ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announces the expansion into Western North Carolina with the opening of ServisFirst Bank Western North Carolina, headquartered in Asheville. Led by two Asheville-natives, Bryan Boone joins ServisFirst Bank as Regional President of this new market, and Tammy Baldwin will serve Asheville as Business Services Officer.

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior executive promotions and new additions to the Clearlake team.

Great Rock Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Clifton to Chief Commercial Officer. Jim will be based in Chicago and is responsible for expanding the firm’s origination efforts and strategic relationships across North America.

Crossroads Financial provided a $5,800,000 inventory revolving line of credit to a producer and distributor of wine in California. Crossroads Financial's client has won 100+ medals, received 90+ point ratings for their portfolio of wines, and named one of the top 1000 fastest growing private businesses in America by Inc. Magazine.

Airbase, the fast-growing and top-ranked spend management platform for mid-market and enterprise companies, has today announced $150M in debt financing led by Goldman Sachs. This latest funding, which closed this month, will allow Airbase to expand its innovative charge card program to its increasing base of customers. Demand for Airbase corporate cards — part of its award-winning spend management platform — has been surging as more companies seek visibility and control over employee spending.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced that it renewed its two-year revolving credit agreement with Citibank, N.A., and doubled the capacity from $100 million to $200 million.

Scent Beauty hired Brooks, Houghton & Company, a NYC-based merchant banking firm, to identify a financing partner to assist the company with its strong sales growth trajectory. As the financing search process evolved, it became clear that Gibraltar’s expert team would best serve the company now and in the future. Direct access to Gibraltar’s senior credit decision makers, who took the time to understand Scent Beauty’s business plan, was a primary driver of this decision.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“Stonebriar”) today announced the closing of an additional $30 million lease with one of its long-standing customers, the third transaction provided for this customer since 2016. The lease proceeds were used to acquire new equipment to expand production capabilities.

IDB Bank, a New York-based private and commercial bank, announced Ken Savio as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IDB Capital, IDB Bank's broker-dealer subsidiary. As CEO, Savio will oversee the growth of IDB Capital as the Bank expands its wealth management business. He will also serve as a member of the IDB Senior Management Team and will report to Ziv Biron, IDB Bank's President & CEO.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today announced that Don Baker has joined TD as the Vermont Commercial Market President. Baker succeeds Phil Daniels, who will be retiring later this year after 40 years with TD.

Phoenix IB, a leading middle market situations investment bank, acted as the exclusive financial advisor and investment banker to Polymeric Resources Corporation in arranging, structuring, and negotiating a refinancing of $30 million through Citizens. The new refinancing consists of a Revolving Line of Credit, a Capital Expenditure Line of Credit, and a Delayed Draw Term Loan. The proceeds from the new refinancing will be utilized to refinance existing debt and facilitate future growth.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) today announced a definitive agreement to purchase select assets and liabilities of Paladin Advisors, an independent, registered investment advisor headquartered in Kensington, New Hampshire. This acquisition strengthens Citizens’ presence in an important geography, while bringing additional investment capabilities to the Clarfeld | Citizens Private Wealth team.

Cadence Business Finance, a division of Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE), has committed $11.25 million as part of a credit facility for Business Interiors, Inc., a full-service contract furniture dealer and interior design consultant.

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) today announced the appointment of Paul Schmidt to the role of Twin Cities market president. The company also announced plans for the expansion of its market commitment and accelerated growth through its new Engage Local initiative.

Truist Securities served as financial advisor and Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP served as legal counsel to Gridiron. Macquarie Capital served as financial advisor to Vistage; Ropes & Gray along with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth served as legal counsel. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce £40 million of growth financing for London-based Smart, a leading retirement technology provider. Smart will use the capital to expand its market growth, accelerate the launch of strategic products, and undertake acquisitions.

Audax Private Debt announced that, as Administrative Agent & Joint Lead Arranger, it provided a unitranche credit facility to support the acquisition of RotoCo (the “Company”), a franchisee of Roto-Rooter, by Bessemer Investors, a New York-based private equity firm.

Irontrax is proud to welcome Rick Wilichowski to the team. Rick brings a wealth of knowledge from his 30+ years in the appraisal business. Rick has been with Gordon Brothers/AccuVal Associates for most of his career where he most recently held positions of practice group leader for personal property valuations and business development in the Midwest.

BHI, a full-service commercial bank, announced that its Consumer & Industrial Group has provided $18.35 million in financing for Allstate Sales Group (ASG), a provider of telecom and electric infrastructure engineering, design and construction services. The financing consists of a senior secured revolving credit facility, a term loan facility, mortgage financing for three properties and a purchase card line.

Winston & Strawn represented Koppers, Inc., as borrower, in connection with a $800 million revolving credit facility agented by PNC Bank, National Association. Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of the public company Koppers Holdings Inc, produces carbon compounds and treated wood products for a variety of industries.