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.

Citizens M&A Advisory announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to AcctTwo Shared Services, LLC, a provider of financial management software and solutions, on its acquisition by Baker Tilly US, LLP. AcctTwo delivers curated and tightly integrated technology stacks of third-party and proprietary, vertically focused software solutions that automate and enhance the customer’s finance and accounting function.

Encina Lender Finance, LLC (“ELF”) announced today that it has provided a $35 million senior credit facility to Speed Leasing Company, LLC (“Speed Leasing”), a technology-enabled, specialty finance company engaged in originating and servicing used motorcycle leases to consumers.

Marathon Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) has secured a $100 million revolving line of credit with Silvergate Bank in bitcoin and U.S. dollars. The loan, which was secured on Friday, will be used to fund the company’s bitcoin mining operations and to acquire new equipment.

The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) has announced its new Executive and Management Committees for fiscal year 2022. These leaders guide the association, make policy decisions, confirm new members and provide thought leadership in advocacy and education on behalf of this international secured finance industry trade group.

Allen & Overy today announced that Ilona Potiha has joined the firm as a partner in its U.S. Leveraged Finance practice, based in New York. Ilona joins from Davis Polk & Wardwell where she was most recently counsel, helping to develop the firm’s leveraged finance designation platform. Ilona brings almost a decade of experience representing lenders, financial institutions, and borrowers on a wide range of financing transactions, having begun her career advising on leveraged finance and private equity transactions at Ropes & Gray.

Triumph Business Capital, a member of the Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBK) group and provider of working capital financing solutions to small and medium-sized business, announced today the appointment of Rob Wright as chief product officer. Wright will report to chief executive officer, Geoff Brenner.

Republic provided a $5m ledgered line of credit facility with a $500,000 purchase order call facility to a Gulf Region-based food service company. Republic’s funding will enable the company to buy more bulk inventory, hire additional staff and increase the number of school districts they can support each school year. Republic structured the ledgered factoring facility to allow for rapid growth without any financial covenants or field exam requirements.

Hilco Streambank, a market leading advisory firm specializing in the sale of intellectual property assets and domain name brokerage, is marketing for sale the intellectual property of Portico, the beloved home furnishings, amenities and linens brand, including its trademarks, domain names and social media assets.

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Classic Cars, LP in its sale of Classic BMW to Sewell Automotive Companies, a private, family owned and operated dealership group. The transaction included a BMW dealership franchise and a MINI dealership franchise at the same location in Plano, Texas.