CleanSpark has secured a $100 million bitcoin-backed credit facility with Two Prime, increasing its total collateralized lending capacity to $400 million, according to a company press release. The company claims Two Prime, amongst other partners, offers “responsibly sized leverage” at a “market-leading cost of capital”.

Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (Nasdaq:MMLP) (the “Partnership”) announced today that the Partnership has successfully amended and extended its revolving credit facility. The amended facility extends the maturity date to November 2026, decreases the borrowing capacity from $150 million to $130 million, revises certain financial covenants, and contains an accordion feature of up to an additional $50 million.

Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Meritech Systems LLC, a manufacturer of fully automated hygiene and sanitation systems, on its sale to CFS Technologies, a portfolio company of Union Park Capital. Meritech was previously backed by Forest Lane Capital.

The elevated pace of large corporate bankruptcy filings that began in early 2023 continued through the latter half of 2024 and into the first half of 2025, according to a new report from Cornerstone Research.

Janus Henderson Group (NYSE: JHG; “Janus Henderson”), a leading global asset manager, and Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in private asset-backed credit and a majority-owned affiliate of Janus Henderson, jointly announced today that CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO; “CNO”), a nationwide life and health insurer and financial services provider, will acquire a minority interest in VPC.

Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Trish O’Donnell has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner while Nathan Menon has joined as a director in London. Both join the firm’s growing global Structured Finance group from Reed Smith.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), parent company of U.S. Bank, announced today that Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Executive Kandace Heck plans to retire from the company later this year and will be succeeded by Christopher Paulison.

Corus Orthodontists, a leading North American orthodontic partnership network announced today that it has extended the Company’s secured syndicated credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) provided through a syndicate of Canadian and U.S. lenders. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) acted as Sole Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent with Scotiabank and ATB Financial serving as Co-documentation Agents.

Grays Peak Capital ("GPC"), a New York-based global investment firm, announced the launch of its second fund, Grays Peak Private Credit II (GPPC GovCon), a private credit vehicle designed to provide strategic capital to the government and defense ecosystem in North America.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) announced Tuesday that it has entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders led by Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of Tailwind Capital's ("Tailwind") investment in DMD Systems Recovery ("DMD" or the "Company"), an end-to-end IT asset disposition ("ITAD") solutions provider.

Sports Illustrated Tickets, a fan-first primary and secondary ticketing marketplace, offering access to more than $2.5 billion in sports, concerts and theater inventory worldwide, today announced that it has secured a $50 million credit facility led by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”) and with Feenix Venture Partners.

Nova Compression, LLC ("Nova" or the "Company"), a leading provider of contract compression infrastructure, announced the closing of a $105MM Structured Equity commitment from OIC LP ("OIC"). OIC's investment is complemented by a new asset-based loan (ABL) facility led by J.P. Morgan, with participation from Bank OZK, First Citizens Bank, and Sunflower Bank, and the continued support of Nova's existing shareholders.

Regents Capital Corporation (Regents), a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing solutions to middle-market borrowers, announced the successful extension and upsize of its corporate notes to $30 million. Proceeds from the upsize will be used to support continued growth, including the funding of new originations.

SG Credit Partners, through its Consumer Products division, recently completed a senior debt investment in New Primal, a leader in low sugar, high protein, and flavorful snacks

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced the hiring of Yuying Chen-Wynn as its Global Leader, Strategic AI. Based in Los Angeles, Chen-Wynn has extensive expertise combining the power of generative AI and traditional machine learning/AI to drive value and efficiency, as well as developing human capital.

The global law firm Jones Day announced today that public finance lawyer Jeffrey Philp has joined the Firm in New York as a partner in its Financial Markets practice. Mr. Philp advises issuers, underwriters and lenders in a variety of public finance and real assets transactions.

Flexi View Lending is proud to announce the closing of a $33 million loan to support the acquisition and construction of a major project located in Duluth, Minnesota.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $1.5 million Invoice Factoring facility for a Charlotte, NC–based health related apparel company that has quickly gained traction in the marketplace with its innovative products.

The American Bankers Association’s Economic Advisory Committee expects continued slow U.S. economic growth for the remainder of 2025 and a modest pickup in 2026. The group’s latest forecast released today indicates inflation will remain stubbornly high and above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target.