Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced that it has provided $20 million of liquidity through a senior secured term loan facility to support a leading gas compression service provider located in Texas.

Redbrick LMD has secured a $142.5 million loan to finance the construction of The Douglass, a 750-unit residential building at the Bridge District that includes approximately 40,000 square feet of retail and 80 affordable units. The Bridge District is a sustainable, wellness-focused neighborhood that will bring new options for living, dining, and entertainment, as well as jobs and growth opportunities for local businesses and community members in Ward 8. Citizens Bank arranged the debt financing for the project. ​

The manufacturer enlisted Tradewind to advance them the capital tied to their receivables and, in turn, secured a USD 2,300,000 credit facility. In operation since the 1960’s, the company manufactures bags for packaging, floor coverings, and apparel.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today the appointments of Matthew Hudson and Spencer Lippman as Managing Directors in the firm’s Business Services Group, bolstering its coverage of the equipment-as-a-service sector. Mr. Hudson, serving as Head of Equipment-as-a-Service, will lead a dedicated sector coverage team from a soon-to-be-established investment banking office in Baltimore. Mr. Lippman is based in the firm’s Houston office.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) is proud to announce that Frank A. Cavallaro will join the Company and the Bank as Senior Executive Vice President, effective October 31, 2022, and will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on November 10, 2022.

Icertis, the contract intelligence company that pushes the boundaries of what's possible with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced it has secured $150 million in funding comprised of a revolving credit facility and convertible financing from Silicon Valley Bank.

ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology”) (Nasdaq: ALXO) a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, today announced it has entered into a loan facility agreement with Oxford Finance LLC and Silicon Valley Bank for up to $100 million of non-dilutive financing. The facility will support the continued development of evorpacept, a next generation CD47 blocking therapeutic.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of AutoCruitment, LLC (“AutoCruitment”) by QHP Capital L.P., the management company for NovaQuest Private Equity.

A new Grant Thornton LLP survey of merger and acquisition (M&A) professionals finds that almost three-fourths (72%) expect deal volume to increase over the next six months, despite rising interest rates threatening access to capital and uncertainty about a potential increase in capital gains taxes. Almost two-thirds (63%) of the more than 150 respondents said pending tax legislation could have a positive impact on their deal plans.

SLR Healthcare ABL is pleased to announce that it provided financing to a remote patient monitoring service $5,000,000 asset-based revolving line of credit.

Yoshitsu Co., Ltd (“Yoshitsu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, as well as sundry products and other products in Japan, today announced that on September 27, 2022, the Company entered into a JPY8.15 billion (approximately US$55.82 million) revolving credit facility agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of Japanese banks to support the Company’s growth initiatives.

William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today that it has expanded its investment banking team with the addition of David Hatch. Joining in Charlotte as a managing director on the supply chain and commercial services (SCCS) team, Hatch draws on a career spanning more than 15 years focused on clients across the supply chain services sector.

Jessi McMillen joined SLR Equipment Finance as Assistant Vice President - Risk. In her new role, Jessi will utilize her prior experience in credit analysis and financial services to help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s evolving financial solutions platform.

SG Stonegate Capital, a division of SG Credit Partners (“SGCP”), a family-office backed lender providing capital to lower middle market businesses and entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the closing of a senior debt investment in Smith Teamaker, a leading U.S. brand of specialty and artisan tea products.

EMERGE Commerce Ltd. (TSXV: ECOM) ("EMERGE" or the "Company"), a diversified acquirer and operator of niche e-commerce brands, is pleased to announce that is has signed an amendment of its credit facility with its existing lender.

-Kin, the direct-to-consumer home insurance company built for every new normal, today announced the closing of a $145 million committed credit facility. The new facility, which was led by Runway Growth Capital LLC (“Runway”) and the Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P. ("Avenue Venture Debt Fund" or "Avenue"), provides Kin with additional capital to support the expansion of the Kin Interinsurance Network, a reciprocal exchange.

After a record start for the business, Cynergy Business Finance (CBF) has been named Asset Based Lending Team of the Year at Insider’s North West Dealmakers Awards. Despite having only operated for 10 months during the qualifying period, the judges commended the exceptional growth of the business, describing it as a ‘knockout performance’ for the Manchester-based team

Harbor Group International, LLC ("HGI"), a privately-owned international real estate investment and management firm, today announced it has provided a $90 million senior mezzanine loan to Extell Development Company ("Extell") to finance the construction of 1520 First Avenue, a 30-story, 420,000 rentable square foot office building in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, announced this week that it has hired Richard Wainio as senior vice president and senior relationship manager for its Business Credit group, based in the Cleveland Region.

Fortress Investment Group LLC (“Fortress”) was ranked as the 2nd fastest-growing brand among 50 alternative investment managers included in the second edition of the Alts 50 report, published by Peregrine Communications. The report provides a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the integrated marketing and communications activities of the world’s 50 largest alternative investment managers (measured by assets under management).