J D Factors provided $5,425,000 in new factoring facilities to 22 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of December. Some of these facilities include: a $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois; a $500,000 factoring facility for a staffing company in North Dakota and a $500,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Colorado.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a South-Central United States manufacturer of eyeglass lenses. This Company was seeking financing to pay off a small bank line of credit and a high-priced merchant cash advance loan, as well as a need for additional working capital to fund the Company’s anticipated growth.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) ("Ramaco" or the "Company") announced that its principal bank lender, KeyBank, N.A. ("KeyBank"), amended the Company's existing Revolving Credit Agreement to increase the overall commitments under the Facility to $500 million, including a $350 million revolving commitment and a $150 million accordion feature.

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL), today announced the closing of its inaugural syndicated credit facility. The new aggregate $980 million credit facility will mature in 2030 and consists of a $580 million initial Term Loan, $300 million Delayed Draw Term Loan, and $100 million revolving credit facility (collectively the “Credit Facility”).

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $500,000 accounts receivable financing facility for a growing staffing services company supporting commercial property projects.

OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: “OCFC”), (“OceanFirst”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A., and Flushing Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: “FFIC”) (“Flushing”), the holding company for Flushing Bank, today announced entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction.

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company” or “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that it has entered into a new, five-year $120 million Senior Credit Facility (the “Credit Facility”) with UMB Bank (“UMB”).

T-Max Lending LLC announced the successful closing of a $36.2 million loan to finance the development of a 4.5-acre greenhouse cultivation facility located in Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP ("Deerpath"), one of the largest lower-middle market private credit managers in the U.S., recently announced a reset of Deerpath CLO 2023-2, a $353.55 million collateralized loan obligation (CLO).

Baker Garrington announced it has provided the following recent facilities: A $1 million factoring facility for an oil and gas company in Louisiana; a $250,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Houston, TX: a $500,000 factoring facility for an oil field services company in Carrizo Springs, TX and a $250,000 factoring facility for an oilfield services company in Del Rio, TX.

SouthStar Capital has funded a $500,000 invoice factoring facility for a Virginia-based janitorial and maintenance services company supporting a large commercial contract. The company has been providing services at a temporary casino location and has now been awarded the contract to continue operations at the permanent facility, driving a significant increase in monthly revenue.

O’Melveny advised Samsung Biologics on its definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, marking Samsung Biologics’ first US-based manufacturing facility. The transaction, valued at US$280 million, was announced on December 22.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the addition of Ernest Marshall as Operating Advisor and Daniel Kravitz as Operating Partner.

SouthStar Capital has completed the funding of a $500,000 invoice factoring facility for a rapidly expanding services company supporting both technology and energy-related operations.

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord” or the “Company”) (TSX – ACD) today announced it has amended its senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Bank Facility”), extending the maturity date to February 27, 2026. This amendment follows a recent short-term extension announced on December 15, 2025.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. today announced the upcoming retirement of Paul Burdiss, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company's Zions Bank division, operating in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, on December 31, 2025. Mr. Burdiss joined Zions Bancorporation in 2015 as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, serving in that role until he assumed his current position with Zions Bank.

Caltius Structured Capital (“Caltius”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $48.5 million debt and preferred equity investment in Laguna Hills, CA ‐ based American Window Film (“AWF”) in partnership with co‐investor Concentric Investment Partners.

Starlab Space LLC closed a credit facility led by Texas Capital. The company expects fundings drawn under the facility to support Starlab’s continued progress across its development plan, including long-lead investments aligned with program needs, and for general working capital.

In a significant move aimed at boosting local housing, Stratton CG, a trusted name in private commercial lending, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an $18.457 million loan with All American Construction for their latest project, "River View Apartments."

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided a $25 million USD financing facility to BinSentry, a Kitchener-Waterloo-based technology company helping major agriculture enterprises optimize feed supply chains through AI-powered sensors and real-time monitoring. This capital will support the acceleration of BinSentry’s global expansion.