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.

BancPlus Corporation, the parent company of BankPlus, announced today a leadership succession plan that positions the Company to continue driving significant growth for its customers, communities, team members, and shareholders.

Brightflow AI, a financial intelligence platform that empowers small businesses to take control of their cash flow and make data-backed decisions, today announced over $19 million in total funding, a $15 million Series A led by Haymaker Ventures, and a previously unannounced $4.2 million Seed round let by Bonfire Ventures. The company also announced $100 million in debt financing available from i80 Group.

Enento Group has today signed a new long-term financing agreement to be used for refinancing of its current financing arrangement. The financing agreement consists of a EUR 150 million long-term loan as well as a EUR 30 million revolving credit facility. The agreement is for three years and includes two one-year options for extension of the loan period.

-Rapid Finance, a market leader in helping small businesses find sustainable and customized financing solutions through a fast and simple application process, announced updates to its corporate branding in response to accelerated company growth and strong industry adoption of its scalable, purpose-built solutions to drive efficient SMB financing and servicing.

First Internet Bank announced today that Will Tinsley has joined its Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team as Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer. His addition will further bolster First Internet Bank’s national commitment to small business.

BizCap®, a national commercial finance and advisory firm, today announced it has successfully structured and secured $45 million in financing for its repeat client, Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceuticals company engaged in the development, acquisition and sales of generic prescription drugs and over the counter products for the North American market.

Pinnacle Capital Finance is proud to announce the issuance of a $7.5MM asset-based line of credit to a Central California-based winery. The company offers a wide spectrum of different reds, whites and rose wines. This award-winning winery has many gold medal wines and boasts several 95-point wines as judged by the Wine Enthusiast. Their popular old Zinfandel wine along with their other varietals can be found in grocery stores across the United States as well as in 15 countries.

Winston & Strawn represented Capital Power Corporation, John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), and Manulife Infrastructure Fund II in connection with their acquisition of MCV Holding Company LLC which owns Midland Cogeneration Venture, a 1,633 MW gas fired combined cycle cogeneration facility located in Michigan, from OMERS Infrastructure Management Inc. and its co-investors for $894 million, including the assumption of $521 million of project level debt.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank (“F&M” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: FMAO) announced the appointment of Eric Faust as the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer (CRO). F&M also announced Benét Rupp, Chief Administrative Officer, has been promoted to Executive Vice President.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $2,000,000 equipment term loan facility for a California-based craft beer brewery and distributor.

The client is the largest and most trusted commercial flooring company in Arizona, based in Phoenix and founded in 1984. A successful and growing business, they have earned a reputation for high-quality work and always doing the right thing for their customers. They partner with contractors, architects, designers, and facility managers to deliver custom solutions along with expert strategic planning, objective consultation, and experienced installation services.

Yieldstreet, a leading private market alternative investment platform, today announced the appointment of 20-year financial services and technology industry veteran Rick Winslow as Chief Product Officer. This strategic expansion of Yieldstreet’s leadership team will help further scale the platform and make alternative investments more accessible to investors looking to grow their wealth outside of the stock market.

Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that Damon K. Munoz has joined the bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. He is currently based out of Roseville. Munoz joins the Oak Valley team with over 20 years of commercial banking and finance experience. As a Commercial Banking Officer, he will be responsible for commercial lending and business development in the Capital region.

Itafos Inc. (TSXV: IFOS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”) with a syndicate of lenders led by RBC Capital Markets, as sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger, pursuant to which the lenders have advanced an US$85 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) to the Company and made available a US$35 million letter of credit facility (the “LC Facility”) and an US$80 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”).

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm and majority owner of Nicole Miller, has partnered with Zaralo LLC to expand the global, eponymous fashion and lifestyle brand.

Lenders Funding, LLC, a Great Elm Capital Corp. specialty finance company, (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “LF”) announced today that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit Officer, Harvey Friedman, will be retiring after leading its credit operations and overall administration for 18 years. In retirement, Mr. Friedman will assume the role of Vice Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Friedman has served the factoring and asset-based lending industry for over 45 years. Prior to joining LF, Mr. Friedman was the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Gibraltar Corporation of America (“GCA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Jersey Bank where, for 32 years he managed a $900 million secured loan portfolio.

Today, Huntington National Bank celebrates the grand opening of Detroit's Huntington Tower, located at 2025 Woodward Avenue. The new tower is located in the heart of The District Detroit, a world-class, mixed-use sports and entertainment district emerging in the city. The Detroit Huntington Tower is the headquarters for Huntington's Commercial Bank and is the newest office building development in the area in more than 30 years.

Wheels Donlen, a premier fleet financing company backed by Apollo (NYSE:APO), announced the launch of a new equipment finance business that will be focused on providing dynamic funding solutions to the mid-market, large corporate, and financial sponsor segments.

Matrix Applications, LLC ("Matrix") is pleased to announce that Loop Capital Markets, LLC ("Loop Capital") has selected Matrix as a key strategic partner and provider for a variety of technology and outsourcing services. Loop Capital is leveraging this partnership to support the growth of its U.S broker dealer business.