Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (OTCQX: ITFS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an amendment of its existing credit facilities with a syndicate of lenders led by RBC Capital Markets as Lead Left Arranger and Administrative Agent, with Texas Capital and PNC Capital Markets LLC as Joint Lead Arrangers (“JLA”), pursuant to which the Company will refinance its existing $100 million term loan (with $82.5 million outstanding) and its $30 million letter of credit facility (together, the “Existing Term Loan Agreement”)

Portage Point is pleased to announce that Steven Shenker has been named Co-Head of Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS) alongside Tom Studebaker. Shenker and Studebaker will lead the next phase of TRS growth, focused on extending market reach, deepening relationships across key stakeholder communities, broadening capabilities and continuing to attract and develop elite talent.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”), is pleased to announce the closing of a $52.5 million credit facility to support the refinancing and working capital for growth of a leading food distribution company (the “Company”).

Certus Financial has successfully completed the turnaround of The Preserve of Roseville, a 102-unit senior living community in Roseville, MN that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Following the stabilization of the community, Certus structured the sale to a strong owner-operator, resulting in the community now being positioned to provide years of valuable service to the surrounding community.

Pemberton Asset Management (“Pemberton”), one of Europe’s leading private credit managers, has hired Dominic Courtman as Managing Director and Head of its Collateralised Loan Obligation (‘CLO’) Group.

MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”), a specialized seniors housing and multifamily bridge lending platform, along with firm affiliates, provided $195,700,000 in bridge, mezzanine and working capital financing to a skilled nursing portfolio throughout Virginia and Indiana.

Skylight, the brand millions of families rely on to get everyone on the same page and lighten the mental load, today announced it has expanded its credit facility to $75 million. The $25 million increase comes from SG Credit Partners alongside Wingspire Capital and will help Skylight widen its product lineup and move into more channels and markets.

KKR announced it published its Q3 credit investor letter by Co-Head of Credit & Markets, Christopher Sheldon and Tal Reback. Titled “Let There be Compute”, the letter focuses on the AI buildout and its impact on global credit and capital markets.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Ajay Tailor has joined the firm as an Assurance Partner in its Commercial Real Estate practice. Based in the firm’s New York City office, Tailor provides assurance and advisory services to commercial real estate entities, private equity firms and REITs.

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has acted as the Lead Arranger of a syndicated debt facility to support Main Capital Partner’s (Main Capital) acquisition of Orgvue. The funding will be used to support the acquisition and accelerate Orgvue’s next phase of growth, including continued product innovation, further international expansion, deepening enterprise customer engagement, and future acquisitions.

Based in Chicago, Sheridan will be responsible for expanding the firm's direct originations platform, partnering with middle-market companies and private equity sponsors, and sourcing and structuring equipment finance solutions that support growth across mid-ticket and large-ticket transactions.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced that Simon Wein has joined the firm as a Director on the direct originations team. Wein will be responsible for originating new business opportunities within the East Coast region and will be based in the firm’s New York office.

SLR Business Credit (“SLRBC”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $1.2 million senior secured asset-based credit facility to Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc. (“the Company”). The facility is structured exclusively around the Company’s accounts receivable (A/R). Proceeds from the transaction will be utilized to optimize cash flow, manage seasonal working capital, and expand retail and foodservice distribution for its commercial fresh division, Mycopia Mushrooms.

Vero Finance Technologies, Inc. (“Vero”) today announced that Yanmar America Finance (“Yanmar”) has selected Vero to support the launch of its captive floorplan finance program. Yanmar America Finance is the finance arm of Yanmar America Corporation, the North American manufacturer and distributor for Yanmar’s rural lifestyle and compact equipment.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to welcome Brynn Jackel back to the firm as a Vice President on the investment team, and to welcome Melissa Levy as Vice President in the firm’s Digital Growth Accelerator.

Flatbay Capital provided a $2.5 million commercial real estate line of credit to an established Texas energy services company specializing in machining, fabrication and oilfield equipment support.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Chris McMillan has joined as a Managing Director in its FinTech Group. Based in Charlotte, Mr. McMillan will focus on the digital assets sector.

The global law firm Jones Day today announced that five partners have joined the Firm in Australia, bolstering Jones Day’s capacity to serve clients across a broad range of complex domestic and cross-border matters. T

Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO), parent company of Peoples Bank, announced today that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for the merger between Peoples and Citizens National Corporation ("Citizens") (OTCPK: CZNL), with Peoples as the surviving corporation (the "Merger"), and for the merger between Peoples Bank and Citizens' wholly owned subsidiary, Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc.

Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford”), a leading specialty finance firm, today announced the successful completion of the first year of its Asset-Based Lending strategy, closing five transactions representing $368 million in total commitments. Since launching the platform, Oxford has established itself as a trusted provider of flexible asset-based financing solutions to middle market companies and private equity sponsors.