Byrna Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: BYRN) (CSE: BYRN) ("Byrna" or the "Company") today announced the closing of a new asset based ("ABL") revolving credit facility with Needham Bank. The new ABL provides Byrna with up to $5.0 million available for general corporate purposes and working capital. In addition to the $5.0 million revolving line of credit, the Company also entered into an agreement for a $1.5 million equipment line.

Golub Capital is pleased to announce a number of senior-level promotions in Direct Lending, Structured Products and the Investor Partners Group. Andy Steuerman has been promoted to the new role of Vice Chair of Direct Lending. Mr. Steuerman will continue as a senior member of the Investment Committee, oversee our Special Situations Team, manage our Late Stage Lending business and spearhead new strategic initiatives. He has been with Golub Capital for over 17 years.

Marco Financial established an expanded international trade finance facility for Spectralink Corporation, an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. The company, a Boulder Colorado based global provider of on-site enterprise mobile communication solutions, required additional funding in part to finance production of a new significant contract with a major US based customer. With customers in Europe, as well, Marco was well suited to replace and enhance Spectralink’ s existing factoring facility.

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (“North Mill”), a leading independent commercial equipment lessor located in Norwalk, Connecticut, announced today the promotion of ten employees representing several departments across the organization. They include: James Cavallaro, vice president, Contract Administration; Ellen Miller, vice president, Legal; Jeff Schick, vice president, Operational Controller; Michael Deck, assistant vice president, Credit; Ben Tishelman, assistant vice president, Operations; Griffin Dulligan, manager, Credit; Pierina Silvestre, manager, Insurance & Asset Management; Douglas Jackson, manager, Contract Administration; Sabrina Walker, manager, Contract Administration and Evan Worley, manager, Credit.

Huntington Business Credit announced it closed a new $50,000,000 credit facility with Kent Water Sports on December 31, 2020. Proceeds of the facility were used to support the acquisition of Kent Water Sports by Seawall Capital, a middle-market private equity firm (www.seawallcap.com) and to provide ongoing working capital growth financing.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of The Equine Network by private equity sponsor Growth Catalyst Partners. Based in Albuquerque, NM, The Equine Network is the leading provider of proprietary sports content, information, and tech-enabled services in the U.S. equine industry.

Tree Line Capital Partners, LLC (Tree Line) is pleased to announce the expansion of its lower middle-market direct lending platform adding a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), an Austin, TX office and three new team members. 2020 presented significant volatility and market challenges to nearly all asset classes yet Tree Line was able to achieve significant growth through a continued focus on building a cycle-durable senior secured loan portfolio. In 2020, Tree Line issued loan commitments of $430 million, with nearly $325 million coming in the second half of the year, delivering flexible and reliable financing solutions to lower middle-market sponsors and borrowers.

HCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm and nationally recognized impact investor, announced today its investment in 83bar, an Austin, TX-based leader in patient journey management for both clinical trials and commercial clients across pharma, medical device, and diagnostic industries. The mezzanine debt infusion will be used to restructure existing debt, provide share redemption for a small group of existing investors, and provide supplemental growth capital. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

A staffing company in Arizona has chosen TAB Bank for a $10 million revolving credit facility. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide the means to fund growth for the company. The company provides staffing services for many industries including distribution, manufacturing, construction, and oil production.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading alternative finance provider in North America, today announced that it has promoted Jaime Gillespie to chief human resources officer. In her new role, Gillespie will oversee employee engagement, talent management and leadership development, as well as alignment of the company’s diverse workforce and establishment of a unified corporate culture.

Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) ("Focus"), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it increased the offering under its First Lien Term Loan ("Term Loan") by $125 million, from the $375 million announced earlier this week, to $500 million. Upon completion, Focus' Term Loan balance will be approximately $1.63 billion, compared to approximately $1.13 billion as of December 31, 2020.

First Eagle Alternative Credit, LLC today announced that Terry Olson, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, has elected to retire effective June 30, 2021. The Company will implement a plan that includes a search to identify a replacement CFO and transition of Olson’s operating responsibilities.

Clear Thinking Group announced today that it has been named “Restructuring Advisory Firm of the Year - USA” as part of Finance Monthly’s 2020 Global Awards. The Global Awards highlight the outstanding work done by financial advisors and organizations at an international level. It celebrates those who have excelled in their work, have exceeded client expectations, and have demonstrated measurable achievements over the last 12-18 months – even in the current challenging environment.

Cabretta Capital, a leading specialty finance firm with extensive experience in structured tax equity and tax-advantaged investment strategies, is pleased to announce Jesse Speltz has joined the firm to serve as director of tax credit investments. In this role, Speltz will focus on expanding Cabretta’s national footprint with outreach to banks, private equity groups, family offices, specialty finance companies, CPA’s, wealth advisors, strategic businesses, and high net worth individuals to lower their federal and/or state tax liabilities.

White Oak Healthcare MOB REIT today announced it has acquired a Class-A Medical Office Building in Henderson, Nevada. The property was built in 2008 and is less than a mile from Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican Hospital, in Henderson, Nevada, a well-regarded, fast-growing suburb of Las Vegas. The attractive property has excellent visibility and access within a retail / medical corridor.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $4,000,000 credit facility for a steel fabricator based in Texas. The proceeds are being used to support the Company’s growth and development plans.

First Business Bank announces the closing of a $1 million factoring transaction by its Accounts Receivable Financing group. Our new client provides IT staffing and consulting to large corporate customers. Although many of the client’s customers were in the process of changing their managed service providers (MSPs), which complicated the deal, we closed the transaction in a timely manner.

AVEO Oncology (Nasdaq: AVEO) today announced that it has received a commitment letter for an incremental $10 million loan from Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC, “Hercules”) and its affiliates, to be added to the current tranched, $35 million debt facility secured with Hercules in August 2020 through an amendment to the amended and restated loan and security agreement (the “Loan Agreement”).

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank are proud to announce the appointment of Maureen O’Hara, Senior Managing Director, Commercial Private Banker, Commercial & Industrial (C&I). Headquartered in the Bank’s Teaneck location, Ms. O’Hara is responsible for growing a portfolio of commercial clients in the Bank’s markets and providing customized solutions through personal client service in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business.

Qumu Corporation (Nasdaq: QUMU), a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise video technology for organizations of all sizes, has closed a $10 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, NA. The revolving credit facility availability is determined by recurring revenue, and has a maturity date of January 15, 2023.