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In December, Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) announced that W. Calvin “Cal” Navatto had joined the Bank as senior vice president, senior asset-based lending (ABL) relationship manager within its Commercial Division. In this role, Navatto focuses on expanding CSB’s asset-based lending portfolio, deepening relationships with middle-market companies, and supporting the continued growth of the Bank’s ABL business.
Here, we speak with Navatto and Yvonne Kizner, head of asset-based lending at CSB about Navatto’s new role and the team’s vision for the future.
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ABCC 2026: Insight, Strategy, and Connection in an Uncertain Capital Landscape
Held February 10–11 at The Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, ABCC 2026 brings together the full ecosystem of asset-based lenders, capital providers, private credit investors, advisors, lawyers, and turnaround professionals for two days of insight, connection, and perspective. ABCC 2026 is designed to help attendees make sense of these cross-currents—what they mean for capital markets execution, portfolio management, and growth strategies heading into 2026 and beyond.
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Mitsubishi HC Capital America Secures Inventory Finance Agreement with LS Tractor
February 26, 2026Mitsubishi HC Capital America, a leading provider of financing and asset solutions across North America, announced a new partnership with LS Tractor, representing a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion into the agriculture inventory finance market.
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nFusion Capital Provides $5 Million ABL Line for Cannabis Equipment Distributor
February 26, 2026nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, provided a $5 million asset based lending facility to private equity-backed distributor of plant cultivation equipment and supplies. The financing will support continued growth amid tightening credit conditions within cannabis-adjacent sectors.
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SouthStar Capital Provides Invoice Factoring Facility to AEC Technology Consulting Firm
February 26, 2026SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of an invoice factoring facility for an independent Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) technology consulting firm specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
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BT Continues Growth of Transactional Capabilities With Addition of Dealmaker Christopher Isaacs
February 26, 2026Barnes & Thornburg announced today that Christopher Isaacs has joined the firm as a partner in New York, further strengthening the firm’s M&A and Private Equity teams. He is the fourth partner to join the Corporate Department this year, following the additions of Neil Begley in New York, Katie Mills in Los Angeles and Ryan Mitchell in Dallas.
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H.I.G. WhiteHorse Provides Financing to Viabus
February 26, 2026H.I.G. WhiteHorse, the credit affiliate of H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has provided first-lien, senior-secured financing to support Armira's acquisition of Viabus B.V. ("Viabus" or "the Company"), a leading Dutch tour operator focused on affordable, guided coach travel for senior travellers.
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Crescent Midstream Announces $600 Million Debt Capital Raise and Successful Refinancing
February 26, 2026Crescent Midstream Intermediate Holdings, LLC ("Crescent Midstream" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on February 18, 2026, the Company successfully raised $600 million of senior secured credit facilities, comprising a $500 million 7-year Term Loan B and $100 million 5-year Revolving Credit Facility.
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Beam Therapeutics Announces $500 Million Strategic Financing Facility with Sixth Street
February 25, 2026Beam Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAM) today announced that it has entered into a strategic financing agreement with Sixth Street for substantial, long-term, non-dilutive capital to fund the potential launch of ristoglogene autogetemcel (risto-cel) in sickle cell disease (SCD).
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Archer Meat Snacks Secures Nearly $100 Million Credit Facility from J.P. Morgan
February 25, 2026Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the U.S., today announced that it has secured a roughly $100 million aggregate credit facility from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The financing will provide additional capacity to support Archer's rapid growth and expanding national footprint.
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MSIG USA and MSI Japan Partner with IFC to Support Expanded Lending in Emerging Markets
February 25, 2026MSIG USA and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (MSI Japan), collectively referred to in this release as MSIG, today announced their participation in a new insurance-backed credit facility with the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, designed to expand access to finance in emerging markets.
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Beacon Pointe Advisors Announces Leadership Transition
February 25, 2026Beacon Pointe Advisors ("Beacon Pointe" or "the Company"), a nationally recognized fiduciary wealth management and strategic advisory firm, today announced that Matthew Cooper has been named Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Co-Founder, Shannon Eusey who is transitioning to a new role as Chair of the Company's Board of Directors.
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Bluth Named CohnReznick’s New Office Managing Partner – New York, NY
February 25, 2026CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Jarrett Bluth, Partner and New York Tax Practice Leader, has assumed the role of Office Managing Partner of the firm’s New York, NY, office.
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Gordon Brothers Partners with SCL Footwear Group to Expand Chinese Laundry in the U.S.
February 25, 2026Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts and owner of the contemporary footwear brand Chinese Laundry, has partnered with SCL Footwear Group as a new licensee to expand the high-quality, trend-driven footwear in the U.S.
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Georgia Banking Company, Inc. and Tandem Bancorp, Inc. Announce Merger Agreement
February 25, 2026Georgia Banking Company, Inc. ("GBC"), the parent company of Georgia Banking Company, and Tandem Bancorp, Inc. ("Tandem"), the parent company of Tandem Bank, jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement under which Tandem will merge with and into GBC in a stock and cash transaction.
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NXT Capital Closes Senior Credit Facility in Support of AEA Investors' Majority Investment in Magna5
February 25, 2026NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of AEA Investors’ majority investment in Magna5. NXT Capital acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.
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Ameris Bank Announces Executive Leadership Changes
February 25, 2026Ameris Bank today announced that Chief Strategy Officer Jim LaHaise and Chief Risk Officer Bill McKendry each has announced his intention to retire this year.
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Esteemed Finance and Public M&A Partners Join Latham & Watkins in New York, Adding More Elite Capabilities to Top-Ranked Practice
February 25, 2026Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Emily Johnson and Mark Stagliano have joined the firm as partners in the New York office. Johnson joins the Banking & Private Credit and Capital Markets practices, while Stagliano joins the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice.
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Michael Karangelen, Former CEO of North America for Investindustrial, Joins Star Mountain Capital as Member of the Firm’s Executive and Investment Committees
February 25, 2026Star Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a rapidly growing, employee-owned investment firm with ~$4.5 billion in assets under management (“AUM”), is pleased to announce that Michael Karangelen has joined as Managing Director and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and various Investment Committees.
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Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners Leads $130 Million Refinancing of Sylmar to Support Expansion Strategy
February 25, 2026Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners, the private credit platform of Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, today announced that it is acting as administrative agent and sole lender on a $130 million senior secured credit facility for the Sylmar Group ("Sylmar" or "the Company"). Based in Los Angeles, Sylmar specializes in acquiring and growing businesses in the water and wastewater sectors.
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Monroe Capital Supports First Reserve’s Acquisition of WGI, Inc.
February 25, 2026Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as lead left, administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of WGI, Inc. (“WGI”) by private equity sponsor First Reserve.
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Rosenthal Capital Group Closes Two Recourse Factoring Transactions Totaling $4 Million
February 25, 2026Rosenthal Capital Group (RCG), the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States, today announced the completion of two recourse factoring deals $4 million.
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