-KBRA DLD, a division of KBRA Analytics, recently released its latest Direct Lending Default Report on the U.S. direct lending market. Highlights from the report are below:

Dext Capital (Dext), a leading essential-use healthcare equipment lessor, announces the upsize of its investment-grade corporate note. The proceeds will be used to fund new originations and growth initiatives.

Eclipse Business Capital LLC (“EBC”) announced that it has provided a $15 million senior secured ABL credit facility to a connector and cable manufacturer that primarily serves the telecommunications industry.

Erik joined WebBank in September 2016 as the Vice President of Due Diligence and Implementation bringing many years of risk management, business development, operations, relationship management and leadership experience.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), the parent company of Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven, community-focused bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is pleased to welcome Torrance Childs, former President of Private Banking at Boston Private Bank & Trust, to the Company as Chief Commercial Deposit Officer.

Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) served as the Left Lead Arranger for the private financing of STV Group, Inc. (“STV”), which is partnered with The Pritzker Organization (“TPO”).

A cutting-edge artificial intelligence company based in Salt Lake City faced a funding roadblock during a four-month engagement with a potential funding source. Despite persistent efforts, the needed funding remained elusive, hindering the company's ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the AI sector.

B. Riley Financial (Nasdaq: RILY) ("B. Riley") is pleased to announce it was honored by The M&A Advisor at the 18th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala during the 2024 Distressed Investing Summit on March 18-19, 2024 in Palm Beach, FL.

Dye & Durham Limited ("Dye & Durham" or "Holdings"), (TSX: DND) today announced that Dye & Durham Corporation (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings, commenced the marketing of a new senior secured Term Loan B facility and revolving credit facility (the "New Senior Secured Credit Facilities"). In conjunction with the New Senior Secured Credit Facilities, and subject to market and other conditions

Air Canada announced today that it has completed the closing of U.S.$2.15 billion senior secured credit facilities, comprised of (i) a U.S.$1.175 billion term loan B maturing in 2031 (the "Term Loan") and (ii) a U.S.$975 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2029 (the "Revolving Facility" and, together with the "Term Loan", the "Senior Credit Facilities").

SSG Capital Advisors, a leading special situations investment bank, announced that Managing Director Teresa C. Kohl was presented with the M&A Advisor’s Leadership Award during the 18th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 19.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, continues to make significant strides in its digital transformation efforts with the recent integration of MuleSoft Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) (“Par Pacific” or the “Company”) today announced an expected increase in lender commitments under its existing asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL”) to up to $1.4 billion.

The syndicate of Canadian and US financial institutions is led by Bank of Montreal, and includes the following lenders: Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec, the Toronto-Dominion Bank, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Citibank N.A., and PNC Bank Canada.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Paul Hibbert and Emma Serginson will join the Firm’s London office as Partners, where they will focus on financing and credit matters across the infrastructure sector, among other areas.

Yieldstreet, a leading private market investing platform, and Wilshire Advisors LLC ("Wilshire"), a global advisor with more than $1 trillion in assets under advisement, today announced a strategic partnership that intends to revolutionize investor access to institutional-quality alternative investments.

Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest” or “we”") (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Capital Southwest SPV LLC (the “SPV”), entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “SPV Facility”) with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch.

Petersen Health Care (“Petersen” or “The Company”), an operator of nursing homes and assisted living and long-term care facilities in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to facilitate the restructuring of its balance sheet.

Fetch, America's Rewards App, has secured $50 million in debt financing from Morgan Stanley Private Credit. This infusion of capital will prime Fetch for another year of aggressive growth as the now-profitable company accelerates its journey to become the world's first rewards-for-everything platform.

Cambridge Savings Bank​ (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and nearly $7 billion in assets, today announced that its Asset-Based Lending (ABL) team has provided a $10.5 million credit facility to Stauer, a direct marketing retailer offering consumers affordable jewelry, watches, accessories, and collectibles with a satisfaction guarantee.