Akin announced today that Sarah Milam has joined the firm as a finance partner in New York, focused on asset-based finance (ABF), securitization and structured finance transactions. At a time of continued growth in the $5 trillion ABF market, Milam adds to Akin’s capital solutions platform, bringing deep experience representing sponsors, credit funds, issuers and borrowers in ABF and structured finance transactions.

Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces the acquisition of MorrisAnderson, a market leader in financial restructuring and operational consulting. The acquisition further strengthens J.S. Held’s turnaround and restructuring, bankruptcy, transaction, and dispute advisory expertise that helps businesses overcome complex enterprise challenges and realize long-term, sustainable business value.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”), on behalf of its investment funds, announced today that it has led a $100 million minority equity investment in NFS Capital, LLC (“NFS”). Founded in 2006, NFS is a leading provider of flexible equipment financing and asset-backed loans to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S. and Canada

When a private equity-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer sought a financial lender to fuel its aggressive growth trajectory, it chose Republic Business Credit as its trusted partner. Republic provided a $3,500,000 Asset-Based loan (ABL) facility that empowered the company to capitalize on significant demand and accelerate its contributions to global security and defense initiatives.

WhiteHawk Capital Partners (“WhiteHawk”) has acted as lead and sole agent to provide a first-in, last-out (FILO) term loan to Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”), as part of a $1.5bn asset-based facility, to finance its acquisition by Brigade Capital Management, LP and Macellum Capital Management, LLC.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced the third upsize of its investment-grade corporate note. The proceeds from this transaction will be used to support continued growth initiatives and further reinforce the strength of the firm’s balance sheet.

The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Michael Dawson and Nicholas Podsiadly have joined the Firm as Partners in its Financial Markets Practice. Both lawyers will be based in the Firm’s Washington Office.

Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, today announced the successful closing of a $600 million credit facility, with the option to increase up to $850 million, to support its expanding portfolio of diverse, high-quality renewable energy projects across the United States.

Mountain Ridge Capital (“MRC”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $20 million senior secured credit facility for an Alabama-based manufacturer specializing in premium Class B1 recreational vehicles and outdoor lifestyle products.

White Oak Commercial Finance (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”), announced it has agented a $550 million asset-based revolving credit facility to Wilbur-Ellis Holdings II, LLC, (the “Company”) a leading privately-held family-owned company with a portfolio of businesses focused on retail, wholesale, and distribution into the North American agriculture supply chain.

Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCPK:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been advanced the amount of $2 million under the secured convertible loan (the “RI Flow Convertible Loan”) with RI Flow LLC previously announced on June 4, 2025 (“RI Flow LLC”), pursuant to which RI Flow has agreed to advance up to $6 million to the Company subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.

Total bankruptcy filings were 276,126 during the first six months of 2025, a 10 percent increase from the 251,069 total filings during the same period a year ago, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Leonard as vice president, supply chain finance, within its commercial finance division.

GA Group, a leading asset disposition, valuation, appraisal, and real estate services firm, today announced it has been engaged by Elk Home to manage the complete liquidation of the company's inventory as it ceases operations after over four decades in business.

MidCap Business Credit LLC announced today that it has completed an $18,000,000 million asset-based credit facility to Jordan Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of outdoor seating cushions headquartered in Monticello, IN.

Saothair Capital Partners, LLC ("Saothair"), a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, today announced the final closing of its second fund, Saothair Fund II, L.P., with $300 million in investor capital commitments, more than double the size of its predecessor inaugural fund.

Davis Polk has announced that Jon Finelli, Ruben Henriquez, Beth LeBow, Stefani Myrick, Tierney O’Rourke, Jonah Peppiatt and Matt Yeowart have been elected partners of the firm, effective July 1, 2025.

CNB Financial Corporation (“CNB”) (NASDAQ: CCNE) and ESSA Bancorp Inc. (“ESSA”) (NASDAQ: ESSA) are pleased to announce that they have received the necessary bank regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger (the “Merger”) of ESSA with and into CNB and ESSA Bank & Trust (“ESSA Bank”) with and into CNB Bank (“CNB Bank”).

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Private Equity Practice with the addition of Sidney Nunez as a shareholder in the Houston office. Nunez joins the firm from Willkie Farr & Gallagher, where he served as a partner.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $50 million follow-on investment in Victory Park Capital Investor Fund W, LP (the “Fund”), reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and economic resilience in Emerging Markets.