- MUFG Announces Participation in Refinancing of $3 Billion Capital Structure for Atlas Renewable Energy
- Cambridge Savings Bank Supports Global Printing and Packaging’s Acquisition of Rocketbook
- Eagle Point Holds Final Close on its Defensive Income Fund III, Exceeding its Original Hard Cap
- Equify Business Funding Provides $5,000,000 ABL Facility Refinance to Gulf Coast Power Systems Manufacturer
- Jennifer Palmer Named to Inc. Female Founders 500 for Leadership in Women-Focused Lending
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In connection with the significant expansion of its capital base, EPC also announced it has hired Michael Hensinger as its President & Chief Commercial Officer.
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I hope you had a safe and peaceful weekend as many of us celebrated the Passover and Easter holidays and found some respite from the crisis in our friends, families and communities. Events continue to unfold at a rapid pace, and I’d like to bring you up to speed on what our association is doing to analyze and share information and influence outcomes to support our collective interests. Our priority remains to attend to the well-being of our SFNet community and to fulfill our mission of putting capital to work.
On the legislative and regulatory front, we have focused our Advocacy resources on three imperatives.
- Leveraging the CARES Act. Last week an additional $250B was pledged to the already oversubscribed Paycheck Protection Program. SFNet and our volunteers, in alignment with the AFA, ELFA, ASEA and other trade associations, are petitioning legislators to simplify execution challenges, modify affiliation rules and extend eligibility to financial services companies under PPP. Our positions on these matters can be found at SFNet.com.
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First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Receives Regulatory Approval for Centric Financial Corporation Merger
November 21, 2022First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) (“First Commonwealth”) today announced that it has received all regulatory approvals required to complete the previously announced merger of Centric Financial Corporation (“Centric”) with and into First Commonwealth and the merger of Centric Bank with and into First Commonwealth Bank.
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First Foundation Inc. Announces Senior Management Appointments
November 21, 2022First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Scott F. Kavanaugh, has been named President of First Foundation Inc. and First Foundation Bank, effective immediately.
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FTI Consulting Launches Corporate Finance & Restructuring Segment in Québec with Appointment of Restructuring Expert Martin Franco
November 21, 2022FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the launch of the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Québec with the appointment of restructuring expert Martin Franco as a Senior Managing Director in Montréal. The addition of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Québec expands the firm’s existing capabilities in the market, which include forensic and litigation consulting services.
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Huron Amends and Extends Senior Secured Credit Facility
November 21, 2022“We are committed to driving long-term shareholder value through our focused growth strategy. This amended and restated credit facility provides the capacity, pricing, and flexibility to support our growth and ongoing capital requirements,” said John D. Kelly, chief financial officer of Huron. “The ongoing commitment from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and PNC Bank, National Association, as well as our entire syndicate of lenders, reflects their confidence in Huron and our strategy.”
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Abacus Finance Provides Senior Debt Financing to Support the Leveraged Buyout of Summit Clinical Research by LongueVue Capital
November 21, 2022Abacus Finance Group, LLC – a leading provider of cash flow-based, classic senior debt for sponsor-led buyouts of companies with $3 million to $15 million in EBITDA – today announced that it served as Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Sole Lender for senior secured credit facilities to support the leveraged buyout of Summit Clinical Research, LLC by LongueVue Capital. Additionally, Abacus made an equity co-investment in Summit Clinical Research.
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Gregory M. Shumaker Becomes Eighth Managing Partner of Jones Day
November 21, 2022Stephen J. Brogan, Jones Day's Managing Partner since 2002, today announced that, effective January 1, 2023, Gregory M. Shumaker will become Jones Day's next Managing Partner, only the eighth Managing Partner in the Firm's 130-year history. Mr. Shumaker graduated from Brown University and the University of Notre Dame Law School, where he was Notes Editor of the Law Review. He has spent his entire career with the Firm in its Washington Office.
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Finacity Facilitates Venture Debt Funding Program for Immersive Gamebox
November 21, 2022Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”), a White Oak Company, announced that it has successfully completed the facilitation of a new venture debt program for Immersive Group Gaming, Inc. (t/a Immersive Gamebox). The new facility provides funding for the rapidly expanding operator of innovative immersive gaming experiences across the US and EMEA. The first tranche discounted future receivables for an amount of USD 12.0 million.
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Kroll Adds Valuation Expert Brad Edwards as Managing Director
November 21, 2022Kroll has hired Brad Edwards, an experienced valuation professional, as a managing director in its valuation advisory services practice. Based in Houston, Edwards brings more than 20 years of experience valuing businesses, intangible assets, and equity securities. He specializes in the oil and gas industry, including companies in upstream, midstream, downstream, and oilfield services.
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Cerebro Capital Wins Moxie Award for its Innovative Growth Strategy
November 21, 2022Cerebro Capital, a commercial loan marketplace, today announced it has received the Moxie Award for showing innovation and boldness at every phase of its growth strategy. From 140 finalists, Cerebro was recognized as the winner in the Financial Services category in the DC metropolitan area. Through a multi-step process, applicants were evaluated on innovation, growth, industry leadership, community service, and local achievements.
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Santander Bank Offering Healthcare Equipment Financing as Part of Commercial Finance Expansion
November 21, 2022Santander Bank, N.A. today announced the expansion of its Commercial Equipment and Vehicle Finance business to include commercial equipment financing to healthcare organizations. The new, nationwide offering will provide financing for state-of-the-art medical technology and equipment to hospitals and health systems, out-patient clinics, and specialized providers.
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Kingsway Secures Additional $6 Million in Bank Financing Related to CSuite Acquisition
November 21, 2022Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion of an amendment to its October 1, 2021 credit agreement with AvidBank, resulting in additional borrowing of $6 million and a commensurate distribution in cash to Kingsway.
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KeyCorp Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Kimble and Names Chief Strategy Officer, Clark H.I. Khayat, as Successor
November 21, 2022KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) announced that Donald R. Kimble, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Administrative Officer, will retire on May 1, 2023. He will be succeeded by Clark H.I. Khayat, currently Chief Strategy Officer.
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Greater Commercial Lending Appoints Former SBA Senior Loan Underwriter as Vice President, Credit Administration
November 21, 2022Greater Commercial Lending (GCL) announced that Ben Powell has joined as Vice President, Credit Administration. He will lead GCL's credit administration team, coordinating between GCL and lending partners to build and maintain successful loan packages and relationships. A subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), GCL provides loans to businesses and organizations in under-served and rural communities.
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Citizens Advises North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. on its Acquisition by Valesco Industries, LLC
November 18, 2022Citizens M&A Advisory announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc., a portfolio company of Weinberg Capital Group, on its acquisition by Valesco Industries, LLC. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Elyria, OH, NAKS is the leading omnichannel, factory-direct one-stop-shop supplier of customized commercial kitchen hoods, fire suppression systems, fans and other complementary products.
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Winston & Strawn Represents Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation
November 18, 2022Winston & Strawn is representing Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: QFTA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, in their announced business combination with AtlasClear, Inc. and Atlas Fintech Holdings Corp. which will result in Atlas FinTech transferring its trading technology assets to AtlasClear and the acquisition by AtlasClear as part of the initial business combination.
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OpenText Announces Pricing of Notes Offering and Successful Term Loan Syndication as part of Micro Focus Acquisition Financing
November 17, 2022OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) announced today that Open Text Corporation (the "Company" or "OpenText") has priced an offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$1 billion principal amount of 6.90% senior secured fixed rate notes due 2027 (the "Notes") in connection with its proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") of Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus").
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Capital Southwest Increases Credit Facility to $400 Million
November 17, 2022Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced an increase to its senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”).
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Grant Thornton Announces new Additions to Senior Leadership Team
November 17, 2022Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest audit, tax and advisory firms, today announced that it has elevated five professionals to its Senior Leadership Team to help the firm further execute its long-term growth strategy, which is creating compelling value for clients and team members.
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SWK Holdings Corporation Announces Upsizing of Credit Facility up to $50 Million
November 17, 2022SWK Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SWKH) ("SWK" or the "Company"), a life science focused specialty finance company catering to small- and mid-sized commercial-stage companies, announced the signing of the 5th Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement with Cadence Bank ("Cadence"). The amendment increases Cadence's commitment to $35 million, with a $15 million accordion feature that provides for expansion of the facility up to $50 million, subject to customary conditions.
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Priority Power Secures $250 Million Credit Facility to Fuel Future Growth
November 17, 2022Priority Power Management, Inc. ("Priority Power" or the "Company"), a leader in energy optimization and infrastructure offering smart energy solutions and streamlined transitions to carbon neutrality, announced that it successfully refinanced its existing debt and increased its credit facility from $85 million to $250 million.
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