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JOANN Inc. (NASDAQ: JOAN) (“JOANN”), the nation’s category leader in sewing and fabrics with one of the largest arts and crafts offerings, announced today that its subsidiary Jo-Ann Stores, LLC entered into a $100 million first-in last-out facility (the “FILO Facility”) that will provide the company additional liquidity, help optimize the balance sheet, and drive free cash flow across the enterprise.

Raketech (STO:RAKE) Raketech, the iGaming performance marketing partner, today announced that the company has extended its revolving credit facility of EUR 15 million with Avida Finans AB up until March 2024.

As more of the professional workforce returns to the office post-pandemic, the demand for comfortable chic clothing for women is on the rise. Rejoining the office environment means ditching yoga pants and sweatshirts, and replenishing closets with pant suits, dresses and blazers. Recognizing this increased consumer interest, Republic Business Credit worked with a distributor of women’s apparel to help restock stores that are re-opening with more clothing options and supplies.

Gibraltar Business Capital (GBC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new equipment financing business, Gibraltar Equipment Finance (GEF). GEF provides term financing solutions complementing GBC’s asset-based lending products and furthers GBC’s strong track record of business lending innovation.

Gridiron Capital portfolio company Erie Home, a leading direct-to-consumer home solutions platform focused on providing residential re-roofing solutions in North America, today announced that it has appointed Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), the real estate redevelopment unit of Hilco Global that reimagines and transforms complex properties nationwide, announced today that the company has named Andrew Chused as Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that John Gregg will retire, and that Tom Hackett has been named chairman and chief executive officer of Truist Securities, Truist's full-service corporate and investment bank, effective March 31.

In its commitment to support the communities where it operates, Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada has completed its inaugural United Way campaign. Several local organizations will benefit from the company’s donations. These include Anna et la Mer, the Lunchbox Café and Le Cheval Sautoir.

After two years’ of extremely challenging conditions for this business due to the pandemic, Sallyport Commercial Finance is delighted to announce $1,750,000 in finance for an office furniture manufacturer. Manufacturing high quality office furniture from their factory in LA, the client was referred to Sallyport via a contact in the banking industry. The finance comprises $1,500,000 accounts receivable finance and a $250,000 cash flow loan.

Sallyport Commercial Finance, LLC announced it closed a $750,000 accounts receivable funding for a professional services business. The business is the U.S. subsidiary of a UK-headquartered marketing organization.

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 134 in the first quarter, up 9.4 points from the previous quarter. Easing inflation and solid household consumption underscored the increase in topline sentiment that is reflective of a resilient American economic expansion in the middle market as firms continue to navigate economic headwinds and crosscurrents.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP ("Deerpath"), one of the largest providers of customized, cash-flow based senior debt financing to lower-middle market companies across North America, today announced the closing of its Deerpath CLO 2023-1 ("the Fund"), a $504 million Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO).

Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (“Crescent BDC”) (NASDAQ: CCAP) announced today the closing of the previously announced merger with First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC, Inc. (“First Eagle BDC”) (formerly NASDAQ: FCRD). The combined company, which will remain externally managed by Crescent Cap Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Crescent Capital Group (“Crescent”), has more than $1.6 billion of assets on a pro forma basis based on December 31, 2022 financial information.

City Holding Company (“City”) (Nasdaq: CHCO), the parent company of City National Bank of West Virginia, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Citizens Commerce Bancshares, Inc., (“Citizens”) (OTC: CCVS), the parent company of Citizens Commerce Bank, headquartered in Versailles, Kentucky.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the successful pricing and allocation of a 7-year $400 million senior secured Term Loan B (TLB). The TLB will bear interest at adjusted Term SOFR plus 4.00% with a SOFR floor of 50 bps.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $5MM AR only facility to an IT Services Company. Proceeds from AFS’ revolver were used to refinance the Company’s existing bank facility and provide ongoing working capital for the Company’s growth targets.

Aurous Financial Services completed a $30 million revolving trade finance facility for a Texas-based client selling electronics to a Big Box retailer in Mexico for 2023. Jeff Sirchio, director of Loan Operations at Aurous states “We are excited to assist one of our AR lenders with a trade finance facility to support their client’s needs.”

Tuesday Morning Corp. (OTC: TUEMQ) (“Tuesday Morning” or the “Company”), a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor, today announced that it has entered into a new $12.5 million senior secured debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing, which carries a superpriority, with 1903 Partners, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Gordon Brothers”).

Qualtrics (NASDAQ: XM), the leader and pioneer of the experience management (XM) software category, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, in partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), in an all-cash transaction that values Qualtrics at approximately $12.5 billion.