Haynes Boone is pleased to share that Paul Feinstein has joined the firm as a partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. He will be based out of Haynes Boone’s Washington, D.C. office.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the results of its 2026 Leveraged Loan Market Survey, which found that despite another solid year for leveraged credit, lenders remain cautious due to above average loan default volumes, heightened fraud concerns and uncertainty around AI investments.

Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Patrick Valenti has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Transactions Department and a member of the Private Investment Funds Practice.

Provident Bank announced Feb. 17 that it has appointed Joseph A. Tammaro Jr. as executive vice president, head of middle market lending. In this role, Tammaro will report to Bill Fink, executive vice president, chief lending officer, and will be responsible for leading Provident’s Middle Market Lending Group, including business development, customer relationship management, portfolio performance, credit quality and risk management.

Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an amendment to its $250 million syndicated credit facility to allow for the concurrent closing of a new $30 million bilateral term loan (the “Term Loan”) with Royal Bank of Canada.

Lydian Energy (“Lydian”), an independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale power infrastructure projects, today announced $689 million in financing for solar projects, AC Ranch 1 and Yellow Viking, and battery storage project, Faraday BESS.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced three new leadership appointments for its San Antonio office. John Jennings has been named the office’s Partner‑in‑Charge, Aimeé Vidaurri its Administrative Partner and Jay Dewald the office’s Head of Litigation and Disputes.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) today announced a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all the assets of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a market-leading advisory firm in the Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail sector, with additional expertise and proven success in the Automotive Aftermarket and Outdoor Recreation and Marine sectors. This transaction further strengthens Citizens’ sector-focused advisory capabilities.

Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Joel Weinberger has rejoined the firm's Chicago office as a partner in the Structured Finance Practice. Weinberger advises on securitization, structured finance, secured lending, and receivables transactions across a wide range of asset classes.

EBSC Lending announced today that it has provided a $37 million bridge loan to facilitate the acquisition and renovation of a 215-unit multifamily community located in Point Loma, a coastal suburb of San Diego, California.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Excel Testing and Engineering Holdings LLC (“Excel”) by private equity sponsor Fusion Capital Partners.

Top California Lender, a nationwide private lender specializing in commercial real estate financing, announces the successful closing of a $36 million construction loan to fund the development of a 350,000-square-foot industrial warehouse and distribution facility in the Greater Houston area, near major logistics corridors including Interstate 10 and the Port of Houston.

A West Coast–based artificial intelligence data research and development company has secured a $3,000,000 invoice financing facility from Prestige Capital to support its rapid expansion and surging demand from leading AI labs worldwide.

Fortress Investment Group today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (“Fortress”) have provided a $112 million senior secured credit facility to Hollywood Feed. Fortress served as agent, sole arranger and sole lender on the facility, which will support Hollywood Feed’s ongoing growth as one of the USA’s largest independent retailers of high-quality pet products.

Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels and chemicals, as well as carbon management, today announced the successful closing of a refinancing transaction on February 6, 2026 that simplifies the company’s capital structure.

Brazos Midstream (“Brazos”) today announced that its subsidiary, Brazos Midland, LLC, has completed an expansion of its senior credit facility to $1.1 billion from $225 million in commitments from a syndicate of banks. These funds support the ongoing expansion of Brazos’ natural gas gathering and processing system throughout the Midland Basin, one of the most robust and active oil and gas producing regions in the United States.

Presidio Investment Holdings LLC (“Presidio” or the “Company”), a differentiated oil and gas operator focused on the acquisition and optimization of mature, producing oil and natural gas assets in the United States, and EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: FTW) ("FTW"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by EQV Group, today announced that Presidio has mandated an affiliate of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) to arrange up to $1.0 billion in potential acquisition financing for Presidio following the completion of its business combination.

Brigade Capital Management announced it has closed its first dedicated private credit fund, raising more than $1 billion of investable capital and exceeding its target in an oversubscribed raise backed by a range of global institutional investors.

Keystone is a middle-market credit platform providing asset-focused financing solutions to businesses across North America. The firm specializes in equipment finance, asset-based corporate lending specialty real estate, and financial asset lending. With a flexible, relationship-driven approach.

Eastern Bank today announced it has provided financing to support the conversion of BostonbeaN Coffee Company (BostonbeaN), a leading provider of coffee, pantry and breakroom solutions, to a 100% employee-owned company. The financing includes a term loan to facilitate the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as well as a revolving line of credit to support the company’s ongoing working capital needs.