Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP), a Schottenstein affiliate and leading provider of asset-based loans and structured financing solutions, announced today that it has provided an $8,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility to IT'SUGAR, one of the world's largest specialty candy retailers. The new facility supports IT'SUGAR's working capital needs and provides incremental liquidity to drive growth.

B. Riley Securities, Inc., a leading full-service investment bank, announced it served as joint bookrunner in the $45 million underwritten offering of 7.75% notes due 2031 for Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth”).

Georgia Banking Company, Inc. ("GBC" or the "Company"), the holding company for Georgia Banking Company, today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the proposed direct listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol "GBC”.

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, announced that it is establishing a new infrastructure debt advisory team led by industry veteran, Stewart Robinson, who joins the firm in the London office. In addition, Hugo Muller and Anish Shah have been hired as directors. The team will be fully integrated into the energy, power and infrastructure group and focused on advising infrastructure companies on debt financing and capital raising transactions.

Eisner Advisory Group LLC, one of the world’s largest business advisory firms, announces that it has admitted 25 new partners, effective October 1, 2026.

VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”), a leading private investment firm focusing on tech-enabled lower middle market companies in the healthcare, education and business services sectors, today announced that Otilia Ciotau has joined the firm as Managing Director, AI and Value Creation.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Hope (“the Bank”), has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK (“MANUBANK”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”).

Wingspire Capital is pleased to announce it has provided a $30 million revolving credit facility to a consumer rent-to-own financing business. The borrower provides financing for outdoor structures such as sheds, carports, and other storage structures.

Winston Taylor announced today that Michael Frisch has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Innovation & Regulation Practice and Digital Assets Group in Chicago. Mike counsels clients on regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement matters involving digital assets, cryptocurrency, and Web3 businesses.

Crown Partners is an investment banking firm focused on asset-based finance and collateral-driven credit. The firm advises leading private credit firms and asset managers on investment strategy, transaction evaluation and portfolio advisory across the asset-based finance market.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Incline Equity Partners’ acquisition of The Conrad Company. NXT Capital acted as Sole Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that certain of its funds (“Ares”) provided $2.0 billion of a $6.5 billion multi-jurisdiction financing for Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”), a leading global owner and operator of telecom tower infrastructure. As part of the transaction, Ares funded approximately $1.8 billion at closing.

Santander Bank (“Santander”) closed a $345 million asset-based revolving credit facility for WTEC, LLC (“WTEC”), providing additional working capital to support the New Jersey-based manufacturer’s continued growth across the renewable energy, grid modernization, data center, and AI infrastructure sectors.

CIT Northbridge today announced it provided a $60 million asset-based revolver to Certified Origins, Inc. CIT Northbridge served as the sole lender on the transaction, and Arch & Beam was the advisor for Certified Origins. Headquartered in Tuscany, Italy and with US based production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, and Fresno, California, Certified Origins is a leading player in the good food private label and co-packing space.

Brookfield today announced the final close of Oaktree’s Asset-Backed Finance Fund (“ABF I”) with $2 billion of commitments across the Fund and related investment vehicles, achieving its target fundraise. The Fund attracted a globally diversified base of institutional investors, including U.S. public pension plans and sovereign wealth funds, reflecting strong institutional demand for asset-backed finance solutions.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Bryan DaCanal has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Transaction Advisory Services practice, based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Corus Entertainment Inc. (“Corus” or the “Company”) (TSX: CJR.B) announced today that it has completed a second amending agreement (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 21, 2025, as amended by the first amending agreement dated as of October 29, 2025, and as otherwise modified, amended, or supplemented from time to time prior to the date hereof (the “Credit Facility”).

ALL Capital has provided a £6 million asset-based lending facility to Braincare Ltd, the company behind the Heights brand, a science-led health and wellness business focused on brain, gut and long-term health, supporting the next phase of the company's growth. Founded to make evidence-based nutrition more accessible, Heights is a science-led health and wellness business focused on brain, gut and long-term health.

Vox Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ:VOXR)(TSX:VOXR) ("Vox" or the "Company"), a returns-focused mining royalty and streaming company, is pleased to announce the signing of an amended and restated credit agreement as part of the Company's existing Revolving Credit Facility (the "Facility"), which has now been upsized to $100 million with a $50 million accordion feature (the "Accordion"), along with multiple management appointments, further strengthening its senior leadership team.

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) today announced that CEO Mark Hardwick will retire at the end of the year after 29 years with the bank. The First Merchants Corporation Board of Directors announced that Mike Stewart, current First Merchants Bank President who has been with the bank for more than 18 years, will become President and CEO at the start of 2027.