Beth Freemal has joined Frost Brown Todd’s Cincinnati office as a partner in the Real Estate practice group. Freemal joins FBT from her role as general counsel for a national real estate investment company, where she directed all legal operations for a portfolio spanning more than 100 downtown parking facilities, 16 off-airport locations, and over two million square feet of warehouse space.

Pasadena Private Lending, Inc. ("PPL"), a leading provider of senior secured business loans to successful entrepreneurs nationwide, announced today that it has closed on a new $150 million credit facility with KeyBank, expandable to $300 million. This new facility grows PPL's overall capital base from $160 million to over $350 million, significantly enhancing the firm's ability to meet the increasing demand for its lending solutions.

Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), and Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (NASDAQ: MBCN), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company (“Middlefield Bank”), jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Middlefield will merge with and into Farmers in an all-stock transaction.

SLR Healthcare ABL (“SLRHC”) has provided a $15MM asset-based revolving credit facility to a tech-enabled specialty pharmacy focused on women’s health with experience and market leadership in fertility treatment (the “Company”). The Company, headquartered in the Southeast, is one of five specialty pharmacies that have national presence and make up 75% of the fertility market.

Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced today that Conor Larkin has joined the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice group as a partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions practice. Larkin will be based in our Philadelphia and Houston offices.

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, today announced that the bank has closed a $22.2 million loan with LGP Capital to finance the construction of 1081 Dolsontown Road in Middletown, NY.

MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”), a specialized multifamily and seniors housing bridge lending platform, recently announced the financing of a $19,750,000 senior bridge loan for the acquisition of an assisted living and memory care property in central California. The financing was originated by MONTICELLOAM Senior Managing Director, Originations, Karina Davydov.

Squire Patton Boggs pleased to announce that Heather E. Rees has joined the firm as a partner in the Financial Services Practice Group. Heather is joining the firm’s global platform, with a primary focus in the UK and the US. Her arrival marks the latest in a series of transatlantic additions to the firm’s Financial Services Practice.

Delta Capital Group Inc., a leading provider of small-business financing solutions, has announced expanded funding programs with repayment terms now available for up to 24 months.

Park National Corporation (“Park”) (NYSE AMERICAN: PRK) and First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (“FIZN”) (OTCEM: FIZN) have signed a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which FIZN will merge with and into Park (the “parent merger”). Following the parent merger, First Citizens National Bank (First Citizens), the bank subsidiary of FIZN, will merge with and into Park’s bank subsidiary, The Park National Bank (the “bank merger”). After closing, First Citizens’ CEO and President, Jeff Agee, will lead the new Tennessee Region of Park National Bank.

Breakwall Capital has raised $125m (£93.7m) at first close for its energy credit fund, with backing from investors including the US pension fund New Mexico Educational Retirement Board.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Jason Cohen has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Solutions Group. Based in New York, Mr. Cohen will work alongside Brent Shepherd and Neha Shah to further strengthen the firm’s healthcare capital solutions efforts, bringing more than 20 years of experience in coverage and execution in the life sciences and pharmaceutical space.

Culain Capital Funding, LLC (“Culain Capital”) is pleased to announce that Travis Smith has joined the firm as Senior Vice President – Regional Sales Executive, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services with a deep focus on accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, and commercial banking.

Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP), a Schottenstein affiliate and a leading provider of asset-based loans and structured financing solutions, announced today that it has provided a $20,000,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to Tommy John, the premium apparel brand known for redefining comfort in men’s and women’s underwear.

Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL)(“TPL” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of a new $500 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility was substantially oversubscribed with strong support from twelve financial institutions.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced that on October 24, 2025, it completed an amendment to its existing Revolving Credit Facility, upsizing the facility by $100 million to $430 million and extending its maturity to October 2030.

The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Christine Tran has joined the Firm as a Partner in its Global Disputes Practice, based in Jones Day’s Sydney Office. Ms. Tran has more than 17 years of experience as a commercial litigator, with a particular focus in defending class actions.

BMO Commercial Bank recently appointed Paul Thomsen as Managing Director and Utah Market Executive. Thomsen will build the bank’s new Middle Market office in Utah, which will provide capital and tailored financial solutions to Utah’s strong business community.

Nuveen has launched two new private market strategies focused on European private credit and global real estate.

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ) (OTCQB: MAXQF) ("Maritime Launch" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Export Development Canada ("EDC") has provided the Company with a $10 million senior credit facility to accelerate the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia and advance toward first orbital launch.