When a Texas-based manufacturing company needed a working capital facility to meet increased demand in the energy sector, they sought a trusted and reliable partner to fuel their growth plans. Republic Business Credit collaborated with private equity sponsors to structure a factoring facility that doubled their availability while maintaining the treasury management services as the incumbent bank.

FireAngel Safety Technology Group PLC - Coventry-based home safety products maker - Agrees standby letter of credit facility with its bank HSBC UK Bank PLC and UK Export Finance, up to a combined sum of GBP3.5 million.

Large U.S. banks are optimistic they will receive a clean bill of health from the Federal Reserve this week, freeing them up to distribute billions of dollars in excess capital to investors. The central bank on Thursday will release the results of its annual bank "stress tests" which assess how much capital banks would need to withstand a severe economic downturn.

Manufacturers and buyers working in the aerospace, defense, oil and gas and automotive industries can acquire mills, lathes, grinders, CNC turning centers and other remaining assets from closed aerospace plant in Fairfield, N.J.; bidding begins June 22

Paul Hastings LLP, a global law firm advising leading financial institutions, asset managers and corporations, announced today that private equity and M&A specialist Tom Cartwright has joined the firm as a partner based in London. He joins from Morgan Lewis and adds firepower to the Firm's fast-growing London office, which has increased revenue by 41% over the last year on the back of strong demand in its Private Equity, Finance, Structured Credit and Securities & Capital Markets practices.

Hilco Streambank is seeking offers to acquire approximately 2,500 antique and replica period picture frames (the “Property”) from the collection of leading frame restorer Eli Wilner.

The partners and staff of New York City-based accounting and advisory firm Raich Ende Malter (REM) will be joining EisnerAmper in a transaction anticipated to close in the summer of 2022. Founded in 1972, REM has 200 professionals and 45 partners/principals serving clients from offices in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Florida and the Cayman Islands. The firm has been ranked by leading accounting and business media as a top 25 accounting firm in New York; top 20 accounting firm in the mid-Atlantic region; and a top 100 accounting firm in the country.

The NFIB Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased four points to a net negative 54%, the lowest level recorded in the 48-year-old survey. Expectations for better business conditions have deteriorated every month since January.

Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) and Prudential Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBIP) (“Prudential Bancorp”) today announced that Prudential Bancorp shareholders have voted to approve Fulton’s acquisition of Prudential Bancorp and its subsidiary, Prudential Bank, located in Philadelphia, with more than 98% of the votes cast being voted in favor of approving the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) that was previously announced on March 2, 2022.

5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP) ("5N Plus" or the "Company"), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, today announced the renewal of its US$124 million senior secured multi-currency revolving syndicated credit facility. Subject to lenders' approval, 5N Plus can opt to increase its credit facility to $154 million through a $30 million accordion feature.

BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC), a future-ready commercial bank offering adaptive and technology-first banking solutions and market-leading loan structures, is expanding their Sponsor Finance team, by hiring Jean Kim as Senior Vice President. She will lead business development efforts in the New York market with existing and new partner relationships.

The U.S. bankruptcy court for the southern district of New York approved the plan for a restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code, the airline said, adding it hoped to emerge from bankruptcy protection in the year's second half. Its plan will inject about $8 billion through a combination of capital increase, issue of convertible bonds, and the new debt.

Percent, the platform powering the future of private markets, and Anzen, the first ever protocol for private credit protection, announced the launch of a new risk mitigation tool that offers accredited investors on Percent's platform seamless access to credit default swaps (CDS). This revolutionary new product provides a first-of-its-kind added level of protection in the case of a default or related event, potentially safeguarding investors from losses.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,000,000 senior credit facility for a Pennsylvania-based automotive supply distribution firm. The firm is experiencing a period of rapid growth necessitating the need for working capital financing.

Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announced that the partners and staff of New York City-based accounting and advisory firm Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP ("REM") will be joining EisnerAmper in a transaction anticipated to close in the summer of 2022.

William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today that it has expanded its equity capital markets team with the addition of Derek Caracciola. Joining in New York as a managing director on the private capital markets team, Caracciola draws on a career spanning more than 15 years focused on equity, equity linked, and debt private placements.

As reported, Jefferies Finance is the administrative agent and collateral agent for the term DIP and MidCap Funding IV Trust is administrative agent and collateral agent for the ABL DIP (with Crystal Financial d/b/a SLR Credit Solutions serving in those capacities for the SISO DIP for as long as it is a lender under the SISO DIP).

Three lenders participated in the $50 million increase to the revolving credit facility agented by TD Securities: The Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York Branch, Truist Bank, and BMO Harris Bank N.A.

- IDB Bank, a New York-based private and commercial bank, announced the appointment of Daniel Roberts as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO). In his role, Roberts will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Bank's capacity to identify, measure, and manage financial and operational risk. He will report to Ziv Biron, IDB Bank's President & CEO.

Mary Jane Anderson has joined the team at Loeb as Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Mary Jane has more than 20 years of experience leading accounting and finance teams and managing large loan portfolios. Mary Jane is excited to join the team at Loeb and looks forward to helping continue its long legacy as a leader in the industrial asset lifecycle space.