries.

Loeb is thrilled to announce the addition of two seasoned professionals, Carolyn McClure, and Matt DelGuidice, to its team. Both Carolyn and Matt have hit the ground running, making an immediate positive impact on Loeb's business, and contributing to the ongoing mission of supporting manufacturers and financial institutions throughout the equipment lifecycle.

CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Scott Sachs has joined the firm as a partner in its Assurance practice. Sachs has 20 years of audit experience serving private equity and public company clients with a focus on the manufacturing and distribution and consumer industries, as well as software and technology services.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("B. Riley"), a leading middle market investment bank and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), is pleased to have served as capital markets advisor to GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in the successful closing of its business combination with Bitcoin Depot.

BHI, a full-service commercial bank, announced that it has closed a $50 million capital call line of credit facility for Naftali Shaked Partners II LP (“NSP II”). The financing provides a one-year line of credit that the fund will deploy for ongoing acquisitions.

Howard-Sloan Search, Inc. (“Howard-Sloan”), a leading New York-based direct hire staffing firm operating for over sixty-five (65) years, developed a temporary staffing vertical.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway"), a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture-backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced the close of a senior secured term loan of $40 million to Elevate Services, Inc. ("Elevate"), a global law company providing software and services to law departments

Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Vital Plastics, Inc. (“Vital Plastics” or the “Company”), a high-volume manufacturer and assembler of injection molded plastic products, to Wolverine Capital Partners (“Wolverine Capital”).

Audax Private Debt (“Audax”) announced that, as Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger, it provided a unitranche credit facility to support Incline Equity Partners (“Incline”) in their acquisition of GME Supply Co. (“GME” or the “Company”), a leading omni-channel distributor of fall protection, safety, and productivity equipment.

ATN International, Inc. (“ATN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ATNI), a leading provider of digital infrastructure and communication services, today announced the completion of a $300 million debt financing that includes extending, and expanding its senior secured credit facilities, consisting of a five-year $170 million revolving line of credit and a six-year $130 million term loan.

UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) has announced the appointment of Phil Mason to the role of president, Institutional Banking. Brian Hutchin has been promoted to fill Mason’s prior role of director of UMB Healthcare Services.

Global investment firm, Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), today announced it has closed a $175 million term loan to New Regency, a leading independent, founder-owned global entertainment company that creates and distributes film, television and documentary content across all platforms.

CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce it has provided growth capital financing to ConnectCPA, an industry leading provider of cloud-based accounting and bookkeeping services. The financing will be used to propel ConnectCPA's product development and expand its market footprint.

BHI, a full-service commercial bank, announced that it has provided a $27,343,317 Senior Secured construction loan to 13th Floor Homes LLC to finance enhancements to and completion of Villas of Torino, a multi-family townhome community located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

JPalmer Collective, an asset-based lending company empowering consumer brands with personalized financing solutions that fuel sustainable growth, today announced the appointment of Gerald Joseph, founder of Gerber Finance, as Chairman of the company’s Advisory Board. Joseph brings over 27 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the role.

JPalmer Collective, an asset-based lending company committed to funding high-growth, women-led and natural products companies today announced the closing of a line of credit up to $1,000,000 to Cook San Francisco, LLC, dba Nona Lim, a woman-owned producer of fresh, convenient better-for-you noodles, broths and stir-fry kits based in San Francisco.

Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) (“Coty” or “the Company”), announced today that it has successfully completed the refinancing of its existing $2.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The over-subscribed refinancing extends maturity until July 2028 at the same terms to existing facilities and welcomes a strong group of top-tier existing and new creditors into our facilities.

On July 17, 2023, the Company completed the closing of a $3.5 million credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), which will be secured by the real-estate of the Company's non-operational and non-licensed real property (the GreenTec BP in-construction facility) owned by GreenTec Holdings Ltd. ("GreenTec Holdings") and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company, including 3PL, Flowr Okanagan and GreenTec Holdings.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”) announced today that Ares has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Crescent Point Capital (“CPC”), a leading Asia-focused private equity firm with approximately $3.8 billion of assets under management, as of March 31, 2023.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Nick Pavlidis has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Consumer, Food & Retail Group. Mr. Pavlidis will focus on the consumer household sector, further strengthening the firm’s coverage for its corporate and financial-sponsor-backed clients. He is based in Houlihan Lokey’s Chicago office.