Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) today announced that its lenders increased the borrowing base under the Company’s credit agreement by 30% from $2.50 billion to $3.25 billion.

KKR today announced a newly promoted group of 41 Managing Directors, effective January 1, 2025.

The London-based Banking Tech Awards announced QuickFi® as the winner of the Best Embedded Lending Platform at the annual awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Encina Lender Finance, LLC (“ELF”) announced today that the company has expanded its investment team with the addition of two structured credit industry veterans. The new hires – Ashish Sinha (Managing Director) and Avi Azour (Principal) – report directly to Geoff Beard (ELF’s CEO & CIO) and are responsible for sourcing, underwriting and executing senior credit facilities and forward flow purchase programs for both emerging and established specialty finance companies.

SLR Equipment Finance (SLR EQF) is pleased to announce Torre Montez has joined our company as a Senior Vice President, Vendor Sales. In his role, Torre will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities with equipment dealers along the west coast of the U.S. Torre began his career with Alliance Funding Group.

J D Factors provided $18,300,000 in new factoring facilities to 45 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of November. Some of these facilities include: a $2,500,000 factoring facility for a clothing manufacturing company in New Jersey; $3,500,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Illinois; $600,000 factoring facility for a transportation company in Wisconsin.

Amerisource Business Capital is proud to announce the successful closing and funding of a $7,500,000 senior secured revolving credit facility for a Texas-based technology firm specializing in Software as a Service (SaaS) for financial services. The facility will support the company’s rapid growth and working capital needs.

Pilot Wave Holdings ("Pilot Wave"), the world's leading technology-focused acquisition and growth firm, has closed on an increase of its existing $6MM credit facility with Aequum Capital to $15MM. The upsize allows Pilot Wave to increase borrowing capacity across additional portfolio companies, which will provide for continued growth and acquisitions.

Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the fastest growing investor-owned water utility in the United States and the 3rd largest investor-owned wastewater provider in the United States, announced the closing of $325 million of debt financing from Brookfield, through its infrastructure debt platform.

Regal Cineworld Group, a leading global theatre operator, has successfully secured a new $1.9 billion USD Term Loan B facility (the "New Facility"). The New Facility is priced at SOFR + 525 bps with a maturity date of December 1, 2031, and replaces the Group's existing Term Loan B.

Just weeks before a year-end reporting deadline, a majority of survey respondents indicated they are either waiting until closer to year’s end (37%) or are not sure of the need to file their beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports (32%), according to a Nov. 12 webinar poll of 4,427 U.S. businesses conducted by Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation.

LSQ, a leading provider of working capital and payments management solutions, recently originated a $30 million accounts receivable credit facility for a New York-based staffing company.

MUFG, one of the world's leading financial groups, has announced executive leadership changes within its Securities business. Denis McHugh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for MUFG Securities Americas Inc. (MUSA), effective February 1, 2025.

Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that 20 of the firm’s lawyers have been elevated to partner. These accomplished lawyers represent 11 practice areas and eight offices globally. The new partners reflect the broad scope of the firm’s capabilities and the varied clients and high-growth industries we serve.

Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena"), a leading provider of asset-based lending solutions, is pleased to announce the closing of a new senior secured credit facility for SIFCO Industries, Inc. ("SIFCO" or the "Company"), a global manufacturer of highly engineered, critical components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. The facility provides SIFCO with significant financial flexibility to repay its senior debt, support its growth initiatives, working capital needs, and overall business operations.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Equipment Finance group has named Gina Downing as a vice president on its industrial team. Gina will be responsible for supporting clients and growing the value of lending and leasing portfolio with a focus on construction, transportation, and materials handling equipment dealers across the Midwest region.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading tech-enabled finance provider specializing in tailored solutions for businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has provided a $35 million asset-based lending (ABL) facility to a Colorado-based company specializing in large-format digital printing that serves a range of high-profile commercial clients.

Responding to the surge in demand for strategic approaches to real estate among both healthy and distressed operators across all sectors, A&G Real Estate Partners has tapped industry veteran Tony Grant as Senior Managing Director.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced the closing of a $33.5 million senior secured revolving credit facility for an industry-leading blasting and abrasives company.

Brookridge Funding is proud to announce the closing of $4,150,000 of purchase order facilities for five new clients.