ING Capital LLC ("ING") led a US$300 million syndicated financing on behalf of GT Commodities LLC ("GTC" / "Company"), the North American trading hub for Gerald Group, the world's largest employee owned metals merchant. The deal closed on October 4, 2019. ING, as Administrative Agent, structured and arranged this inaugural revolving credit facility. Deutsche Bank and Rabobank acted as Joint Lead Arrangers.

LBC Credit Partners announced an increase in the DreamLine senior secured credit facilities to support an investment in Arizona Shower Doors, LLC ("Arizona"). DreamLine is a portfolio company of MPE Partners.

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, losses from Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams amounted to $1.3 billion in 2018 — twice the losses in 2017. Over the 12 months ending in July, more than 6,000 organizations were targeted each month by BEC scams, according to cybersecurity software firm Symantec.

Abacus Finance Group, LLC, a leading provider of cash flow-based, classic senior debt for sponsor-led buyouts of companies with $3 million to $15 million in EBITDA, today announced that it served as Administrative Agent and Co-Lead Arranger for $48 million in senior secured credit facilities to support the recapitalization of Receivable Solutions, LLC by WestView Capital Partners. Abacus also made an equity co-investment in Receivable Solutions.

The Garrington Group of Companies (“Garrington”) is pleased to announce the launch of IconiQ Finance (“IconiQ”).

Blacksail operates in both Canada and the United States, with key representation in the USA spearheaded by James Franz and in Canada by John Levac. Both have a strong history of success in the Asset Based Lending industry with a specific focus on deals ranging from $1-30 million in size.

The Garrington Group of Companies (Garrington) are pleased to announce the purchase of the assets of Liquid Capital Corp. via the Garrington subsidiary Liquid Capital Enterprises (Liquid Capital.)

At less than US$112bn, 3Q19 US M&A loan volume marked the lowest quarterly result in two and a half years, bringing total issuance for the year to less than US$395bn. Quarter-over-quarter M&A lending via the loan market has been eroding since 3Q18. Issuance for the first nine months of 2019 was down nearly 15% compared to the year-ago period.

The funds were used to pay off the current lender and provide additional working capital for the company.

The transaction was funded with cash on hand and the proceeds from a new senior secured credit facility, which consists of a $48 million senior secured term loan and a $12 million revolver from Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group, L.P.

Union Bank today announced Elaine Genevro as Head of Branch Banking for the Regional Bank. Genevro will oversee a network of more than 350 branches throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.

Utica Leaseco completed the funding of a $400,000 true lease secured by machinery and equipment to a hemp processing company located in California.Utica Leaseco completed the funding of a $500,000 capital lease secured by machinery and equipment to a hemp processing company located in Kentucky.

Heritage Southeast Bank announced today that Paul Hoerig has joined the team as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Mr. Hoerig will manage all credit-related functions for the company’s three banking regions.

Kinderhook Industries has acquired Copperweld Bimetallics, a supplier of bimetallic wiring products, from THL Credit.

Ankura, a leading global business advisory and expert services firm, today announced the appointment of two new Senior Managing Directors based in London, UK — economist Andrew K. G. Hildreth and infrastructure and capital projects expert Jonathan Roe.

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare and technology industries, announced today that Lee Cooper, an accomplished healthcare executive, has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.

Horizon North Logistics Inc. ("Horizon North" or the "Corporation") (TSX: HNL.TO) announced today that the Corporation recently reached an agreement with its lenders to amend its credit facility.

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CWB Franchise Finance (CWB), a division of CWB Financial Group, has partnered with Sterling Group to provide a debt refinance, renovation financing and a revolving line of credit.

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, the Hollywood production services provider that had been backed by billionaire Ron Perelman, filed for a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday.