Synovus Bank has named Charlie Clark as president of the community bank, effective July 10. In this new position, Clark will advance the community bank’s geography-based delivery model. This includes management of local leadership across the bank’s five-state footprint as they continue to build and deepen relationships while delivering exceptional service to clients.

QualTek Services Inc. (the “Company” or “QualTek”), a leading infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas following the confirmation of its Plan of Reorganization (“Plan”) on June 30, 2023.

ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) announced today that it and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, "the Company") filed voluntary petitions for relief (the "Petitions") under Chapter 11 of Title 11 the U.S. Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court").

The Company’s parent company, a foreign-owned entity, sought a lender to capitalize their U.S. venture with debt for tax and non-tax reasons. The Company required a sufficient line of credit to fund its operating needs and large multi-year projects, which required a substantial upfront investment to pay staff and purchase materials.

Only 3 in 10 leaders at midsize businesses are upbeat about the national economy. But they feel good about their own industries and companies.

Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX: CDR), is pleased to announce the closing on July 14, 2023 of a US$5.9 million term loan facility (the “Loan Facility”). The Loan Facility comprises separate loans from a group of arm’s length lenders (each a “Lender”) made pursuant to credit agreements between Condor and each Lender (the “Credit Agreements”) having an aggregate principal amount of US$5.9 million (CA$7.8 million).

Paytient, the creator and leading provider of Health Payment Accounts (HPAs) today announced it has finalized a $7.5M venture debt facility with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, which was first announced in January of this year.

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) (“MarineMax” or the “Company”), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, today announced the expansion of its floor plan facility from $750 million to $950 million, further increasing the Company’s liquidity and financial flexibility for the future.

New Jersey holding company, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC), Peapack-Gladstone Bank and Peapack Private, announce expansion plans with the official filing of an application to open a location in New York City. Peapack Private is actively recruiting from the Tri-State area and beginning to build a presence in Manhattan.

Solifi™, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced that Ivan Bagaliyski, Director, Go-To-Market Strategy at Solifi, received the highly commended mention in the Rising Star category at the AFC Summer Awards 2023.

H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $57 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company Riveron (“Riveron” or the “Company”) to affiliates of Kohlberg & Company (“Kohlberg”).

JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd. (headquarter: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Keito Shimbu, President and CEO; hereinafter referred to as “JAML”) announces, that through our subsidiary, JA Mitsui Leasing Capital Corporation (headquarter: NY, USA; Kiyoshi Doi, Director, President; hereinafter referred to as “JMCC”), we have acquired 100% interest in Katsumi Global, LLC (headquarter: Michigan, USA; Tim King, CEO; hereinafter referred to as “KG”).

Rothschild & Co announced today that Mark Connelly has joined its Global Advisory business as a Managing Director to lead its equity capital markets offering in North America. In this newly established role, Mr. Connelly will lead and develop Rothschild & Co’s strategy for the firm’s Equity Markets Solutions (“EMS”) business in North America.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $9.8 million construction loan and $11.8 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of an affordable multifamily property in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC ("Colossus SSP"), Huddled Masses LLC ("Huddled Masses") and Orange142, LLC ("Orange142"), is pleased to announce it has entered into a $5 million revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with East West Bank.

Company To Pursue Sale of Business Under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code; Group of Existing Investors to Serve as Stalking Horse Bidder and $10 Million Debtor-in-Possession Financing Secured to Support Ongoing Operations and Chapter 11 Process as Focus Continues on Danville Virginia Farm and Microgreens Products

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") (Nasdaq: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), a business development company, today announced that it originated $110.7 million in new middle-market investment commitments during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index experienced year-over-year earnings growth of 5% and revenue growth of 4% during the first two months of the second quarter of 2023.

John Podkowsky of Darien, CT died on Sunday July 9, 2023 peacefully at home. He was 78 years old. John worked in the banking industry for his entire career, including 25 years as an executive for Citigroup’s Corporate Finance division. For the full obituary, please click here.

Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on Apollo Veterinary Medical Hospitals and AVMH Ventures’ (“Apollo” or the “Company”) recapitalization and acquisition of a multi-state portfolio of Pet Supplies Plus (“PSP”) retail pet stores.