SkyHive, a workforce technology innovator that delivers powerful insights for improved human capital management (HCM), today announced that Deutsche Bank, Germany’s leading bank, has made a sizable equity investment in the company via its strategic Corporate Venture Capital unit. The funding coincides with SkyHive’s European incorporation and ineasing demand from multinational customers.

Throughout 2021 and into 2022, the number of small business owners who report that they have unfilled job openings has been at historically high levels – significantly above the NFIB Small Business Jobs Report’s decades-long average. That trend continued in March, with more and more owners also increasing compensation.

Univest Bank and Trust Co., subsidiary of Univest Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UVSP), announced the appointment of Patrick McCormick as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. McCormick brings nearly 20 years of credit experience in the financial services industry to his role. He will be responsible for overseeing credit policy and managing credit risk for the bank’s loan portfolio.

SLR Equipment Finance is pleased to announce Erik Harke has joined our company as a Vice President of Business Development. In his role, Harke will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in the West Coast region of the U.S. Harke began his career with Jules and Associates. He most recently was with Alliance Funding Group in Tustin, CA.

BankNewport is pleased to announce that Jeanne Lapak joined the Bank’s executive team in November 2021 as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking and Lending Officer, responsible for leading the Commercial and Business Banking Teams.

Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) ("GNL" or the "Company") announced today that the Company has replaced its existing credit facility with a new, $1.45 billion corporate revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") that has a 4.5-year term and improved pricing that is 15 basis points lower than the facility it replaced. The Credit Facility will be administered by Key Bank, N.A. and includes two six-month extension options.

Atlantic Sapphire has secured an additional USD 25 million (EUR 22.9 million) credit facility, with DNB Capital LLC as the lender. The funds will be used to fully finance phase two of the company’s U.S. recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) project in Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), a leading network-based provider of a cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management platform, today announced it has amended and upsized its existing credit facility with an incremental term loan provided by Golub Capital.

BankUnited, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), has opened a new corporate banking office in Atlanta, representing a renewed effort to expand outside of its core markets of Florida and New York. Adam Gordon has been hired as market executive and corporate banking team leader; the team will be working from the newly opened Atlanta office, 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 720.

Big Shoulders Capital and Iroquois Industrial Group have formed a partnership to acquire the assets of Benda Manufacturing, a leader in conveyor and product handling systems for the food industry and other industries requiring integrated production line conveyors.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”) (NASDAQ: DCOM), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Robert “Bob” Maichin will join the Company as Head of Middle Market Lending. In this role, Maichin will lead Dime’s middle market commercial lending operations and also build out specialized lending niches.

J D Factors is proud to announce the hiring of Jonathan Gay as Business Development Officer in Sacramento, California. Jon has extensive experience and knowledge in the factoring industry and will be responsible for generating new business in Northern California along with the Northwestern United States.

SLR Credit Solutions (“SLR CS”) announced the closing of a $20,500,000 senior secured term loan in concert with a $20,000,000, revolving line of credit for Oscar de la Renta, LLC (“ODLR or the “Company”). Founded in 1965, ODLR is a designer and retailer of luxury women’s apparel sold through upscale wholesale accounts and direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) both in stores and at www.oscardelarenta.com.

Some of the key developments that are highlighted in the 2021 Report include: • $1 billion in lending benefiting low- or moderate-income individuals and small businesses • $3.5 million in charitable contributions to benefit local communities • Outstanding CRA rating from the FDIC • 2,896 Employee volunteer hours

-AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced a strategic alliance with Cypress International, a Washington, D.C.-based consultancy specializing in helping industry support the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal-government departments and agencies.

Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced it has provided a $100 million credit facility to Juvo+, one of the top private label product developers in e-commerce. The funding will primarily be used to launch innovative new products and fund strategic expansion as Juvo+ continues to scale its footprint across multiple e-commerce channels.

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Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBK) announced today the establishment of TriumphX, a business unit charged with supporting the execution of Triumph's plan and evolution as a transportation fintech company. TriumphX is a division of TBK Bank, SSB, the primary operating subsidiary of Triumph Bancorp.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) has named Ben Vinzant as Chief Data and Analytics Officer, effective June 27, 2022. Vinzant will join Citizens from JPMorgan Chase, where he most recently served as Managing Director, Head of Sales Science.

Heritage Global Partners (“HGP”), a worldwide leader in asset advisory and auction services, and a subsidiary of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL), today announced that in partnership with New Mill Capital, Keith Machinery, and Federal Equipment Company, it has acquired two pharmaceutical plants in Missouri, formerly of Nesher Pharmaceuticals.