The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, increased to 132.9 in the fourth quarter from 129.6 in the previous quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Golub Capital announced today that it is one of the lead investors in Ruby Reinsurance Company (“Ruby Re”), a newly formed reinsurance sidecar vehicle sponsored by Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (“RGA”) that enhances RGA’s access to capital for their growing U.S. asset intensive business.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC (“SSG”) served as the investment banker to a commercial bakery (the “Company”) in the Company’s recapitalization. The transaction provided additional liquidity to support growth and strategic initiatives and closed in November 2023.

Kizik, the leading footwear company known for its innovative hands-free designs, is pleased to announce the successful amendment of its credit facility with JPMorgan Chase.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO), a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, announced that it has amended its $125 million senior secured term loan facility with certain funds managed by Orion Infrastructure Capital (“OIC”) to extend the commitment period for undrawn capital available under the term loan facility by one year to November 2024. No other material terms were changed.

The Amended RCF continues to be led by The Bank of Nova Scotia acting as lead arranger, sole bookrunner and administrative agent and is comprised of five banks - all of which were participants in the previous facility. Trican will pay customary fees and expenses at prevailing market rates to the lending syndicate as a condition of this amendment.

Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, and Best Egg, Inc., a leading fintech that provides flexible solutions to help people with limited savings confidently navigate their everyday financial lives, have announced a $150 million credit facility, which will allow the partners to provide financial control to even more consumers and landlords through the Best Egg Flexible Rent program.

First Citizens Bank today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit, as advised by First Citizens Institutional Asset Management LLC, served as administrative agent on a $75 million revolving credit facility for Stella & Chewy's LLC.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Middle Market Banking business provided $10 million in financing to FitLife Brands Inc., a provider of innovative and proprietary nutritional supplements and wellness products, for the strategic acquisition of the sports nutrition brand MusclePharm.

Output Services Group, Inc., d/b/a EverView ("OSG" or the "Company"), a leading provider of print and digital billing and payment solutions, today announced it has successfully completed its reorganization process, emerged from Chapter 11 and exited its U.K. business. All conditions have been satisfied or otherwise waived pursuant to its Second Amended Joint Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") as of November 30 (the "Effective Date").

Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the commitment of $45 million in growth capital to Neurolens, a company commercializing innovative solutions to optimize vision.

White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, announced today that Christopher Gouskos will join the ABL team at White Oak Commercial Finance as a Managing Director, Originations, departing from his previous similar role as Managing Director, Originations at White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”), which he has held since 2015.

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced that Kristie Kosobuski, Solifi’s Senior Director of Product Management, has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Equipment Finance by Monitor.

Stikeman Elliott is a global leader in Canadian business law, offering creative solutions to clients across Canada and around the world. The firm provides the highest quality counsel, decisive advice, and workable solutions through offices located in Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, London and Sydney.

SLR Equipment Finance is pleased to announce Vince Monteleone has joined our company as a Senior Vice President, Vendor Sales. In his role, Vince will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities with equipment dealers in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota & Wisconsin.

As Access Capital continues to invest in our team as part of our strategic growth plan, Justin Friebel of Denver, Colorado joins the team as Vice President, Underwriter.

Tradecycle Capital, an Indianapolis-based trade finance provider, announced it funded a new $7,000,000 revolving accounts payable funding facility for a leading education technology provider primarily serving the K-12 sector.

SG Credit Partners, through its SG Consumer Products division, is excited to announce a $6 million senior debt investment in a plant-based snack brand. The partnership will provide additional capital to support their continued retail expansion and product innovation.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of an $4.5MM ABL facility, consisting of an AR & Inventory revolver, to a manufacturer of prepared salads and spreads. Proceeds from AFS’ revolver were used to refinance the bank and will provide ongoing working capital to support the Company’s growth forecasts as it expands its product offerings.

On the close of a year filled with economic recovery, fluctuation and uncertainty, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, is identifying five trends that are likely to play a significant role in shaping the equipment finance industry in 2024.