Thompson Pipe Group ("TPG" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative solutions for demanding infrastructure applications, today announced it has engaged B. Riley Securities, Inc., a full-service investment bank and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), to provide buy-side advisory services in accordance with the Company's plan to grow its presence in North America.

In her new role, Ms. O'Grady will work with all of Palladium's deal teams on sourcing and origination, reporting to Leon Brujis, a Partner of the Firm. Ms. O'Grady brings to Palladium a wealth of business development experience and skills. This includes her deep relationships across multiple channels, including development teams of both public and private corporations, investment banks and proprietary sources such as entrepreneurs, industry executives, advisors and private wealth managers.

SLR Business Credit is excited to announce the promotion of Lucy Csizmas with SLR Business Credit to Senior Managing Director. Lucy is an industry veteran with 25+ years of experience. She is responsible for sourcing and structuring new transactions from a long- standing network of commercial banks, private equity firms, investment banking, consulting firms, CPA firms, law firms, as well as other intermediaries.

CNH Finance is pleased to announce new financings for May 2021. CNH provided a $10,000,000 senior secured revolving line of credit facility to form the carve-out of a health information management (“HIM”) transcription business and an electronic health record (“EHR”) service activation business. Both carve-out entities will be co-borrowers under this facility. The company will use loan proceeds for working capital purposes.

Winston & Strawn represented Edmentum, a portfolio company of The Vistria Group and a global pioneer in education technology, in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire Apex Learning, a Seattle-based industry leader in digital curriculum and virtual learning with over 20 years of deep expertise providing high-quality, rigorous, and teacher-centered programs.

Signify Health, Inc. (NYSE: SGFY), a leading healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology and nationwide healthcare networks to create and power value-based payment programs, today announced the successful completion of a refinancing of its first lien term loans and revolving credit facility.

BMO Capital Markets, the corporate banking and investment division of BMO Financial Group (BMO), announced on Tuesday the hiring of Evan Seigerman as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Mr. Seigerman will lead the expansion of BMO's healthcare research franchise, which currently consists of four analysts, including Mr. Seigerman, as well as Gary Nachman, who covers biopharma and biotechnology; Matthew Luchini, who covers biotechnology; and Matt Borsch, CFA, who covers managed care and providers.

AeroCentury Corp. (“AeroCentury” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: ACY), announced today that the Company and its two U.S. subsidiaries (collectively the “Debtors”) have filed with the Delaware Bankruptcy Court a proposed combined Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement (the “Plan/Disclosure Document”) with respect to its proposed plan to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (“Plan”).

Comvest Credit Partners has acted as Administrative Agent and Lender in providing a $190.0 million Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Financing”) to Uniguest (the “Company”), a leading provider of highly-secure Content Management Software and Managed Services (“CMS”). The Financing was used to support the acquisition of the Company by Atlantic Street Capital.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Provide, a digital platform for healthcare practices. Building on Fifth Third’s strong legacy of digital innovation and focus on the healthcare sector, this transaction adds world-class national digital capabilities addressing the most complex lending and banking needs of retail healthcare providers.

The RCF will supplement the Company’s existing $1 billion non-recourse warehouse and be used to fund continued origination growth. RBC Capital Markets will serve as Administrative Agent, Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunning Manager. Fifth Third Bank will serve as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunning Manager. Other lenders include Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Citizens Bank and MUFG Union Bank.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway" or the "Company"), a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, announced today that it has hired Carmela Thomson to be the firm's first Vice President of Finance and Accounting, and Andy Weyer to the post of Managing Director, Technology for Runway's Origination team.

Sallyport has just finalized an agreement to provide $5.0 million in finance for a construction business. The client had limited options given that they needed funding quickly and didn't want to rely on an expensive MCA lender to meet their needs. They required $1.5 million immediately with an uplift to a total facility of $5 million following a field exam.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,500,000 senior credit facility for a Texas-based transportation services which serves the construction industry. The proceeds were used to facilitate the purchase of additional vehicles and support their ongoing working capital needs.

DLL, global asset finance company for equipment and technology partnered with Forest River, Inc., manufacturer of a wide variety of quality recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats and specialty vehicles. Dealers of Forest River product will now have the benefit and option of financing floorplan and inventory purchases with a DLL line of credit, anywhere in North America.

Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena") announces the completion of a three-year asset based revolving credit facility for a family‐owned and operated Textile Manufacturer (“Company”). The facility consists of a $50MM Revolver and a $8.1MM Term Loan. As one of the oldest textile businesses in the United States with a deep and rich history dating back to the mid-1800’s, the company and its 1,000 plus dedicated employees have consistently demonstrated their ability to provide high-quality fabrics and products to the industrial, workwear, retail, sportswear and protective markets.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading factoring, asset-based lending and purchase order financing firm in the U.S., today announced the completion of a recent $25 million factoring facility to support future growth opportunities for a major supplier of apparel and home goods.

Winston & Strawn represented One Homecare Solutions (“onehome”) in its sale to leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), from WayPoint Capital Partners (WayPoint), the private equity affiliate of a New York-based family investment office.

SDI Presence LLC (“SDI” or the “Company”), an IT consultancy and managed services provider (“MSP”), has secured a minority investment from Abry Partners, LLC (“Abry”), a Boston-based sector-focused private equity firm. FocalPoint served as exclusive financial advisor to the Company.

Northpoint Commercial Finance is pleased to announce the addition of David Zimmerman to their team as Business Development Officer for their asset-based lending division supporting North America-based middle and lower middle-market companies. He will report to Robert Wagner, General Manager and Head of Asset Based Lending.