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First Citizens Names Mike Spencer Middle Market Banking Leader in Georgia

First Citizens Bank today announced that Mike Spencer has joined the company as Managing Director of Middle Market Banking in Atlanta. In this role, Spencer will expand First Citizens' middle market banking presence throughout Georgia and nearby markets.

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Navigating the Switch: Practical Considerations in the Transition from Commercial Bank Loans to Private Credit Loans in the Middle Market

Many articles compare syndicated loans and private credit loans as asset classes, often noting the faster execution of private credit lenders and the lower cost of capital in syndicated bank deals. However, these types of articles often skip over the practical challenges that can arise when refinancing a syndicated bank loan with a private credit loan. This article will highlight several of those topics and the related considerations that borrowers in the middle market and lower middle market should keep in mind.

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First Citizens Names Snow Holding Middle Market Banking Leader for Northeastern United States
November 24, 2025

First Citizens Bank today announced that Snow Holding has been named Director and Market Leader of Middle Market Banking for the Northeast, where he will lead relationship managers and business expansion efforts in both the Boston and New York offices, as well as the broader Northeast Corridor.
Cuvelier Joins CohnReznick as Transaction Advisory Services Partner
November 24, 2025

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Sebastien Cuvelier has joined as Transaction Advisory Services Partner. As a strategic finance and M&A executive, Cuvelier has more than 25 years of global experience advising Fortune 1000 companies and private equity firms across industries including software, technology, telecom, consumer, and healthcare.
Renasant Business Credit Announces over $44 Million in New Closings
November 21, 2025

Renasant Business Credit is pleased to announce four recent fundings, totaling over $44 million.
Renasant Business Credit Announces over $44 Million in New Closings
November 21, 2025

Renasant Business Credit is pleased to announce four recent fundings, totaling over $44 million.
Renasant Business Credit Announces over $44 Million in New Closings
November 21, 2025

Renasant Business Credit is pleased to announce four recent fundings, totaling over $44 million.
Renasant Business Credit Announces over $44 Million in New Closings
November 21, 2025

Renasant Business Credit is pleased to announce four recent fundings, totaling over $44 million.
Rosenthal Capital Group Closes Three Recourse Factoring Transactions Totaling $12 Million
November 20, 2025

Rosenthal Capital Group (RCG), the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States, today announced the completion of three recourse factoring deals across a range of industries totaling $12 million.
Rosenthal Capital Group Closes Three Recourse Factoring Transactions Totaling $12 Million
November 20, 2025

Rosenthal Capital Group (RCG), the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States, today announced the completion of three recourse factoring deals across a range of industries totaling $12 million.
Seasoned Economic and Financial Expert Joins BRG to Further Strengthen Firm's Securities Capabilities
November 20, 2025

Global consulting and expert services firm BRG announced that Michael Kwak has joined the firm as a managing director in its Securities practice. With more than two decades of experience advising law firms, corporations and government agencies, Kwak brings deep expertise in securities litigation, market efficiency, damages estimation and valuation.
Siena Lending Group Provides $33.5 Million in Working Capital Facilities to Dorfman Milano Company
November 20, 2025

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”) today announced the closing of a $33,500,000 asset-based credit facility for Dorfman Milano Company (“Dorfman”), a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of headwear and accessories. The financing will provide Dorfman with enhanced financial flexibility to support its working capital needs and strategic growth initiatives.
Monroe Capital Supports Milrose Consultants’ Acquisition of Surface Design Group
November 20, 2025

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Surface Design Group (“Surface Design”) by Milrose Consultants (“Milrose”), an existing portfolio company of Southfield Capital.
AI Adoption in Retail Is Surging--But Meaningful Business Impacts Remain Limited, New BRG Survey Shows
November 20, 2025

In an AI-obsessed world, retailers are racing to highlight their organizations' artificial intelligence adoption and capabilities—but corporate leaders may be overestimating these tools' tangible impacts, according to BRG's new research report AI in Retail: In Pursuit of Meaningful Adoption.
Tse Joins CohnReznick as Assurance Partner
November 20, 2025

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Milton Tse has joined as an Assurance Partner. Based in the firm’s new San Francisco office, Tse brings more than 25 years of experience providing audit and advisory services to public and private companies in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Private Equity Group Closes Co-Investment Fund II Above Target at $1 Billion
November 20, 2025

J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Private Equity Group ("PEG") today announced the closing of its second dedicated co-investment fund, PEG Co-Investment Fund II ("COIN II"). COIN II closed above its $750 million target at $1 billion, including commitments from the PEG team.
UbiQD Secures $6M in Growth Capital from Silicon Valley Bank, Appoints Tony Beams as Chief Financial Officer
November 20, 2025

UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot technology, today announced a $6 million debt financing agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, to support the company's continued growth. This capital will fund strategic infrastructure investments including facility upgrades and specialized manufacturing equipment, supporting UbiQD's scale-up in response to new commercial demand.
White Oak Global Advisors Provides Senior Secured Loan to Support the Recapitalization of a Leading Global Software Platform
November 20, 2025

White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”) today announced it has provided a $17 million senior secured loan to a global cloud-based software and services company (the “Company”). The investment will support the Company’s recapitalization and provide additional liquidity to fund continued growth and product development initiatives.
First Citizens Bank Purchases Office Building in San Francisco
November 20, 2025

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank"), the wholly owned banking subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ("BancShares") (Nasdaq: FCNCA), today announced the purchase of a downtown San Francisco building in support of the company's large and growing client base in the region. Located at 667 Mission Street in downtown San Francisco, First Citizens will renovate the office space with an expected move-in date in 2027.
In Memoriam: Patti Kotusky
November 20, 2025

SLR Business Credit is saddened to announce that, Patti Kotusky, its Manager of ABL Operations and one of its founders, passed away after a short illness.
ElmBlue Equipment Finance Secures $125 Million Credit Facility with Wells Fargo
November 19, 2025

ElmBlue Equipment Finance, a rapidly growing provider of commercial equipment-financing solutions, today announced it has secured a $125 million senior credit facility from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The new facility provides ElmBlue with additional lending capacity to support its nationwide growth and fund an expanding portfolio of equipment-finance transactions.
Legacy Corporate Lending Provides $31 Million Asset-Based Credit Facility to Shapiro Metals Company
November 19, 2025

Legacy Corporate Lending, LLC (“Legacy”), an independent asset-based lending (ABL) company focused on serving the needs of middle market companies across North America, today announced that it provided a $31 million asset-based credit facility to Shapiro Metals Company (“Shapiro” or the “Company”), a family-owned, third-generation metals, aluminum scrap processor and aluminum ingot producer.