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Encina Lender Finance, LLC (ELF) announced today the promotion of Dan Avnir to Chief Commercial Officer. Dan had previously served as Managing Director, Originations.
In Dan’s new role, he will continue to lead ELF’s origination strategy across its commercial and consumer verticals. Dan will also lead ELF’s syndications strategy by managing the capital markets initiatives for various portfolio companies.
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SFNet will be hosting part two of its Independent Finance Roundtable 2021 August 17 - 19, 2021 in-person at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel in Chicago, IL. For 2021, we created a unique, invitation-only experience for senior executives from SFNet member entrepreneurial finance and factoring companies. IFR 2021 is a two-part event. The first part on April 27 was a free, live online roundtable discussion and an overview of our August in-person agenda. Panelists and attendees will come together next week to discuss the state of M&A, legal issues impacting our industry, and other timely topics that may affect your business.
In addition to the roundtable meetings and discussions, IFR will offer optional activities to take full advantage of your time in Chicago.
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The Consulting Report Names Clark Pakstys a Top 25 Private Equity Consultant and Leader of 2023
November 20, 2023CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Kim Clark Pakstys, Managing Director, CFO Advisory, has been named one of The Consulting Report’s Top 25 Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of 2023.
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Hogan Lovells Welcomes More than 30 Partners and Senior Counsel From Stroock
November 20, 2023Global law firm Hogan Lovells welcomed 28 partners and four senior counsel from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, who have joined the firm in New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Los Angeles.
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First Financial Northwest Bank Promotes Dalen D. Harrison to Executive Vice President
November 20, 2023First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”)(NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that Dalen D. Harrison was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of the Bank effective November 10, 2023. The promotion is in recognition of the breadth and depth of Ms. Harrison’s role in the success of the Bank.
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Simpson Thacher Announces 32 New Partners
November 20, 2023Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced yesterday that it has elevated the following attorneys to Partner, effective January 1, 2024.
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Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, Assists Congoleum in Completing a $10.0 Million Refinancing
November 20, 2023Phoenix IB®, a part of J.S. Held, a leading middle market special situations investment bank and independent licensed broker-dealer under federal and state securities law (CRD#: 132710/SEC#: 8-66628), acted as the financial advisor and investment banker to Congoleum Acquisition, LLC (“Congoleum”) in arranging, structuring, and negotiating a $10.0 million loan package with Pathward, National Association.
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First Citizens Bank Serves as Lead Arranger on $250 Million Financing for Innovative Hybrid Thermal and Battery Energy Storage Projects in California
November 17, 2023First Citizens Bank announced today that its Energy Finance business acted as co-lead arranger on a $250 million financing on behalf of a portfolio of 327MW, 1hr duration battery storage projects developed in California by Middle River Power.
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First Bank Announces Strategic Leadership Changes
November 17, 2023First Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Bancorp (NASDAQ – FBNC) and the largest North Carolina headquartered community bank, is pleased to announce changes to its executive leadership structure in order to more effectively execute its strategic vision.
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Eastern Bank Welcomes Avedis Zildjian Co. As A Commercial Banking Customer
November 17, 2023Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Avedis Zildjian Co. (Zildjian), the oldest family-owned business in the United States and the world’s largest maker of cymbals, drumsticks and percussion mallets, as a new commercial customer. Founded in 1623 and headquartered in Norwell, MA, Zildjian’s products are sold globally, inspiring people to express themselves through music.
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Lifetime Brands, Inc. Announces the Completion of the Term Loan B Amendment and Extension
November 17, 2023Lifetime Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCUT), a leading global provider of branded kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home, announced the completion of the Term Loan B Amendment and Extension.
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Farmers Edge Announces Increase in Credit Facility
November 17, 2023Farmers Edge Inc. (“Farmers Edge” or the “Company”)(TSX: FDGE), a pure-play digital agriculture company, today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its secured credit facility (the “Facility”) with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and/or certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Fairfax”).
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Pathlight Capital Welcomes Laura Hegarty as Managing Director, Investor Relations
November 17, 2023Pathlight Capital LP ("Pathlight") is pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Hegarty as Managing Director, Investor Relations. Hegarty will focus on fundraising initiatives for the $2.7B private credit firm.
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Cohn & Dussi Attorneys Earn Prestigious Recognition from Super Lawyers in 2023
November 17, 2023In a testament to their legal prowess and outstanding contributions to the field, Michael H. Theodore and Shawn M. Masterson, esteemed attorneys at the renowned law firm Cohn & Dussi, have been accorded prestigious recognition by Super Lawyers for the year 2023. Additionally, the firm’s associate, Andrew B. Glaab, has been selected for the 2023 Rising Stars list, a remarkable accomplishment considering that only 5% of lawyers receive this distinction annually.
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Associated Bank Welcomes Phillip Trier as Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking Group Leader
November 17, 2023Associated Bank today announced the appointment of Phillip Trier as the company's executive vice president, commercial banking group leader. In his new role, Trier will focus on accelerating core Commercial Middle Market business development across the company's major metropolitan markets.
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USD Partners Announces Third Waiver Extension Agreement Under Credit Agreement
November 17, 2023USD Partners LP (OTC: USDP) (the “Partnership”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement (the “Third Waiver Extension Agreement”) with the lenders and administrative agent under its existing Credit Agreement to, among other things, extend the forbearance period as provided in the previously announced Second Waiver Extension Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2023, from its expiration date of November 17, 2023 to November 21, 2023.
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Wheels Up Finalizes New Investment with Kore Capital and Whitebox Advisors
November 17, 2023Wheels Up Experience (NYSE: UP) today announced that it has closed a new investment by Kore Capital and funds managed by Whitebox Advisors LLC on November 15, 2023.
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Comvest Credit Partners Provides Financing to Support the Take-Private of Pollo Tropical
November 17, 2023Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent and is the Sole Lender on a $115 million senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for Pollo Tropical (the “Company”), a Miami-based fast-casual restaurant chain.
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Hidden River Strategic Capital Announces Investment in Realty Landscaping and Expansion of The Hidden River Team
November 17, 2023Hidden River Strategic Capital (“Hidden River”) is proud to announce its latest investment in Realty Landscaping (“Realty” or the “Company”), as well as the addition of two new members to the Hidden River team.
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Monroe Capital Supports Lincoln Road’s Acquisition of Silversand Services and SLI Landscape
November 17, 2023Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as administrative agent and sole lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Silversand Services (“Silversand”) and SLI Landscape (“SLI”) by private equity sponsor Lincoln Road. Silversand and SLI will be combined with Lincoln Road’s existing portfolio company, Zodega Landscaping (collectively, “Silversand Services” or the “Company”).
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Katten Boosts New York Insolvency and Restructuring Team with Addition of Lucy Kweskin
November 17, 2023Katten announced today that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined the firm as a partner in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice in New York. Kweskin represents lenders and stakeholders across the corporate capital structure, including debtors, acquirers of distressed assets, official committees of unsecured creditors, landlords and secured creditors and other parties of interest in complex insolvency and reorganization engagements.
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Steady in November
November 17, 2023The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the November 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector.
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