Eldridge Capital Management, an alternative investment firm and a division of Eldridge, has appointed Leo van den Thillart as Global Head of Capital Formation and Robert (“Bob”) White as Head of Capital Formation, Americas.

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company and leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects, today announced the successful upsizing of its corporate credit facility, originally closed in July 2024.

Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCG) (“AFC”) today announced that it has renewed its senior secured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with a lead commitment from an FDIC-insured bank with over $75 billion of assets. AFC intends to use availability under the Credit Facility to fund unfunded commitments to existing borrowers, to originate and participate in commercial loans to cannabis operators in line with its investment strategy, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway"), a leading provider of growth loans to venture and non-venture-backed companies, today announced the promotion of Avisha Khubani to Managing Director of Portfolio Analytics.

Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) today announced the successful completion of its previously announced merger with FCB Financial Corp., the bank holding company for First Chatham Bank, a Savannah, Georgia-based community bank. The merger enhances Cadence's growing presence in Savannah and Coastal Georgia while deepening the commitment to serving customers and communities.

Today, Renasant Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Kevin D. Chapman has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of both the Company and Renasant Bank (the “Bank”). C. Mitchell Waycaster, immediate past Renasant CEO, will continue as Executive Vice Chairman for both the Company and the Bank.

TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced the launch of TPG Sports, a dedicated investing business focused on partnering with companies, teams, and leagues shaping the future of sports. TPG is launching the strategy in partnership with career Grand Slam golfer Rory McIlroy, his business partner Sean O'Flaherty, and their team at Symphony Ventures.

Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today the appointment of Jason Breaux as Head of Private Credit. In this role, Mr. Breaux will lead the firm’s private credit business and will focus on platform-wide growth, expanding investment capabilities, and continuing to elevate the Crescent brand.

Chicago Atlantic announced its role as sole arranger and administrative agent in the funding of a senior secured term loan for Because™ Market (“Because”). Founded in 2017, Because has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality products in the incontinence, personal hygiene, and wellness sectors.

Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) today announced the launch of a new Corporate Finance division focused on energy and infrastructure finance, specifically targeting the power, energy and digital sectors

Kapwork, the AI platform for factoring, today announced major updates to its flagship Kapwork Verify platform to transform the factoring process with speed and efficiency. Key new features include an Email Verification Agent and a centralized user interface with the status of all invoices without requiring manual reconciliation, so factors can keep track of their portfolio in real-time and confidently deploy capital at scale.

Georgia Banking Company (GBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Kraus to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Margaret Whieldon to Chief Experience Officer (CXO). These strategic appointments to the executive team underscore GBC's commitment to driving financial excellence and enhancing the customer and employee experience.

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has successfully closed $2.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility in favor of Invenergy Renewables Operating I LLC (Invenergy).

Wingspire Equipment Finance announced today that it has closed on a $350 million credit facility to expand its financing capabilities for middle market and sponsor-backed companies. The new warehouse line was provided to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wingspire Equipment Finance, with Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo, N.A. as lenders.

Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of Cassandra W. Borchers to the firm’s global Financial Services Practice Group. She joins as a partner based in the firm’s Cincinnati office. Ms. Borchers was previously a partner in the Corporate Transactions & Securities and Investment Management Practice at Thompson Hine LLP and served as chair of its Blockchain & Digital Assets Group.

Argo Infrastructure Partners (“Argo”), founded by Jason Zibarras, is a leading mid-market asset manager targeting essential infrastructure assets in North America, today announced a recap of a series of strategic financings across its portfolio.

Encina Private Credit, LLC (“EPC”) is pleased to announce that it has served as the Administrative and Collateral agent on a senior secured credit facility supporting Ardian’s refinance of Impact Climate Technologies (”ICT”).

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) (the “Company” or “NOG”) today announced the completion of its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its reserves-based revolving credit facility (the “Facility”). In connection with the redetermination, the elected commitment amount increased from $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion and the borrowing base remains unchanged at $1.8 billion.

WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP (“WhiteHawk”), a private credit investment manager specializing in asset-based financing solutions, announced the closing of a $245 million senior secured loan facility with Heidtman Steel Products, Inc. (“Heidtman” or the “Company”).

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as administrative agent and joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of GSTV by MidOcean Partners, a premier New York-based alternative asset manager specializing in middle-market private equity.