Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the investment in The Phia Group (“Phia”) by private equity sponsor InTandem Capital Partners.

The Hedaya Capital Group recently provided a $2.5 million factoring facility to a Maryland-based energy service company working to improve energy efficiency for industrial buildings, warehouses and offices as well as retail, hospitality, and healthcare environments.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a tech-enabled specialty finance provider serving small and midsize businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has delivered a $9 million freight factoring facility to support a specialized carrier with established operations serving North American supply chains.

Shifting tariffs, plunging consumer confidence and poor performance in once-thriving sectors like transportation and green energy have made timely and accurate appraisals increasingly critical in asset-based lending, advised the chief of Tiger Group’s commercial and industrial disposition arm.

Plata, the Mexican financial technology company, has secured a new financing of up to US$500 million arranged by Nomura Securities International, Inc. ("Nomura") It is the largest funding to date for a Mexican digital financial services company.

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) (“J.Jill” or the “Company”) today announced that it has successfully completed the refinancing of its existing credit agreement with a new $75 million senior secured five-year term loan facility. The refinancing replaces the Company's previous term loan credit agreement dated April 5, 2023, providing enhanced financial flexibility and improved terms. The facility is provided by an affiliate of Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners, CCP Agency, LLC as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, and Sole Lead Arranger.

Steward Partners, an employee-owned independent financial services firm specializing in comprehensive wealth management solutions, today announced that it has raised $475 million in strategic capital from Ares Credit funds ("Ares"), comprising a significant expansion of its lending relationship and a non-controlling minority investment.

Love’s has announced the expansion of its financial services arm, Love’s Financial, through the acquisition of three freight factoring providers serving small-to-mid-sized trucking fleets. The company acquired TBS Factoring Service, Saint John Capital and Financial Carrier Services. These companies operate out of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Chicago, Ill.; and Charlotte, N.C., respectively.

Wingspire Capital is pleased to announce that it has upsized a revolving line of credit to $300 million for New APR Energy, LLC (d/b/a APR Energy) in support of growth for the global leader in fast-track power generation solutions.

CVB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: CVBF; together with Citizens Business Bank, National Association, “Citizens”) and Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK; together with Heritage Bank of Commerce, “Heritage”), today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Heritage will merge with and into Citizens in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $811 million, or $13.00 per HTBK share, based on CVBF’s closing stock price on December 16, 2025.

Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (“Treace” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities, today announced it has entered into a new five year $175 million senior secured loan arrangement with credit funds managed by SLR Capital Partners,

TAB Bank closed a $7 million asset-based lending facility, which includes a $2.5 million inventory subline and a $70,000 term loan, for Certified Flux Solutions LLC. The capital provided from this credit facility will allow Certified Flux Solutions to expand its operations, while furthering their core values of honesty, integrity, quality, consistency, and outstanding customer service.

White Oak Commercial Finance (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, announced it has agented and closed an asset-based revolving credit facility to partially fund the acquisition of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, LLC (“the Company”) by the Wyckoff family, owner of diversified agribusinesses in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

King Street Capital Management ("King Street"), a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced it led a first-lien term loan facility to support the refinancing of Voyant Beauty, Inc. ("Voyant"), a full-service supply chain and manufacturing partner to leading personal care, beauty and household brands.

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of two executives and the promotion of two leaders, rounding out a year of growth and expansion. These latest strategic new hires and promotions further underscore Provident’s commitment to sustainable growth, continued investment in technology, an exceptional customer experience, and meaningful community impact. Below are details on each executive and their role within Provident.

Service Compression, LLC ("Service Compression" or "SC"), a leading provider of natural gas compression services to exploration and production companies, today announced the successful upsize of its asset‑based loan (ABL) credit facility to $400 million, representing a $100 million increase from the prior facility. The upsized facility closed on December 17, 2025, and is led by J.P. Morgan.

Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) ("CMC" or the "Company") today announced that the Company entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the credit agreement governing its revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which increases the borrowing capacity from $600.0 million to $1.0 billion and extends the maturity date from October 26, 2029 to December 17, 2030.

Regents Capital Corporation (Regents), a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing solutions to middle-market borrowers, announced the successful extension and upsize to $150 million of its revolving credit facility with Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK), an industry leader in diversified corporate and institutional banking. Proceeds drawn on the facility will be used to fund new originations and fuel business growth.

nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, provided a $3 million factoring facility to a Utah-based commercial facility maintenance and snow removal services company. The financing will support the Company’s growth initiatives and customer acquisition strategy as it enters its peak winter season.

B. Riley Securities, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, today announced that Tim Monfort has joined as Senior Managing Director, based in the firm's New York office.