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.

Resolute Capital Partners (“RCP”), a private investment firm focused on providing structured capital solutions to lower middle market businesses, today announced the close of Resolute Capital Partners Fund V (“RCP V”) at $405 million in aggregate capital commitments. The funding includes assumed leverage accessible through RCP’s licensure by the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”).

Bluevine, the leading provider of holistic banking solutions designed for small businesses, today announced a new brand identity, reflecting the company's next era of its commitment to grow and evolve its services alongside the changing needs of small business owners. Bluevine's new logo, symbol, color palette, and typeface reflect its modern, technology-forward, empathetic approach driven by its purpose of advocating for, understanding, and serving small businesses.

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that it recently invested a total of $19.5 million in three existing lower middle market portfolio companies, PPL RVs, Inc. ("PPL"), Centre Technologies Holdings, LLC ("Centre") and Nebraska Vet AcquireCo, LLC, dba Heritage Vet Partners, P.C. ("Heritage").

City National Bank has grown its Commercial Banking presence on the East Coast with the addition of nearly a dozen new bankers and now offers commercial, institutional, and nonprofit banking services throughout the region with an expanded focus on upstate New York, the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

Republic Business Credit is proud to announce that Mary Carrillo has joined as Vice President, Customer Credit Manager, in its Los Angeles office. Mary brings significant industry expertise to Republic’s ambitious growth plans. Leading the customer credit department and its critical role in assessing customer credit risk across the business with a specific focus on apparel, textile, consumer packaged goods, furniture, and fashion industries, Mary will report directly to Republic’s Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, Matthew Begley.

Manish Gupta joins A&M’s Global Transaction Advisory Group as a Managing Director with more than two decades of cross-border transaction and transformation experience

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final close of KKR Asset-Based Finance Partners (“ABFP” or the “Fund”), KKR’s first fund dedicated to asset-based finance investments “ABF.” The approximately $2.1 billion fund will commit capital globally to privately originated and negotiated credit investments that are backed by large and diversified pools of financial and hard assets, with attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, has partnered with New Mill Capital and Onyx Asset Advisors to acquire Mesa Vineyards’ assets for resale through an orderly sale and an online public auction in August.