Hogan Lovells announced today that Edward So has joined the firm's Corporate & Finance practice as a partner in the New York office and Head of Derivatives - Americas. Joining from White & Case, So focuses on derivatives transactions over a wide spectrum of asset classes, including cash and synthetic fixed income, rates, equity, credit, commodity, and FX products.

Steeplechase Advisors, LLC (www.steeplechasemn.com) is a nationally recognized turnaround consulting, restructuring and transaction advisory firm focusing extensively on serving middle market businesses. As part of our continued growth, Steeplechase is pleased to welcome Mr. Michael Ganann as a Senior Advisor to our team. Mr. Ganann is a long- time member of the finance community of Boston, MA.

Toorak Capital Partners (“Toorak”), a tech-enabled investment manager of business purpose mortgage loans, was awarded RMBS Deal of the Year at the 2025 GlobalCapital US Securitization Awards for its successful execution of Toorak 2024-RRTL1, the first-ever rated residential transition loan (“RTL”) securitization.

Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) ("Trinity Capital"), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced the commitment of $15 million in growth capital to Lendflow, a software development company that provides embedded credit infrastructure to fintechs, lenders, and vertical software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies.

Grover Gaming, Inc. and G2 Gaming, Inc. (together, "Grover Gaming") announced today that it has completed the sale of its charitable gaming assets ("Grover Charitable Gaming") for a total consideration of up to $1.05 billion to Light & Wonder, Inc. ("Light & Wonder," or "L&W").

EBSC Lending, the financing division of Elite Business Service, has finalized a $33 million bridge loan for a 170-unit build-to-rent community in Glendale, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. The new funding replaces a $19 million construction loan secured from another lender in 2022.

Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, is pleased to announce the hiring of Bojan Janjic as a new strategic account executive for the company’s growing technology division.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC (“SSG”) served as the investment banker to Art Supply Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a MacPherson’s Art Supply (the “Company” or “MacPherson’s”) in the sale of all inventory and intellectual property assets to Blick Art Materials, LLC (“Blick”).The transaction was effectuated pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and closed in May 2025.

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“Horizon” or “HRZN”) (the “Company”), an affiliate of Monroe Capital, and a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital and private equity backed and publicly traded companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today that, as part of the Company’s succession planning, Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company and Gerald A. Michaud will retire as President of the Company, both effective June 5, 2025.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Pfingsten’s acquisition of American Cutting Edge. NXT Capital acted as Sole Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

White Oak Commercial Finance (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, announced it has provided a $125 million asset-based revolving credit facility to a US-based energy services company (the “Company”).

The Huntington National Bank continues to expand its commercial banking segment across the country by bringing its middle-market banking capabilities to Florida.

HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”), recently closed a senior loan for a Crestone Air Partners, Blue Owl Capital investment vehicle. The financing supported the acquisition of a mature Boeing 737-800 currently on lease with a UK-based carrier.

TAB Bank has structured a $3 million factoring line of credit for CNC Precision Machine Inc. to improve cash flow for inventory and working capital. CNC Precision Machine is a leading manufacturer of world-class hydraulic fittings serving the aerospace, transportation and machinery industries.

Today, Citi appointed Wyatt Crowell as Head of North America Citi Commercial Bank (NAM CCB). Wyatt will assume his role in May 2025, and will report to the Head of CCB, Tasnim Ghiawadwala and Citibank N.A. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of NAM, Sunil Garg.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has provided Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation a holistic, multi-pronged solution that includes $27 million in financing to optimize the transportation and logistics company’s capital structure in support of continued growth.

QuickFi® is honored to be recognized as the “Best In Show” for its B2B embedded lending platform following a live demo at the Equipment Finance Connect 2025 conference.

Crestline Investors, Inc. (“Crestline”), a global alternative investment manager, today announced the final close of Crestline Direct Lending Fund IV (“CDLIV” or the “Fund”), with $3.5bn of investable capital across the Fund, related vehicles and anticipated leverage.

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided growth capital financing to ContactMonkey, a portfolio company of Updata Partners. The company will use the financing to continue growing its reach globally and expand product offerings to new and existing customers around the world.

At SFNet’s recent International Lending Conference in London, Lord Kim Darroch, former UK Ambassador to the United States, shared his analysis of global geopolitical dynamics, highlighting how the volatility driven by Trump’s trade agenda, geopolitical rivalries and shifting global alliances could have profound implications for financial markets, business confidence and global credit conditions.