Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“Horizon” or the “Company”) announced today the closing of the previously announced merger of Monroe Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MRCC) (“MRCC”) with and into Horizon, with Horizon remaining as the surviving company. The combined company, which remains externally managed by Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (“HTFM”), will have approximately $471.7 million of net assets on a pro forma basis immediately following closing, including approximately $141.1 million in cash received in connection with the merger.

White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, today announced it has provided a $65 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) to a leading vertically-integrated designer and manufacturer of plastic consumer products (the “Company”). The Facility was provided in connection with a broader recapitalization, alongside a $150 million term loan from a leading private credit firm.

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today its role as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent in an expanded credit facility for Vena Solutions (Vena), a top-tier AI-powered Microsoft-native Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform that connects data, people and agents to help customers plan better and achieve more.

JPalmer Collective (JPC), an asset-based lending firm supporting fast-growing, women-led and natural products companies, today announced the successful syndication of a $135 million credit facility led by Texas Capital and Dime Community Bank.

LiveOak Fiber, a high-growth fiber-to-the-home internet provider, today announced it has secured a $425 million credit facility from Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) and Palistar Capital to support continued network expansion across the Southeast region.

Flatbay Capital's Q1 2026 financings supported businesses unable to access traditional bank financing — delivering the capital needed to stabilize operations, restore liquidity, and return to bankability.

SLR Digital Finance LLC ("SLRDF") is pleased to announce the closing of a $10 million senior secured revolving credit facility to a leading digital marketing company specializing in performance and affiliate marketing. The company operates across major social media platforms and is a top-tier partner within the Amazon affiliate ecosystem.

Commercial Finance Partners (“CFP”), a debt advisory and direct lending platform, announced the closing of a $5,650,000 two-tranche capital solution for a Rocky Mountain-based specialty thermoforming plastics company.

Tiger Group is liquidating more than 100 late-model trucks and trailers across 22 states in a timed online auction opening April 14. The assets on offer include tractors by Freightliner, Peterbilt and Volvo, dry vans by Great Dane and Hyundai, and 53-foot Fontaine flatbeds.

Southstar Capital is pleased to announce the successful funding of a $500,000 combined purchase order and accounts receivable financing facility for a Texas-based, early-stage functional beverage company.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, provided $175 million in strategic financing to support Phillips Pet Food’s (Phillips) acquisition of the pet distribution arm of Central Garden & Pet Co., Central Pet. Gordon Brothers will serve as the integration agent providing asset intelligent capital, real estate optimization and inventory rationalization.

Elevate Renewables ("Elevate"), a leading developer and operator of energy infrastructure, today announced the successful close of a $50 million Energy Transition Supplier Finance Facility arranged by Rabobank, one of the world's largest cooperative banks and a global leader specializing in financing food, agribusiness and energy.

Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is excited to announce that it has expanded its Advisory Practice to include outsourced Chief Information Officer (CIO) services. Brown Plus' outsourced CIO services are designed to help organizations that lack in-house, executive-level IT expertise align their technology strategies with overall business objectives while navigating increasingly complex IT environments.

FGI Finance, a division of FGI Worldwide LLC (“FGI”), a global leader in the commercial finance industry, has announced the hiring of Michael Weissenburger as Managing Director. Based in Boston, Mr. Weissenburger will focus on originating new business opportunities along the East Coast for FGI Finance, FGI's asset-based lending division.

Adams Street Partners, LLC, a leading private markets investment management firm with more than $65 billion in assets under management (“Adams Street”), today announced the successful close of its private credit platform, including its Private Credit III fund, with $7.5 billion in committed capital, inclusive of leverage.

Chemed Corporation ("Chemed") (NYSE:CHE) announced that it has entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for its Credit Facility (“Credit Agreement”). JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., acted as the Administrative Agent, Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner for this transaction. Bank of America, N.A., was Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Syndication Agent and PNC N.A. and U.S. Bank N.A. were Co-Documentation Agents.

Sallyport Commercial Finance is pleased to announce the successful delivery of a $2,000,000 non-notification factoring facility to a Canadian printing company. Referred to Sallyport through trusted peers in the alternative finance space, this long-standing, family-run business required a flexible funding solution to repay its existing bank facility while also securing ongoing working capital to support day-to-day operations.

Quickpay Funding (“Quickpay”) has established a $150,000 accounts receivable factoring facility for an oilfield services company specializing in water hauling, skimming, and disposal. The facility provides immediate working capital to support the company’s field operations and position it for continued growth.

Tiger Group today announced the launch of Tiger Energy, a new global division focused on helping major energy companies identify, recycle and monetize surplus machinery and equipment (M&E) and rolling stock.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“B. Riley Securities” or “BRS”), a leading full-service investment bank, served as exclusive financial advisor to Lindsey Systems (“Lindsey” or the “Company”) in connection with a majority equity investment from First Reserve, a leading global private equity firm.