Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today that Anthony Petrazzuoli has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Deposit & Payments Operations Director. In this role, Mr. Petrazzuoli will lead Provident Bank’s Deposit and Payment Operations functions, including deposit account operations, payment processing, item processing, reconciliation, ATM operations, and debit card operations.

Alpine Ridge Funding (“Alpine”), a specialty commercial finance company providing factoring and asset-based lending solutions to lower middle-market businesses, today announced the closing of a $2 million ABL facility for a manufacturer and distributor of firefighting equipment and industrial flow-control components.

PPL Group LLC is executing three public auctions in the directional drilling sector for both underground utility contractors and oilfield services. On July 21 and July 22, 2026, PPL Group will hold a large, two-day auction for Intrepid Directional Drilling Services in Midland, TX that will attract buyers from the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia and the Middle East.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, a leading provider of financing and asset solutions across North America, today announced a new relationship with Tailift Material Handling USA, a forklift manufacturing and distribution company and a division of Toyota Industries. Under the agreement, dealers will have access to flexible inventory financing, while customers can take advantage of tailored retail financing solutions for equipment purchases across the United States.

Raidy, who joins from an Am Law 50 firm, advises borrowers and lenders on complex private equity, private credit and other financing transactions. He is the fourth lateral arrival on the West Coast this year, advancing the firm’s efforts to enhance its full-service platform across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and Seattle.

Garrington Capital, a senior secured, asset-based lender serving mid-market companies across the United States and Canada, today announced it has provided a CAD $7 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing facility to a Canadian manufacturer of fresh, ready-made meal solutions, as the company undertakes a court-supervised restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Timothy Ayotte has joined the firm as a shareholder in its Boston office, strengthening the firm’s corporate and transactional depth for life sciences, biotechnology and health care companies. Ayotte joins the firm’s Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Practice, where he advises emerging companies, investors and life sciences businesses on financings, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic corporate matters.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce an investment in Centroid (the “Company”), a premier Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (“OCI”) service provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan.

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, has provided a $100 million capital call line of credit to KRE Capital Management, a newly-launched $425 million credit platform with a lending capacity of more than $1 billion that’s focused on investing in residential real estate assets, specifically multi-family rental and for-sale condominium projects across the United States, with a geographic emphasis on the New York Tri-State area, Florida, and Texas.

Crown Partners announced today that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Superior Industries International, Inc. (“Superior”) on the closing of a $130 million senior financing facility with PNC Bank, N.A. The transaction completes the Company’s recapitalization following its acquisition by Oaktree and other institutional investors.

CrownGuard Capital is proud to announce the successful closing of a $15.5 million bridge and construction loan for the redevelopment of a 95-unit multifamily community in Rochester, New York. The financing was originated and structured by Loan Officers Larkin Cody and Robert Miller, who developed a customized capital solution to support the complete transformation of a long-vacant residential asset into a modern apartment community.

Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (“Clearside” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11. All conditions to the effectiveness of the Company’s plan of reorganization (the “Plan”), as confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, have been satisfied or waived, and the Plan became effective on the closing date.

Kestra Medical Technologies entered into a five-year term loan facility worth $200 million. The Washington-based wearable defibrillator maker entered into the loan facility with funds managed by Pharmakon Advisors, LP. The financing includes a $75 million tranche.

Safely Store Self Storage has received a $160 million credit facility. Financing was provided by J.P. Morgan, which consists of a $60 million term loan and a $100 million accordion feature. The deal was arranged by JLL Capital Markets.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”), a leading provider of asset-based lending solutions, is pleased to announce the closing of a $105MM credit facility for a leading processor and distributor of frozen vegetables (the "Company"). Siena’s financing includes a $70MM revolving line of credit encompassing receivables, inventory and equipment, along with a $35MM real estate term loan.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced that Alexandra Artes-Roy has joined the firm as a Director on the direct originations team. Based in Monroe’s Los Angeles office, Artes-Roy will be responsible for originating new business opportunities within the West Coast region.

Frank Marsicano has joined CIBC as Managing Director within the Asset Based Lending group, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience. Frank will focus on originating new senior ABL financings for middle market companies—including emerging brands, growth businesses, and turnaround situations—in the Northeast region. His mandate includes supporting acquisitions, refinances, recapitalizations and turnarounds.

Haversine Funding, a trusted capital partner to the specialty finance market, is pleased to announce more than $40 million in recently closed lender finance and participation transactions. These loans and transactions span senior secured credit facilities and participation funding across factoring and asset-based lending.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, provided strategic financing to Birks Group Inc., one of Canada’s premier designers and retailers of fine jewelry, watches and gifts. With more than a century of experience in the jewelry industry, Gordon Brothers partnered with Birks Group to deliver a tailored capital solution that will support the company's growth strategy, providing enhanced liquidity and flexibility as the retailer builds on its strong market position and long-standing heritage.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway"), a leading provider of growth loans to venture and non-venture-backed companies, today announced the completion of a planned executive leadership transition designed to support the firm's continued growth. Effective June 30, 2026, Carmela Thomson, Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting, succeeded Thomas B. Raterman as Chief Financial Officer. Raterman, previously Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, has become Vice Chairman.