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.

KKR is reportedly taking the lead on a private credit package of ~$3B to refinance Flexera Software's syndicated debt and initiate a dividend. Flexera is a portfolio company of closely held private equity firm Thoma Bravo. KKR's credit arm will provide the largest amount of financing, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Others included in the deal are Blackstone (BX), Ares Management (ARES), HPS Investment Partners, and Golub Capital, along with Thoma Bravo's own credit business, they said.

Millenkamp Cattle Co., Inc. operates one of the largest dairy feeder and milking operations in the U.S. with over 20,000 acres of land in Idaho, and 100,000 cattle on feed including 35,000 dairy milk cows. The Company specializes in raising and managing large-scale dairy and beef cattle operations. The company is known for its vertically integrated model, combining livestock care, feed production, and dairy services.

nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle market companies in the construction industry, provided a $5 million asset based lending facility to a leading manufacturer of custom finish millwork serving the restaurant, hospitality, retail, corporate, and healthcare industries worldwide. The financing helped support the refinancing of its existing debt facility and ongoing growth initiatives.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("BRS"), a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor to Silvaco Group, Inc. (“Silvaco”) (NASDAQ: SVCO), in connection with its acquisition of Mixel Group, Inc. (“Mixel”) for a combination of cash and stock.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ABC Legal Services, LLC (“ABC Legal” or the “Company”), a leading national provider of service of process (“SOP”) and court filing solutions, from Aquiline. Gridiron and ABC Legal’s strategic partnership combines ABC Legal’s innovative industry leadership with Gridiron’s sector expertise and resources and aims to drive accelerated growth through effective network models.

Audax Strategic Capital (“Audax” or “ASC”), a provider of customized, mid-hold equity solutions and a core dimension of the Audax Private Equity platform, announced today the final close of its inaugural fund, Audax Private Equity Solutions Fund (the “Fund”).

Equify Business Funding is proud to announce the closing of two new revolving credit facilities, totaling $2,250,000, to support manufacturing clients in the Great Lakes region.

Equify Business Funding is proud to announce the closing of two new revolving credit facilities, totaling $2,250,000, to support manufacturing clients in the Great Lakes region.

H.I.G. WhiteHorse, the direct lending credit affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative asset management firm with $70 billion of capital under management, today announced the final closing of H.I.G. WhiteHorse Middle Market Lending Fund IV.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced Todd Davis has joined the firm as Director on the direct originations team. Todd will be responsible for originating new business opportunities within the Northeast region. He will be based in the firm’s New York office.

Founded in early 2025 by experienced staffing professionals, the company quickly established operations in multiple markets and secured initial client relationships. Specializing in supplying skilled workers on a weekly payroll and invoicing schedule, the agency is positioned to meet the growing labor needs of its expanding client base.