Aleon Metals, a critical mineral recycling and production company, has secured $188m in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. The company has also voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 relief in the Southern District of Texas' US Bankruptcy Court.

For the third consecutive year, Georgia Banking Company (GBC) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Atlanta Journal Constitution.

NFIB State Director Leah Long went on “WWL First News with Tommy Tucker” on Aug. 13 to discuss the latest Small Business Economic Trends survey.

Based in Seattle, Alaska Air Group is the fifth largest airline in the United States. Following the acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings Inc. ("Hawaiian") on September 18, 2024, Alaska and Hawaiian are integrating into a combined carrier with a comprehensive network spanning North America, Asia, the south Pacific and soon, Europe.

PHARMACORP RX INC. (“PharmaCorp” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: PCRX) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a credit agreement with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) providing the Corporation with up to $20,500,000 of committed credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”), plus a $10,000,000 accordion feature and a $1,000,000 Visa credit facility.

Equity research analysts ratcheted up their 2025 loan growth outlook for the US bank sector after better-than-expected financial reports during the second-quarter earnings season.

Centerbridge Partners is acquiring financial software platform MeridianLink Inc. for $2 billion, with a $1.4 billion private debt financing package led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Blackstone, Ares Management Corp., Blue Owl Capital Inc., and Antares Capital. The debt includes a $960 million term loan, a $250 million delayed-draw term loan, and a $150 million revolving credit facility, all maturing in seven years at 4.75 percentage points over the benchmark.

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced it has amended its senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), extending the maturity date to December 15, 2025.

SolAmerica Energy ("SAE" or the "Company") recently closed on a $100 million Revolving Credit Facility ("Revolver") with Deutsche Bank. The Revolver will be used to finance development for the Company's growing portfolio of projects, equipment including solar modules and inverters to be used in projects, as well as project construction.

Crayhill Capital Management, an alternative asset management firm specializing in asset-based finance, today announced the launch of its Tax Equity Bridge Lending (TEBL) program as part of its expanded Pre-Construction Financing initiative, which is designed to help solar, wind, and battery developers accelerate project development schedules to meet stringent new federal tax credit requirements.

Jones Day represented Roper Technologies, Inc. in connection with a public offering of $2 billion of Senior Notes, consisting of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2028, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.450% Senior Notes due 2030, and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.100% Senior Notes due 2035. The offering priced on August 7, 2025 and closed on August 12, 2025.

Blackstone Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s asset management arm are leading a nearly $1 billion private debt deal to help fund Advent International’s acquisition of Israeli software provider Sapiens International Corp., according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

F.N.B Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced today that Frank Schiraldi has joined its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, as Director of Corporate Strategy. Reporting to Chief Strategy Officer Christopher Chan, Schiraldi leads a team responsible for executing growth strategies and developing strategic analysis and presentations to assist in guiding corporate decision-making and business operations in addition to other projects assigned to the group by FNB's Chief Executive Officer.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) announced Thursday it has entered into the Ninth Amendment to its Uncommitted Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Natixis, New York Branch, and other lenders. The amendment, signed August 8, changes the facility from uncommitted to committed status and extends the maturity date to November 14, 2025.

Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc. (“Lulus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LVLU) announced that, effective today, it entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC, as Administrative Agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “2025 Credit Agreement”). The 2025 Credit Agreement is comprised of an asset-based revolving credit facility with a $20 million commitment, a $5 million uncommitted accordion and a $1 million sublimit for letters of credit.

Crescent Capital Group LP (“Crescent”), one of the leading alternative credit investment firms, announced today the launch of Crescent GP Financing Solutions, a specialized private credit strategy focused on providing flexible, non-dilutive growth capital directly to private equity sponsors across the middle market.

At SouthStar Capital, we embrace a unique and innovative approach to funding. Our perspective sets us apart from many traditional lending sources, always looking forward with you. Finding ways to take advantage of growth opportunities. We focus on what's possible, what's ahead.

Ares Commercial Finance (“ACF”), serving as Administrative Agent, announced today the closing of an asset-based financing in which Ares Management Credit funds and Great Rock Capital have provided a $150 million senior secured revolving line of credit to Fossil Group, Inc. (“Fossil” or the “Company”), a Richardson, Texas-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of watches and fashion accessories.

CIBC Innovation Banking has announced that it served as lead arranger and agent for a £60 million credit facility to Smart, the London-based fintech delivering retirement savings technology on a global scale. The capital will be used to fuel Smart’s ongoing growth initiatives and capitalise on opportunities in the UK’s rapidly consolidating market

Golub Capital led a $300 million private credit loan to support Gridiron Capital's acquisition of pest control company Greenix. Churchill Asset Management, Morgan Stanley's private credit arm, and Apogem Capital also participated in the deal. The loan will support Gridiron's purchase of Greenix from Riata Capital Group, which had been invested in the company since 2020.