Alston & Bird advised Synovus Bank, as administrative agent and a lender, in SPB Hospitality’s acquisition of J Alexander’s Holdings, the parent company of J Alexander’s Restaurant and other brands. Upon closing, each share of J. Alexander’s common stock was converted into the right to receive $14.00 in cash per share, which equates to an equity value of approximately $220 million.

When a Los Angeles apparel manufacturing and import company sought funding for their Fall and Winter orders, they chose Republic Business Credit to fuel their growth. Republic approved a scalable traditional factoring facility to support their expected growth in anticipation of the orders they have received for the additional reopening of retail stores.

Apex Clean Energy (“Apex”) and Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”) today announced that funds and other accounts managed by Ares’ Infrastructure and Power strategy have entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Apex. The transaction will provide Apex with additional equity growth capital as it seeks to transition to a pure-play renewable energy independent power producer (IPP).

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M) Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) has launched A&M Data Intelligence Gateway (A&M DIG), a new proprietary technology that significantly increases the speed of deal identification. Led by A&M DIG Executive Directors Tara Bilby, and Mishelle Weinerman, along with Chief Technology Officer Joey Baruch, the technology provides private equity firms with data, for better private market intelligence, from which to make informed deal identification decisions.

Thentia, a global leader in GovTech software as a service (SaaS), announced today that it has secured a $15 million credit facility to support key investments and acquisitions as the company accelerates its rapid expansion into new markets. This latest financing marks Thentia's third financing from Espresso Capital, a leading provider of venture debt solutions, and its second major capital event this year.

BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO), acting as sole Sustainability Structuring Agent, has announced a financing deal with royalty company Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm" or "Sandstorm Gold Royalties"). Adopting a Sustainability-Linked Loan structure as part of its 2021 revolving credit facility renewal enables Sandstorm to link its ESG strategy and cost of capital, reinforcing and demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway" or the "Company"), a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, announced today that it has hired Igor DaCruz as Managing Director to continue to expand the company's Life Sciences Origination team.

Amerisource Business Capital was honored in the M&A Advisor’s 15th Annual Turnaround Awards. Amerisource received its award at the Turnaround Awards Gala, which took place at the 2021 Distressed Investing Summit on September 29, 2021 in midtown Manhattan.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced Sweta Chanda has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Business Strategy based in the firm’s New York office. She will be responsible for firmwide strategy, product and corporate development, and new initiatives to expand Monroe’s global footprint.

A Global Supply Chain Management Company supplying Dollar Stores with warehouse equipment had exceeded its internal funding capability. They needed to seek new outside funding so they would not lose new business opportunities. An industry colleague and current Gateway Trade Funding client suggested they call Gateway to see if purchase order financing could help. Gateway successfully provided the global supply chain management company with a $1,000,000 PO facility.

OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) (“OppFi”), a leading financial technology platform that powers banks to help everyday consumers gain access to credit, announced today that it has expanded its existing $25 million bank credit facility to $45 million.

Finacity Corporation, a White Oak Company, (“Finacity”) announced that it has successfully completed the facilitation of a new consumer loan funding program for Express Credit Group’s Botswana specialty finance operations (”Express Credit”).

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Etac AB, a global supplier of mobility equipment and patient handling solutions used in home care, long term care, and acute care, in connection with its acquisition of Ki Mobility, a North American leader in the complex rehab wheelchair and seating industry.

Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena") is proud to be an honoree in the 15th Annual Turnaround Awards, which recognize achievements in the distressed investing and reorganization industry. The awards, sponsored by The M&A Advisor, were presented at a gala dinner in late September.

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELOX), today announced that the company has entered into a debt facility of up to $30.0 million with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC), a specialty financing lender for life science and technology companies. Eloxx has drawn the initial tranche of $12.5 million and used the proceeds to repay in full amounts outstanding under the Company’s existing debt facility.

LBC Credit Partners ("LBC"), one of the leading providers of financing solutions to middle market companies, provided a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Profile Custom Extrusions, LLC ("Profile"), by KPS Mid-Cap Investments ("KPS Mid-Cap"), an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS"). LBC served as Agent and Sole Lead Arranger for the senior secured credit facility.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced an increase in its credit facility to support the acquisition of Off Duty Services (“ODS”) by Protos Security (“Protos”). Protos is an existing portfolio company of Southfield Capital. Headquartered in Katy, TX, ODS is a managed services provider of off-duty officers to its Fortune 500 clients and has the largest network of off-duty officers in the country.

Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC), a leading global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced the successful issuance of a $650 million-equivalent 7-year sustainability-linked Term Loan B, across Euros and U.S. Dollars. Goldman Sachs Bank USA was the Sole Bookrunner on the refinancing and served as the Sole ESG Structuring Advisor.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Stamps.com and Proskauer Rose LLP acted as its legal counsel. Debt financing for the transaction was provided by Blackstone Credit, credit funds managed by Ares Management Corporation, PSP Investments Credit II USA LLC and Thoma Bravo Credit. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor for Thoma Bravo.

LibreMax Capital, LLC (“LibreMax”), an asset management firm specializing in structured products and corporate credit, today announced the successful closing of its fifth drawdown vehicle, LibreMax Structured Opportunities Partners I, LP (the “Structured Opportunities Fund” or the “Fund”), with total capital commitments of approximately $225 million.