SouthStar Capital, a private direct lender and specialty finance company, is pleased to announce the closing of a $3 million invoice factoring facility for a Charlotte-based stud welding company serving steel fabricators.

FGI Worldwide LLC (“FGI”), a leading provider of working capital financing and trade credit insurance solutions, has announced that Rick Perea has rejoined FGI Risk as Director of Business Development. Based out of FGI’s Boca Raton office, Mr. Perea will focus on business development and relationship management, working to expand FGI Risk’s presence in the market and connect businesses with tailored trade credit insurance and risk advisory solutions.

MidCap Business Credit LLC is pleased to announce the closing of a $10 million asset-based credit facility for a privately held paper converter specializing in custom paper products for packaging manufacturers. The financing package consists of a working capital revolver and equipment term loan. The facility will be used to support the company’s ongoing working capital needs and refinance existing bank debt.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers’ accounts and 293 banking centers across Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas from the Comerica franchise. Executed over Labor Day weekend, the conversion brings Comerica consumer and commercial customers onto Fifth Third’s platforms.

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTLA), a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on revolutionizing medicine leveraging CRISPR gene editing and other core technologies, today announced that it has entered into a $400 million non-dilutive senior secured term loan facility with OrbiMed, a leading global healthcare investment firm.

BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced the completion of the sale of 138 branches to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank").

Holland & Knight continues its strategic expansion in Boston with the addition of experienced Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Partner Sarah Palmer. Ms. Palmer advises emerging and growth-stage companies throughout their life cycles, from formation and early-stage financing through commercial growth and exit transactions.

ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) announced that its Real Estate Investment Strategies (“REIS”) team-operated subsidiaries have acquired three multifamily properties totaling 1,029 units in Texas and Georgia. The transactions, representing approximately $200 million in aggregate value, expand ORIX USA’s multifamily equity portfolio and reflect the firm’s continued investment in residential real estate across the United States.

Great Rock Capital, a private credit firm specializing in middle market lending, today announced the promotions of Christina Zielinski to Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Originations, and Jake Goldberg to Head of Capital Markets. Ms. Zielinski and Mr. Goldberg will be based in the New York metro area and will be responsible for expanding the firm’s origination efforts and strategic relationships across North America.

System One announced it has completed a new investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”) and StepStone Group L.P. (“StepStone”). Financial terms were not disclosed. System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services and workforce solutions to end markets with critical infrastructure.

CareRx Corporation (TSX: CRRX) ("CareRx" or the "Company"), Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors living and other congregate care communities, today announced that it has entered into and closed a new credit agreement (the "New Credit Agreement") with National Bank of Canada. The New Credit Agreement replaces CareRx's existing credit facility and will provide the Company with a larger, more flexible capital structure to support its continued growth.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) (“Perma-Pipe” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of engineered piping and leak detection solutions for energy, infrastructure and industrial markets, today announced the closing of a new global credit facility with J.P. Morgan consists of a $75.0 million revolving credit facility and a $14.0 million term loan facility, and allows the Company access to an additional $50.0 million in incremental capacity.

TPx (the “Company”), a leading nationwide managed services provider, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed the Company’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”), marking a significant milestone in TPx’s Chapter 11 process.

ALL Capital Management (ALL Capital) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Johnson as Senior Advisor. Adam will work with the Board to extend ALL Capital's market reach and drive business development initiatives as it continues to provide funding solutions to mid-market businesses to support their growth ambitions.

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“Horizon”) (the “Company”), an affiliate of Monroe Capital, today announced it has provided a $15 million senior credit facility to Bioness Medical, Inc. (“Bioness”), with an initial $10 million funded at closing, and up to $5 million available to support Bioness’s continued growth.

Bain Capital today announced that its Private Credit Group acted as lead lender and administrative agent for a $250 million senior credit facility for Playfly Sports (“Playfly” or the “Company”), the sports industry’s leading revenue maximization company and portfolio company of Access Holdings. The financing will support Playfly’s continued growth.

nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, has closed a $15 million asset based lending facility for a Houston-based transportation logistics company. The flexible facility includes a scalable accordion feature that can increase total borrowing capacity to $30 million, providing the liquidity needed to support both immediate operational needs and long-term growth initiatives.

Tiger Commercial & Industrial (C&I) has completed the sale of a portfolio of high-precision fabrication and assembly machinery and equipment (M&E), along with finished products and raw materials, from two U.S. plants.

Global consulting firm J.S. Held today published the results of its Q3 2026 Lending Climate in America survey, offering insight into how US lenders are assessing economic conditions, credit risk, borrower activity, and market expectations. The latest findings point to a lending environment marked by growing caution. Concerns regarding geopolitical instability, recession risk, and policy uncertainty remain elevated, while lender expectations for both near-term and longer-term economic performance have weakened.

Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced an amendment to its senior secured credit facility (the “Corporate Credit Facility”).