Garda World Security Corporation ("GardaWorld" or the "Company"), an entrepreneurial-driven corporation focused on building global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technology, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, today announces it has successfully closed amendments to its Credit Agreement dated October 30, 2019 (i) to increase its term loan due 2029 (the "Term Loan") by an aggregate principal amount of approximately US$63 million to US$2,350 million.

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Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced the closing of the private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”).

Northpoint Commercial Finance (Northpoint), a diversified finance company that provides flexible inventory lending and floorplan financing solutions, has partnered with Arctic Cat to be the exclusive financier of their dealer network across the United States and Canada. Arctic Cat's partnership with Northpoint will include flexible, manageable, and customized terms with a dedicated customer support team.

Wingspire Capital has provided a $40 million commitment to a leading digital marketing firm that helps companies amplify their search and lead generation efforts.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC (“SSG”) served as the investment banker to Revere Copper Products, Inc. (“Revere” or the “Company”) in the expansion of its asset-based credit facility from $150.0 million to $207.5 million. The upsized credit facility was led by the Company’s long-time lender, Wells Fargo Capital Finance (“Wells Fargo”). The financing provided incremental availability to support Revere’s continued growth. The transaction closed in December 2025.

KBRA believes 2026 will be a pivotal year for the broader private credit landscape. We expect strong growth across a wide range of rated private credit entities and transactions, offering global investors an increasing set of fixed income pathways into private markets. These pathways provide not only predictable income, but also the ability to tailor risk exposure relative to the underlying private strategy.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced a planned leadership transition within its Credit organization following the upcoming retirement of Greg Schroeck, chief credit officer, after nearly 40 years of distinguished service.

Cohn & Dussi, LLC, a full-service law firm headquartered in Boston with a growing national practice, has expanded its practice into South Florida, effective January 1, 2026.

Q4 2025 funding includes asset-based lending and equipment loans, factoring, small business lines of credit and more for companies in manufacturing and distribution, finance, e-commerce, technology, media, transportation sand other industries

US Capital Global announced today that Chris Ragland has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s leadership team and its presence in Texas. Based in Austin, Mr. Ragland will play a senior role in advancing the firm’s middle-market capital formation activities across Texas and Mexico.

Oaktree Capital Management and Anchorage Capital have taken positions in First Brands Group’s $1.1bn debtor-in-possession loan, stepping into a distressed financing as the company races to secure fresh liquidity, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Mountain Ridge Capital ("MRC") is pleased to announce the closing of a $15 million senior secured credit facility to a midwestern-based manufacturer and distributor of both consumer and industrial products. The MRC facility was used to refinance existing senior debt and will be utilized for working capital purposes and to meet growing demand for certain SKUs.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Sarah Gaymon has joined as a tax partner focusing on Trusts and Estates services. Based in South Florida, Gaymon has extensive experience guiding high-net-worth families and individuals through the complexities of estate planning. This includes establishing successful annual gifting plans, advising on the tax benefits and risks of various trust structures, and restructuring family investments to optimize generational wealth transfer.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today the closing of an amendment to the Company’s Amended Credit Agreement to increase GEO’s Revolving Credit Facility commitments from $450 million to $550 million, effective January 20, 2026.

Gerald Group ("the Group"), one of the world's leading global commodity traders focused exclusively on metals and minerals, has announced the sixteenth annual refinancing of its committed unsecured Revolving Credit Facility ("RCF"). The new RCF was oversubscribed and closed at US$365 million, an increase of US$135 million to the facility.

Strickland Brothers (“Strickland” or the “Company”), one of the largest independent quick-lube operators in the United States, today announced the closing of a new committed financing provided by Golub Capital and Audax Strategic Capital (“ASC”). The financing is designed to support the Company’s acquisition activity and enable continued expansion of Strickland’s brand and national footprint.

Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that it has appointed Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer. McMaster is a seasoned financial services technology and security executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management and technology control functions at large, complex financial institutions. He will be based in Phoenix.

Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) announced today that it has entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which reaffirms the Company's borrowing base at $700 million and extends the maturity date to January 20, 2030.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“BRS”) today announced that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Fair Holdings, Inc. in connection with its $227 million take-private acquisition of TrueCar. Founded in 2005, TrueCar is a leading digital automotive technology platform with a network of over 11,500 car dealers nationwide.