BizCap® (Business Capital since 2002), a national commercial finance and advisory firm, today announced it has opened an office in Dallas, marking another milestone in its national geographic expansion plan. Leading the growth effort for the new Dallas office is David Schubel, BizCap’s vice president of originations.

The health and wellness industry are flourishing and Sallyport is excited to be part of this growth, providing a $5,000,000 finance package for a North American manufacturer of health drink products. The Canadian client with a U.S. subsidiary, produces nutritional health drinks aimed at the over forties which promote muscle recovery, improve energy levels and increase strength.

The Halifax Group (“Halifax”) has announced an investment in Case Facilities Management Solutions (“Case FMS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of snow and ice management and commercial landscaping services across the United States, with financing provided by Maranon Capital (“Maranon”). Case FMS provides its industry leading services to some of the largest multi-site commercial customers in the country.

Franklin Capital is pleased to announce the completion of a $1,000,000 factoring facility for a UK headquartered piping supplier. A broker in the UK recently connected us with a well-established UK headquartered piping supplier. The company was looking to have its US operations stand-alone but lacked the working capital to accept and fulfill several large new contracts.

Lighthouse Financial Corp. is pleased to announce the completion of a $2,500,000 credit facility for North Carolina-based manufacturer and distributor of athletic equipment. Since its inception in 1967, the company has never wavered from its primary mission: to provide innovative products that feature superb design, exceptional engineering, superior materials, precision hand craftsmanship, and rigorous quality control.

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that it is expanding its presence in Texas with a new Houston office. The office, which is Dykema’s 14th nationwide, has come to fruition with the recent joining of top business litigators Isaac Villarreal and Andy Green.

Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (the “Company" or “BVH”) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (“Bluegreen”), has expanded and extended its syndicated credit facility with Fifth Third Bank. The amended and restated facility provides for total borrowings of up to $300 million, consisting of a term loan of $100 million and a revolving line of $200 million, and matures in February 2027.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the continued investment in its Power, Renewables & Utilities practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment with the appointment of Oscar Mascarenhas as a Managing Director.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE: BCSF, the “Company”) today announced the formation of Bain Capital Senior Loan Program, LLC (“SLP”). The SLP will provide BCSF with greater balance sheet flexibility to capitalize on senior middle market loan opportunities to borrowers in North America.

Solifi™, a leading provider of mission-critical software for the secured finance industry, announced today that Exeter Finance extended its agreement to use the Solifi (formerly IDS and White Clarke Group) platform in more than 11,000 U.S. auto dealerships. Exeter Finance first selected Solifi Originations software in 2013 for its ability to efficiently process high volumes of loan applications, which has grown to more than 500,000 per month.

To create a more inclusive Canadian business environment, BMO Financial Group today announced it has committed $100 million to launch the Business Within Reach: BMO for Black Entrepreneurs lending program. Launching during Black History Month, the program provides business owners with greater access to working capital, educational resources, and professional partnerships to start up, scale up, and grow.

Context Business Lending, LLC (“CBL”) a family office-backed leading, national asset-based lender, announced today the promotions of Stephen Butler to Chief Operating Officer and Josh Beauvais to Chief Credit Officer, who each will now be able to more vertically focus on the strategic growth of the company in their new capacities. The high-growth “new school-ABL company” also today announced the addition Joe Messineo as Director of Business Development who will cover the Northeast for the firm as well as internal promotions.

DLL, a global provider of asset-based financial solutions, has confirmed receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals to formally appoint Carlo van Kemenade as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Executive Board. This new appointment takes effect on February 14, 2022.

Flower One Holdings Inc. (“Flower One” or the “Company”) (CSE: FONE) (OTCQX: FLOOF) (FSE: F11), the leading cannabis cultivator and producer in Nevada, today announced a term loan financing with an existing shareholder for aggregate proceeds of $10.1M USD (the “Term Loan”). In addition, the Company has made further advancements in its ongoing debt restructuring through an additional loan modification agreement (the “Loan Modification Agreement”) with its term lender and its affiliates.

LSQ, a leading provider of technology-driven working capital financing and payments solutions, has forged a partnership with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC), a non-profit organization committed to driving economic growth in minority communities, to provide working capital assistance to minority-owned businesses in myriad industries across the state of Michigan.

Katten announced today that corporate attorney John Corrigan has joined its Private Credit practice as a partner in LA to advise public and private companies and investors in M&A transactions and handle a range of other client matters.

CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit, as advised by CIT Asset Management LLC, served as sole lead arranger on a $20 million senior lending facility for Davey Coach Holdings, a portfolio company of Progress Equity Partners and one of the nation's leading providers of new and used shuttle bus and rental services.

MidFirst Business Credit (MFBC) is pleased to announce the addition of Justin Carter as vice president and business development officer. Based out of Los Angeles, he will assist with originating senior secured debt facilities for companies throughout California and the West Coast.

Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), one of the leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, today announced an amendment to the agreement governing its term loan with Atlantic Park Strategic Capital Fund, L.P. (“Atlantic Park”) and the execution of a commitment letter to issue, solely at the Company’s option, up to $40.0 million of a new Series B Preferred Stock to Corre Partners Management, L.L.C. (“Corre”) to facilitate meeting the Company's upcoming convertible note maturity.

Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it has acted as Administrative Agent in upsizing its existing senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”), to CareVet, LLC (“CareVet”), a leading operator of independent veterinary hospitals. The new $228 million facility — Comvest’s fourth upsize since its initial $35 million commitment in September 2020 — will enable CareVet’s management team and private equity sponsor Compass Group Equity Partners (“CGEP”) to continue to grow the business through acquisitions.