Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced today that Fernando Margarit has joined as a Corporate & Finance partner in the firm’s Infrastructure, Energy, Resources & Projects (IERP) practice in Miami. Margarit is joined by counsel Brittany Buhler. Both join from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is thrilled to welcome Julen Uriguen as Vice President and Cindy Yang as Senior Associate.

Tiger Group sale features used and new audiovisual products and other excess assets as Solotech relocates from its 280,000-square-foot facility in Montreal

J.F. Lehman & Company ("JFLCO"), a leading alternative asset manager focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, government, maritime, environmental and infrastructure sectors, announced the successful closing of a continuation vehicle for JFL Credit Opportunities I, L.P. ("Credit Fund I").

MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of branded and distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, today announced it has successfully refinanced its revolving credit facility and amended its note purchase and private shelf agreement.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) today announced that Brendan Coughlin, currently Vice Chair and Head of Consumer, Private Banking and Wealth, has been promoted to President, reporting to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO. As President, Coughlin will continue to oversee Consumer Banking, Citizens Private Bank, and Wealth, in addition to a recently broadened scope which includes Enterprise Data & Analytics and Marketing.

CVC Credit, the $47bn global credit management business of CVC, is pleased to announce that it has successfully priced Apidos LIII (53), a new $475m Collateralized Loan Obligation ("CLO"). Societe Generale served as lead arranger for CVC Credit’s second US CLO New Issue pricing in 2025.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a Pacific Northwest manufacturer of steel products for various industries. The Company was seeking a new line of credit to replace its current bank line as due to recent losses; its bank asked the Company to find a new lender.

Escalate Capital Partners, a leading private credit and growth equity investment firm with $1.3 billion of invested capital, today announced the successful closing of its fifth fund, Escalate Capital V, LP (Fund V), bringing in $350 million of committed capital. Limited partners in Fund V include J.P. Morgan Investment Management, TD Bank, Cadence Bank, Regions Bank, and Truist Community Capital, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Truist Bank.

Commercial Finance Partners, a Boca Raton-based direct lending and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its Debt Capital Advisory platform. As one of the market leaders in small business consulting, CFP is excited to expand our offerings to cover middle-market financing needs. Commercial Finance Partners has tapped Bill Krebsbach, a nine-year employee, to lead the initiative.

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service solutions (“Semtech” or “Company”), today announced it has entered into a Fourth Amendment to its Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which increased the total borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility by $117.5 million for a total revolving credit facility size of $455.0 million.

Comvest Credit Partners, a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the sole lender on a senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Wheeler Fleet Solutions (“Wheeler” or the “Company”), a leading aftermarket truck parts distribution company based in Somerset, Pa.

MidCap Financial, a leading commercial finance company focused on middle market transactions, today announced it has provided senior secured credit facility to Evolucion Innovations, Inc. (“evo” or the “Company”).

Culain Capital Funding, LLC ("Culain Capital") today announced the closing and funding of a $5,000,000 accounts receivable financing facility to propel the expansion of a rapidly growing California-based tree removal and vegetation management company.

US Capital Global announced today the appointment of Jullion Taylor as Vice President at its Miami office. In this role, Mr. Taylor will lead strategic initiatives to deliver customized financial solutions, including M&A, debt and equity finance, and wealth and asset management services, to clients across the U.S. and internationally.

Republic Business Credit has expanded its support of the temporary staffing industry nationwide with the addition of a new client, a Northeast-based IT temporary staffing firm. The founders brought decades of experience to the launch of the firm, their first entrepreneurial journey.

Top California Lender, a leading lending firm, proudly announces the successful closure of a $17 million bridge loan, further solidifying its expertise in short-term financing solutions. Under the leadership of Jerry Dean, who recently took over the organization, the company continues to deliver impactful financing for its clients.

Mesa West Capital has provided a joint venture of Reade Hotel Capital and an affiliate of Westport Capital Partners with $45.36 million in first mortgage debt for the acquisition of a 208-room Embassy Suites hotel in Nashville, TN.

First Bank announced it provided a $25MM working capital revolving line of credit to a company that specializes in originating and managing asset-based loans for lower middle-market companies

Comerica Bank announced today Matt Marchbanks has been named its Fort Worth Market President. Marchbanks will also serve as the Senior Vice President, Middle Market and Business Banking Group Manager in this footprint.