B. Riley Securities, a leading middle market investment bank and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial (Nasdaq: RILY), today announced aerospace and defense (A&D) industry veteran, John Stack, has joined as Senior Managing Director, Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking. He joins B. Riley from Canaccord Genuity where he led the firm’s US A&D Investment Banking team.

Stapleton Group and Sorokin & Associates have entered a strategic partnership to deliver operationally focused Financial Advisory Services to companies in the U.S., Mexico, and Asia. The partnership combines Stapleton’s deep expertise in financial restructuring with Sorokin’s operational restructuring and optimization skills to resolve performance challenges faced by rapidly growing and distressed businesses.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America with $7.5 billion in owned and managed assets, is pleased to announce that Tracey Rogers has recently joined the company as Director of Capital Markets. ​

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $10MM ABL facility, which included an AR and Inventory revolver to a large contract beverage manufacturer with a state-of-the-art production and packing facility. Proceeds from AFS’ credit facility were used to purchase inventory for new orders and to support near and long-term growth.

BHI, a full-service commercial bank, announced that it has granted a $20 million credit facility to Lendbuzz for working capital and general corporate purposes. This transaction exemplifies BHI’s commitment to the Tech industry and will support Lendbuzz’s further growth.

Hilco Corporate Finance (HCF), Hilco Global’s investment banking advisory firm, has named Scott Hadfield Senior Managing Director and National Practice Leader for Capital Advisory. He will be based in HCF’s New York office. ​

Despite the broader market headwinds for corporate finance and M&A deals, the Paul Hastings premier Global Finance practice's Q1 2023 deal flow increased year-over-year by 100% over the first quarter of 2022. Continuing its strong momentum into 2023, the robust team of 150+ finance lawyers represented more than 80 direct lenders and 50 investment banks in nearly 100 deals across varied industries including technology, healthcare, energy, and others.

Commercial Chapter 11 filings increased 105 percent in May 2023 to 680 versus the 332 filings in May 2022, according to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. Nearly half of the Chapter 11 filings were made by corporate subsidiaries.

Savi Financial Corporation, Inc. (OTC Pink: SVVB) (the “Company”), the bank holding company for SaviBank (the “Bank”), today announced the promotion of Henry Lee to Chief Credit Officer of SaviBank, effective July 11, 2023, succeeding Todd Anderson, who will transition to SVP/Strategic Projects with plans to retire in December 2023.

ProPetro Holding Corp. ("ProPetro" or "the Company") (NYSE: PUMP) today announced the expansion and extension of its existing asset-based loan facility (the “Amended ABL”) to a new five-year term and an expansion of commitments from $150 million to $225 million.

First Citizens Bank today announced that it has named noted commercial banking executive Jim Hudak as president of its CIT Commercial Finance group, a division of First Citizens Bank, effective immediately. With more than 20 years as a commercial finance executive, Hudak is known throughout the industry for his leadership capabilities and strong commitment to customer support and satisfaction.

Cyxtera (NASDAQ: CYXT), a global leader in data center colocation and interconnection services, today announced that, pursuant to the previously disclosed Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA") it reached with certain of its lenders holding over two-thirds of its outstanding term loan, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries have initiated a pre-arranged court-supervised process under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank (the "Bank" or “Republic”), today announced that it is taking additional steps to enhance operational efficiency within its Retail Banking Division.

Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY) (the “Company” or “Pineapple”), a leading provider of solar power, battery storage systems, and smart energy control to households and small businesses, today announced the closing of a $7.5 million debt deal with Decathlon Capital Partners, the country’s largest revenue-based funding investor.

Three of Boston’s award-winning business leaders in the hospitality and entertainment sector, Nia Grace—owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and The Underground Café & Lounge—along with Ed Kane and Randy Greenstein—owners of Big Night Entertainment Group—have joined forces to open ‘Grace by Nia’, a modern-day supper club for which Eastern Bank is providing financing.

First Commerce Bank ("Bank") and First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (the "Holding Company") (OTC PINK:CMRB) today announced that they have completed the Bank's reorganization into a bank holding company structure, effective the close of business on May 31, 2023.

Incora and certain affiliates (collectively, “Incora” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of innovative supply chain management solutions, announced that the Company filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (“Chapter 11”) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Court”).

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $3,000,000 senior credit facility for a Texas-based information technology services provider serving the construction industry.

Lendistry Core SPV I, LLC a newly formed Special Purpose Entity (SPE) established by B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (Lendistry) to purchase eligible loans originated and sold by Lendistry, has obtained $20 million line of credit (LOC) from KeyBank Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Group.

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that Barry Simmons is the new head of National Sales for Wells Fargo Advisors. ​ In this role, Simmons will lead Wells Fargo Advisors’ sales and business development team nationally, advisor recruiting across all channels, branch communications and advisor and cliet event strategy.