Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $30 million senior secured credit facility to a company that produces coal for blast-furnace steel production. The facility consists of a revolving line of credit based on accounts receivable and inventory. Loan proceeds will be used to provide a dividend and to support working capital, capex, and other corporate requirements.

The client was a Luxury Jewelry Retailer based in the Northeastern U.S. The financing will be used to refinance existing debt & provide additional working capital.

Notable regulatory compliance and risk challenges remain high in a number of key areas for U.S. banks and credit unions, according to results of Wolters Kluwer’s 2019 Regulatory & Risk Management Indicator survey. This year’s survey generated a Main Indicator Score of 95, a 10-point increase from the 2018 score, that was influenced by concerns about the impact of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) rules; cybersecurity, credit and compliance risks; and an increased level of regulatory agency fines.

The company has been an industry leader for forty years and has the largest privately held inventory of forming equipment in the world. The line of credit will be used to supplement cash flow during crucial times of need, meet payroll demands and increase sales and production.

Capital One announced today that it closed a $182 million loan to finance substantial improvements for a four-building, 288,000 sq. ft. office campus in San Diego’s University Town Center by BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company. Funding includes a holdback for the redevelopment currently underway, led by the conversion of certain office space to laboratory/life science use and the addition of a variety of Class A amenity features serving the entire campus.

SG was able to quickly get comfortable with the business due to the contracted recurring revenue, continued equity support, and opening liquidity. SG provided a $1.5MM non-formula, structured senior secured loan.

Since joining the firm in 2007, Webb has held positions of increasing responsibility and for the last two years has led the firm’s investment banking restructuring vertical alongside Partner Evan Tomaskovic.

White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) announced today that it acted as sole lender and administrative agent on a senior credit facility for Virtus Pharmaceuticals (“Virtus”), a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners (“Linden”). Proceeds were used to refinance existing debt and provide liquidity for strategic initiatives and working capital.

Jennifer Rabinowitz will be responsible for all aspects of Finvoice’s sales and marketing, leading sales efforts nationwide and overseeing critical marketing initiatives to create and deliver value to the company. She will be based in New York City.

Axovant Gene Therapies Ltd. (AXGT), a clinical-stage company developing innovative gene therapies, today announced the completion of an amendment to its loan and security agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”). The amendment provides for a 9-month interest-only period commencing December 2019, as well as the elimination of the covenant to maintain a minimum cash balance.

The syndicate of banks include The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, National Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and Royal Bank of Canada. The Revolving Loan has a term of four years, maturing in December 2023.

Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA) said Monday that its Aphria Diamond growing facility subsidiary obtained an $80-million credit facility Friday with a Canadian chartered bank that will serve as an arranger, book runner and administrative agent on behalf of lenders.

In his new role, Shah will have primary responsibility for expanding the business’s existing coverage network on the West Coast to better serve technology-oriented private-equity firms, venture capital firms and entrepreneurs. His focus will be to drive asset growth, underwriting business and cross-sell financial products and services.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support Centre Partners’ investment in Wisconsin Cheese Group Holding, LLC (“WCG”), a leading manufacturer of branded and private label Hispanic foods, including cheeses, desserts, meats and spices.

Tranche B provides McDermott with a $250 million Term Loan Facility and a $100 million Letter of Credit Facility. The Company expects to utilize the amounts available under Tranche B to continue financing working capital and support the issuance of required performance guarantees on new projects.

Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business has launched Online Applications for Consumer Lending (CLA), a digital offering that enhances the online loan origination capabilities of U.S. community banks and credit unions. CLA allows consumers to begin a loan application from any digital device, at any time. It integrates seamlessly with Wolters Kluwer’s ComplianceOne® solution, an industry-leading loan documentation and processing system that helps lenders optimize their lending and document preparation processes in a secure, fast and cost-effective manner.

Tokyo Century (USA) Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Allegiant Partners Incorporated, an independent specialty finance and leasing company based in Bend, Oregon.

The one-year term includes an additional 3 month extension and supports TIMIA's future investments into growing SaaS companies in North America with the expectation that 50% of funding for such new investments will be funded from the credit facility ("advance rate") and the remaining 50% will be funded from TIMIA's balance sheet.

Wintrust Receivables Finance announced today the closing and funding of a $1.5 million credit facility for a trucking company based in Illinois. The company specializes in hauling dry goods, sheet metal, and general freight, while also providing transloading services.

Bruce is a seasoned credit professional with over 25 years of asset-based lending experience in both banks and finance companies. His roles have been diverse, including field exam, underwriting, relationship management and workout positions, giving him the broad expertise needed to serve Gibraltar clients with understanding, innovation and effective solutions to their evolving needs.