Wildpack Beverage Inc. (TSXV:CANS)(OTCQB:WLDPF) ("Wildpack" or the "Company") a U.S. national beverage co-packer and packaging supplier focused on the aluminum can format, today announces that it has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility") with Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc. ("TAB Bank"), for up to US$5,000,000 in asset backed financing.

Sweet Leaf Madison Capital (SLMC), a nationwide provider of tailored debt financing solutions for the middle-market cannabis industry, today announced the closing of a loan for more than $600,000 to Harvest Care Medical, a West Virginia-based company committed to bringing high-quality medicinal cannabis products to patients in the Mountain State.

For this transaction, SMBC also served as Sole Coordinating Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, Green Loan Coordinator, and Administrative Agent. Both financings for QTS were green loans within the North American market.

Dynasty Financial Partners, the leading provider of back and middle-office outsourced solutions for RIAs, is pleased to announce the closing of a $50 million revolving credit facility with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) acting as sole Administrative Agent, and UMB Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan joining RBC as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners. Citibank, N.A. as well as Goldman Sachs Bank USA will also a member of the syndicate.

Phoenix Services LLC, a premier provider of mission critical services to leading, global steel producing companies, today announced that the Company and certain of its U.S. affiliates have taken the next step in its comprehensive restructuring strategy by filing voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) ("VerifyMe," "we," "our," or the "Company"), together with its wholly owned subsidiary PeriShip Global LLC ("PeriShip"), provides brand owners time and temperature sensitive logistics, supply chain monitoring, authentication and data-rich consumer engagement, announced today that PeriShip has entered into a new debt facility with PNC Bank, National Association

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) and Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. (KIS), a subsidiary of Korea Investment Holdings, today announced the formation of a substantial leveraged lending joint venture, SF Credit Partners.

Solifi™, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the release of its latest version of Solifi Wholesale Finance SaaS solution, which includes several new automated features to better manage inventory audits, provide real-time reconfirmation of order commitments, and further streamline transactions.

Wingspire Capital LLC (“Wingspire”) provided a revolving loan facility in concert with a larger asset-based credit facility with WhiteHawk Capital Partners (“WhiteHawk”) to trading card investment platform PWCC Marketplace, LLC and certain affiliates (collectively “PWCC”) to create further liquidity for its expanding commercial financing business.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) (“Provident”), the parent company of Provident Bank, and Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LBAI) (“Lakeland”), the parent company of Lakeland Bank, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger, valued at approximately $1.3 billion.

Winston & Strawn represented Atlis Motor Vehicles (Atlis), a vertically integrated startup EV technology ecosystem company developing an electric work truck and the batteries to power it, in connection with its application to list on the Nasdaq Exchange.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. ( NYSE: PNC) today announced it has acquired Linga, a point of sale (POS) and payments solutions firm providing an industry-leading, cloud-based restaurant operating system. The acquisition of Linga and its technology will further expand PNC's digital resources and enhance the bank's capabilities to better serve its hospitality and restaurant industry clients.

Portage Point Partners, LLC (Portage Point), an elite boutique business advisory, interim management, investment banking and financial services firm that partners with companies and their stakeholders during periods of growth, complexity, transition and underperformance announced today that Steve Bremer has joined the firm as Managing Director, Investment Banking.

William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today that it has continued its private capital advisory team growth with the addition of Jake Stuiver. Stuiver joins as a director in New York, where he will work on complex limited partner–led secondary transactions.

--inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor, announced today that it has executed an amendment to its loan agreement with M&T Bank to expand the existing non-revolving delayed draw term loan facility by $25.5 million to $50.5 million.

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of $140 million in financing from the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”). The financing includes a $125 million asset-backed revolving credit facility and a $15 million term loan. This refinancing replaced a high yield US$90 million secured term loan and a $65 million asset-backed loan facility.

Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) ("Crescent" or the "Company") today announced amendments to its revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), effective September 23, 2022. The amendments were recently approved by the 11 member banks supporting the facility and reflect the strength of the business, an outlook for substantial cash flow, growing proved reserves and a strong balance sheet.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Hank Barrett and Kirk Wawrzyniak have been promoted to Senior Associate.

Alterna Capital Solutions (Alterna), a specialty and alternative financing lender to small businesses experiencing growth, announced today the addition of Alexander Douglas as chief experience officer (CXO). Douglas arrives following the firm’s record 2021 where 46 new clients joined the roster, including several start-ups needing an experienced and nimble financing partner.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (“AFS”), a Los Angeles, CA based provider of asset-based lending solutions to small and medium sized businesses for over 40 years, closed a $115 million debt recapitalization with two lenders, lowering the company’s overall cost of capital. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to refinance existing debt and to support additional growth of the business. Hovde Group, LLC served as the company’s exclusive financial advisor and Buchalter served as legal advisor on the transaction.