Duo Bank of Canada ("Duo Bank"), a Toronto-based financial services provider supported by Stephen Smith, Centerbridge Partners L.P. and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board ("Ontario Teachers'"), announced today the completion of the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Fairstone Financial Holdings Inc. ("Fairstone" or the "Company"). Headquartered in Montreal, Fairstone is Canada's leading provider of responsible credit solutions for near-prime borrowers with over $3 billion in assets on a consolidated basis.

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (“North Mill”), a leading independent commercial equipment lessor located in Norwalk, Connecticut, announced today that 2020 was the best twelve months in the company’s 60-year history as loan and lease originations reached an all-time high. Reporting upsurges in volume throughout 2020, the organization beat each of its prior high-water marks as new records were set for annual, quarterly, and monthly volume as December came to a close.

Greenbrook TMS Inc. (TSX: GTMS) (“Greenbrook” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (“TMS”) therapy in the United States, announced today that it and its subsidiaries have entered into a credit and security agreement for a US$30 million secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford”). Bloom Burton Securities Inc. acted as the Company’s sole financial adviser in connection with the transaction.

Power Solutions International, Inc. (“the Company”) (OTC Pink: PSIX), a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emission-certified engines and power systems, announced that it entered into a first amendment to its one-year senior secured revolving credit facility pursuant to that certain credit agreement dated March 27, 2020, between the Company and Standard Chartered Bank (“Standard Chartered”).

The opportunity was sourced out of MidCap’s headquarters in West Hartford, CT. Seth Cooper, Senior Vice President of MidCap Business Credit said, “We were able to structure a flexible credit facility for the sponsor and close quickly, which will assist them in helping the business achieve their financial objectives”.

MidFirst Business Credit (MFBC) announced it has provided $8.5 million in working capital and capital expenditure facilities to Morcon, Inc. (Morcon). Located in Eagle Bridge, NY, Morcon is a commercial paper tissue converting company with three primary product lines: tissue, towel and napkins. The funds were used to provide additional working capital and help facilitate further business expansion. The transaction was completed on December 22, 2020.

J D Factors announced it had provided the following factoring facilities: $50,000 to a transportation company in Kentucky; $400,000 to a transportation company in Illinois; $50,000 to a transportation company in Texas and $250,000 to a transportation company in Georgia.

Encina Business Credit, LLC announced today that it has provided a $30 million senior secured revolving credit facility to an e-commerce retailer. The senior secured revolving line of credit, which is collateralized by accounts receivable, credit card receivables, and inventory, was used by the company’s private equity investor to finance its acquisition and ongoing working capital financing needs.

Siena Healthcare Finance recently closed on a $15 million asset-based line of credit for a skilled nursing operator based in California. The line was used to refinance an existing credit facility and provide working capital to support ongoing operations.

Perella Weinberg Partners (“PWP”), a leading global independent advisory firm, and FinTech Acquisition Corp. IV (NASDAQ: FTIV) (“FinTech IV”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company (the “Company”) will operate as Perella Weinberg Partners and will be listed on NASDAQ under the new symbol “PWP.” The transaction reflects an implied equity value for the Company of approximately $975 million.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has entered into a multi-year agreement with The Good Bean to provide a $4 million revolving credit facility. The facility was used to provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs as it continues grow and expand the reach of its portfolio of healthy plant-based snacks, confections, and other innovations.

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today it has provided a $5 million venture loan to Corinth MedTech, Inc. ("Corinth").

Company expects to exit bankruptcy in January 2021 pending creditor and court approval of Tallwood-led reorganization plan. A team from Sidley Austin LLP led by Sam Newman is serving as legal counsel to Wave, SierraConstellation Partners is serving as financial and restructuring adviser, and Armory Securities is serving as investment banker. Binder & Malter LLP is serving as legal counsel to Tallwood

Debt financing for the transaction was provided by Barings Finance and Siemens Financial Services. Jones Day served as lead legal counsel for J.F. Lehman & Company. Baker Hostetler provided Government Contracts, Defense Security and International Trade advice to J.F. Lehman & Company. William Blair served as lead financial advisor to CTS, and Lincoln International served as co-advisor. Bartlit Beck provided legal counsel to CTS and the selling equityholders.

Harvest Capital Credit Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to merge with and into Portman Ridge Finance Corp., a business development company managed by Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC. The transaction was unanimously approved by Harvest Capital's special committee and board as well as Portman Ridge's board. The parties expect the merger to be completed by the second quarter of 2021.

BankProv, an innovative, commercial bank that finds solutions for business and private clients, has grown its small business lending team with two new hires: Joel Gianninoto, Vice President, Commercial Lending, and Ryan Fox, Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending. Joel Gianninoto joined BankProv in March 2020 with almost 10 years of banking experience, having previously held positions at Citizens Financial Group and Salem Five Bank.

NFI Group Inc. ("NFI" or the "Company") today announced it has amended the Revolver and the UK Facility (together, the "Facilities"), providing meaningful covenant relief and additional flexibility, and cancelled the $250 million Sidecar. The Bank of Nova Scotia is the Administrative Agent for the Revolver and The Bank of Nova Scotia, BMO Capital Markets, and National Bank Financial Inc. are the Joint Bookrunners. The Revolver syndicate also includes The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Bank of America, Canada Branch; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Canadian Branch; The Toronto Dominion Bank; HSBC Bank Canada; MUFG Bank Ltd., Canada Branch; Export Development Canada and ICICI Bank Canada.

In anticipation of the recently announced U.S. fiscal stimulus package, which provides $284.5 billion in additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) stimulus funding, Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business has further enhanced its award-winning Paycheck Protection Program Supported by TSoftPlus™ software to expedite Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications. Thanks to its recently announced acquisition of eOriginal, Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions is also able to offer a digital loan platform that enables compliance with SBA Appendix 8 mandates for digital loans.

36th Street Capital Partners, LLC (“36th Street Capital”), an independent provider of equipment financing solutions, announced the appointment of Christopher Szopa as Director of Capital Markets and In-House Counsel.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a Colorado-based wood mill and veneer manufacturer. Referred by a bank from which we’ve taken out many clients, this deal came to Celtic Capital for financing to complete the build-out of its plant and to provide this year-and-a-half old company with working capital.