Bank of America Business Capital is pleased to announce three new region marketing managers: Bobby Bans in the western region; Peter Langburd in the eastern region; and Steve Pomerantz in the central region. Each will oversee a team of business development officers, who provide asset-based lending solutions and banking products to large and middle market companies, intermediaries and financial sponsors in the United States, Canada and across Europe.

Crescita Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CTX) (OTC US: CRRTF) ("Crescita" or the "Company"), a commercial dermatology company with manufacturing capabilities and a portfolio of non-prescription skincare products and prescription drug products for the treatment and care of skin conditions, diseases and their symptoms, today announced that it has secured a $3.5 million revolving demand operating credit facility (the "Facility") with the Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC") following the repayment in full of its outstanding long-term debt of $3.6 million owed to Knight Therapeutics Inc.

Hilco Valuation Services Europe and Real Estate Advisory Services UK and Europe are pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Jeffery as Associate Director of the Real Estate Advisory Services department. Mr. Jeffery has over 20 years' experience in valuation, restructuring and insolvency matters across a broad spectrum of real estate classes providing advice to lenders, restructuring and insolvency practitioners and corporates.

Enthusiast Auto Holdings (“EAH”) is a rapidly growing e-commerce platform serving automotive enthusiasts, delivering exceptional high-touch customer service, content creation, new product development, and fulfillment capabilities.

Winter Harbor LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Horine to managing director and Nicholas Vara to manager. Shaun Martin, managing partner and founder of Winter Harbor comments, “Our directive is to meet the evolving demands of our clients, while maintaining a high-level of professionalism. Having Jeff and Nicholas step into their new roles at Winter Harbor allows us to continue to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients and their constituents.”

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) North America extended a $2M ABL line to a manufacturing company. The client is a manufacturer of single and multiple-part continuous computer paper and custom business forms.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”) announces the completion of seven new transactions exceeding $75 million in credit facilities during the fourth quarter of 2019. Siena’s new healthcare finance business closed two of those transactions.

Commercial Finance Partners is pleased to announce that is set a new record in 2019 by facilitating over $117,000,000 in new SBA loans for 2019.

Axiom Bank N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, recently named Susan Maurer as SVP, Market Executive. In this role, Maurer will develop relationships with Axiom’s commercial partners and create opportunities for growth in the Tampa Bay area.

Leading professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Jonathan Nus as a Managing Director in its Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) in New York. Mr. Nus is the latest U.S.-based hire as part of TAG’s significant talent expansion over the last year. As part of TAG’s Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory group, Mr. Nus will advise clients on complex, technical accounting and reporting matters and capital markets transactions. His appointment demonstrates A&M’s continued commitment to servicing evolving client needs.

BMO Harris Bank announced today the hiring of two Vice Chairs, Eric Smith and Michael Morton. Both Morton and Smith will report directly to David Casper, U.S. CEO, BMO Financial Group. Both Morton and Smith will be actively focused on business development, working with customers and all of our constituencies across BMO's lines of business, while also enhancing BMO's brand, market presence and customer experience.

Today Demica, one of the world’s largest working capital Fintechs, announced that it has successfully closed a US$30 million Series C financing round led by Simcah Management LLC.

Maxim Commercial Capital (“Maxim”) announced today it finished 2019 with the busiest December in the company’s eleven-year history and funded 664 loans to small and mid-sized businesses (“SMBs”) during the year. Maxim lends $10,000 to $3,000,000 secured by heavy equipment and real estate to facilitate asset purchases, enhance working capital and to refinance expensive short term debt.

This transaction took 72 days from start to finish and included coordination with an incumbent bank, suppliers, field auditors, attorneys, accountants, and software providers. SMB Compass replaced a multi-year banking relationship with a growth facility that will enable its client to expand into new markets, hire additional employees, and achieve their revenue targets. Gemino Healthcare Finance provided the client with certainty of execution, and ultimately delivered.

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate lending, investment, and advisory company, announced that Donika Schnell has joined as a Managing Director based in Los Angeles, California. In her role at Greystone, Ms. Schnell will be working closely with healthcare facility owners to provide them with debt and other capital solutions, including bridge financing, FHA loans, Agency loans and JV equity.

BHI, a full-service commercial bank, announced that its Food & Beverage Group has arranged a $16.5 million credit facility for White Toque, a leading importer and distributor of European specialty fine foods. With this financing, BHI’s new F&B Group, which launched last year, originated over $100 million in credit facilities across various F&B categories in 2019.

The restructuring transaction will be implemented through a prepackaged Chapter 11 process that will be financed by a debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing facility of $2.81 billion.

The financing was arranged on behalf of Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest developers and operators of clean energy generation facilities in the U.S. The portfolio consists of 76 megawatts of generation capacity across 21 projects located in Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New York State.

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. ("Bladex" or "the Bank";NYSE: BLX) announced the closing of a US$110 million, seven year, syndicated loan in favor of Favorita Fruit Co. Ltd. ("Favorita"), a leading Ecuadorian agribusiness conglomerate with diversified business activities including bananas, dairy, and fertilizers. Bladex acted as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner of the transaction and will be acting as the Administrative and Collateral Agent.

The bank said it hired Shotaro Akita to lead the CCBSI group and also the commercial bank in Japan. Working with Akita are Toshiyuki Okuyama and Masato Sato, who will serve as senior bankers on the team, and Hideki Hiramatsu, who will handle treasury services. Hiramatsu joins JPMorgan from Standard Chartered Bank’s Tokyo Branch. Okuyama and Sato join the group from other positions within JPMorgan

Portage Point Partners, LLC ("Portage Point"), a business advisory and interim management firm that partners with companies and their stakeholders to navigate complexity, transition and underperformance, announced today that it has recently added Jeff Gasbarra and Alyssa Lozynski. These additions provide further depth to support Portage Point's growing client base and closely follow the hiring of Joseph Shannon and Charles Wiltgen.

LBC Small Cap, an affiliate of LBC Credit Partners, provided senior secured credit facilities and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of TalentSmart, Inc. by Seaside Equity Partners. LBC Small Cap served as Agent and Sole Lead Arranger for the senior secured credit facilities.

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 Sole Lender for senior secured credit facilities to support the recapitalization of Custom Wheel House, LLC (CWH) by Thompson Street Capital Partners. Abacus also made an equity co-investment in CWH.

BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that P.J. Martin and Ches Riley have been promoted to Managing Director. Mr. Martin joined BlackArch in 2014 and has over fourteen years of experience executing middle-market investment banking transactions, with a particular focus on the industrials sector.

Based in New York, Mr. Fischer will begin on January 21 and report to John Karabelas, MUFG's Head of Institutional Investor Sales in the Americas. In this newly created role, Mr. Fischer will be responsible for leading distribution of leveraged loans and high-yield bonds in partnership with the bank's Capital Markets team.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a $16 billion global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, announced today the successful closing of a $900 million debt refinancing. As part of this transaction, Aramark raised secured term loans to redeem the Company’s 2024 Senior Notes.

A torrent of new U.S. corporate bond offerings await investors this week and the door seems wide open for risky deals. In the U.S. corporate high-yield and leveraged loan markets, last week’s blowout debt sales for the buyout of Presidio Inc. could pave the way for more bonds and loans financing private equity deals.

- Ramirez: He is a veteran banker with 21 years of experience in commercial and corporate banking - Responsibilities: He will be tasked with helping area companies enhance operations through trusted advice and financial products - Promotion: Ramirez's hire is part of the bank's focus on growing its commercial team to continue to serve the bustling Colorado business landscape

Malvern Bank, National Association (the “Bank” or “Malvern”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Malvern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLVF) (the “Company”), announced the appointment of Melissa Quin as Vice President, Private Client Regional Manager for the Bank’s Glen Mills/Concordville office. In this position, she will be responsible for the branch office’s overall operations.

Iron Horse Credit (IHC) is proud to announce that it has completed a $12,000,000 stand-alone inventory facility to a plant nursery and distributor that primarily sells to home and hardware stores, big box retailers and grocery stores.

Winter Harbor, a restructuring and turnaround consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Shawn Smith as a senior manager. He has extensive experience with a broad range of matters related to executive, financial, and operations management, and has partnered with clients of various sizes and industries to execute strategic turnaround, restructuring, and merger and acquisition transactions.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., today announced the completion of a recent $1.8 million purchase order finance commitment to support the production financing requirements of a family owned and operated outerwear company based in Massachusetts.

Lindsay Saling was named senior vice president and Director of Retail Banking. She focuses on the oversight of the institution’s retail delivery channels and servicing of all products and services offered to the customers banking through our retail locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Northern Delaware.

AvidXchange, the leading provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions for the middle market, today announced it has raised $260 million in equity capital as part of the company's latest financing round. With contributions from TPG Sixth Street Partners and other leading investors, this brings total funding to more than $800 million over the company's 20-year history.

Focus Management Group (FMG), a nationwide turnaround and restructuring firm, has boosted its team with the addition of Benjamin Wilson. Supporting the Pasadena office from his Arizona home office, Benjamin will serve as a Consultant to complement the firm’s growing demand for its turnaround management and corporate restructuring services.

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), today announced it has closed a new asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $8 million in available principal amount with Live Oak Bank backed by the Company's spirits inventory. The Company expects to use this new credit facility to pay off and replace the two existing inventory facilities of $5 million capacity with KFK and TQLA and to fund general working capital.

First Business Capital Corp., a division of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ) is pleased to announce that Oz K. Lindley was hired as Vice President – Business Development.

In his role with First Business Capital Corp., Christopher Saldana is spearheading client acquisition efforts across the Southwestern United States. He has 20 years of experience underwriting asset-based lending facilities for companies across the country, with expertise in private equity businesses, multi-generational family owned businesses, and turnaround situations for companies experiencing challenges.

Expansion Capital Group (ECG) today announced the appointment of Brittney Newell to Chief Financial Officer. Newell will oversee the company's Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Underwriting departments. Newell joined the ECG team in early 2015, and has played a critical financial leadership role in the transformation and growth of ECG.

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (the ELFA) announced the appointment of Marc L. Hamroff, managing partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP (MH&H), to the ELFA’s Legal Committee. Hamroff’s appointment was effective January 1, and he will serve a three-year term on the committee.

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP announced today that four prominent Birmingham attorneys – Jesse S. Vogtle, Jr., Randolph H. Lanier, Eric T. Ray and Paul H. Greenwood – have joined Waller's Birmingham office as partners. They previously practiced at Balch & Bingham, LLP.

Ms. Garr joins Hilco Global ( www.HilcoGlobal.com ) in the newly created position of General Counsel for Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP). In this role, she will be responsible for managing the day-to-day legal needs and robust deal flow within the growing HRP organization as well as certain legal assignments on behalf of the holding company. She will report to Eric Kaup, Executive Vice President – General Counsel of Hilco Global.

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has expanded its Miami office Litigation Practice and Corporate Practice with the addition of attorneys Humberto H. Ocariz and Jennifer D. Newton.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has announced the promotions of 41 professionals, from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and India to the position of Managing Director.

Payless ShoeSource has emerged from bankruptcy for the second time, with a focus on international markets. The Topeka, KS-based company said Thursday it wants to reinvigorate its largest business unit, Latin America.

MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (“MedMen” or the “Company”), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the U.S., today announced the execution and closing of definitive documentation for the previously announced amendments to the terms and conditions of the US$78 million senior secured term loan (“October 2018 Loan”) with funds managed by Stable Road Capital and its affiliates (the “Term Loan Lenders”) and the closing of its previously announced US$20 million offering of Class B Subordinate Voting Shares.

Williams Industrial Services Group Inc. (OTCQX: WLMS) (“Williams” or the “Company”), a construction and maintenance services company, announced it has successfully amended the terms of its revolving credit facility with Midcap Financial (the “Revolver”), increasing borrowing capacity by $10 million to $25 million and extending the maturity of the facility by one year to October 11, 2022.

Exela Technologies, Inc., a location-agnostic global business process automation (BPA) leader across numerous industries, today announced that it has entered into a 5-year, $160 million accounts receivable securitization facility. Guggenheim Securities LLC acted as Exela’s financial advisor.

The New York based law firm of Hahn & Hessen LLP is pleased to announce that Ariele T. Strauss has become a partner in the Firm, effective January 1, 2020. Ms. Strauss was formerly a senior associate with the Firm. She concentrates her practice on secured commercial lending transactions. Her experience stretches across a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions.

The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt, satisfy transaction fees and expenses from previously announced acquisitions, fund capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes. The sole placement agent for the Facility is Seaport Global Securities LLC.

Terra Firma Capital Corporation (TII.V) ("Terra Firma" or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the closing of a US$40 million secured corporate line of credit (the “LOC”) with Texas Capital Bank (“Texas Capital”). The LOC replaces the previous corporate credit facility the Company had with a Canadian financial institution which was fully repaid in Q4 2019.

Orrick announced today that leveraged finance and direct lending rising star Anthony Kay has joined the firm as a partner in London. He joins Orrick from Latham & Watkins. Anthony joins an established finance team in London and will work alongside M&A and private equity partners James Connor and Daniel Wayte in growing the firm's private equity practice. James and Dan moved to Orrick in 2018 from Simpson Thacher and Milbank respectively.

Imperial Capital, LLC (“Imperial Capital”), today announced the continued expansion of its High Yield Sales Group with the hiring of Drew Hall, a senior high yield institutional sales professional who will be based in its New York Office.

Shoreline Equity Partners, LLC, a purpose-driven lower middle market private equity firm, has partnered with management to recapitalize Florida Veg Investments, LLC. Senior financing for the transaction was provided by NXT Capital and the junior debt financing was provided by Nuveen. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey represented Mr. Greens in the transaction.

Breakout Capital, a leading nationwide small business lender focused on transparent, business-friendly loans and product innovation, announced today the promotion of McLean Wilson from Chief Credit Officer to Chief Executive Officer and President. The industry veteran steps into the role with deep experience in asset-based lending, factoring, asset management, and capital raising for alternative investments.

Ares Commercial Finance announced that it has provided a $17.3 million senior secured credit facility to Cox Interior, Inc. comprised of a revolving line of credit and a term loan secured by real estate, machinery and equipment. Proceeds from the financing were used to refinance the company’s debt and to provide for ongoing working capital needs.

Tradewind Finance has completed a $1 million non-recourse factoring facility for a packaging manufacturer in the UAE that primarily sells to domestic big names. The company, who produces cardboard boxes and packing tape, is allocating the funding to purchase raw materials for new orders.

Oxford is the sole lead arranger and administrative agent in this transaction with Sheridan Capital Partners as the lead equity investor in Tarrytown.

Sundance Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDE) (“Sundance” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s bank group has completed its scheduled fall borrowing base redetermination under the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility, resulting in unanimous approval for a borrowing base increase to $210 million with an elected commitment of $190 million presently available, and an increase in the facility’s maximum credit amount to $500 million. The Company also announced TD Securities as the new administrative agent under the revolving credit facility.

Fusion, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions, today announced that the Company, along with each of its U.S. subsidiaries, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, successfully completing its financial restructuring process and implementing its plan of reorganization (the "Plan"), which was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on December 17, 2019.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (TSX: NB;OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its existing non-revolving credit facility between the Company and its Executive Chairman, Mark Smith, to US$2.5 million from the previous limit of US$2 million.

King Trade Capital is pleased to announce the completion of a $2.4MM purchase-order finance facility for a Florida-based, minority-owned government contractor (the “Client”). A financial consultant, who had previously utilized KTC to finance another government contractor, contacted King Trade Capital to help its current client acquire the capital necessary to fulfill its growing contracts with FEMA.

InterNex Capital announced recently completed transactions powered by Velocity, InterNex’s underwriting and business analytics platform.

Gibraltar ended its most successful year ever on a strong note, closing a $10 million credit facility for a New York-based heating oil distributor on December 23.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance announced that Alex Palazzolo has joined the company as Managing Director of Originations. Based in Plano, Texas, Alex will leverage existing and develop new relationships to source fixed asset secured loan and lease opportunities.

Business Capital structured and delivered a $5.5MM working capital facility for Wedderspoon, the largest seller of Manuka honey and its portfolio of branded products in North America. Sourced almost solely from New Zealand, Manuka is a rare and supercharged version of traditional honey with medicinal and nutritional properties. Coastline Capital, Wedderspoon’s private equity sponsor, brought in Business Capital to arrange financing for its rapidly growing portfolio company.

Simon Freakley, Chief Executive Officer of AlixPartners, said, "I congratulate our newly promoted Managing Directors on their new leadership roles. These exceptional individuals exemplify AlixPartners’ core values while delivering high impact results for our clients by guiding them through times of unprecedented disruption. I wish them every success in the next phase of their careers at AlixPartners."

Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, announced today that it supported Cotton Creek Capital’s (“Cotton Creek”) recent acquisition of Landpoint, LLC and all of the Company’s subsidiaries, which include King Surveyors, LLC and West Company of Midland, LLC (collectively “Landpoint”) with a senior secured first lien term loan. Capital Southwest led the financing and will act as the sole administrative agent on the credit facility.

LongueVue Capital Partners ("LVC"), a partnership-driven, operator-centric private equity firm based in New Orleans with approximately $500 million of assets under management, announced today that Geoff Glass and Pete Allen have joined the firm as healthcare Operating Partners. Geoff, a seasoned pharma services executive, will focus on the life science space.

Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Parthiv Rishi has joined the firm in Singapore as a partner in its global M&A and Private Equity practice. Mr. Rishi was previously a partner at Linklaters LLP, where he led the firm’s financial sponsor and private equity practice in Southeast Asia.

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, Southern California's leading business law firm, proudly announces that it has promoted Kelly Siobhan Laffey, formerly Associate, to Senior Counsel in the firm's corporate practice.

XMS Capital Partners, LLC (“XMS”), a global, independent financial services firm focused on providing investment banking, asset management and merchant banking services to clients, is pleased to announce the promotions of Brian Brownschidle, Roger Gill and David Lloyd to Managing Director. In addition, Matt Gilbert, Patrick O’Hara and Adam Sullivan have been promoted to Vice President. All six promotions reflect outstanding performance and contributions to executing XMS’s core mission of delivering objective, value-added advice and custom-tailored solutions to help clients achieve their strategic goals.

Nuveen, a leading global investment manager, is bringing its private equity and junior capital group together with Churchill Asset Management, its award-winning middle-market senior loan and unitranche financing business, to create a direct access platform with over $21 billion in committed capital.

XMS Capital Partners, LLC (“XMS”), a global, independent financial services firm focused on providing investment banking, asset management and merchant banking services to clients, is pleased to announce the promotions of Brian Brownschidle, Roger Gill and David Lloyd to Managing Director. In addition, Matt Gilbert, Patrick O’Hara and Adam Sullivan have been promoted to Vice President. All six promotions reflect outstanding performance and contributions to executing XMS’s core mission of delivering objective, value-added advice and custom-tailored solutions to help clients achieve their strategic goals.

Freeman Spogli's legal counsel was Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP. Easy Ice was advised by FocalPoint Securities, LLC and its legal counsel was Queen, Saenz + Schutz PLLC. Varagon Capital Partners and Madison Capital provided the debt financing to support the acquisition.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $4 million rediscount credit facility for a commercial finance company located in Texas. The company is an entrepreneurial factoring and ABL shop that focuses on construction working capital finance.

The Antares Bain Capital Complete Financing Solution ("ABCS"), a joint venture between Antares and Bain Capital Credit, and Macquarie Capital Principal Finance’s Direct Lending business, today announced the closing of a $355 million senior secured unitranche credit facility in acquisition financing to Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. ("CPI") to support its acquisition by Wendel (MF.FP) on December 23, 2019. Antares, Bain Capital Credit, and Macquarie Capital Principal Finance served as joint lead arrangers on the facility.

Randi has more than 30 years of professional experience serving middle-market companies. She brings to Gibraltar keen underwriting, credit analysis, and risk management skills, combined with a steadfast commitment to delivering personalized service that fosters strong working relationships.

Mr. Griffor joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Venture Lending and will be based in Boston. He comes to Avidbank with nearly 30 years of experience in diverse roles within commercial finance in the U.S. and Canada, most recently as Managing Director at Hercules Capital where his focus was driving growth in the Technology and Sustainability markets.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,000,000 revolving credit facility for a wind farm maintenance company based in Colorado. Proceeds of the facility are being used to support working capital.

Versant Funding LLC is pleased to announce it has funded a $3,000,000 non-recourse factoring facility to a growing uniform manufacturer based in the Northeast.

David has more than 30 years of experience in commercial finance with an emphasis in factoring and operations management. In his role with First Business Growth Funding, he will direct Portfolio Management and Operations.

John Socknat—a financial services attorney with more than 25 years of experience advising clients in the mortgage and consumer financial services industries—has been named Managing Partner for Ballard Spahr’s Washington, D.C., office, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the promotion of 11 professionals within the firm’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment to Senior Managing Director. The promotions include Anton Chernuousenko, Leonardo Florencio, Heath Gray, Rick Jordon, Christopher Lee, Dustin Olver, Michael Ovalles, Brian Pitkin, Chris Post, Devi Rajani and Abhinav Trehan.

Pursuant to the terms of the agreement with LSQ Funding Group (“LSQ”), LSQ may elect to purchase up to $20.0 million of eligible customer invoices from the Company, a significant increase from the $7.0 million limit established in 2017. In addition, the Company established a new $3.0 million inventory-backed credit facility with LSQ.

ChemoCentryx, Inc., (CCXI) today announced that the Company has secured a credit facility of up to $100 million provided by Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC), a leader in customized financing for companies in life sciences and technology-related markets.

Ladder Capital Corp (“Ladder” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LADR) today announced that it recently extended the maturity dates of five of its loan repurchase facilities, totaling $1.4 billion of committed funding capacity, its $400 million committed securities repurchase facility, and its $266 million revolving credit facility.

Private equity firm ACON Investments LLC and affiliates acquired Borden in 2017 and the company received debt facilities from GSO Capital Partners and PNC Bank, according to a statement at the time. Affiliates of KKR Credit Advisors US LLC and Franklin Square Holdings LP now hold $175 million of Borden debt in the form of a term loan, while PNC holds a $30 million term loan and a $75 million revolving loan

Hughes Hubbard & Reed is pleased to announce that effective Jan. 1, Alan Kravitz and Dustin Smith have been promoted to the partnership. The firm also elevated Amina Hassan and Tamara Kraljic to counsel. Kravitz is a member of Hughes Hubbard’s Tax department, and Smith is a member the Corporate Reorganization and Bankruptcy group; both are based in New York. Hassan is a litigator and a member of the Employment and Unfair Competition group, also in Hughes Hubbard’s New York office. Kraljic is a member of the Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations group and resides in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

SEA-Vista I LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. , announced today that it entered into an amended and restated $200 million credit agreement, which refinanced its existing credit facilities, with a syndicate of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase. The Agreement provides for a $100 million revolving credit facility and a $100 million term loan facility, both of which mature in December 2024.

In addition, Aflac Global Investments is making a multi-year commitment to build a portfolio of up to $3.0 billion of middle market loans on behalf of Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S., subject to additional terms and conditions. Rothschild & Co served as financial advisor, and Debevoise & Plimpton as legal advisor, to Aflac Global Investments. Wells Fargo Securities served as financial advisor and Davis Polk & Wardwell served as legal advisor to Varagon.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Maritime Finance business led the arrangement of $56 million in financing toward the acquisition of two large commercial shipping tankers, which are employed on long-term charters. The financing is part of a transaction involving Advantage Tankers and Fleetscape Capital.

Twin Brook served as lead agent on all the healthcare transactions it supported in 2019, which included 14 new platform financings and 10 add-on financings.

Nic Wagner, Regional Market Manager for Amerisource, stated: “We are pleased to welcome this new client, which was referred to us by their consultant. Closing was achieved in just over two weeks, which allowed the company to continue its operational timeline without delay and without the need for bridge financing. We look forward to our continued partnership.”

North Mill Capital LLC (NMC) has acquired the portfolio of Sage Business Credit, a Minneapolis, MN-based company. The portfolio will be serviced by NMC's factoring operation in Minneapolis.

Old Hill provided a $5 million senior secured revolving-to-term credit facility to a specialty finance company that funds small businesses in the form of merchant cash advances. The facility is secured by a first lien perfected security interest in the advances.

In this new role, Kubiak will lead all functions for Wells Fargo Rail, the largest rail equipment operating lessor in North America with one of the most diverse fleets in the industry. He will be responsible for developing business strategies and overseeing the group’s assets, comprised of more than 175,000 railcars and 1,800 locomotives.

Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Jim D’Aquila has joined Lazard’s Middle Market Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) group as a Managing Director and Head of Consumer & Retail. Adeel Ahmad has joined the CFR group as a Director. They are both based in Minneapolis.

TCF National Bank (TCF Bank), a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NASDAQ: TCF), announced it has named Ed Milefchik as managing director of capital markets and international banking, and market manager of commercial and industrial (C&I) banking in Illinois and Wisconsin. In this blended role, he is responsible for leading capital markets by focusing on buy/sell loan syndications and developing new interest-rate hedging and international banking services.

Tina Capobianco has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Working out of the Mississauga, Ontario office. Matthew Johnson has been promoted to Vice President.

McFarland will be responsible for handling a portfolio of asset based and factoring clients along with working closely with NMC’s business development team in underwriting new business opportunities. His involvement will be on a national scope.

Rivera brings more than 20 years of banking experience, specializing in commercial, industrial, equipment, retail and transportation finance.

Three out of 4 businesses – 76% of midsize companies and 74% of small ones – are optimistic about their own performance, and the majority expect to grow sales this year (70% of midsize companies and 62% of small ones). They’re leaning into this expected growth through measures including more widespread adoption of new technology and increased hiring.

Expansion Capital Group (ECG) announced the appointment of Brittney Newell to Chief Financial Officer. Newell will oversee the company's Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Underwriting departments. Newell joined the ECG team in early 2015, and has played a critical financial leadership role in the transformation and growth of ECG.

"This interim amendment is a collaborative first step toward a comprehensive debt refinancing on an accelerated timeframe. With the assistance of B. Riley FBR, Inc. and our existing senior lender syndicate, we expect to further amend our Credit Agreement by January 20, 2020, well in advance of our March 15, 2020 requirement,” said Kenneth Young, B&W Chief Executive Officer.

As part of the acquisition, Kennedy Lewis has agreed to provide seller financing of $25 million in the form of a second lien loan. Kennedy Lewis has also agreed to assist with the refinancing of TSI’s existing term loan, with a follow-on commitment of up to $25 million of additional second lien debt. The closing and follow on commitment is conditioned upon TSI’s ability to reach acceptable terms with its existing term loan lenders. Until the acquisition closes, TSI and Flywheel have agreed to cross-market each other’s products.

CBAM Partners today announced the closing of a new $60 million Credit Facility led by RBC Capital Markets as Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner with lenders Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) as Administrative Agent and Barclays Bank PLC as Syndication Agent. Proceeds will be used to refinance a working capital facility provided by CBAM's parent, Eldridge Industries, and pursue growth initiatives including expansion into new geographies and seeding new investment strategies.

Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank and one of the leading financial institutions serving the blockchain industry, announced today it forged a relationship with Prime Trust, a technology-driven financial institution providing infrastructure solutions for the digital economy.

The law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff with offices on Long Island and in Manhattan has announced that Theresa A. Driscoll, Rachel A. Fernbach and Dylan Saperman, formerly counsel of the firm, have been elevated to partner, and that Julia Gavrilov, Jacquelyn J. Moran and Kelly D. Schneid, formerly associates at the firm, have been each elevated to counsel, effective January 1, 2020.

Drew McManigle, Founder and Managing Director of Houston-based MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC (MACCO), announced the opening of new offices in Wilmington, Delaware and Denver, Colorado together with several notable additions to the firm.

Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. today announced the completion of their merger to become Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The resulting company represents one of the broadest and most capable full-service investment banking platforms on Wall Street complemented by one of the largest securities distribution and trading franchises with market-leading research aligned to serve the middle-market.

BNP Paribas, a premier global banking partner, today announced that it has closed a bi-lateral, incentive-linked corporate revolving credit facility (“RCF”) with Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX: BEP.UN; NYSE: BEP), structured as a sustainability-linked loan (“SLL”). This is one of the first SLLs offered in Canada and the first for BNP Paribas in Canada.

Tradewind Finance has closed a reverse factoring deal with a Hong Kong-based electronics company whose buyer is located in the United States. The deal marks the addition of a second supplier to the vendor finance program that Tradewind has set up for the US buyer.

The existing term loans of approx. EUR 1.2 billion will be replaced with new committed three- and five-year term loans for the same amount. The existing EUR 500 million revolving credit facility will be refinanced for the same amount with a five-year maturity plus two one-year extension options.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has received a “Best Factoring Companies” award from Factoring Club for 2020. Every year, Factoring Club selects the top factoring companies in the industry based on contract terms, customer service, and company leadership.

Constellis Holdings LLC, a security contractor backed by Apollo Global Management Inc., is in talks with creditors on a deal to restructure its $1 billion of debt, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.

36th Street Capital Partners LLC (“36th Street Capital”), an independent provider of alternative funding solutions for the equipment financing industry, announced the appointment of Thomas Linebarger as Senior Vice President of Business Development.

STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (SSKN) (“STRATA” or the “Company”), a medical technology company in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery dedicated to developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions, today announced that it has closed a refinancing of its existing debt with a lower interest one-year cash-secured loan facility with Israel Discount Bank of New York, a multi-national commercial bank.

ovia (NYSE:CVIA), a leading provider of mineral-based material solutions for the Industrial and Energy markets, announced a series of actions that are expected to improve its financial flexibility: $85 Million Committed Standby Credit Facility - The Company has received a commitment from PNC Bank, National Association for a new, 3-year credit facility for up to $85 million.

Alimera Sciences, Inc. (ALIM) (“Alimera”), a leader in the commercialization and development of prescription ophthalmology treatments for the management of retinal diseases, today announced that it refinanced its debt facility by entering into a new $45 million term loan agreement with its current lenders, investment affiliates managed by Solar Capital Partners, LLC, on December 31, 2019.

The company is working with a team of advisers to restructure operations, including Kirkland & Ellis LLP, AlixPartners LLP and Guggenheim Partners LLC. Representatives from those firms declined to comment.

Midcoast Energy Holdings, a portfolio company of an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, has completed an $830 million refinancing with a consortium of Korean lenders and institutional investors. The refinancing involves a Midcoast Energy subsidiary that indirectly holds a 35% interest in the Texas Express Pipeline, a 594-mile, 20-inch natural gas liquids pipeline which begins in Skellytown, Texas and ends in Mt. Belvieu, Texas. Midcoast Energy will continue to own and control its 35% interest in Texas Express.

Otterbourg P.C. announced today that Ikhwan A. Rafeek has been promoted to Member of the Firm in the Banking and Finance Group, effective January 1. Mr. Rafeek represents institutional lenders, banks, commercial finance companies, and factors in connection with the documentation of domestic and international secured lending arrangements, including asset-based, factoring, term loan, healthcare, real estate, middle market, leveraged, and first and second lien loan transactions. He also frequently represents secured lenders in workouts and restructurings and in portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.

AgroFresh has entered into an agreement with Bank of Montreal to extend AgroFresh’s existing $12.5 million revolving credit facility to April 1, 2021. The amendment also includes favorable revisions to the senior secured net leverage ratio.

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq: CCMP) today announced that it has amended its credit agreement entered into on November 15, 2018 to reduce the interest rate on borrowings under the agreement’s term loan facility by 25 basis points. The new term loan facility of the amended credit agreement has an aggregate principal amount of $957.0 million and bears interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the company’s option, either (a) a London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), subject to a 0.00% floor, or (b) a base rate, in each case plus an applicable margin of 2.00% for LIBOR loans and 1.00% for base rate loans.

Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNT) (the “Company” or “Melinta”), a commercial-stage company focused on the development and commercialization of novel antibiotics to treat serious bacterial infections, today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the lenders under its senior credit facility, Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. and Deerfield Private Design Fund IV, L.P. (the “Supporting Lenders”).

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading distributor of building and industrial products in the United States, today announced that it has completed sale-leaseback transactions for aggregate net cash proceeds of $27.2 million, which were used to repay indebtedness under the Company’s term loan. The transactions closed on December 31, 2019.

Air Industries Group (“Air Industries” or the “Company”), an integrated manufacturer of precision equipment assemblies and components for leading aerospace and defense prime contractors is pleased to announce that on December 31, 2019 it entered into a new 3-year, $19.8 million credit facility, consisting of a $16 million revolving credit line, and a $3.8 million term loan.

S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) today announced it has closed a new $35 million asset-based revolving credit facility with CIBC Bank USA ("CIBC").

Sunnova Energy International has announced that it has closed an aggregate USD 150 million in financing through an approximately USD 95 million revolving asset-based loan facility and a private placement of USD 55 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes.

A subsidiary of B. Riley Financial Inc. in Woodland Hills and Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors in Los Angeles will provide a $700 million credit facility to finance the buyout of a furniture store chain.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified organic cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced senior secured first lien credit facility of up to $42.7 million (the “Facility”) with Maynbridge Capital Inc. (the “Lender”).

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $10 million senior secured credit facility to a leading provider of oilfield equipment and services.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based distributor of contract manufactured electrical testing devices

Advance Auto Parts is acquiring Sears’ DieHard brand, known for its car batteries, for $200 million in cash, CNBC has learned.

Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has entered a final order granting the Company authority to access the full amount of its $850 million in debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, TAQA, announced today that it has secured a US$3.5 billion revolving credit facility.

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $15 million senior secured credit facility to a coal mining company. The facility consists of a revolving line of credit based on accounts receivable and equipment. Loan proceeds will be used to support working capital and maintenance capex.

Triumph Business Capital, member of the Triumph Bancorp, Inc. group and provider of working capital financing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, announced today the hiring of Moises Bolanos as Senior Vice President of Client Experience. Bolanos joins Triumph after nearly four years in a similar role at eCapital, a freight factoring company based in Southern California.

Cobb County stalwart Rob Garcia joins Pinnacle as the firm’s Atlanta president. Garcia will immediately begin building a team of experienced financial professionals to serve commercial, small business and personal clients. The process is underway to identify a location for the first Pinnacle office in Georgia.

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, KeyBank and JP Morgan served as joint lead arrangers on the transaction.

Jupiter Resources Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively, "Jupiter" or the "Company") have received an additional extension to the maturity date, associated with the Company's existing senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility (the "RBL Facility"), until January 15, 2020.

The amended Facility was joint-led by the Bank of Nova Scotia, BMO Capital Markets, and TD Securities. Additionally, the syndicate includes the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, and ING Capital LLC.

Vivint Solar announced it closed a $200 million revolving asset-based loan facility. The facility will help fund the company's continued growth in 2020 and beyond by allowing Vivint Solar to finance the purchase of safe harbor equipment and receive attractive advance rates on projects throughout the development life cycle. The lenders include affiliates of Bank of America Securities and Credit Suisse.

JPMorgan acted as sole bookrunner and lead arranger and will serve as administrative agent and lender under the revolving credit facility, while Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Cadence Bank and Wintrust Financial will serve as additional lenders.

BPG, through its financing subsidiary, BPG International Finance Co. LLC, provided a senior secured loan to Grabit in June 2018. The purpose of the loan was to help advance electro-adhesion technologies for customers of both Grabit and BPG.

Faegre Baker Daniels and Drinker Biddle & Reath announced the combination of their law firms, following an affirmative vote by the partnerships of both organizations. The combined firm will begin operations as Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (Faegre Drinker) on Feb. 1, 2020. Designed for clients, Faegre Drinker will have more than 1,300 attorneys and consultants and 22 offices worldwide.

Global law firm Ropes & Gray announced today that Martin Q. “Marty” Ruhaak has joined the firm in Chicago as a partner in the firm’s preeminent private equity transactions practice group.

Betty Hernandez, Executive Vice President and CCO of North Mill Capital had been appointed to the Executive Committee of Secured Finance Network (SFNet), an international trade association for organizations and professionals who deliver and enable secured financing. The $4.1 trillion secured finance industry provides seven major types of financing to businesses: asset-based lending, factoring, supply chain finance, equipment finance and leasing, leveraged lending, cash flow lending, and securitization.

Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions to Facilitate Transaction; Currently Engaged in Active Discussions with Interested Bidders; Secures Commitment of Approximately $20 Million in Debtor-in-Possession Financing. High Ridge Brands has a portfolio of over thirteen trusted brands, serving primarily North American skin cleansing, hair care and oral care markets, including Zest®, Alberto VO5®, REACH®, Firefly®, Dr. Fresh®, Coast®, White Rain®, LA Looks®, Zero Frizz®, Rave®, Salon Grafix®, Binaca® and Thicker Fuller Hair®.

Omni-Lite Industries Canada, Inc. (the “Company” or “Omni-Lite Industries”) (TSXV: OML; OTCQX: OLNCF) is pleased to announce today the successful refinancing of its current US$700,000 senior bank credit facility with the entering of a new three-year, US$3.0 million revolving line of credit facility with City National Bank, an RBC Company

ING Capital LLC ("ING") has closed a $402 million financing for Paramount Group, Inc. (NYSE: PGRE) ("Paramount") to fund their acquisition of Market Center, a two- building, 753,000 square foot, Class A office complex located at 555 and 575 Market Street in San Francisco's Financial District. ING acted is the Administrative Agent and Sole Lead Arranger and plans to syndicate the loan in early 2020.

Gordon-Seifert will work with McDonald Hopkins clients on intellectual property litigation matters. The Ohio State University alum spent the last four years at the Akron office of a Columbus, Ohio-based firm, where he handled commercial and antitrust litigation, as well as matters involving trademark, trade secret and copyright issues.

Smart Sand, Inc. (NASDAQ: SND) (the “Company”) announced today that it has refinanced its existing Credit Facility into a combination 5-year equipment financing (“Oakdale Equipment Financing”) and a 5-year senior secured asset-based lending credit facility (“ABL Credit Facility”).

Cinesite announced today it has secured investment from Gryphion Capital Investments along with new banking facilities from Barclays and NatWest which amount to US$112m. Working together Barclays and NatWest will initially provide Cinesite with up to US$52 million for general funding and revolving credit facilities. The independent studio group has a further US$20m in future flexible facilities to deal with acquisition or expansion. In parallel, Gryphion Capital Investments has taken a minority equity position in the company which will further support Cinesite’s strategy for growth.

TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NASDAQ: TCF) today announced that Dennis Klaeser will step down from his role as chief financial officer on October 1, 2020. At that time, Brian Maass, deputy chief financial officer and treasurer, will assume the role of chief financial officer and will report directly to Craig Dahl, president and chief executive officer.

The Amended DIP Facility is intended to provide the Wayland Group with financing to continue operations during their CCAA proceeding, to fund necessary capital expenditures that are agreed to by the DIP Lender, with the consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., in its capacity as monitor of the Wayland Group, and to conduct a sale and investment solicitation process (“SISP”) and consummate any transaction resulting from that process.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Bank of China, Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Citibank N.A., Rabobank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Deutsche Bank AG, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Mizuho Bank (USA), Société Générale, Standard Chartered Bank, UniCredit Bank AG, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank National Association have also acted as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners for this transaction.

Bridge Bank today announced it has extended a credit facility to H Code Media, Inc., the leading technology platform offering a full suite of integrated marketing and media solutions for the U.S. Hispanic market. The new credit facility will be used to fund working capital needs and support growth initiatives.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance announced the closing of a $40 million equipment lease facility with a publicly traded oilfield services provider. The company provides completion, intervention and production services in all the major U.S. onshore oil and gas basins.

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 merger of Anova and Silicon Controls, an existing portfolio company of FFL Partners.

White Clarke Group is delighted to announce that its CALMS platform has once again earned both the Best Point-of-Sale (POS) and Best Back-Office Innovation Awards at the International Asset Finance Network (IAFN) conference last week in London.

Hubbard comes to Liberty Bank as a veteran Connecticut Banker with over 30 years of experience. Most recently, he was the Market President and Commercial Bank Sales Leader for CT and Western MA at KeyBank. For four years, Hubbard supervised KeyBank’s commercial banking business, Specialty Lending, Capital Markets and Financial Services.

Focus Management Group is excited to announce that Andrew Jarvis has joined our team. Focus Management Group (FMG), a nationwide turnaround and restructuring firm, has enhanced its team with the addition of Andrew Jarvis. Andrew will serve as a Senior Managing Director out of the firm’s new Pasadena, California office and will complement the firm’s growing demand for its turnaround management and corporate restructuring services

J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the appointment of Meg McClellan as Head of Private Credit in the firm's Global Alternatives group, effective January 1, 2020, to lead the firm's major expansion in Private Credit.

TradeCap Partners provided a $1.4MM Purchase Order Facility to a West coast, branded, consumer goods company. The facility was structured to satisfy a seasonal working capital need related to a program with a key customer.

Jennifer has been with the Company since 2001. Throughout the years her role at North Mill Capital has evolved and she is currently a senior portfolio manager in our Minneapolis office. She manages a portfolio of ABL and invoiced based accounts and oversees our invoiced based collection team.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $4 million asset-based revolving credit facility for a transportation company located in Kentucky. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs. In addition to the working capital facility, TAB has also provided $1.2 million in equipment financing for the company.

The UK strengthens its role as EU leader thanks to a flexible regulatory regime, a supportive government policy and strong interest from investors, according to a new study commissioned by the Italian Factoring Association.

Weatherford International plc today announced that it has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 protection. The Company emerges with a stronger financial foundation having reduced approximately $6.2 billion of outstanding funded debt, secured $2.6 billion in exit financing facilities, including a $450 million revolving credit facility, secured a $195 million letter of credit facility, and secured over $900 million of liquidity.

The facility was brought to market by Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A; BofA Securities and Citizens Bank, N.A.

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with funds managed by Pharmakon Advisors, LP, that provides Sarepta with up to $500 million of borrowing capacity in two tranches.

Combined Company to Become Leading Publicly-Traded Equipment Dealership Platform. Business Combination Valued at Approximately $550 Million. Significant Opportunity to Consolidate Fragmented Equipment Dealer Market, Including Two Acquisitions by Alta Currently under Non-Binding Letter of Intent Anticipated to Close at Time of Business Combination Closing.

Ocrolus, a leading fintech infrastructure company that transforms documents into actionable data with over 99% accuracy, today announced a new premium extension to its core technology platform. At a reception held tonight in New York, the company introduced Ocrolus+, the first turnkey solution for ingesting documents and digital data streams through a single API.

Former Antares Capital co-CEO and private credit investment specialist bolsters firm’s expertise. Based in Chicago, Martin will support VPC’s private credit strategies, leveraging his thirty years of experience in the investment industry.

The Facility consists of a committed $26.7 million senior secured term loan (the "Loan") with an 18-month term and 12 monthly interest only payments followed by 6 monthly payments of principal and interest, with the principal component based on a 15-year amortization, and an additional uncommitted $15.0 million senior secured term loan (the "Accordion Loan"), with terms to be agreed between the Lender and the Company. The interest rate on the Loan will be 13% per annum and the Loan will be secured by a first lien against all assets of the Company and its material subsidiaries.

Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE: LAD), a leading provider of personal transportation solutions, announced today that it completed an amendment and extension of its existing syndicated credit facility, increasing the total financing commitment to $2.8 billion, and extending the maturity date to January 1, 2025. The syndicated credit facility can be expanded to $3.2 billion in total availability, subject to lender approval.

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRM), provider of integrated solutions, technology-enabled services and analytics supporting revenue cycle optimization for healthcare enterprises, today announced it has moved its credit facility to Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, effective December 11, 2019. Bridge Bank has extended the Company a new credit facility with a total capacity of $6 million. This credit facility replaces the Company's prior credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

This facility is led by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Administrative Agent, RBC Capital Markets as Syndication Agent, Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner, along with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Barclays Bank PLC, BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as additional Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners.

Business Capital (BizCap ®) continued to strengthen its industry presence in 2019, expanding its team of professionals, successfully closing 12 transactions covering a wide range of industries and financial structures with 8 more expected by year end.

Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Tim Wielechowski has joined Lazard’s Middle Market Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) group as Managing Director. He is based in Charlotte. Mr. Wielechowski has more than two decades of experience advising middle market private and public companies in the consumer products, retail, and restaurant sectors.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announces Lisa Price has joined A&M as Managing Director in Atlanta in its Restructuring & Turnaround practice. Ms. Price will leverage her wealth of global restructuring and leadership experience to strengthen the firm’s turnaround and restructuring service offerings.

TCF Middle Market Banking (TCFMMB), a division of TCF National Bank (TCF Bank) which is a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NASDAQ: TCF), today announced that it provided secured financing to support Legacy Center, LLC.

Newbridge Global Sourcing (“Newbridge”), a leading alternative capital provider, has hired Sam P. Gilliss, CPA, as an Associate of Credit and Underwriting. He will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting supply chain, receivables, and asset-based lending facilities. Newbridge continues to add talented professionals in order to enable SMEs and large enterprises to grow through unique funding solutions.

The RBL consists of a $195 million syndicated revolving facility (“Syndicated Facility”) and a $30 million bi-lateral operating facility (“Operating Line”). The Syndicated Facility includes an accordion feature, which provides for a $25 million increase to the borrowing capacity, subject to the mutual consent of its lenders.

On December 7, 2019, the business operations of Think Finance, LLC and its subsidiaries emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings as reorganized entities following approval of their joint Chapter 11 plan by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. As part of the ruling, the Think Finance entities resolved all governmental and private lawsuits and claims against them. The reorganized business will operate as new subsidiaries of TF Holdings, Inc.

DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA (“DNB”), ING Belgium SA/NV and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) (“SEB”) acted as Co-ordinating Bookrunners and Mandated Lead Arrangers on the transaction.

BMO Capital Markets is Sole Bookrunner on the credit facilities and acted as a Sustainability Structuring Agent, working with Maple Leaf Foods to integrate the sustainability targets into the credit facilities. The Co-Lead Arrangers are BMO Capital Markets, Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC, and Rabobank Canada. Four additional lenders participated: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, National Bank Financial, and Toronto Dominion Bank.

Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) today announced it has amended and extended its $75 million senior secured credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. The $75 million credit facility, with a maturity date of December 2024, replaces the previous facility that was set to mature in February 2021. The structure and terms of the credit facility are substantially the same as the previous facility.

Working capital finance software provider, HPD LendScape, has acquired leading software implementation consultancy, Finaptix, in a move to address the asset finance sector, extending its LendScape platform to all forms of secured lending. The deal adds industry experts Steve Taplin and Michael Mayes to the executive team that includes Kevin Day, CEO, along with Andrea Cole, previously Product Director of LendScape. Together they will support the company’s further expansion and rounds off a year which saw personnel increase by 19%.

Republic partnered with an investment bank to provide a ledgered receivables line of credit to support exponential growth.

Winter Harbor LLC, a restructuring and turnaround advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Whitney to their team as a managing director. Jim brings forth more than 25 years of financial advisory, restructuring, and turnaround expertise to large and middle-market companies and their stakeholders.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Real Estate Finance unit provided $36.2 million in financing for the acquisition of Park Center, a 97% leased, multi-tenant office building in Plano, Texas. Park Center, which was acquired by an affiliate of Innovatus Capital Partners LLC, is a five-story, Class A office building located at 2400 Dallas Parkway that encompasses approximately 236,000 square feet of rentable space.

The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 14th Annual Turnaround Awards on December 10, 2019. ToneyKorf Partners, LLC was named the Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year and also recognized with an award for the Out-of-Court Restructuring of the Year ($10MM to $100MM) for the acquisition of Milford Hospital by Yale New Haven Health. The awards will be presented at a Black Tie Gala on March 18, 2020, at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, FL.

Chandler Industries, Inc. is a portfolio investment of Arch Equity Partners located in St Louis, Missouri. Proceeds of the facilities were used to repurchase stock, provide for a dividend, refinance existing debt and ongoing working capital financing.

Axiom Bank N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, recently hired Amy Carlson as VP, Commercial Team Lead. In this role, Carlson will work with Axiom’s commercial clients throughout Central Florida to help them achieve their business goals.

The amended credit agreement provides for a new term loan facility of US$1.909 billion and a new revolving credit facility with commitments ofUS$200 million (together, the “Senior Credit Facilities”), which replaced the existing term loan and revolving facilities. The revolving credit facility is currently undrawn. JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. (“JP Morgan”) is acting as administrative agent and collateral agent with respect to the Senior Credit Facilities.

The client is a luxury jewelry retailer based in the Northeastern U.S. The financing arranged consisted of a $20 million senior secured revolving line of credit.

This agreement provides up to $20 million of new capital to the Company for development and general corporate purposes, with an initial up to $10 million draw available at Orchestra BioMed’s sole option during the next 12 months and the remainder available to the Company following the completion of certain milestones.

The term loan is being arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., BofA Securities, Inc. and MUFG Union Bank, N.A.

Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”), part of the Greensill family of companies, announced today that it has facilitated a EUR 15 million receivables financing facility for Wiko Mobile, a rapidly-growing maker of popular smartphones in Europe. The new facility provides additional financing for the company’s repositioning and development program in Europe.

Republic partnered with a turnaround consulting firm to provide a receivables line of credit to help support the trucking firm’s growth.

Allied Affiliated Funding, a division of Axiom Bank, N.A. is pleased to announce the following recently closed transactions: $250,000 in Receivables Financing to a Texas-based company that primarily provides commercial roofing services on new construction and sheet metal fabrication, including standing seam metal roofs, gutter, downspouts and flashing and $150,000 in Receivables Financing to a Texas-based company that provides steel fabrication, including sheet metal bending, laser cutting and plastic injection/heat molding for manufacturing companies.

PNC Capital Markets LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers for the Revolving Facility. PNC Bank, National Association served as the Administrative Agent and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as Co-Syndication Agents. PNC Bank, National Association, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Capital One, National Association, Citizens Bank, N.A., Regions Bank, SunTrust Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Raymond James Bank, N.A. and Stifel Bank & Trust served as participating lenders in the Revolving Facility.

CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. (“CanWel” or “the Company”) (TSX:CWX, CWX.NT.A) is pleased to announce the early renewal of its senior revolving credit facility with its lender and agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance Corporation (Canada) and CIBC, Royal Bank and TD as syndicate lenders

Pinnacle Capital Finance has provided a $900,000 accounts receivable line of credit to a commercial and digital printer located in Oregon. The company provides state of the art printing, fulfillment and on-site inventory organization for their clients including global distribution.

Artis Trade Systems (“Artis”), a Phoenix-based Fintech company that developed ArtisPay, a plug and play Supply Chain Finance web application for banks and lenders of all sizes, recently hired Kenny Steinbeck as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Steinbeck is located in Orlando, FL., but will be relocating to Arizona in 2020. Mr. Steinbeck was most recently with LSQ as a Bank Channel Manager.

BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Ian Mackay has joined the firm as Managing Director. He will serve as head of BlackArch's Financial Sponsors Group focusing on middle market private equity groups and family offices.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2020: Jonathan H. Ashtor, Rachael G. Coffey, Alexia D. Korberg, Caith Kushner, Kyle T. Seifried, Brette Tannenbaum and Austin Witt. All are resident in the New York office.

North Mill Equipment Finance announced today the closing of its third commercial equipment asset backed securitization (ABS), NMEF Funding 2019-A.

Gibraltar prides itself on helping companies and their private equity sponsors seize opportunities when they arise, with enough capital to meet current needs and boost company performance to the next level.

Rockland Trust announced it closed a $30 million revolving line of credit to Milton’s Distributing Co., Inc., a national wholesale distributor and importer of wine, beer and spirits.

First Business Growth Funding, the accounts receivable financing arm of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ), is pleased to announced the closing of a $1.5 million Accounts Receivable Purchase Facility for a former client – a wholesaler of computer equipment and office accessories.

This morning, Celadon Group (OTC: CGIP) executives told its employees that the company filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 and will shut down the operations of its over-the-road fleet.

Blacksail Capital Partners announced the closing and funding of a $4,500,000 senior credit facility for a Snack Food Manufacturer based in Northeastern United States.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Aviation Lending business, part of its Commercial Finance division, served as sole lender and facility agent on a $35 million secured financing for Icelandair Group, the national carrier of Iceland.

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. ("LGP") announces the final closings of the firm's eighth flagship private equity investment fund, Green Equity Investors VIII, L.P. ("GEI VIII"), and its inaugural dedicated middle market fund, Jade Equity Investors, L.P. ("Jade"). LGP closed on $12 billion of committed capital for GEI VIII and $2.75 billion for Jade. Both funds were over-subscribed and closed at their respective hard caps.

The largest bank merger since the financial crisis a decade ago was just finalized, giving Charlotte another bank headquarters in Truist Financial Corporation. But it could take up to two years for the transition to the new brand to be complete.

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (“First Eagle”) and THL Credit Advisors LLC (“THL Credit”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for First Eagle to acquire THL Credit, a leading alternative credit manager with approximately $17 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2019.

Bank of Montreal and TD Securities acted as co-lead arrangers and joint bookrunners for the syndication of the revolving credit facility. Also participating in the credit facility are National Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, RBC Royal Bank and Desjardins Capital Markets.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has announced the appointment of David Wong as Managing Director in the Private Equity Services Group in Boston. Mr. Wong will lead the Software Product & Technology Diligence service offering for A&M’s Private Equity Services, further expanding and diversifying the group’s existing Information Technology Due Diligence practice.

Shuttering on-the-bubble stores used to be a no-brainer—but not in today’s era of omnichannel retailing, writes Jon Graub in article for Journal of Corporate Renewal.

Tessa began her career with the company in 2009. She has held various roles within North Mill Capital ranging from Collateral Specialist to Account Executive. She currently oversees a team of cash application specialists in the Minneapolis office, manages a portfolio of clients as well as working on the underwriting of new prospective clients.

Crestmark secured a total of $6,400,000 in ABL financial solutions for seven new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $8,866,343 in seven new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $6,374,126 in 81 new lease transactions; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $10,875,000 in financing for two new clients in the second half of November.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD announced that it entered a $1.2-billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Notably, the credit facility is expected to mature on Dec 3, 2024. PNC Capital Markets LLC, BofA Securities, Inc and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners for the revolving credit facility.

Online auction sale on Dec. 10 is an opportunity for the A/V industry to purchase high-quality cameras, lighting, lenses, audio, tripods, filters and much more.

Arboretum Investment Advisors, LLC ("Arboretum"), a fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor that specializes in asset-backed and equipment finance funds, has announced that one of Arboretum's propriety equipment leasing funds closed on a $25 million senior credit facility with MidCap Financial, a premier specialty finance firm managed by Apollo Capital Management, L.P.

Blacksail Capital Partners announced the closing and funding of a $5,875,000 senior credit facility for a sponsor owned Industrial Manufacturer based in North Carolina. Proceeds of this term loan are being used for the completion of a brand new manufacturing facility and to support working capital for future growth.

Huntington Business Credit announced it closed a new $40,000,000 credit facility with TeleTracking Technologies, Inc. on October 23, 2019 and closed new $37,240,000 credit facilities with Laminate Technologies, Inc. on October 29, 2019.

Bridge Bank today announced it has extended a senior debt facility to Factor 75 LLC. (Factor), a market-leading, online subscription service that delivers fresh, prepared, restaurant-quality meals that are uniquely positioned at the intersection of food and fitness.

In this capacity, Sam will continue to lead the bank’s regional middle market banking organization, as well as equipment finance and other established middle market verticals including healthcare, emerging growth and government lending.

Tim Wennes was named Santander US CEO and Country Head, and Mahesh Aditya named CEO of Santander Consumer. Sarah Drwal named Santander US CRO, and Juan Carlos "JC" Alvarez Joins Santander Consumer Board of Directors.

The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs. The company provides high-temperature point-of-sales systems and software peripherals to the restaurant industry.

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has bolstered its senior team in the North West by appointing a new regional managing director. Paul Johnston has more than 30 years of experience within the asset-based lending market. He joins from Santander and has also held senior roles at Landsbanki Commercial Finance and Lloyds Bank.

Retailer Destination Maternity Corp. is asking the Delaware bankruptcy court to approve a $50 million stalking horse bid from brand acquisition company Marquee Brands for its e-commerce operation, store-in-store locations and trademarks. Destination Maternity is represented by Adam G. Landis, Kerri K. Mumford and Jennifer L. Cree of Landis Rath & Cobb LLP and Christopher T. Greco of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Astorius, one of Germany's leading private equity firms, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Twin Bridge Capital Partners, a U.S. private investment firm, to expand its small and lower middle-market private equity product offering.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce it has promoted Sean Kelley to Managing Director, Business Development and added and promoted Ty Black to Associate as part of the Business Development Team.

Carol Anne Huff announced today that Carol Anne Huff has joined the firm's Chicago office as a partner in the Corporate & Finance practice. Ms. Huff brings more than 20 years of experience in capital markets and M&A transactions, with a focus on the representation of private equity firms and public companies. Ms. Huff joins Arnold & Porter from an AmLaw100 firm.

Umpqua Bank, a West Coast regional bank, has released its “State of the Middle Market 2020,” a national survey gauging the confidence of companies that together account for one-third of all U.S. private sector GDP. More than 500 decision-makers at middle market companies across all industries and geographic regions were polled on issues impacting their economic confidence and decision-making heading into 2020, including U.S.-China trade, stock market volatility, the labor market and interest rate environment.

Newbridge Global Sourcing (“Newbridge”), a leading specialty finance company, recently provided a $40 million receivables financing facility to a telecommunications equipment manufacturer headquartered in Mexico. In addition, Newbridge provided $500,000 in supply chain financing to a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality outdoor apparel to purchase inventory and fill customer orders.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) announced today that it has engaged JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A. and MUFG Bank, N.A. to assist with the arrangement of a secured first lien last out 4.5-year term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $1.5 billion.

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $30 million senior secured credit facility to a company that produces coal for blast-furnace steel production. The facility consists of a revolving line of credit based on accounts receivable and inventory. Loan proceeds will be used to provide a dividend and to support working capital, capex, and other corporate requirements.

The client was a Luxury Jewelry Retailer based in the Northeastern U.S. The financing will be used to refinance existing debt & provide additional working capital.

Notable regulatory compliance and risk challenges remain high in a number of key areas for U.S. banks and credit unions, according to results of Wolters Kluwer’s 2019 Regulatory & Risk Management Indicator survey. This year’s survey generated a Main Indicator Score of 95, a 10-point increase from the 2018 score, that was influenced by concerns about the impact of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) rules; cybersecurity, credit and compliance risks; and an increased level of regulatory agency fines.

The company has been an industry leader for forty years and has the largest privately held inventory of forming equipment in the world. The line of credit will be used to supplement cash flow during crucial times of need, meet payroll demands and increase sales and production.

Capital One announced today that it closed a $182 million loan to finance substantial improvements for a four-building, 288,000 sq. ft. office campus in San Diego’s University Town Center by BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company. Funding includes a holdback for the redevelopment currently underway, led by the conversion of certain office space to laboratory/life science use and the addition of a variety of Class A amenity features serving the entire campus.

SG was able to quickly get comfortable with the business due to the contracted recurring revenue, continued equity support, and opening liquidity. SG provided a $1.5MM non-formula, structured senior secured loan.

Since joining the firm in 2007, Webb has held positions of increasing responsibility and for the last two years has led the firm’s investment banking restructuring vertical alongside Partner Evan Tomaskovic.

White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) announced today that it acted as sole lender and administrative agent on a senior credit facility for Virtus Pharmaceuticals (“Virtus”), a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners (“Linden”). Proceeds were used to refinance existing debt and provide liquidity for strategic initiatives and working capital.

Jennifer Rabinowitz will be responsible for all aspects of Finvoice’s sales and marketing, leading sales efforts nationwide and overseeing critical marketing initiatives to create and deliver value to the company. She will be based in New York City.

Axovant Gene Therapies Ltd. (AXGT), a clinical-stage company developing innovative gene therapies, today announced the completion of an amendment to its loan and security agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”). The amendment provides for a 9-month interest-only period commencing December 2019, as well as the elimination of the covenant to maintain a minimum cash balance.

The syndicate of banks include The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, National Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and Royal Bank of Canada. The Revolving Loan has a term of four years, maturing in December 2023.

Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA) said Monday that its Aphria Diamond growing facility subsidiary obtained an $80-million credit facility Friday with a Canadian chartered bank that will serve as an arranger, book runner and administrative agent on behalf of lenders.

In his new role, Shah will have primary responsibility for expanding the business’s existing coverage network on the West Coast to better serve technology-oriented private-equity firms, venture capital firms and entrepreneurs. His focus will be to drive asset growth, underwriting business and cross-sell financial products and services.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support Centre Partners’ investment in Wisconsin Cheese Group Holding, LLC (“WCG”), a leading manufacturer of branded and private label Hispanic foods, including cheeses, desserts, meats and spices.

Tranche B provides McDermott with a $250 million Term Loan Facility and a $100 million Letter of Credit Facility. The Company expects to utilize the amounts available under Tranche B to continue financing working capital and support the issuance of required performance guarantees on new projects.

Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business has launched Online Applications for Consumer Lending (CLA), a digital offering that enhances the online loan origination capabilities of U.S. community banks and credit unions. CLA allows consumers to begin a loan application from any digital device, at any time. It integrates seamlessly with Wolters Kluwer’s ComplianceOne® solution, an industry-leading loan documentation and processing system that helps lenders optimize their lending and document preparation processes in a secure, fast and cost-effective manner.

Tokyo Century (USA) Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Allegiant Partners Incorporated, an independent specialty finance and leasing company based in Bend, Oregon.

The one-year term includes an additional 3 month extension and supports TIMIA's future investments into growing SaaS companies in North America with the expectation that 50% of funding for such new investments will be funded from the credit facility ("advance rate") and the remaining 50% will be funded from TIMIA's balance sheet.

Wintrust Receivables Finance announced today the closing and funding of a $1.5 million credit facility for a trucking company based in Illinois. The company specializes in hauling dry goods, sheet metal, and general freight, while also providing transloading services.

Bruce is a seasoned credit professional with over 25 years of asset-based lending experience in both banks and finance companies. His roles have been diverse, including field exam, underwriting, relationship management and workout positions, giving him the broad expertise needed to serve Gibraltar clients with understanding, innovation and effective solutions to their evolving needs.

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the tenth consecutive year, has announced the "Best Law Firms" rankings. Moritt Hock & Hamroff has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 2 practice areas.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based company that is a job shop – metal and plastics fabrication. This 20-year old business had gotten behind on payroll taxes and with some trade vendors so management approached Celtic Capital for funds to get caught up and to provide additional working capital.

SierraConstellation Partners, LLC (SCP), a national interim management and advisory firm to middle-market companies in transition, announced today that it has hired three professionals to join the firm’s Los Angeles headquarters. The new additions reflect SCP’s deep commitment to its team, growth, and focus on being the premier firm serving the middle market.

Bladex acted as Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, together with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("J.P. Morgan") and Banistmo, S.A. ("Banistmo"), and will act as Administrative Agent under the Facility.

Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) has secured a US$100 million debt funding facility with a syndicate of lenders, which is more than triple the size of the company’s prior credit facility of US$30 million.

Cequence Energy Ltd. ("Cequence" or the "Company") (CQE.TO) is pleased to announce that its senior lender has completed a redetermination of the borrowing base under the Company’s senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), and has confirmed the borrowing base remains at $7 million. Other than outstanding letters of credit totalling approximately $1.6 million, the Company currently has no amounts drawn under the Credit Facility.

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew J. White has joined the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group as an associate in the Firm’s new Chicago office, which entered the market this past summer with the notable addition of partners Kenneth J. Ottaviano, Karin H. Berg, William J. Dorsey, and Paige Barr Tinkham.

Clint Calvert joins the bank with 12 years of commercial loan experience and will serve the Birmingham area by collaborating, producing, and managing commercial relationships in the Birmingham area. A Samford University graduate, Calvert earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2007

Nevada Copper Corp. (NCU.TO) (“Nevada Copper” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has executed a credit agreement with Pala Investments Limited for up to US$30 million (the “Credit Facility”) in connection with the previously announced binding term sheet.

Cuda Oil and Gas Inc. (“Cuda” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CUDA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Agreement with the Company’s institutional lender (the “Lender”) to extend the expiration of its 2nd Lien Facility from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020. In addition, the Lender has agreed to advance funding of $4.5 MM CAD under the 2nd Lien Facility. The capital proceeds will be used to fund oil field development expenditures associated with the Company’s Barron Flats Shannon Unit (SSRU) in Converse County, Wyoming.

Jennifer started her career at Summit Financial Resources in 2009. She will be based out of the Utah office.

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) ("Ucore" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has renegotiated the terms of its long-term debt owing to Orca Holdings, LLC ("Orca") and that Orca has agreed to a reduction in the interest rate and an extension of the maturity date of the loan (the "Loan"), as well as an immediate repayment of a portion of the debt.

Boreal Metals Corp. ("Boreal" or the "Company") (BMX.V) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a loan facility agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with EMX Royalty Corporation (the "Lender") for a secured loan facility of C$800,000 (the "Loan").

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) has appointed Wayne Jephson as a London-based Managing Director, to support the continued expansion of its Global Transaction Advisory Group.

Nicole Crafts has decided to exit its retail operations by retaining the retail and real estate divisions of Gordon Brothers to close the A.C. Moore stores, as part of a broader strategic plan. Matthew Pascucci of Mackinac Partners has been appointed as Chief Restructuring Officer of A.C. Moore to assist in this effort.

Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) (the "Company"), a leader in eco-friendly recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, announced today that it has completed its previously announced private offering of US$350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2026, US$300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2028 and Cdn$175 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2025.

Citizens Commercial Banking announced today that its Commercial Real Estate Finance team is providing a $55 million loan to LeCesse Development Corp. and MAS Development Group, for the construction of a mixed-use apartment complex called Vinty in Elizabeth, N.J. Citizens is Left Lead Bank and Administrative Agent.

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE: CMP) completed today its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2027 in a private offering. Compass Minerals has also closed on its new amended and restated credit agreement which provides for a $300 million revolving credit facility and $400 million term loan. Both the revolving credit facility and the term loan mature on January 15, 2025 and carry an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2 percent or a base rate plus 1 percent, as applicable.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics, Inc. (Caliber I.D.) a global leader of confocal microscopy for non-invasive cellular-level imaging of the skin, announced today the closing of a $5.0 million term loan financing from Bridge Bank. The first $3.0 million tranche will be funded immediately upon closing and the remaining tranche of $2.0 million will be available upon satisfaction of certain operational and financing covenants. The proceeds from this financing will be used to expand sales and marketing team and capabilities and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Park Lawn Corporation (PLC.TO) ("PLC") is pleased to announce an increase to its syndicated bank financing arrangement as well as the addition of CIBC to the syndicate led by National Bank of Canada and including Bank of Montreal , Bank of America and The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

The Facilities were arranged by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Bank of China, Singapore Branch, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. Singapore Branch, DBS Bank Ltd., Emirates NBD Capital Limited, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, London Branch, ING Bank N.V. Singapore Branch, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Société Générale, Singapore Branch, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch, acting as Bookrunning Mandated Lead Arrangers ("BMLAs").

Kutcho Copper Corp. (TSXV: KC) (OTC: KCCFF) (“Kutcho Copper” or the “Company”) announces that Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (“Wheaton”) has agreed to amend the terms (the “Amendment”) of its $20 million convertible debenture investment (the “Original Debenture”) in Kutcho Copper that closed on December 14, 2017.

Monroe Capital LLC has been recognized by Global M&A Network as the Small Middle Markets Lender of the Year for the seventh consecutive year. Award winners were honored at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards Gala Ceremony held in New York City on October 25th.

Ms. Koveleski holds a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and worked at another commercial finance company before joining North Mill Capital in 2018.

Crestmark secured a total of $13,100,000 in ABL financial solutions for seven new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $16,833,431 in eight new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $7,397,038 in 78 new lease transactions; the Joint Ventures Division provided $1,432,735 in financing for one client; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $1,345,000 in financing for one new client in the first half of November.

Brian Dermott has joined the firm as a Principal, Chase Gund as a Manager and Joseph Barron as a Senior Associate. Brian, Chase and Joseph, all licensed CPAs, will expand the Transaction Advisory Group based in Charlotte, which focuses on serving private equity groups, corporate strategic buyers, mezzanine lenders and other investors.

OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC / ASX: OGC) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it has amended its existing $200 million Revolving Credit Facility ("Facility") with its banking partners: Scotiabank, Citi, HSBC, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Natixis and BNP Paribas.

Mr. Devaney works with sponsors and the management teams of private funds with respect to transactional matters and U.S. securities laws and regulations in forming private funds, fundraising and investor subscriptions, and fund administration and operations. He represents U.S. domestic and global private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure and venture capital funds, and hedge funds with a broad range of investment strategies.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (“LVMH”), the world’s leading luxury group and Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) (“Tiffany”), the global luxury jeweler, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement whereby LVMH will acquire Tiffany for $135 per share in cash, in a transaction with an equity value of approximately €14.7 billion or $16.2 billion.

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, announced today that life sciences expert Frank Scholz has joined as a managing director and one of the key leaders in the firm’s global Healthcare and Life Sciences practice, focusing on helping lead efforts in the pharmaceutical sector. He will be based in AlixPartners’ Chicago office.

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC ("SIRE" or the "Company") is announcing the recent expansion of its credit facility and a repurchase of membership units.

Capital One announced today that Jamie Henderson will join as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Real Estate starting in January 2020. Henderson will report directly to Michael Slocum, President of Commercial Banking and Northeast Market President.

Recently, a turnaround consultant brought Gibraltar together with their client, an industry-leading retailer/e-tailer of new and preowned golf equipment, shoes, apparel and accessories. The company had been in business selling sports equipment to consumers through its multiple ecommerce sites.

Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE: EVA) (the “Partnership” or “we”) announced today the pricing of its previously announced private placement to eligible purchasers of $550.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.5% senior unsecured notes due 2026 at par (the “Notes”). The principal amount of the offering was increased from the previously announced offering size of $450.0 million. The offering is expected to close on December 9, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

Lucky Brand Dungarees, LLC ("Lucky Brand" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and a leading designer, distributor and retailer of premium denim and apparel goods in North America, announced today the completion of a new refinancing transaction.

The new Term B-5 Loan Facility will exist in conjunction with the Company's existing Term B-3 loan facility and Term B-4 loan facility (collectively with the Term B-5 Loan Facility, the "Senior Term Facilities"). The Senior Term Facilities are senior secured obligations of Univar Solutions USA and Univar Netherlands and are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.

On 21 November 2019, TIP, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, announced that it had successfully: increased its existing Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) from €967 million to €1,150.5 million with no change in pricing or structure.raised €274.5 million in the private placement term debt markets for the first time. The term loan tenor is seven years.

FSW Funding, a Phoenix-based company specializing in financing solutions for small to mid-size businesses, recently hired Patrick Cooper as Director of Underwriting. FSW continues to grow both its factoring and asset-based lending portfolios which dictates the need to increase the underwriting staff.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $5.5MM AR and Inventory revolver and M&E Term Loan to a tier 1 OEM supplier of plastic and metal components located in the Southeastern U.S. The Company had outgrown its line of credit and was to looking to maximize the value of its assets and improve its liquidity position.

North Avenue Capital (NAC), a specialized commercial lender headquartered in Northeast Florida, has its eyes set on closing 2019 with over $140 Million in USDA Rural Loans to businesses across America. The USDA Rural Development Program works to create and save jobs in areas outside of metro areas, and NAC is committed to exclusively offering USDA Business & Industry (B&I) Loans nationwide with a focus on building businesses, growing economies, and creating jobs.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association recently announced its new board of directors and officers at its 58th annual convention on October 29. An active member of ELFA, this is Rutherford’s first time serving on the Board of Directors, where he will serve one three-year term on a staggered basis.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and RBC Capital Markets acted as Joint Lead Arrangers for the syndication of the New Credit Facility and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is acting as Administrative Agent.

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has named Brian Primm as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Moritt Hock & Hamroff Business Law Honors Fellowship. The Fellowship is awarded to an incoming law student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and an interest in pursuing a career in business law.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded its Public Sector Services practice with the addition of Michael Carrasco as Managing Director in Houston, and Jay Nagy as Senior Director in New York. Their appointments demonstrate A&M’s strong commitment to assist local, state and federal agencies and their private sector partners cope with increasing costs and enhance services for their constituents and stakeholders.

Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (UMPQ), announced today that Jonathan Dale has been named regional director of commercial & corporate banking to support the growth needs of enterprising businesses across Portland Metro, Eastern Washington and Idaho. Dale's addition comes as Umpqua continues to prioritize supporting middle market companies in the region.

Wilmington Trust, part of the M&T Bank Family and a leader in corporate and institutional services, announced the expansion of its Loan Agency Services business, bringing on Medita Vucic as Head of U.S. Agency Loan Services and Antony Girling as Senior Relationship Manager in London. Vucic reports to Tim Mowdy, the firm's Capital Markets Agency Services Leader in the U.S., while, Girling reports to Elaine Lockhart, European Product Leader for Loan Agency Services.

CWB Franchise Finance (CWB), a division of CWB Financial Group, has provided an acquisition and refinancing term loan and revolving line of credit to 3G Equity Inc. for its 10-hotel portfolio.

J.P. Morgan Securities plc, Merrill Lynch International, MUFG Securities EMEA plc and Wells Fargo Securities International Limited are joint book-running managers for the Senior Notes offering.

Previously funded by another factor, the company contacted BFS looking for better customer service and lower rates. With BFS’ factoring facility, the client was able to retain a significant contract and fund their day to day operations as the business grows.

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that David Wagner has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor for the Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services practice. Mr. Wagner will lead the firm’s newly established LIBOR Transition Advisory Services practice to assist clients on the multitude of issues arising from the impending cessation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates (IBORs), as well as their replacements.

Great American Group Advisory and Valuation Services, LLC (“Great American”), a B. Riley Financial company, today announced that David Seiden has assumed the role of Managing Director responsible for overseeing the firm’s appraisal, valuation and lending client relationships across the Southeast and Southwest regions of the United States.

Hilco Corporate Finance has issued a timely and relevant perspective on the highly competitive environment surrounding the current global M&A market, as sellers are firmly in control and transactions are being valued and, ultimately, bid-up to excessive multiples.

84 Lumber Company, the nation's leading privately-held building materials supplier, announced it has entered into a new 7-year $310 million Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility and 5-year $400 million Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility. The proceeds will be used to refinance the $307.5 million outstanding Term Loan B and $400 million ABL Revolver. In addition to extending the maturities, the Term Loan B reduced pricing by 100 basis points to LIBOR plus 425 basis points. As a result of the refinancing, the company now has no debt maturities prior to 2024. Wells Fargo Securities and PNC Capital Markets served as Joint Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners on the transaction.

Avcorp Industries Inc. (TSX: AVP) (the "Corporation" or "Avcorp" or the "Avcorp Group") is pleased to announce that it has entered into agreements to extend the term and increase certain credit facilities with its current lender. The credit facilities are supported by a major and material customer of the Company by way of guarantee.

Societe Generale, MUFG Bank Ltd, Natixis, New York Branch, ABN Amro Capital USA LLC and ING Capital LLC were Joint-Lead Arrangers for the Facility. Societe Generale acted as sole coordinator, Facility Agent and Collateral Agent while MUFG Bank Ltd, Natixis, New York Branch, ABN Amro Capital USA LLC and ING Capital LLC acted as Co-Syndication Agents. Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. joined the Facility as Co-Documentation Agents and a further ten banks participated at various commitment levels.

Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Bolger has joined its Commercial Lending Division as Senior Vice President, Asset Based Lending. Dan has spent his entire career in banking focused on Asset Based Lending (ABL) transactions with increasing responsibility.

Bumble Bee Foods, one of North America’s largest branded shelf-stable seafood companies, announced today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with affiliates of FCF Co., Ltd., which has agreed to acquire the company’s assets for approximately $925 million.

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. today announced the results of its previously announced consent solicitation pursuant to which Northern solicited consents from holders of its outstanding 8.50% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2023 to amend the indenture governing the Notes. Northern plans to settle the Consent Solicitation and related transactions and a newly amended and expanded $800 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility.

Crestmark is pleased to announce that John Trendell II has been named a business development officer where he has been serving as underwriting manager since 2014. John is based in Troy, Michigan and will report to James Farrell, senior vice president, sales manager.

Tennessee Bank & Trust, a full-service bank servicing individuals and businesses in middle Tennessee, today announced the additions of Chet Alexander as Chief Credit Officer and Sandi Lanier as Executive Vice President, Operations and Compliance. In these roles, Alexander and Lanier will oversee all credit and lending restructuring and the strategic operations and lending compliance for the bank, respectively.

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Jay Gavigan has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Lending + Financial Transactions Group. Mr. Gavigan is an internationally recognized finance lawyer who brings to the firm 25 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of financial transactions, including acquisition and leveraged finance, project finance, asset finance, syndicated credits, real estate finance, and workouts.

Rebello was previously the bank’s Texas Border & Gulf Coast Region CEO, where he oversaw the El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi and Beaumont markets. BBVA’s previous Austin CEO, Dillan Knudson, has accepted the position of BBVA USA Houston CEO.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced the start of the second annual One Million Meals campaign in partnership with Feeding America® to fight hunger this holiday season. Customers, employees and social media followers are invited to join in donating One Million Meals1 to people in need. Participants can help direct the donations by choosing to support Feeding America's Mobile Pantry Program or MealConnect Program.

Learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ("HMH" or the "Company") (HMHC) announced today that it priced an offering of $306.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be issued by the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers Inc., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and HMH Publishers LLC. The Notes were offered in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP (MH&H) announced a new resource for companies in the secured lending and equipment finance industries. The firm’s Secured Lending, Equipment & Transportation Finance practice area has created a blog featuring posts that provide timely insights on many legal issues facing these industries.

Ware2Go, a UPS Company and on-demand fulfillment network designed to help merchants enhance their delivery experiences, today announced a collaboration with Fundera, the leading online marketplace for small business financial solutions. The agreement will ease access to the services and insights merchants need to grow by combining cutting-edge logistics capabilities with a myriad of financing options from top bank and online lenders, as well as credit card issuers.

Byline Sponsor Finance ("BSF") announced that it has provided revolver and term credit facilities to finance Benford Capital Partners' recapitalization of Warehouse-Lighting (“WHL” or the “Company”). BSF was represented by Duane Morris, LLP.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has provided regulatory approval for Mutual of Omaha Bank to be merged into CIT's banking subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A. Subject to the receipt of certain other regulatory approvals and waivers and completion of the other customary closing conditions, CIT expects to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2020.

The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR; OTC: FLWPF) (“Flowr” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced credit facility from a syndicate of lenders led by ATB Financial (“ATB”) and including Farm Credit Canada. The $25 million facilities consist of a $24.5 million recapitalization term facility and a $500,000 revolving operating credit facility (together the “ATB Credit Facilities”).

BBVA USA announced today that it has promoted Kevin Fretz to the position of BBVA USA Director of Franchise Finance. Fretz will be tasked with managing the bank's franchise finance division, helping clients throughout the customer journey of obtaining, operating and maintaining their franchise. He boasts more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry in various roles.

iPic Theaters, LLC has acquired substantially all of the operating assets of the affiliated debtors in the jointly administered bankruptcy cases styled iPic-Gold Class Entertainment, LLC in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) (the "Company"), a worldwide leader in the secure movement and integration of data, today announced it has entered into a five-year, $55 million senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by J.P. Morgan.

Representing multiple offices and legal specialties, the new partners span Dorsey’s breadth of practices.

Ms. Hopkins succeeds Executive Vice President and CFO John Bogler, who resigned from the Company effective November 13, 2019. Mike Smith, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed interim CFO until Ms. Hopkins joins the Company on December 9, 2019.

United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) (NASDAQ: UBSI), the parent company of United Bank (“United Bank”), and Carolina Financial Corporation (“Carolina Financial”) (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank (“CresCom”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that it has launched a new team called Lazard Venture and Growth Banking and appointed Garri Jones and Nick James as Managing Directors in its UK Investment Banking business. Garri and Nick will join in January from Numis where they ran a successful ventures practice.

Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE: EVA) (the “Partnership” or “we”) today announced that, subject to market conditions, it intends to offer, with its wholly owned subsidiary Enviva Partners Finance Corp., $450.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers.

Telesat Canada (“Telesat”) today announced that it entered into discussions on November 15, 2019 to amend its existing credit agreement, dated March 28, 2012, among Telesat and Telesat LLC, as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto from time to time, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent for the secured parties and the other financial institutions party thereto (such agreement, as amended prior to the date hereof, the “Existing Credit Agreement”).

New capital enables expansion of GigaMonster’s Universal Access Network to additional customers in multifamily communities and commercial buildings.

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) announced the closing of a senior secured credit facility with Worcester Envelope Company, a print and mail solutions company headquartered in Auburn, Massachusetts. The credit facility provided by CSB’s Asset-Based Lending Team allowed Worcester Envelope to refinance their existing bank debt and will support future working capital needs of the company.

Access Capital is pleased to share news of its latest transaction with The managing partners of Advance Employment Services, LLC (“Advance”) recently engaged Access Capital to finance the purchase of the commercial staffing business of the AccessPoint family of companies, a professional employer organization in the greater Michigan area.

Jason M. Rimland brings over 20 years of transactional experience to Tannenbaum Helpern. He represents private investment funds, emerging and middle market companies, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and family offices in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; debt and equity financing; venture capital; private placements; secured lending transactions; fund formations, and licensing agreements.

Private credit funds with deep pockets, capital flexibility and sticky investments are positioning themselves for the yield bonanza that could follow if a cooldown in the US economy was to further shutter bank liquidity and investor appetite for broadly syndicated loans.

- Ongoing investments in technology and talent are critical to staying competitive, according to CIT survey - Investing in technology cited as a top driver of growth over the past 12 months - Current workforces have the technology skills to keep pace with digital transformation, but hiring tech-savvy employees remains a focus

Leading global bank Citi has recognized Octet’s unique technology-driven finance offering, highlighting the best-in-class security offered by the global supply chain finance specialist. Citi honoured Octet for its innovative financing solutions to counter one of the biggest problems facing the global fintech sector – providing assurance for payments.

Strawberry Fields REIT, LLC (Strawberry Fields), an owner and lessor of skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care hospital facilities and assisted living facilities in the Midwestern and Southern U.S., announced it has acquired a skilled nursing facility located in Indiana. The purchase price was $3.15 million, and the deal was completed with all cash.

Legacy Reserves Inc. ("Legacy") and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas confirmed the Company's Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan").

Utica Leaseco, LLC provided a $750,000 true lease secured by Machinery and Equipment to a medical company located in California. Utica provided the working capital for this company for new purchases.

Following a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, Regions Bank announced today that Keith Herron, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement, will retire from Regions.

Pioneer Bank says it has hired former KeyBank executive Rob Nichols as senior vice president of commercial development. Nichols is known for his expertise in startup funding and comes to Pioneer Bank at a time when it is dealing with the collapse one of its major customers, the cloud-based payroll firm MyPayrollHR.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund ("BCREF") (www.BriarCapital.com) is pleased to announce it has provided a $4.785MM real estate term loan to a Fashion Products Wholesaler located in Tampa, FL. The loan is secured by the company's owner-occupied office/warehouse facility.

Michael Skat, Managing Director for Cogent Bank’s Specialty Lending Group stated, “We are off to a great start building this unique product line in a community banking environment. Our thoughtful approach in assembling an experienced, client focused team combined with innovative technology helps our customers manage their business more efficiently and effectively. The creation of the Specialty Lending Group is a testimony to the progressive mindset of our Executive Management Team and our Board of Directors.”

Holland & Hart announced the addition of partner Terry Gorrell, of counsel Ned Giles, and associate Kevin Giles, deepening Holland & Hart’s multifaceted real estate development and finance practice. Gorrell and Ned Giles join the firm’s Denver office, while Kevin Giles joins the Aspen office.

Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) – housed at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business – have published a summary of findings from the most recent Middle Market Indicator (MMI), which underscores a slowing growth rate and a perception of escalating risk among middle market companies. Issued quarterly, the MMI explores current and emerging macro trends along with business risks across the middle market, measuring past and predicted revenue growth, employment growth, economic confidence levels and business investment.

Advanced Energy Capital provided the funding for Alpine 4 Technologies, Ltd. (Alpine) to close on their latest acquisition of Deluxe Sheet Metal Inc. Deluxe is a company that has been in business for over 45 years, specializing in all aspects of Commercial and Industrial Sheet Metal installations.

The new cloud-based platform is specifically designed to offset traditional outplacement hurdles. Convenient, comprehensive, and cost effective, our technology prepares your displaced team members for their next chapter while helping you get the most out of your closing event.

Union Bank named Sandy Walia as Regional President for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest Branch Banking division. Walia will oversee a network of 111 branches and nearly 600 employees in the region. In addition, she will continue to serve as Managing Director and Head of Client Services for PurePoint Financial, which is a division of MUFG Union Bank.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC ("SSG") acted as the investment banker to Centerstone Linen Services, LLC d/b/a Clarus Linen Systems ("Clarus" or the "Company") in the sale of its assets and multiple operations to Crown Health Care Laundry Services ("Crown"), PureStar Linen Group, LLC ("PureStar"), and Clean Textile Systems, LP d/b/a CleanCare ("CleanCare"). The sales were effectuated through a Chapter 11 Section 363 process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York.

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that General Counsel C. Allen Parker has made the decision to leave the company effective March 31, 2020, to pursue other business opportunities. Parker joined Wells Fargo as General Counsel in March 2017, served as interim CEO and President from March 2019 to October 2019, and then returned to the General Counsel role.

CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce two separate transactions totaling US$16 million for Madwire®, LLC, a Fort Collins, Colorado-based technology company which provides software and services to meet the business management and marketing needs for small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs).

Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (“Abraxas” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:AXAS) today announced it has entered into a $100 million Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan Facility (“Second Loan Facility”) with Angelo Gordon Energy Servicer, LLC. Net proceeds from the financing are estimated to be approximately $95 million, all of which was used to pay down the Company’s revolving credit facility.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) announced today that Michael Schechter has joined the firm as Partner and Head of Credit Trading. Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Schechter will oversee the trading of all bank loans, high yield and related credit instruments in the U.S. and Europe.

High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced the sale of its portfolio company Banner Solutions (www.bannersolutions.com) to Tailwind Capital. The sale, which closed on October 31, 2019, marks the second exit for High Road Capital Partners Fund II.

Expedition Water Solutions ("Expedition"), the leading midstream produced water infrastructure company in the Rockies, announced today it has expanded its revolving credit facility to $100 million. Cadence Bank ("Cadence") served as lead arranger and administrative agent.

Bibby Financial Services is delighted to announce a new addition to our team, Scot Barber. Mr. Barber joined our team in mid-October as our Regional Sales Manager - East. We are excited about the wealth of experience and dynamism in building partner relations that Mr. Barber brings to BFS.

Tradewind has closed a $2.5 million trade finance facility for a company based in China and the USA that sells sustainable, ecologically sourced, and manufactured homewares. The company exports to major retailers in the US including Amazon, Target, Kroger, and The Container Store, as well as to distributors in key international markets globally.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading independent factoring, asset-based lending and purchase order financing firm in the United States, today announced the completion of a recent $1 million inventory production finance deal for a well-known designer and importer of women’s footwear.

Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE:ITGR), a leading medical device outsource manufacturer, today announced that it has received commitments to extend the maturity for its existing Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A to October 2022, and reduce the respective pricing by 25 basis points.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA) (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, LPL Holdings, Inc. (“LPL Holdings”), has completed the previously announced amendment of its senior secured credit facilities and offering of senior unsecured notes (the “senior notes”).

Learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ("HMH" or the "Company") (HMHC) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiaries, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers Inc., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and HMH Publishers LLC, will offer, subject to market and other conditions, $350 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the "Notes") in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

FirstClose (the "Company"), a leading provider of technology solutions for mortgage lenders nationwide, announced today that it has completed a credit facility with Pacific Western Bank.

Bridgewater Equipment Finance will provide a variety of financing solutions to commercial clients, including financing for equipment, vehicles, facilities and other purchases needed to fuel business growth.

BFS Capital, a leader in small business lending, today announced the appointment of Brian Simmons as Chief Operating Officer. Simmons will join the executive team reporting to the company’s CEO Mark Ruddock.

SG Credit Partners ("SGCP") now offers an interest only bridge loan product designed to provide a liquidity solution for asset rich, liquidity constrained entrepreneurs when speed and certainty to close are required. We call it the "Personal Financial Statement (PFS) Loan."

Scott brings to his role extensive bankruptcy, reorganization, and commercial litigation experience, representing financial institutions, financial services companies, and secured and unsecured creditors. He will provide counsel and representation to Change Capital in these areas as well all legal matters.

Top U.S. milk processor Dean Foods Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in advanced talks with Dairy Farmers of America Inc. about a potential sale. Dean listed assets and liabilities of as much as $10 billion each in court papers filed in Houston, and said in a statement it has commitments for $850 million in bankruptcy financing from existing lenders led by Rabobank.

Ferrellgas, L.P., the operating partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (NYSE:FGP) (“Ferrellgas”) announced today that it reached an agreement with TPG Specialty Lending, Inc., the administrative agent (“TPG”) under its senior secured credit facility regarding alleged events of default that occurred under the credit facility.

Computer hardware and software upgrades are topping the list of investments planned by middle market companies, which regard technology as a key driver of their growth, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll[1] for CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT).

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $3MM ABL credit facility to a telecommunications company who specializes in the design, component procurement, installation, and training for specialized IT electronics systems servicing end-user markets in the western U.S.

Big Shoulders Capital and Iroquois Industrial Group have formed a joint venture to purchase the assets of Savannah All American Millwork and Fabrication in Savannah, Tennessee. The purchase will save approximately 100 jobs which may have otherwise have been eliminated.

Fifth Third Business Capital, a division of Fifth Third Bank, announced it acted as sole lender and administrative agent on the funding of an $8,000,000 senior credit facility to Troy Lee Designs, LLC. Based in Corona, California, Troy Lee Designs is a designer and distributor of high-quality helmets, apparel, safety gear and accessories used in the off-road motorcycling and mountain biking industries.

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $15 million commitment as part of a $135 million senior secured credit facility to a coal mining company. The company operates transloading and mining equipment facilities. The loan consists of a revolving line of credit secured by trade accounts receivable and inventory.

Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, announced today that it supported the recent recapitalization of GrammaTech, Inc. (“GrammaTech”) by Five Points Capital, Pleasant Bay Capital, Crescendo Capital, new CEO Mike Dager, and existing management.

MedShift today announced the execution of a new $13.5 million credit facility with First National Bank (FNB). The investment will refinance all existing company loans and provide device acquisition capital to support MedShift's projected growth.

City National Bank, America’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that Rick Hariman will join the company as executive vice president and chief information officer. Hariman will succeed John Beale, the current chief information officer, who has decided to retire in January after 23 years with City National.

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., BMO Capital Markets, and Capital One, National Association served as joint-lead arrangers for the Facility with KeyBank National Association as administrative agent and BMO Capital Markets and Capital One, National Association as syndication agents. Branch Banking and Trust Company served as documentation agent.

UMB Capital Finance, through Marquette Business Credit, LLC, continues to fund millions in senior debt capital needs with the recent closings of two asset-based credit facilities. These new, secured lines provide further financing resources for Midwest Quality Gloves, Inc. and TJ Hale Company, LLC.

Monroe Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: MRCC) (“Monroe”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

Electrovaya Inc. ("Electrovaya" or the "Company") (EFL.TO) (EFLVF) today announced that it has closed an agreement with a Canadian financial institution for a secured Cdn $5.5 million credit facility. The facility will support fulfilment of Electrovaya's recently announced purchase orders.

The Brownstein Corporation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Howard Brod Brownstein, has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF) comprise a global honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession and service to society.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“Stonebriar”), a leading independent large-ticket commercial finance company, announced that it has closed its sixth commercial equipment asset-backed securitization (“ABS”), SCFET 2019-2, a $685 million ABS issuance with top tranches rated triple A.

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Stephanie R. Leniski to Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Manager, a position in which she leads the Retail division for Lake City Bank, and joins the bank’s Management Committee. Leniski succeeds Kevin L. Deardorff, Executive Vice President, who has led the Retail Banking business since 1990.

Since 1934, Industrial Bank has played a pivotal role in the growth and economic development of the Washington, DC metropolitan area through its essential products and services, customer care and community service. Today, the Bank announced it has acquired City National Bank of New Jersey, with two branches in New Jersey and one branch in Harlem, New York.

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce that Troy Perry has joined the company as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will be responsible for broadening Bank of Southern California's market presence by actively seeking new business opportunities throughout Los Angeles' Westside

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that William M. Daley has been named Vice Chairman of Public Affairs, effective November 13, 2019. Daley will serve on the Operating Committee and will report directly to CEO Charles Scharf.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $3 million asset-based revolving credit facility for a commercial printing company located in Illinois. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs. The company provides print, marketing, and technology services for Fortune 500 clients.

Metro Phoenix Bank (MPHX) ("MPB") announced a sizable credit facility to Greyline Outdoor Advertising, further solidifying itself as a national leader in outdoor media lending. Greyline Outdoor Advertising is the 2nd largest outdoor advertising company in the greater Western New York region and is now expanding into New York City.

McDermott International Inc.’s $1.7 billion super-senior credit facility could give an indication of terms if the struggling engineering and construction firm were to convert the debt into a bankruptcy loan. The facility consists of a $1.3 billion term loan and $400 million in letters of credit.

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., BMO Capital Markets, and Capital One, National Association served as joint-lead arrangers for the Facility with KeyBank National Association as administrative agent and BMO Capital Markets and Capital One, National Association as syndication agents. Branch Banking and Trust Company served as documentation agent.

CoreSite Realty Corporation (COR), a premier provider of secure, reliable, high-performance data center and interconnection solutions across the U.S., today announced that it has extended its debt maturity profile and expanded its credit facility with total borrowing capacity of $1.15 billion, including all arrangements with its syndicate of banks.

Frontier Communications Corp. has started the search for new management to take over the company after it completes what could be the biggest telecom restructuring in nearly two decades, according to people with knowledge of the matter

Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:STXB) ("Spirit"), the holding company for Spirit of Texas Bank, completed its acquisition of Chandler Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, Citizens State Bank (together, "Citizens"), on November 5, 2019. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Spirit issued 2,100,000 shares of common stock and paid an aggregate of $17,900,000 million in cash to the sole shareholder of Chandler Bancorp.

U.S. Bank has hired technology leader Dr. Tanushree Luke to lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) efforts at the company. In this role, she will drive the continued development of the AI practice within the U.S. Bank Innovation group and AI strategies across the enterprise.

Golub Capital acted as the Administrative Agent on a $1.6 billion GOLD facility to support the refinancing of Risk Strategies, a portfolio company of Kelso & Company. GOLD financings are Golub Capital One-Loan Debt facilities. The deal represents Golub Capital’s largest unitranche loan to date.

Crossroads Financial, a leading provider of inventory financing, has recently provided a $12 million inventory revolver for the benefit of a distributor, retailer and wholesaler of interior fabrics.

Rochester Gauges, LLC (“Rochester”), a designer and manufacturer of liquid level gauges and sensors, announced today that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Fozmula Limited (“Fozmula”) from HB4. The acquisition of Fozmula is part of a multi-year strategy to expand Rochester’s technical portfolio and global footprint within the liquid level measurement segment.

GA Global Partners, LLC (“GA Global”), the wholesale and industrial subsidiary of Great American Group (a B. Riley Financial company), will conduct a public online auction of the assets of Venchurs Inc. on November 14, 2019. The auction will include the sale of Venchurs’ warehouse and distribution equipment, demo upfitted vehicles, as well as its remaining inventory of OEM and aftermarket automotive parts, which includes brand new tractor and backhoe attachments from agriculture machinery manufacturer, CNH Industrial (Case New Holland).

Utica Leaseco, LLC is pleased to announce the completion of two transactions totaling $2,750,000 during the November 4-8, 2019 week.

Willis Re, the reinsurance business of leading global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), today announces the appointment of David Schoenrock to the new role of Executive Vice President and Head of Global Accounts for Willis Re North America, effective 23 December.

U.S. National Debt rocketed past $23 Trillion. Some elected politicians, economists and others say, "the debt doesn't matter" or "no one cares." Not true - nationwide surveys of Individual Retail Investors and Registered Financial Advisors find:1) strong concerns, 2) they are not knowledgeable, and 3) they overwhelmingly desire to learn about the debt. "Frankly, the survey findings are very troubling," said Michael Doorley, founder of U.S. Debt Forum.

With all rental units returned to AAE’s yards, Tiger Group to liquidate more than 700 aerial lift and construction fleet assets—including late-model, rental-ready equipment—on November 19th and 20th.

In the context of its refinancing plan announced on 22nd October, Casino is currently putting in place a new revolving credit facility, maturing in October 2023, in order to extend its confirmed credit lines in France.

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) announced today that it has extended its senior secured credit facility until November 30, 2024, expanded the facility’s revolver portion, consolidated and lowered its term loans, and reduced pricing to immediately lower interest cost.

Fairstone Financial Inc. ("Fairstone" or "the Company"), Canada's leading non-bank provider of responsible lending solutions for near-prime borrowers, announced today that it recently completed an optimization of its three-year revolving securitization facility ("Credit Facility") provided by a banking syndicate, comprised of leading Canadian and international banks.

Validis, a pioneer of financial data sharing and standardization technology, today announced that they are entering an exciting partnership with ABLSoft. ABLSoft’s flexible lending platform helps lenders save time and scale operations with intelligent workflows, reporting and alerts.

The Partnership Board at Grant Thornton LLP announced that Bradley J. Preber will serve as the firm’s CEO. The board appointed Preber to the role following a comprehensive search process, and the firm’s partners and principals ratified the selection.

The revolving credit facility was supported by a syndicate of six lenders, including Royal Bank of Canada as administrative agent. Other participants include Wells Fargo Bank, National Association; SunTrust Bank; U.S. Bank, National Association; Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch; and Barclays Bank PLC.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) Healthcare Industry Group has enhanced its Healthcare Compliance Advisory services with the appointment of Colleen Curran as Managing Director and Mary Findley as Senior Director. Ms. Curran will lead A&M’s Healthcare Compliance Advisory practice. Ms. Curran and Ms. Findley bring decades of compliance and regulatory experience across diverse sectors of the healthcare industry.

John Marshall Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of James Estep to Regional Executive in Fairfax. James joined John Marshall Bank in 2018 as Regional Executive in Reston. Under James’ leadership, the Reston region has seen accelerated growth and market expansion. As Regional Executive in Fairfax, Estep will provide operational and strategic direction in Tysons while continuing to oversee JMB’s efforts in Reston.

MidCap Business Credit LLC has appointed Bill Nay as Senior Vice President to its business development team and Rebecca Smith as Senior Vice President to its risk team as an underwriter.

Beef International Inc., (“BI Foods”) a custom manufacturer of premium meat products, announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its business operations and certain assets to RKW Holdings, LLC (“RKW”). The transaction is expected to close within the next 30 – 45 days. RKW will continue to operate the business out of the existing Beef International location in Pennsauken, NJ and employ over 50 people.

Crestmark secured a total of $800,000 in ABL financial solutions for two new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $15,558,380 in 14 new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $9,586,873 in 88 new lease transactions; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $8,355,000 in financing for one new client in the second half of October.

Worthy Lending LLC (WL) provided $1MM participating in a $2.5MM inventory finance facility for a west coast high-end home furnishings manufacturer/retailer. This well-established top-quality furniture can be found in showrooms located in Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New York, DC, and retail outlets in Europe.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $3 million asset-based revolving credit facility for a commercial printing company located in Illinois. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs.

Citizens Commercial Banking announced today that its Commercial Real Estate Finance team is providing a $138 million loan to Washington, D.C.-based DSC Partners, a real estate investment company founded in 2017 by former First Potomac Realty Trust executives, for the acquisition of 28 office and industrial buildings located in Montgomery County, MD. Citizens is Left Lead Bank and Administrative Agent.

Cambridge Wilkinson has arranged a $50 million senior debt facility for a 15-year-old national specialty finance company that provides consumer-oriented loans and purchases consumer receivables across a number of consumer sub-categories.

A Capital One annual survey revealed that healthcare services executives continue to have an optimistic outlook for business performance heading into 2020. Over the next year, more than two-thirds (69%) of executives predict their businesses will perform better compared to the last 12 months, with just 4% expecting a drop in performance in that time period.

Expansion comes in the wake of strong regional client growth and the continued strength of traditional and alternative asset management in the Midwest.

The Fort Worth, Texas-based home furnishings retailer said Monday it named Chief Financial Officer Robert Riesbeck to lead the company. Mr. Riesbeck, a retail veteran with an accounting background, previously led FullBeauty Brands Inc. and HHGregg Inc., which both underwent chapter 11 proceedings during his tenure.

VersaPay Corporation (VPY.V) ("VersaPay"), a leading provider of cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions including electronic invoice presentment and payment, automated accounts receivable, cash application and collections management, is pleased to announce the closing of a credit facility with National Bank of Canada's Technology and Innovation Banking Group ("NBC"). The facility consists of a $4.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Facility") which matures in April 2021 , extendable thereafter.

National Bank Financial Inc., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and The Toronto-Dominion Bank are Co-Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners to the new facility. National Bank Financial Inc., is Agent, and the follow lenders complete the syndicate; The Bank of Nova Scotia, ATB Financial, Laurentian Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, HSBC Bank Canada, Raymond James Finance Company of Canada Ltd., Royal Bank of Canada, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Canadian Branch.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. ("Cheniere") (NYSE American: LNG) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC ("CCH") intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $1.0 billion principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2029 ("CCH 2029 Notes").

Utica Equipment Finance completed the funding of a capital lease line up to $2.0MM secured by passenger cars to a for-hire vehicle rental car company located in the northeast. Utica provided the working capital for this company to expand and grow operations.

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP announced today that H. Jeffrey Schwartz has joined the law firm as partner and co-chair of Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency practice group. Schwartz will work from Calfee’s Cleveland and newly announced New York City offices.

Bruin Sports Capital, a privately held investing concern founded by George Pyne that invests in and operates sports and entertainment companies, said Tuesday it had entered into a long-term strategic partnership with private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and The Jordan Company. The initial investment from the two companies is $600 million.

Opus Bank (“Opus”) (NASDAQ: OPB) announced today that William D. Fanter has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Banking. Mr. Fanter, a 31-year banking veteran, will be responsible for managing Opus’ Retail Banking division, including overseeing its 46 banking offices located in California, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona.

JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Tuesday that it hired a team of four bankers to lead a new team in its commercial bank that connects venture capital investors with fast-growing start-ups in technology, life sciences and other fields.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”), a leading asset-based lending company, announced today an increase in its senior credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to $312.5 million.

G2 Capital Advisors ("G2"), a leading financial advisory firm is pleased to announce that Howard Lanser has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets. Lanser will oversee G2's extensive capital markets platform, partnering with Louise Roussel, Director of Capital Markets in enhancing the firm's execution of complex financings for our clients.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Aerospace, Defense and Government Services business served as administrative agent, security agent and lead lender on an $80 million senior secured revolving credit facility for AerFin Holdings.

Wells Fargo Wholesale Banking, a division of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), announced today that Paul Whyte is joining its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) groups, effective November 12, as a managing director focused on real estate investment banking and hospitality finance.

MidCap Business Credit LLC announced today that it has completed a $5 Million Asset Based Credit Facility to Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE American: BDR) Headquartered in Old Bridge, NJ, Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. is the oldest designer and manufacturer of cable television video transmission technology in the USA.

Stelco Holdings Inc. ("Stelco" or the "Company") (STLC.TO) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stelco Inc. ("Stelco Inc.") has amended its asset-based credit facility ("ABL Credit Facility") to include a $100 million secured term loan due August 2023 (the "Loan").

Jupiter Resources Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively, "Jupiter" or the "Company") have received an additional extension to the maturity date, associated with the Company's existing senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility (the "RBL Facility"), until December 6, 2019.

Delphi Energy Corp. (“Delphi” or the “Company”) announces that the semi-annual borrowing base redetermination of its senior credit facility has been finalized.

A total of 22 lenders (and in certain cases their affiliates) participated in the operating partnership’s $2.5 billion revolving credit facility, including BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers. Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, and U.S. Bank National Association acted as Joint Lead Arrangers and Co-Syndication Agents.

Heritage Global Valuations (HGV), a division of Heritage Global Partners, a leading asset liquidation and appraisal firm, announced today the addition of Derek Carrus to its growing valuation team. Mr. Carrus will be based in Heritage’s Boca Raton, Florida office.

Phyllis Young, an accomplished transactional lawyer who advises public and private companies, commercial banks and investment funds in financing transactions and has extensive energy industry experience, has joined McGuireWoods’ debt finance practice as a partner in the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices.

North Mill Capital LLC announced it has provided a $750,000 accounts receivable facility for Aqua Green Services. The funds were used to pay off the current lender and provide additional working capital for the company.

Wilmington Trust, a leader in corporate and institutional services, has appointed Alex Pashley as Head of Structured Finance in the UK. Based in the firm's London office, he joins the Global Capital Markets European business, reporting to Alan Geraghty, Group Vice President and Head of European Operations.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced a final rule to tailor capital and liquidity requirements for certain banking organizations with more than $100 billion in total consolidated assets to more closely match their risk profiles. The final rule builds on the OCC’s existing practice of tailoring capital and liquidity requirements based on the size, complexity, and overall risk profile of banking organizations.

Brad has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked at both publicly traded and privately owned institutions. He has led successful lending teams in commercial banking, investment real estate, and equipment leasing as well as treasury management services.

In a sign of its ongoing commitment to the UK market, Citi has appointed Bill Stanton as head of its UK Commercial Banking business. Reporting to Raymond Gatcliffe, EMEA Head of Citi Commercial Bank (CCB), Bill will be responsible for leading the UK franchise, serving the mid-market corporate segment across a number of industries.

JCPenney unveiled a new lifestyle store in Hurst, Texas on November 1. This store is brand-redefining and reflects the new management’s strategy to put customers at the center of the business. It tries to reflect what today’s shopper wants from retailers. A year of extensive customer research led to the insights that formed the new store strategy. It is all intended to transform traditional stores and is at the center of JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau’s plan to rebuild and renew the company.

The Joint Book-Running Managers for the issuance of the Notes are BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, TD Securities (USA) LLC, Jefferies LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and UBS Securities LLC. The Lenders and Issuing Banks as part of the new credit facilities are JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, ATB Financial, Jefferies Finance LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, The Bank of Nova Scotia and UBS AG, Stamford Branch.

IBERIABANK, the 132-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation, is pleased to announce that Peggy Dold has been named Senior Vice President and Director of Music and Entertainment in Nashville Tennessee, a division of IBERIABANK's Sports & Entertainment Banking.

A highly respected leveraged finance advisor, Norton most recently practiced at two other international law firms, serving as U.S. managing partner and finance practice head at one. In addition to advising direct lenders, middle-market banks, private equity sponsors, and large corporations in domestic and cross-border transactions, Norton has served for more than a decade as counsel to a number of leading international banks.

Capital One announced today that closed a $285 million bridge loan to refinance a portfolio of 13 senior living communities owned by Prime Care, LLC. They consist of 1,081 assisted living, 301 memory care, and 85 skilled nursing units located in seven states. Sunrise Senior Living manages 11 of the facilities while Harbor Retirement Associates manages two.

TCF Middle Market Banking (TCFMMB), a division of TCF National Bank which is a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NASDAQ: TCF), today announced that it provided secured financing to support Slifco Electric, LLC.

Monticello Asset Management, a New York-based private real estate and asset-based lender, servicer and manager has appointed Kim Gordon as managing director of working capital. Gordon brings over 30 years of commercial lending experience including asset-based lending, with a focus on the healthcare industry.

Risk Strategies, a national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has nabbed a US$1.6bn unitranche loan from a group of 10 direct lenders, making it one of the largest ever such loans arranged to date, sources said.

AeroCentury Corp. (NYSE American: ACY) (the “Company”), an independent aircraft leasing company released information regarding the impact of recent events on the Company’s revolving credit facility and the path forward for the Company.

Pengrowth Energy Corporation (“Pengrowth” or the “Company”) (TSX:PGF, OTCQX:PGHEF) today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with Cona Resources Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), a portfolio company of Waterous Energy Fund, pursuant to which the Purchaser has agreed to repay the outstanding principal amount and accrued interest to the date of the Arrangement Agreement owing under the Company’s credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) .

Excelsior Mining Corp. (TSX: MIN) (FSE: 3XS) (OTCQX: EXMGF) ("Excelsior" or the "Company") announces that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary Excelsior Mining Arizona, Inc. ("Excelsior Arizona") have entered into an agreement with Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund I LP ("Nebari") for a US$15 million credit facility (the "Credit Facility").

We are pleased to announce that Karina Davydov has joined Gemino Healthcare Finance and will also be working with North Mill Capital. Karina brings with her more than fifteen years’ experience in financial services industry most recently in her role as a Healthcare Lender at BankFinancial. She will be focused on marketing and loan origination in the Midwest, based out of Gemino’s Chicago office.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) today announced that it has entered into a $375 million, five-year senior secured revolving credit facility replacing its previously existing facility that was due to mature in December 2020. The new facility increases the lending commitment by $75 million and provides more favorable pricing and greater flexibility than the previous facility.

Celtic Capital Corporation announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based company that manufactures high end furniture. This borrower had a long-term relationship with its bank but after losses and covenant violations, was asked to seek alternative financing.

Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL) (www.tollbrothers.com), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced that it had entered into a five-year $1.905 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility to replace the Company's existing $1.295 billion revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in May 2021. The facility, which matures in November 2024 and includes 24 banks, has an accordion feature under which the facility can increase to a maximum of $2.5 billion, subject to certain conditions.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) (“Hovnanian” or the “Company”) announced today that it has closed several refinancing transactions that extend the maturities of over $700 million of the Company’s debt, including addressing all near-term maturities through 2021, as well as proactively extending approximately 50% of its upcoming maturities in 2022 and 2024. Additionally, the Company refinanced its $125 million secured revolving credit facility, which had revolving commitments terminating in December 2019, to a new secured revolving credit facility (the “New Revolver”) maturing in 2022.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of David White as a Senior Managing Director and Leader of the West region of the Office of the CFO Solutions practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $5.5 million asset-based revolving credit facility for an organic foods company located in Pennsylvania. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs.

Bibby Financial Services is delighted to announce a new addition to our team, Carol Bader Apicella. Ms. Apicella joined our team in mid-October as a Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer. We look forward to the expert insight Ms. Apicella will bring to BFS.

Next Edge Capital Corp. (“Next Edge Capital”) is pleased to announce the closing of a revolving credit facility for $47,500,000 USD with CIBC1 and NELI Canada LP2, a special purpose funding vehicle utilized by the Next Edge Private Debt Fund (the “Fund”).

Greypoint Capital Inc. ("Greypoint" and/or "Company"), a Canadian alternative lender for middle market companies, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Weber has recently joined the Company as Senior Vice President.

Global law firm Ropes & Gray announced today that 16 attorneys have been named partners of the firm, and that eight attorneys have been named counsel, all effective November 1. With these partner promotions—9 women and 7 men—30% of Ropes & Gray's partners are women. The largest geographic concentration of new partners is in New York, where the firm has more than 400 lawyers.

Olympia Sports, the prominent Maine based athletic footwear and apparel chain, has selected SB360 Capital Partners LLC (www.sb360.com), as their exclusive agent to conduct “Store Closing” sales in 76 stores. Olympia, which was recently acquired by sports retailer JackRabbit, will continue to operate its remaining 75 stores under the Olympia Sports’ banner. The 76 closing stores were not part of the acquisition.

SGCP provided a $2 million second lien cash flow loan to the Company secured by a second deed of trust on the corporate real estate which enabled the Company to execute on its new contracts and grow the business.

goeasy Ltd. (GSY.TO), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), a leading full-service provider of goods and alternative financial services, is pleased to announce that on October 29, 2019 it completed an amendment to its senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) provided by a syndicate of banks. The amendment increased the maximum principal amount available by $120.5 million in borrowing capacity, increasing the limit from C$189.5 million to C$310 million.

Ribbon announced today it has raised $330 million in equity and debt financing, to facilitate the company's expansion into new markets, and accelerate product development efforts. The company, which helps consumers more easily and efficiently buy homes, closed a $30 million Series B round of funding led by Greylock, and secured a debt facility with Goldman Sachs that, in addition to a previous facility, provides current financing capacity to $300M upon closing and may be increased by an additional $220M,

Regions Bank today announced that Anand Ramachandran has joined the firm as a Managing Director, reporting to Robert Heffes, Managing Director and Head of Trading and Credit Distribution and CEO of Regions Securities LLC.

Gloucester, Massachusetts, residents can look forward to having more opportunities for a better life with the recent groundbreaking on a new Cape Ann YMCA facility. The new YMCA, operated by the YMCA of the North Shore, Inc., will provide affordable access to health and child care programs along with new jobs in the community.

Jeffrey K. Hoffmann, a veteran banking executive who has provided strategic advice and capital solutions to operators of some of the biggest restaurant brands in North America, has joined A&G Real Estate Partners as a Senior Managing Director and head of the firm’s fast-growing restaurant division.

Aura, a mission-driven financial technology company that offers affordable loans to hard-working families, today announced it has closed a $130 million asset-backed revolving credit facility with Varadero Capital, L.P. This new facility comes during a period of rapid growth for Aura in which the company has provided approximately $635 million in loans to more than 475,000 borrowers at over 1,250 partner locations since its founding in 2014.

US Capital Global has structured and provided a €10 million bridge loan for MIRIS AS, a technology-driven real estate development company that enables sustainable solutions for Smart Communities. The company has five construction projects planned, including the world’s first energy-positive hotel, named Svart Hotel. This is a bridge facility ahead of a €100 million growth equity program.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,000,000 senior credit facility for a component parts manufacturer based in New York. Proceeds of the facility are being used to support working capital and sales growth.

People’s United Bank, N.A. (NASDAQ: PBCT), today announced that Patrick Donnelly has been appointed Senior Vice President, Nonprofit Banking. Donnelly will be based at the Bank’s 250 Park Avenue, New York City location, and be responsible for strategy development, sales and relationship management covering New York, New Jersey and the Philadelphia metro-area.

BlueVine, a leader in providing access to online working capital for small businesses, today announced the launch of BlueVine Business Banking, a new banking service built specifically for small businesses. BlueVine Business Banking simplifies and enhances the banking experience for today’s small businesses by providing a smart, easy-to-use dashboard and BlueVine Business Debit Mastercard® to manage everyday finances along with 1.00% interest on their balance and zero monthly fees.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund ("BCREF") (www.BriarCapital.com) is pleased to announce it has provided a $9.5MM real estate term loan to an Oilfield Service Provider in Houston, TX.

FSW Funding (“FSW”) is pleased to announce the completion of a $5.0 million financing facility to a Rocky Mountain-based ammunition designer, manufacturer, and marketer (the “Client”) for products in the sporting goods industry.

Wintrust Receivables Finance announced today the closing and funding of a $20 million credit facility for a third party logistics provider based in Chicago. The company, which was founded two years ago, has become one of the fastest growing enterprises in the U.S. logistics industry.

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) has further strengthened its Capital Markets team in Chicago with the additions of Jeff Altenau as Executive Managing Director and Zach Yarnoff as Managing Director. Both come to Cushman & Wakefield from Eastdil Secured, where they worked on several notable transactions.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has hired a team of corporate lawyers from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, led by prolific dealmaker Ethan Klingsberg, as it seeks to make new inroads in the U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Klingsberg, whose clients include retailer Lowe’s Companies Inc, telecommunications giant Verizon Communications Inc and Google owner Alphabet Inc, will lead Freshfields’ U.S. M&A practice, the firm said in a statement on Friday.

City National Bank, America’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that it has opened three new locations around the United States: a new full-service banking office in Hollywood, CA; its first entertainment banking office in Miami, FL; and its first full-service regional center on Long Island, NY. City National will do business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.

Based in New York, Len will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. The capital solutions at C2FO include the early payment platform and secured lending products. His focus is on supporting the capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Gulf Coast Business Credit (“GCBC”) had a great third quarter, closing 43 new Accounts Receivable Factoring and Asset Based Lending (ABL) deals. Amongst the new deals funded were a $4,000,000 working capital facility to a Louisiana based staffing company, a $300,000 working capital facility to a Texas based manufacturing company and a $200,000 working capital facility to a California based transportation company.

DLL, a global financial solutions provider will expand its offerings into the recreation and leisure lifestyle market in North America. This will include motorsport, marine, recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. DLL will provide floor planning lines of credit for eligible/qualified dealers to finance inventory purchases from their manufacturing partners, including new, rental and used inventory credit lines.

Sallyport Commercial Finance offers a $500,000 accounts receivable facility to a company that specializes in servicing, maintaining and repairing generators. Having prior experience in the generator industry has allowed this newly-formed company to accumulate clients at a pace that required assistance to support their growth. With the help of Sallyport, the business is now positioned to expand and seize new business opportunities.

North Mill Capital provided a $1,500,000 revolving line of credit and a $450,000 equipment term loan. The funds were used to pay down the bank and provide ongoing working capital for expansion of the company.

The new credit facility includes the opportunity to expand the borrowing capacity by up to $175 million to an aggregate size of $250 million. Since the Company had a zero balance on the previous credit line, no cash was utilized to pay it down upon termination. BofA Securities, Inc. acted as the sole lead arranger & sole bookrunner and Bank of America, N.A. as the administrative agent. Other participating lenders include KeyBank National Association and Morgan Stanley.

Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE: BXG) ("Bluegreen" or the “Company") today reported that on October 23, 2019, Bluegreen amended and restated its syndicated credit facility led by Fifth Third Bank (“Fifth Third”). The amended credit facility is a $225.0 million syndicated credit facility which includes a $100.0 million term loan with quarterly amortization requirements and a $125.0 million revolving line of credit.

Destination Maternity announced it is closing more than a third of its stores and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding to a long line of struggling retailers.

The loan will finance the acquisition of 15 facilities, which will be managed by Mission Health Communities.

Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond” or “the Company”) (TSX: BDI) announced today that the Company has agreed to terms with respect to a four-year secured asset-based revolving credit facility (“Facility”).

Entrepreneur Growth Capital (“EGC”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a $4MM working capital facility to a New York-based industrial painting company (“the Company”). The Company has grown with the New York City building boom and recently acquired a competitor. However, its long time bank was reluctant to increase its line of credit. EGC offered a higher line with increased availability against accounts receivable.

Ares Commercial Finance announced that it has provided a senior secured credit facility to Saylite Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries (“Saylite”). Saylite is owned by CORE Industrial Partners. The proceeds will be used to refinance the company’s existing debt and for ongoing working capital to support Saylite’s growth and potential future acquisitions.

Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully facilitated a MXN$750 million consumer loan securitization program of Crédito Real, S.A. B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (“Crédito Real”). The securitization was placed in the Mexican capital markets (CREL19CB) with a five-year tenor that will be secured by a portfolio of consumer loans that are deducted from the pensions and retirees of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (“IMSS”).

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (“IBC” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: IB; OTCQB: IAALF) announces that it has secured a renewal of its existing line of credit and term loan facility with BMO Harris Bank (”BMO”). The renewal of both the BMO line of credit and term loan facility extends the facility until September 30, 2020.

Kitchen Collection is now offering deep discounts at their 160 retail stores after the announcement was made earlier this week to close the retail business by the end of 2019. The Kitchen Collection, LLC is a national specialty retailer of kitchenware primarily in outlet malls throughout the United States. Retail store closing sales are being conducted by Hilco Merchant Resources.

Citi today announced leadership changes in the below message to colleagues from CEO Michael Corbat.

Pacific Western Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Columbus Johnson as Senior Vice President, Originations. Johnson has worked in the equipment finance and leasing industry for 20 years. In his new role with the Bank, Johnson will be responsible for originating and structuring new business opportunities, with a focus on the rail and power sectors.

Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce that R. Timothy Bryan has joined the firm as Chair of the Commercial Finance Practice. During his 30-year legal career, Tim has amassed significant knowledge in the corporate finance arena, concentrating on commercial finance transactions ranging from $5 million to in excess of $500 million across a myriad of industries such as manufacturing and distribution, healthcare and biotech, telecommunications and IT, government contracting, media and marketing, cannabis and other business services.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“Stonebriar” or the “Company”), an Eldridge Industries business and a leading independent large-ticket commercial finance company, today announced the closing of a private issuance of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes due 2024 initially assigned a “BBB (low)” rating by DBRS, Inc. (the “Notes”).

United States Steel Corporation (X) (“U. S. Steel”) today announced that it has completed approximately $1.1 billion of financing activities to support the execution of the Company’s “best of both” strategy.

Reliant Bancorp, Inc. (“Reliant”) (Nasdaq: RBNC), the parent company for Reliant Bank, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Advantage Bancorp (“FABK”), the parent company for First Advantage Bank (“FAB”), located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Cambridge Wilkinson arranged $75 million in debt for a multi-strategy real estate development firm focusing on workforce housing, ground up-development and tax credit-related estate transactions.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC ("SSG") acted as the investment banker to Mairec Precious Metals U.S., Inc. ("Mairec" or the "Company") in the sale of substantially all of its assets to BASF Corporation ("BASF"). The sale was effectuated through a Chapter 11 Section 363 process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina. The transaction closed in October 2019.

Oxford Finance LLC ("Oxford"), a specialty finance firm that provides senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies worldwide, today announced the closing of a term loan to a portfolio company of Skyway Group that will be managed by Mission Health Communities LLC ("Mission Health"), a provider of senior living and skilled rehabilitation communities. The funds will be used for the acquisition of 15 skilled nursing facilities in Kansas.

Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $12,000,000 revolving line of credit facility and real estate term loan for a home and bath storage products distributor in Oregon.

Allied Affiliated Funding closed $500,000 in receivables financing to a Texas-based company that provides staffing services, primarily to the oil and gas industry and $150,000 in receivables financing to a Texas-based company that provides steel fabrication, including sheet metal bending, laser cutting and plastic injection/heat molding for manufacturing companies.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,000,000 credit facility for a web and applications developer based in Illinois. Proceeds of the facility are being used to support the Company’s growth.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Raposo as a Senior Managing Director in Madrid to lead its M&A Advisory offering, FTI Capital Advisors Spain. With the appointment of Mr. Raposo, FTI Consulting expands its global footprint for M&A services to serve clients in Spain and throughout Europe.

The announcement comes as LendingUSA, a leading point-of-sale (POS) fintech company that offers merchants a seamless financing solution with access to instant pre-approval decisions, promotional financing terms and low monthly payment options, continues to see rapid growth in its markets.

CRH Medical Corporation (TSX: CRH) (NYSE MKT: CRHM) ("CRH" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a new, three year revolving credit facility (the "new facility"), which provides up to $200 million in borrowing capacity, and represents an increase from the company's previous $100 million facility.

Acquisition bolsters firm’s capabilities in investment banking to the broker-dealer, asset management, and wealth management sectors.

SoftBank Group agreed to spend more than $10 billion to take over WeWork on Tuesday, doubling down on an ill-fated investment and giving a near $1.7 billion payoff to the U.S. office-space sharing startup's co-founder Adam Neumann to relinquish control.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $25,000,000 credit facility for an oil field services company based in Texas and Oklahoma.

Santander today announces that it has agreed to sell its retail and commercial banking franchise in Puerto Rico, Santander Bancorp (the holding company that includes Banco Santander Puerto Rico), to FirstBank Puerto Rico, for a total consideration of approximately $1.1 billion (€1 billion) 1. Banco Santander Puerto Rico is the fourth largest banking franchise on the Island with a deposit market share of c.8%. It has 27 branches and 1,000 employees, with total assets of $6.2 billion (€5.6 billion).

Santander Bank today unveiled its global Santander Cash Nexus solution for Commercial Banking and Corporate and Investment Banking clients in North America. This new platform offers clients a comprehensive suite of global connectivity solutions and provides access to local payment initiation and information reporting services in 15 markets around the world via a single point of entry.

Aligned Energy, a leading data center provider offering innovative, sustainable and adaptable colocation and build-to-scale solutions for cloud, enterprise, and managed service providers, announced today it has completed a $495 million secured credit facility with investors including Goldman Sachs Bank USA, CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. (CPPIB Credit), a subsidiary of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and a global investment management corporation.

Sallyport Commercial Finance offers a $500,000 accounts receivable facility, including a small purchase order solution that helps fuel future growth.

Northern has engaged Wells Fargo Securities as Left Lead Arranger, Bookrunner and Administrative Agent. Wells Fargo Securities has obtained lender commitments to the Credit Facility for substantially more than $800 million to date, subject to customary closing conditions.

ToneyKorf Partners, LLC was hired to lead Milford Health and Medical, Inc. (“Milford”), a not-for-profit corporation in Milford, CT, that included an acute care hospital, home care agency, captive insurance company, and medical office buildings. Like many community hospitals and systems, Milford was financially and operationally struggling despite cost-cutting measures and reductions in clinical service offerings.

Vcheck Global, a leading provider of business-to-business due diligence background checks, is delighted to announce the hiring of Adam Fromowitz. Fromowitz brings nearly a decade of experience in financial, technology, and professional services to his new role as a Managing Director for Vcheck Global.

Investors who have binged on the US private credit market in the last few years are now turning to the growing specialty finance space where competition is less intense and spreads are more attractive. Because of the complexity of the lending structures, the specialty finance market is only a fraction of the size of cash flow lending, but investors are attracted to the potential for double-digit returns and the enhanced protection from asset collateralization.

The Wonderfilm Media Corporation ("Wonderfilm" or the "Company") (WNDR.V) (WDRFF), a producer of high-quality feature films and episodic television with international appeal, today announces the co-marketing of a third-party, USD$50 million (C$65.9 million) asset-backed debt facility (“Facility”) designed to escalate the pace of the Company’s revenue and increase overall production efficiency.

After a brief resurgence in Q2 2019, lenders displayed a more adverse outlook and assessment of the U.S. economy for the near term. The GPA for the U.S. economy in the near term significantly decreased 39 percentage points to 2.38 from the Q2 2019 results of 2.77. Additionally, lenders optimism of the U.S. economy in the long term continued to weaken, slightly decreasing 3 percentage points to a 2.04 from the previous quarter’s results of 2.07.

OncoCyte said in a regulatory filing on Monday that it has entered into an amended agreement with Silicon Valley Bank for a new $3 million secured credit facility, a portion of which has been used to repay the remaining balance of approximately $400,000 on outstanding loans with the same lender plus a final payment of $116,000 under the two parties' February 2017 loan agreement.

o implement this restructuring, the Company and its domestic subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. DURA’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are not part of the Chapter 11 filing.

Investors Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISBC) today announced that its banking subsidiary Investors Bank formed an alliance with ODX, a leading digital small business originations platform and a subsidiary of On Deck Capital, Inc. (NYSE: ONDK). Investors Bank will deploy ODX's digital loan origination platform in a phased approach to enhance its small business lending program in select areas of its banking network.

Crestmark secured a total of $5,100,000 in ABL financial solutions for six new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $4,048,244 in six new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $8,025,138 in 81 new lease transactions; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $13,284,795 in financing for five new clients in the first half of October.

The company provides maintenance, supply and warehouse chain management, transportation, IT and base operations support personnel primarily for the U.S. military.

Worthy Lending LLC (WL) provided $1MM as the majority participant in a finance facility designed to help a well-established home furnishings company with over sixteen years of servicing the consumer. This regionally known and respected retailer lost its bank financing and required a finance facility to consolidate some of its locations and build inventory for their upcoming busy season.

The borrower will use a portion of the proceeds to acquire two senior housing communities in Florida, the 106-unit Symphony at the Waterways in Ft. Lauderdale and the 132-unit Symphony of Boca Raton.

U.S. Bank has hired real-time payments industry veteran Peter Gordon to lead emerging payments efforts across the company. In this new role, Gordon will oversee the strategy and product development of emerging payments products and services at U.S. Bank.

Buyers and suppliers can now optimize their working capital by leveraging Supply Chain Finance's enhanced technical capabilities and product expertise to structure, implement and manage programs.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $5MM ABL credit facility to a Midwest-based Full-Service Courier Company that provides parcel delivery throughout the country.

Under the terms of the Agreement, McDermott will have immediate access to $650 million of financing comprised of $550 million under a term loan facility and $100 million under a letter of credit facility, before reduction for related transaction fees and expenses

Equity Partners HG announced it acted as the exclusive investment banker to Asheboro Elastics Corp in the placement of its new senior secured debt. Asheboro Elastics Corp (“Asheboro” or the “Company”) is a privately-held, leading producer of knitted and woven narrow fabrics for the apparel and bedding industries.

Golden Star Resources Ltd. (NYSE American: GSS; TSX: GSC; GSE: GSR) ("Golden Star" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has closed the $60 million senior secured credit facility with Macquarie Bank Limited (the "Credit Facility") previously announced in its July 31, 2019 news release.

West Creek, a U.S.-based fintech company that provides point-of-sale financing, announced on Thursday it secured a $150 million credit facility from Pollen Street Capital, bringing the company’s total credit facility capacity to $250 million.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“SCF”) is pleased to announce that Michael J. Renck, CFA joined the company as Senior Financial Analyst effective October 15, 2019. Michael joins SCF from its equity sponsor, Eldridge Industries, where he was instrumental in the development and application of financial models for SCF and other Eldridge portfolio companies.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,000,000 credit facility for a growing distribution and warehousing company based in California and Georgia. Proceeds of the facility were used to refinance existing bank debt and to support increased working capital needs.

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. ("the Company") (OTC Pink: AVBH), a bank holding company and the parent company of Avidbank ("the Bank"), an independent full-service commercial bank serving businesses and individuals primarily in Northern California, announced unaudited consolidated net income of $3,452,000 for the third quarter of 2019 compared to $2,865,000 for the same period in 2018.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC ("SSG") acted as the investment banker to THG Holdings LLC ("True Health" or the "Company") in the sale of select assets to Cleveland HeartLab, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics ("Quest"). The sale was effectuated through a Chapter 11 Section 363 process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Nearly a year after it began looking to ease its hefty debt load, Ferrellgas Partners LP is mired in a dispute with its most important lender and running out of time to turn things around.

Santander Bank today announced that Patrick Dunphy has been appointed Head of its Mid Corporate Banking and Verticals businesses within the Commercial Bank. In his new role, Pat will be responsible for leading the growth of Santander's mid corporate banking platform throughout North America, including managing teams based in Boston, Miami, Dallas and Chicago as well as the bank's Foreign Corporate Banking, Healthcare and Technology, Media and Telecommunications verticals. He will continue to report to David Swoyer, Head of Commercial Banking.

Utica Equipment Finance completed the funding of a CAD $2,300,000 term loan secured by machinery and equipment to a logging-based contractor located in Alberta, Canada and a $456,000 term loan secured by aircraft to a private aviation company.

Rick Malagodi joins Winter Harbor as a senior director, bringing over 30-years of restructuring, turnaround, and interim executive management experience to their team. Rick is a seasoned professional, having directed transactional processes including the raising of capital, guiding entities in out-of-court and court-supervised restructurings, and overseeing secured and unsecured debtor-side advising, liquidations, and M&A negotiations.

Spencer Savings Bank recently expanded its Retail Bank Business Development Group. Daniel Murphy and Anthony Axtmann will expand commercial deposit and lending relationships for the Elmwood Park-based community bank as business development officers, Spencer Savings said.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced today that its U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending Group closed $2.4 million combined in 7(a) term and 7(a) Express loans for The Kubert School in Dover, New Jersey, which offers a fully accredited three-year course for cartoon and graphic arts.

Lighthouse Financial Corp. is pleased to announce the completion of a $4,000,000 credit facility for a North Carolina-based manufacturer and distributor of narrow fabrics. The transaction included a $3,650,000 revolving line of credit along with a $350,000 term loan.

Mr. Gunderson has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, largely in management positions. Until recently, he acted as Global Head of Trading Products at BMO Capital Markets where he held various management positions for more than a decade.

Mr. Johnson began his asset-based lending career in 1991 with BFI Business Finance where he became Executive Vice President. He grew loan commitments to $150MM and expanded BFI's geographical footprint to 13 western states.

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) announced that it has successfully completed the closing of its amended revolving and term loan senior secured credit facilities. The amended $850 million senior secured credit facilities include a $425 million revolving credit facility and a $425 million term loan facility.

Sallyport Commercial Finance provides a $1,500,000 accounts receivable facility to a company that focuses on high quality print for advertising and packing.

Vincent Repaci to head asset-based lending group as Managing Director Matt Magnuson named Managing Director, Head of Credit Analytics Chad Hersch, Jodi Joskowitz appointed to senior trading, sales roles

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) provided $1.8M in funding to an apparel company based in Quebec that designs and provides quality jean-wear products at accessible pricing. Bibby Financial Services (BFS) extended $250K to a Quebec business that specializes in medical staffing for nursing homes.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit, through its investment advisor CIT Asset Management LLC, served as sole lead arranger on a $40 million senior secured credit facility for Hantover Inc., a leading distributor of products to the food processing industry.

Hitachi Capital America has announced its continuing software partnership with White Clarke Group, allowing the ongoing use of the CALMS Compass software solution to manage its floorplan/wholesale finance business. Hitachi Capital America’s relationship with White Clarke Group began in 2011 with the initial implementation of their CALMS Compass floorplan solution. At the time, Hitachi Capital America had been searching for an automated finance software solution to enhance both user and customer experience within their floorplan business.

Wells Fargo Commercial Capital announced today the realignment of its Canada-based Equipment Finance and Asset-Based Lending (ABL) originations teams into a newly integrated business unit, harnessing the collective expertise to enhance the customer experience. Nicolas Lessard now heads the combined team, which expands his previous role leading Wells Fargo Equipment Finance’s manufacturing group in Canada.

With the always improving quality of cinema and film and changing technology, the demand for quality assistance is always in constant flux. The Company sets itself apart from the industry with its unparalleled customer service, industry knowledge, experience and product depth. However, with the ever-growing list of clients, the Company found itself needing additional working capital in order to purchase new products to service new orders.

– ITC - Invoice to Cash, an Accutrac Capital Group Company, is excited to announce the launch of their new branding and accompanying website. ITC – Invoice to Cash provides fast and dependable financial solutions to small and medium sized trucking companies. This refreshed branding was done to better serve the North American trucking industry – with a focused effort to deliver services catered to the Hispanic market.

Prestige Capital, a 34-year-old specialty finance company based in Ft. Lee, NJ recently hired Stacey Huddleston of Kansas City, Missouri to join its team as Sales Director, Midwest. Mr. Huddleston has almost two decades worth of experience in the financial services sector specifically in the Commercial & Industrial and asset-based lending spheres.

Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”) acted as Administrative Agent and Joint Lead Arranger in a senior credit facility (the “Financing”) to support New State Capital Partners’ (“New State”) recapitalization of Global Holdings Acquisition, LLC. (“Global Holdings” or the “Company”).

iLOOKABOUT Corp. (TSXV:ILA; OTCQB:ILATF) (“ILA” or “the Company”), is pleased to announce the closing of a credit facility with Bank of Montreal’s Technology & Innovation Banking Group ("BMO"). The facility consists of a $1.5 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) and a $1.5 million revolving credit facility (the “Operating Facility” or together, the "Facilities"), both of which mature in October 2022.

Commitments upsized to $100 million, plus an accordion feature. Further supports acquisition and organic growth strategies. JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America Join Bank Group

On October 12, 2019, Endava plc (the “Company”) along with Endava (UK) Limited, Endava Inc. (the “Original Borrowers”) and Endava LLC (together with the Original Borrowers, the “Original Guarantors”) entered into a new multicurrency revolving credit facility (the “Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility”) with HSBC Bank plc as agent

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading independent factoring, asset based lending and purchase order financing firm in the United States, today announced the completion of a recent combined $5 million inventory production and asset based lending deal...

Worthy Lending LLC (WL) closed a multi-collateral ABL revolving finance facility for a northeastern electrical installation specialty company.

This transaction highlights SGCP’s ability to write larger checks as a result of its recent capital raise as well as our ability to provide a one-stop solution.

Trans-Lux is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance state-of-the-art digital display solutions and fixed digit scoreboards. The asset based credit facility is comprised of a working capital revolver and a machinery and equipment term loan.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as administrative agent and joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support TEAM Services Group’s partnership with AmeriBest Home Care, Inc.

New underwriting team will support BHI’s continued growth.

Coral Capital Solutions, a leading provider of financing solutions for businesses, today announced a $1.2 million annual factoring facility with a fast growing startup distributor of natural frozen hand-held pies.

Most recently John was the President of the Commercial Services division of Sterling National Bank where he led specialty lending teams in a highly regulated banking environment. Under John’s 20 year leadership, Sterling grew to one of the largest factoring companies in the United States.

Freeman handles a broad array of matters in the middle-market energy sector, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, securities offerings and other entity governance and commercial transactions. He primarily advises private equity-sponsored midstream and upstream energy ventures.

The new financial facility is provided by Barclays Bank, Citibank N.A., HSBC and Silicon Valley Bank for an initial €100m over a three-year term, with the option to extend the facility up to €140m and by a further two years, the company said.

In this role, Moenickheim will provide executive oversight to the company’s credit and risk management teams. His responsibilities will span all efforts in enterprise risk management, compliance and quantitative analytics.

CredoLab, a Singapore-based developer of bank-grade digital credit scorecards based on anonymous smartphone metadata, has partnered with iovation, a TransUnion company, specializing in device-based fraud detection and authentication solutions.

North Mill Capital LLC announced it has provided a $3,500,000 accounts receivable credit facility for Innominds Software, Inc., based in San Jose, California. The funds were used to pay off the previous lender and provide working capital for the company.

Gordon Brothers and Hilco Global announced that they will be operating liquidation sales beginning October 8, 2019 at all Forever 21 stores throughout Canada. This announcement comes after Forever XXI ULC (“Forever 21 Canada”) obtained an Order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Monday October 7, 2019 approving a process to liquidate all locations. A full listing of closing locations can be found here.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Patricia Sutter, an industry and Wells Fargo veteran, has been named head of Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services (CTS), effective October 15. Sutter will remain based in Chicago and report to David Marks, head of Wells Fargo Commercial Capital (WFCC). She replaces Troy Kilpatrick, who has led CTS since 2014 and is moving into a new leadership role supporting Wells Fargo's risk transformation work.

Capitala Group, a provider of capital to lower middle-market companies, is pleased to announce the addition of Harrison Pate to the Capitala team and the promotion of Kevin Roberts to Senior Associate.

Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) (“Ferroglobe” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of a new, five-year $100 million North American asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Revolver”), between Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (“Globe”) and QSIP Canada ULC, each a subsidiary of the Company, as borrowers and PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), as lender and agent.

BBVA USA has announced that it has hired David Galvez as its new Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, continuing its growth in the Inland Empire market less than a year after naming new leadership.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that Bob McElyea has joined the company as managing director leading CIT's Merchant and Card Initiative in the Treasury and Payment Services group. In this role, McElyea will lead the transformation of payment services for CIT's clients across all segments.

Goodman Factors, a name that for nearly 50 years has been tantamount to reputable and innovative factoring service to businesses nationwide, is changing. Goodman Factors is now Goodman Capital Finance, a name that better reflects its new and broader product offering.

MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a global leader in specialized, research-driven cannabis extraction, distillation, purification and cannabinoid isolation, is pleased to announce its wholly-owned subsidiary, MediPharm Labs Inc. (“MediPharm”) has closed a credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with a top 5 Canadian Schedule 1 bank (the “Bank”) for an aggregate $38.7 million.

Versant Funding LLC is pleased to announce that industry veteran, Chris Lehnes, is returning to his role of Business Development Officer based in Fairfield County, CT. Lehnes will be responsible for originating non-recourse accounts receivable factoring facilities from $100,000 to $10 Million per month to businesses across the country in a wide range of industries including oil and gas, apparel, manufacturing, distribution, and staffing which do not meet the credit standards of traditional lenders, often including businesses that are unable to obtain financing from other factoring companies.

Accord Financial Corp. ("Accord") (TSX: ACD), one of North America’s leading commercial finance companies, has created a new executive leadership position, hiring Cathy Osborne as Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Real Estate Finance unit served as lead arranger on $87 million in financing for a portfolio of Storage Rentals of America-branded self-storage facilities.

The Hedaya Capital Group, Inc. is pleased to announce a $500,000 Factoring Facility for a beauty and cosmetics company based in New York. The company is a startup focused on the production and importation of Cosmetic Brush Sets, Nail Polish, Lip Gloss and Eyelashes.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“SCF”) is pleased to announce that Kyle C. Parks has been promoted to Executive Vice President and named part of the SCF Executive Management team. Kyle joined SCF in 2016 as Senior Vice President – Head of Direct Originations and currently manages SCF’s team of direct originators in the US and Canada.

Cambridge Wilkinson recently arranged $25 million in equity for a multi-strategy real estate development firm focusing on workforce housing, ground up-development and tax credit-related estate transactions.

Barclays, Deutsche Bank Securities, RBC Capital Markets, BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and J.P. Morgan acted as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners, and Credit Suisse, Capital One, Citigroup, Citizens Bank, Rabobank and TD Securities acted as joint co-documentation agents.

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, today announced the promotion of three executives. Robert Vivo has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Regional Director and Darleen Gillespie and Paula Palermo will now both serve as First Vice President, Regional Manager and report to Vivo.

Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business has earned four 2019 Golden Bridge Awards for product innovations developed on behalf of financial services client firms. Compliance Solutions was honored with a Golden Bridge gold award for its CASH Workflow commercial lending solution, two silver awards for its OneSumX regulatory compliance offerings, and a bronze award for its Vanceo Mortgage automated loan operating system.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Real Estate Finance division provided a $56 million senior secured mortgage loan for the acquisition and renovation of the Bel Air Las Colinas Apartments, a multifamily complex in Irving, Texas.

JD Factors announced several factoring facilities.

Halcón Resources Corporation (“Halcón” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has emerged from bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. By successfully completing its financial restructuring, the Company eliminated more than $750 million in debt and more than $40 million of annual interest expense, significantly enriching its financial condition.

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced it has completed an amendment to its revolving credit facility, increasing the borrowing capacity to $800 million from $500 million and extending the maturity date to October 2023 from July 2021. The borrowing capacity can be further increased to $1 billion, subject to additional lender commitments.

Agera Energy and its affiliates have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York and is facilitating an asset sale to Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), subject to bankruptcy court approval.

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. Among other things, the amended agreement maintains the existing revolving commitment of $150 million.

Biron currently serves as chief financial officer and Head of Planning Strategy and Finance Division at IDB’s Tel Aviv-based parent, Discount Bank. He succeeds Uri Levin, who has been promoted by Discount Bank’s Board of Directors to take on the position of CEO of Discount Bank in Israel.

Access Capital recently provided financing to HonorVet Technologies (“HonorVet), a Certified Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). HonorVet provides the veteran community with employment opportunities in civilian workplaces in various industry verticals including information technology, light industrial, healthcare and telecommunications.

OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK), the leader in online lending to small business, today announced it will host events in New York and Denver this month featuring accomplished women entrepreneurs relating how they overcame challenges to build their small businesses. The "How She Built This" events are part of OnDeck's celebration of National Women's Small Business Month.

36th Street Capital announced a recently funded a $6 million equipment financing for a leading energy services company that provides fuel cell solutions to commercial clients.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”) announces the completion of a new asset-based revolving credit facility for Doodad Printing, LLC (“Doodad”). The proceeds will be used to repay existing debt and provide the business with additional working capital to fund the company's operations and growth.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading independent factoring, asset-based lending and purchase order financing firm in the United States, today announced the appointment of Phillip Daks as VP Account Executive in the firm’s West Coast office.

This year’s research surveyed 2,300 small and medium-sized businesses across 13 countries: Canada, USA, Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (WTFC) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of STC Bancshares Corp. (“STC”). STC is the parent company of STC Capital Bank, an Illinois state-chartered bank, which operates five banking offices located in the communities of St. Charles, Geneva and South Elgin, Illinois.

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.

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $15.3 million senior secured credit facility to a manufacturer of thermoplastic molds & modeled parts.

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.

Named Best in Business Bank, Private Bank and Attorney Escrow Services Categories; Ranks in Top Three in Business Bank Category for 10th Consecutive Year

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) ("Cars.com" or the "Company"), today announced the completion of an amendment to its existing credit facility, which resets the total net leverage covenant during the remaining term of the credit agreement while preserving the favorable pricing structure from the original agreement.

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.

PizzaExpress Ltd. hired financial adviser Houlihan Lokey Inc. to prepare for debt talks with its creditors amid tough trading conditions for U.K. restaurant chains, according to people familiar with the matter.

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $25 million senior secured credit facility to a pharmaceutical company. The company is focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing its three patented products, which aim to treat ADHD.

SSG Capital Advisors, LLC ("SSG") acted as the investment banker to LuckyVitamin, LLC ("LuckyVitamin" or the "Company") in the sale of substantially all of its assets to Lucky Health Group, Inc. ("LHG"). The transaction closed in September 2019.

Fund Finance Partners (FFP) today announced the launch of their new fund advisory business. FFP co-founders Zac Barnett and Richard Wheelahan bring a combined 35+ years of direct experience in the fund finance space. FFP will improve efficiency and investor returns for fund sponsors by optimizing fund and sponsor debt strategies.

On October 3, 2019, WW International, Inc. (WW) announced that it intends to voluntarily prepay $50 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans outstanding under its credit agreement on October 10, 2019. After giving effect to the prepayment, approximately $1.31 billion of term loans will remain outstanding under such credit agreement.

Crestmark secured a total of $5,916,667 in ABL financial solutions for five new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $20,017,859 in 15 new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $5,101,432 in 46 new lease transactions; the Joint Ventures Division provided $13,294,364 in financing for three clients; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $740,000 in financing for one new client in the second half of September.

Global Medical REIT Inc. (NYSE:GMRE) (the “Company”), a net-lease medical office real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns purpose-built healthcare facilities leased to strong healthcare systems and physician groups with leading market share, announced today that it has entered into an amendment to its amended and restated credit facility.

ApplePie Capital, the first and only online lender dedicated to franchising, today announced a new strategic partnership with LSQ Funding Group, a leading technology-enabled provider of accounts receivable financing for small and mid-sized businesses.

LSQ and BDC Capital have announced a strategic partnership to bring new funding sources to developing businesses across the nation. Between both partners, companies will have access to a full suite of creative finance solutions, including invoice financing, asset-based lines of credit, SBA 7(a), 504 funding, and term loans, to name a few.

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (“North Mill”), a leading independent commercial equipment lessor located in South Norwalk, Connecticut, announced today record originations for the 3rd Quarter of 2019. The best quarter in North Mill’s history, the company exceeded $43 million in funded volume representing a growth rate in excess of 30% from the prior quarter.

Kantor will oversee a team of specialized professionals delivering financing and banking solutions to BHI clients in the senior housing sector, as well as lead the practice in expanding to other healthcare related areas.

Mr. O'Hare brings more than 40 years of lending and factoring experience to Pinnacle Bank. During that timeframe, he has been a part of several banking institutions as well as independent finance businesses. He also was the founder of a variety of private finance companies including Graystone Capital that he sold to Scott Valley Bank in 2014.

Stenn International, an international provider of cross-border trade finance, today announces Steve Box, a globally-recognized visionary in the world of trade finance, as Strategic Advisor to the Board. Mr. Box is the Founder and Managing Director of Kata Executive Consulting Limited, with over 35 years of experience building and running businesses in invoice, trade, and receivables finance.

First reported by Business Insider, September’s Chapter 11 filing has now become a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which means the company will cease operations and become a liquidation sales. According to the report, uBiome has been unable to secure any additional loans to keep it afloat while it was in bankruptcy protection.

He specializes in strategic planning, process improvement, crisis management, cash flow forecasting, and expanding business operations. Jay is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Sallyport Commercial Finance provides a $2,000,000 accounts receivable facility to a company that specializes in engineering design and inspections.

Prior to joining Amherst Partners, Erik worked for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) as a member of the Finance Leadership Development Program, completing intensive professional rotations in the company’s commercial, corporate, and industrial finance groups.

PowerBilt Holdings announced today that Paul Boe has joined the company as its President. In this capacity, Mr. Boe will manage all strategic growth initiatives for the PowerBilt brand and its licensees. He will be responsible for the company’s brand development strategy and positioning, online sales, product development, new licensee acquisition and ongoing licensee management.

Less than a year after co-leading the acquisition of the wholesale bicycle operations of Advanced Sports Enterprises (ASE) in bankruptcy court, Tiger Capital Group has sold its stake in the newly formed BikeCo, LLC to joint venture partner Advanced Holdings Co. Ltd. As previously reported, on Feb. 1, 2019, the bankruptcy court approved the joint venture's winning bid of more than $23 million for the wholesale assets of ASE.

Westleaf has increased its term loan on The Plant, its fully completed extraction, manufacturing and product formulation facility, by $2.7 million and has secured a $1.0 million revolving credit facility to assist with working capital provided that any draw downs in relation thereto can only be made after final receipt of a standard processing license for The Plant from Health Canada.

Tyler Technologies Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today that it has entered into a new five-year, $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The new credit facility replaces Tyler’s existing $300 million secured credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in November 2020.

Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PSTL) (the “Company”), an internally managed real estate investment trust that owns and manages properties leased to the United States Postal Service (“USPS”), today announced its entry, through Postal Realty LP, its operating partnership, into a credit agreement with People’s United Bank, National Association (the “Credit Agreement”) and certain other lenders thereunder.

Yuma Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: YUMA) ("Yuma," the "Company," "we" or "our") today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring and Exchange Agreement (the "Restructuring Agreement") with Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC and its affiliates ("Red Mountain").

Kindred Biosciences, Inc. (KIN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on saving and improving the lives of pets, today announced the closing of a $50 million senior secured debt facility with investment affiliates managed by Solar Capital Partners, LLC.

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (“Badger”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Badger Daylighting Limited Partnership and Badger Daylighting Corp., have increased their senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of five lenders from $145.0 million to $300.0 million.

TKO Miller, LLC is pleased to announce the successful closing of TJ Hale Company’s debt financing, which will be used to support its growth and working capital needs. The debt package included a revolver, an equipment loan, and a cashflow term loan.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hitachi Capital America Transportation Finance team will make a monetary donation to the Susan G. Komen organization. In an effort to help spread additional awareness, members of the team also plan to wear pink to all customer visits during the month of October.

White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) today announced it acted as administrative agent and lead lender on the funding of a $241 million senior credit facility secured by 19 skilled nursing facilities diversified across 6 states. The total portfolio comprised over 2,000 beds.

Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) (“Ferroglobe” or the “Company”) announced today that it has obtained the consent of its lenders for and entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its existing revolving credit agreement (the “RCF”).

LBC Small Cap, an affiliate of LBC Credit Partners, a leading provider of financing solutions to lower middle market companies, provided a unitranche credit facility and equity co-investment to support Susquehanna Private Capital’s (“SPC”) acquisition of McNally Industries, LLC (“McNally”).

Coral Capital Solutions, a leading provider of financing solutions for medium sized enterprises, today announced a $7.5 million annual factoring facility with a profitable, fast growing provider of rehabilitative, educational and therapeutic services to children.

PNC Bank, National Association, announced today the closing of a $57.3 million senior secured credit facility to support Dallas, TX-based Crossplane Capital’s acquisition of the Accent Family of Companies (Accent).

Among other items, the amended credit facility extends the maturity date from March 23, 2023 to September 27, 2024; increases the aggregate revolving commitments from $500 million to $600 million.

Tradewind has closed a deal with a tire company based in China to provide a recurrent facility of $800,000 to support the company’s export business to the USA. The supplier, whose products are sold globally, has additional branches in the United States, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

InterNex Capital announces recently completed transactions powered by Velocity, InterNex’s underwriting and business analytics platform.

LaPorta will be responsible for the growth of PCLC’s equipment sales finance business, primarily focused on Transportation, and the growth of PCLC’s other equipment markets.

The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs.

Clear Thinking Group LLC announced today that Mark Fagnani has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director. Mr. Fagnani has more than 30 years of hands-on experience working with large bank groups, private equity sponsors, turnarounds, workouts and insolvencies.

Nebraska Book Company (NBC) entered into a new five-year, asset-based loan facility with CIT Bank. Part of the proceeds will be used to replace its existing credit facility with Callidus Capital Corporation, which will mature in January 2020.

Irene will be a member of the executive leadership team at Accord, focusing on all aspects of capital markets, including sourcing, closing and managing financing relationships. She will be located in the firm's New York office

Expansion of Operating Line of Credit to $4.5 Million; Renewal of $3 Million Acquisition Line of Credit

Conifex Timber Inc. (TSX: CFF) (“Conifex”) announced today that it has amended its lumber segment senior secured credit facility with its senior lenders to, among other things, provide additional short-term liquidity and waive certain covenants and milestones.

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:USX) (the “Company”), the nation’s fifth largest asset-based truckload carrier by revenue, today announced that it has amended the Company’s credit facility.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it has reached agreement with lenders under its Senior Secured Credit Agreement and entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) under which, among other changes, the lenders have agreed to relax the Total Net Senior First Lien Secured Leverage Ratio and Interest Coverage Ratio tests through 2021.

Modeso LLC dba RapidFunds ("RapidFunds" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed on a $70 million term loan facility, consisting of a $40 million delayed draw term loan and $30 million accordion feature, with a multi-billion dollar institutional investment firm.

The funds will be used to pay off the previous lender and provide additional working capital for the company.

Gibraltar Business Capital, an industry leader in alternative financing for middle-market businesses, announced an increase in its credit line with Wells Fargo, N.A. In 2018, Wells Fargo raised Gibraltar’s facility from $75 million to $100 million. This new increase takes the line up to $125 million, giving the asset-based lender additional capacity to serve its market.

Capital One announced today that it led a senior credit facility in support of the acquisition of Daniele International, LLC (“Daniele” or the “Company”) by Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”). Capital One acted as lead arranger and administrative agent for the transaction.

CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that Chris Creger, Principal, and Antony Walker, Principal, are among this year’s Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Turnaround and Transaction of the Year award-winners.

Charlotte-based equipment and accounts receivable finance company is the only company to be named to the North Carolina Mid-Market Fast 40 List for eight consecutive years.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based Company that distributes dry and frozen vegetarian food products.

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on September 27, 2019 it closed its previously announced senior secured revolving credit facility (“NBF Facility”), with National Bank Financial Inc. (“NBF”) acting as the sole arranger.

The bank syndication supporting the new facility is comprised of a diverse group of eight banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent and BMO Harris Bank, N.A as Syndication Agent.

Applied Data Finance, LLC (ADF), a leading technology-enabled lender and asset manager, announced today that it has upsized its current senior credit facility with Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC (VPC) from $200 million to $350 million.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for August was $9.2 billion, up 3 percent year-over-year from new business volume in August 2018.

CPS Technologies Corporation (CPSH) today announced that it has entered into a new three year $2.5 million credit facility with The Massachusetts Business Development Corporation.

Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced the closing of the private offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due February 1, 2028 (the “Notes”).

The Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that it has named Charles W. Scharf as the company’s chief executive officer and president, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective October 21. Scharf was chairman and CEO of Bank of New York Mellon.

The acquisition will strengthen City National Bank’s position as the third-largest bank based in Florida, one of the most robust financial services markets in the nation.

36th Street Capital Partners LLC (“36th Street Capital”), an independent provider of alternative funding solutions for the equipment financing industry, announced the appointment of Matthew Ozanich as Vice President of Risk Management.

Utica Leaseco is pleased to announce the completion of two transactions totaling over $800,000 during the week of September 23-27, 2019.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. serves as the administrative agent of the new facility, and each of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of Montreal and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association served as joint lead arrangers.

The syndicate is comprised of 11 institutional lenders. Bank of Montreal acted as Administrative Agent, Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner for the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. All figures quoted are in Canadian dollars.

Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO) (“Funko” or “the Company”), a leading pop culture consumer products company, announced that certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Second Amendment to their existing Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) that will reduce the interest margin by 75 basis points as a result of the Company’s strong performance over the past year.

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) provided $2M in funding to a manufacturing company based in New York that manufactures RFID tags for tracking inventory. Bibby Financial Services (BFS) extended $350K to a long haul carrier based in Michigan.

Catasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: CATS) (“Catasys” or the “Company”), a leading AI and technology-enabled healthcare company, has entered into a financing agreement with Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group, L.P. (“Goldman Sachs”) involving the placement of Senior Secured Notes due 2024 pursuant to a committed purchase of up to $45 million, comprised of a $35 million initial purchase and up to $10 million in additional issuances.

Pipeline Foods LLC, the first U.S.-based supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on organic, non-GMO and regenerative food and feed, announced today that it has successfully completed the renewal and syndication of its operating line led by Rabobank, and including ING Capital and CoBank in the syndicate.

EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today announced that it has closed the acquisition of LeanTeq Co., Ltd., a privately-held, Taiwan-based company. EnPro announced an agreement to acquire LeanTeq on July 22, 2019.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies today announced that it has entered into a third amended and restated $1.45 billion, five-year syndicated senior credit facility.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support Lovell Minnick Partners’ investment in Inside Real Estate.

Capitala Senior Loan Fund II, LLC, (“CSLF II”), announced today the closing of a credit facility with KeyBank Specialty Finance Lending (“KeyBank”), an affiliate of KeyCorp (KEY), and CSLF II. CSLF II is a joint venture between Capitala Finance and a leading insurance company, with a longstanding relationship with Capitala, and invests in senior secured loans to lower middle market companies.

Halcón Resources Corporation (OTC PINK: HKRS) (“Halcón” or the “Company”) announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas confirmed the Company’s prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code and expects to emerge from bankruptcy within the next few weeks, subject to the satisfaction of all requisite closing conditions.

Espresso Capital announced today that it has provided New York-based Vidrio Financial, an award-winning financial technology platform for allocators to external managers, with a $5 million revolving debt facility. The company plans to use the capital to build its sales and marketing efforts and accelerate growth

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) today announced several leadership changes across its investing business. Matt Nord and David Sambur have been promoted to co-lead partners of private equity. Olivia Wassenaar and Geoff Strong were promoted to co-leads of natural resources. Dylan Foo joined as co-lead of infrastructure.

The company produces a variety of clothing, ranging from lifestyle to work apparel. In addition to assisting in product design and development, the business also offers their customers a range of labeling and packaging referral services.

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) (“Beacon” or the “Company”) announced today the commencement of a private offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Senior Notes”).

Pacific Mercantile Bank (“the Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ: PMBC), today announced that it has provided a $3.0 million credit facility to Delicate Productions, consisting of a term loan and a revolving line of credit. In addition to the financing, Delicate Productions utilizes a full suite of Pacific Mercantile Bank’s depository products and treasury management services.

Griffin Industrial Realty, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRIF) (“Griffin”) announced today that it entered into a new $15.0 million line of credit (the “Acquisition Credit Line”) with Webster Bank, N.A. (“Webster Bank”) to provide financing for real estate acquisitions.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Sean Fitzgerald has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Capital Markets Group. Mr. Fitzgerald will focus on providing customized equity capital solutions to the firm’s corporate and financial-sponsor-backed clients for acquisition finance, growth capital, and balance sheet recapitalizations.

Revolution Microelectronics, producer of record-breaking horticultural LED lighting and controls, announced today that the Company has closed on a $2.5 million credit facility to stock its new 30,000 square foot distribution center in Atlanta.

Ares Commercial Finance (“ACF”) announced that James Paterson has joined as Managing Director, Business Development Officer in Los Angeles, where he will focus on originating asset-based lending opportunities on the West Coast. Mr. Paterson reports to John Nooney, Managing Director at ACF.

Qorvo® (QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced that it proposes to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $300 million principal amount of senior notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

Tradewind has closed a $2 million export factoring facility for an electronics company based in Hong Kong that sells items such as smart watches, smart bands, and tablets to traders and retailers globally. The company is able to extend open account payment terms to their customers and continue to grow their business with Tradewind’s funding in place.

Holley Cold Storage Fruit & Produce Co. and Holli-Pac, Inc., two cold storage facilities with co-packing lines, have retained Equity Partners HG, in conjunction with Tranzon Properties of NY, LLC, to seek a buyer for the business and/or real estate of both locations either independently or combined.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Technology, Media and Telecommunications business has arranged an $18 million financing package for Denovo Ventures LLC.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $1 million revolving credit facility for a trucking company based in Montana. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs.

FSW Funding, a Phoenix-based company that specializes in financing solutions for small and mid-size businesses, recently hired Todd Weber as Director of Operations. Weber will manage the FSW factoring and asset based lending portfolios to minimize risk and increase operational efficiency.

The appointment is for a three-year term that begins on October 1, 2019 at which time Ms. Berkoff will join a select group of highly-experienced mediators assisting the Second Circuit with appellate disputes.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced Randy Lederman has joined the firm as Managing Director of Originations.

Burr & Forman announces the addition of Russell Heller to the firm’s Wilmington, Delaware office as an associate. He joins the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Group, where he will work on bankruptcy and restructuring engagements.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $3,000,000 credit facility for a long haul trucking company based in Ohio. Proceeds of the facility are being used to finance an acquisition.

Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V - XLY) ("Auxly" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its joint venture partner, Sunens Farms Inc. (“Sunens”), has closed the previously announced $84 million syndicated credit facilities, with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”) as Lead Underwriter.

San Francisco-based private financial group provides financial advisory services to global digital publishing distributor.

Crystal Financial LLC announced the closing of a Senior Credit Facility for Computer Data Source (“CDS” or “the Company”) An accordion facility was also provided. CDS is a leading specialist provider of enterprise-level data center third-party maintenance, focused on high-end data storage.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced it co-sponsored Thunder Bridge Acquisition II, Ltd. (“Thunder Bridge II”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”). This is the second SPAC that Monroe Capital has co-sponsored. Last year, Monroe Capital co-sponsored Thunder Bridge Acquisition, Ltd. and supported its successful business combination with Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY).

Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") (TGI) today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $525.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2024 (the "Notes"), the amendment and extension of its credit facility, and the prepayment and discharge of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes"), which have been called for redemption.

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company) (RAVN), announced today that it has entered a new, three-year, $100 million senior unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), with BofA Securities, Inc. acting as sole bookrunner and lead arranger.

Business Capital structured and delivered a $16.5MM project finance loan for Naumes, Inc., a family-owned operation that has been growing, packing, storing and selling tree fruit for over seven decades to domestic and international markets.

sPower, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), today announced that the company closed on the debt financing and tax equity commitment for Prevailing Wind Park, in Bon Homme, Charles Mix and Hutchinson Counties in South Dakota.

This new facility was closed in less than 60 days and is being used to help increase sales and support open account payment terms to overseas suppliers.

Today, Northstar Commercial Partners is thrilled to announce the hiring of Jonathan Smith, who will be focused on strategically sourcing distressed commercial real estate properties and mortgages from banks and financial institutions.

The RiteScreen Company, LLC, the largest independent manufacturer of window and patio door screens in North America, announced it successfully completed a refinancing and has entered into a new credit facility with U.S. Bank N.A.

Commercial Finance Partners, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Kevin Soles to manage business development efforts in the Northeast.

Maverix would like to thank Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and National Bank of Canada for their continued support and confidence in the Company's business model as well as welcome The Bank of Nova Scotia as a new member to the syndicate. Maverix intends to use the Increased Facility for future royalty and stream acquisitions

Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: ALV; OTCQX: ALVOF) ("Alvopetro") announces that we have entered into a US$15 million Credit Agreement (the "Facility") with Cordiant Capital Inc. and its affiliates ("Cordiant").

Atlantic RMS the leading provider of Diligence, Workout and Collection Services to the ABL, ABS and Receivables Finance Industry, has extended its reach and presence in Germany.

Kurt Sequer, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Steve Humphreys, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Brian Michel, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, and Christy Chumney, Assistant Relationship Manager joined the Charleston, SC location.

Orrick announced today that structured finance lawyer Richard Hanson has joined the firm as a partner based in London. He joins from Ropes & Gray.

BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) announced today that it has hired Jake Munn as president of Corporate Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Syndications Lending to help the bank diversify its loan portfolio and build out its loan syndications operations.

Utica Leaseco and Utica Equipment Finance is pleased to announce the completion of two transactions totaling over $8,000,000 during the week of September 16-20, 2019.

BBVA USA announced today that it has named Luisa Gavino Martinez as its new Commercial Relationship Manager, where she will be tasked with managing and developing a robust portfolio of commercial and Global Wealth clients in the Austin market.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $3MM senior secured credit facility comprised of an AR and Inventory revolver to a southwest based developer & manufacturer of specialty chemical compounds used in oil & gas drilling and road constructio

OSG Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of OSG Billing Services (with its related companies, “OSG”), a leading provider of omnichannel billing and payment solutions, customer engagement and critical customer communication management, today announced that it has completed a significant debt refinancing in connection with the acquisitions of Communisis PLC and NCP Solutions at the end of 2018.

Fifth Third Business Capital Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, announced it acted as sole lender and administrative agent on the funding of a $7,000,000 senior credit facility to Scarborough, Ontario, Canada-based CLT Logistics, Inc.

MMA Capital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MMAC) today announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, MMA Energy Holdings, LLC, entered into a secured revolving credit facility with the lenders party thereto and East West Bank.

Refinancing reduces average cost of debt and significantly extends maturities from 2020 to 2024.

Headquartered in Medford, NY, Global Tissue Group is a leading private label paper manufacturer for paper towels, napkins, bath and facial tissue.

Crestmark secured a total of $12,650,000 in ABL financial solutions for 11 new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $10,041,309 in four new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $4,761,049 in 53 new lease transactions; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $5,730,000 in financing for four new clients in the first half of September.

Utica Equipment Finance, a leading provider of equipment-based term loans and leases to companies throughout North America, today announced that Byron Howell has joined the Company as Managing Director-Sales. He will be responsible for sourcing and developing client and referral source relationships throughout the United States.

Crestmark is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Ellis as vice president, renewable energy. Based in North Carolina, he will report to Crestmark President Mick Goik. With the addition of Ellis, Crestmark strategically increases a company focus on financing for the renewable energy landscape.

Upon the closing of the new term loan, which is expected next week, Cumulus will have fully refinanced the $1.3 billion term loan that the Company assumed upon emergence from Chapter 11 on June 4, 2018.

High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced today that its portfolio company U-C Coatings (www.uccoatings.com) has completed the acquisition of the assets of the stains and industrial coatings business of Eco Chemical, Inc. (www.ecochemical.com), marking the company’s second acquisition under High Road’s ownership.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Real Estate Finance division served as co-lead arranger on $90.6 million in financing for a new multifamily housing project in Washington, D.C.

Axiom Bank N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, recently hired Joe Dear as SVP, Commercial Team Lead. In this role, Dear is responsible for helping the bank’s commercial clients in Central Florida grow their businesses.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced the extension of its vendor financing relationship with Doosan and its businesses – including Bobcat Company, the compact machinery maker and distributor – through December 2023.

The collateral-based real estate loan is secured by a single-story building with elements of both cold storage and refrigerated space ideally located near the famed Fulton Street Fish Market.

For the second day in a row, the New York Federal Reserve injected a huge sum of money into the financial system in a bid to calm stress that has emerged in the overnight lending market.

Citizens Capital Markets, Inc., announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Trigon Holding, Inc. in the sale of substantially all of the assets of StelKast, Inc. to Globus Medical, Inc.

Judge Carey joins the firm following his retirement on August 31 from the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, where he earned a reputation for being one of the nation’s top bankruptcy judges.

Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $11,000,000 revolving line of credit facility for a restaurant supplies distributor in Oregon.

In this role, Bagatelle will deliver an integrated product offering from across CIT to small and midsized clients, as well as their owners and senior managers, in the region.

BlueVine, which provides small and medium-sized businesses with access to fast and simple online financing, today announced that it has named fintech veteran Brad Brodigan its Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Brodigan will be responsible for overseeing revenue-generating functions including sales, customer service, and partner management.

In a transaction designed to sharply scale its rapidly growing Uber partnership, vehicle subscription app Fair today announced a $500 million revolving credit facility led by Mizuho Bank that will allow drivers nationwide to access a rideshare-ready Fair car, regardless of credit.

Pacific Mercantile Bank (“the Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (PMBC), today announced that it has provided a $5.0 million credit facility to RoadEx America. In addition to the financing, RoadEx utilizes a full suite of Pacific Mercantile Bank’s depository products and treasury management servi

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that it successfully completed an upsizing of its revolving credit facility with additional commitments of $215 million (aggregate facility size of $565 million) and extended the maturity date for $540 million of the facility to 2023 as part of a comprehensive refinancing initiative.

The industry leading financing structure will strengthen OppLoans’ mission of expanding credit access to underserved consumers.

This facility consists of a revolving line of credit based on accounts receivable. The loan proceeds will be used to refinance an existing facility and to support working capital.

MidMark Financial Group along with The Cynosure Group and The 4612 Group, announced a significant closing of $113 million in growth capital to acquire majority control of SG Credit Partners, Inc., in partnership with management. This investment is the initial phase of a plan to build SG Credit into a leading multi-product opportunistic credit platform.

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) ("Accord") and Concentra Bank ("Concentra") are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance and a $5 million private placement of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures. The strategic alliance, expected to be formalized by September 30, will allow both parties to deliver a broader range of banking and financing solutions to their clients, clearly enhancing the value they deliver in their respective markets. Accord and Concentra will also consider developing new products together as opportunities arise.

The law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP with offices on Long Island and in New York City is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys of the firm were selected for distinction in the 2019 Metro Edition of New York Super Lawyers®.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that Tracy Kerrins has been named chief information officer of Enterprise Functions Technology. Kerrins joins the company Oct. 21 reporting to Saul Van Beurden, head of Technology. She is based in Charlotte, NC.

Wells Fargo Capital Finance (UK) Limited, part of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), announced today that it has provided an Asset Based Loan (ABL) to Laura Ashley plc (LSE: ALY), the British textile design company.

B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) announced today the pricing of a $450.0 million tranche B term loan facility under B&G Foods’ existing senior secured credit facility. As previously announced, B&G Foods intends to use the proceeds of the new term loans, together with the net proceeds of B&G Foods’ previously announced offering of $550.0 million of 5.25% senior notes due 2027, to redeem all of B&G Foods’ outstanding 4.625% senior notes due 2021, repay a portion of B&G Foods’ borrowings under its revolving credit facility, pay related fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes.

Ultra Petroleum Corp. ("Ultra Petroleum" or the “Company”) (OTCQX: UPLC) announces that it has received unanimous approval from the lenders for its revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) and entered into an amendment that, among other items, removes the financial maintenance covenants from the Credit Facility.

Jeffrey Hecktman, Founder and CEO of Hilco Global announced today that Nicole Rosciano has joined the holding company as Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Rosciano started in the newly created position on September 16th.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided This Bar Saves Lives LLC dba This Saves Lives with a $1.75 million revolving credit facility. The new facility will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs.

Tradewind today announced that Jose Roca has joined the team as Senior Vice President in the firm’s New York office. Jose will be responsible for expanding the company’s sales base and program offerings.

Axiom Bank N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, recently welcomed Lisa Johanning as VP, Consumer Loan Program Manager. In this role, Johanning will oversee the development and introduction of new credit lines for retail customers.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced it acted as sole lead arranger on the funding of a $20 million revolving line of credit for Betteridge Jewelers Group. The company will use the proceeds to refinance an existing revolver and for additional growth capital.

Sallyport Commercial Finance supplies a $1,000,000 accounts receivable facility and small cash flow loan to a company that provides customized delivery solutions for retail companies.

Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today that its European Specialty Lending strategy has provided unitranche financing and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of SRL Traffic Systems (“SRL”) by LDC, the U.K.-based private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Terms of the financing were not disclosed.

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday night, just days after striking a settlement with more than 2,000 local governments over its alleged role in creating and sustaining the deadly opioid crisis.

Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $7,500,000 revolving line of credit facility for a distributor of ceiling fans and lighting in Tennessee.

International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew (Matt) Bromberg has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Corporate Group in its New York office.

B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY), a diversified financial services company, today announced that Jon Donnel has joined its Great American Group Advisory and Valuation Services, LLC subsidiary (“Great American”) as Managing Director of Oilfield Services based in Houston, Texas.

Maverix Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Maverix") (NYSE American: MMX, TSX: MMX) is pleased to announce that it has secured commitments to upsize its revolving credit facility to borrow up to US$120 million (the "Increased Facility").

Deutsche Bank has joined banking rival JPMorgan's Interbank Information Network, a blockchain-based network comprised of over 60 banks, according to a Financial Times report.

McGuireWoods is expanding its formidable global banking and finance capabilities with the arrival of London partners Lee Cullinane, who will lead the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) finance group, and Marc Naidoo. Cullinane and Naidoo bring significant experience representing leading banks and other clients in cross-border and emerging markets transactions. They join McGuireWoods London from White & Case, where Cullinane formerly led the EMEA bank finance group.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $500,000 credit facility for a custom equipment fabrication company based in Texas. Proceeds of the facility are being used to support their working capital growth.

North Mill Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $7,000,000 asset-based revolving line of credit and a $1,575,000 equipment term loan facility to Aerospace Manufacturing Group, Inc.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas issued an order confirming Weatherford's Second Amended Joint Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") of Weatherford International plc and its Affiliate Debtors under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Hana Financial, Inc., one of the nation’s leading non-bank specialty commercial lenders, today announced that its SBA lending subsidiary, Hana Small Business Lending, Inc. has completed the issuance and sale of $56.2 million of asset-backed notes secured by the unguaranteed portion of a pool of loans originated pursuant to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s SBA 7(a) 504 loan program.

The new client is in the medical technology industry, creating software solutions to improve health care.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (RHP) (the “Company”) announced today that RHP Hotel Properties, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) and RHP Finance Corporation (together with the Operating Partnership, the “Issuers”), its indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, priced the private placement of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due 2027 (the “notes”).

The luxury retailer plans to use proceeds from the facility, also known as a FILO, to reduce its revolving credit facility and create $100 million in liquidity the company can access in the future. Neiman Marcus Group Inc. completed a $100 million first-in-last-out facility that it will use to pay down the company’s revolver.

Pacific Mercantile Bank (“the Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (PMBC), today announced that it has provided a $4.5 million credit facility to BTG Textiles. In addition to the financing, BTG Textiles utilizes a full suite of Pacific Mercantile Bank’s depository products and treasury management services.

Utica Leaseco and Utica Equipment Finance is pleased to announce the completion of five transactions totaling over $10,000,000 during the week of September 9-13, 2019.

Fred’s Inc., a discount value retailer, has once again tapped SB360 Capital Partners as their exclusive consultant to conduct Store Closing Sales in all 81 remaining Fred’s locations. SB360 Capital Partners (www.sb360.com), one of North America’s leading asset disposition specialists, has closed 442 Fred’s locations since April of this year.

As the finance industry grapples with what the next generation of banks and payment systems will look like, it’s clear that partnerships are a linchpin for riding the wave of change successfully, whether you’re a multibillion-dollar traditional bank or a startup looking to bring cutting-edge technology into the mainstream.

Bill Fasel has joined Grant Thornton LLP as a managing director in the firm’s Strategic Solutions practice within Advisory Services. In this role, he will leverage the firm’s financial advisory and transformation capabilities to deliver turnaround and restructuring, operational improvement and transaction advisory services to underperforming and distressed companies and their creditors, lenders and other key constituents.

TradeCap Partners, LLC (“TradeCap”) structured a $4,200,000 PO facility for a consumer products importer to support seasonal promotional programs with multiple retailers.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Healthcare Finance business served as sole lead arranger for a $27.2 million loan for two assisted living facilities in Texas.

More than 1,500 well-maintained cranes, lifts, telehandlers, excavators and other assets from Aerial Access Equipment are available for immediate purchase.

B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY) ("B. Riley" or the "Company"), a diversified financial services company, today announced the appointment of Dan Shribman as Chief Investment Officer. He is based in New York.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced that Stuart Brady, Vincent Ciminise and Ivan Ferraz will lead its newly integrated Commercial Banking operations in Nevada. The new roles stem from the bank’s recently announced regional structure for its Commercial Banking business.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced an increase in the credit facility to MC Group to support the merger of MC Group and Icon Identity Solutions (“Icon”), an existing portfolio company of Arcapita Investment Management US, Inc.

David Musicant hired as Citizens’ first West Region leader and Jim Malz to serve as new Midwest Region leader and Ohio President.

Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business has launched CASH Tax Importer™ to its CASH Suite solutions set, helping commercial lenders safeguard and speed the entry of accurate tax return data used in underwriting commercial loans.

BofA Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan, and MUFG are acting as lead book-running managers for the offering.

NXT Capital acted as the Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Administrative Agent for this transaction.

Colleen Daly-Tinkham joined Susan Carol Creative’s senior management team this month. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing communications, most recently serving as vice president of marketing at Key Equipment Finance.

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) provided $2M in funding to a manufacturing company based in Ohio; extended $750,000 to an Indiana staffing company and included $1.85M extended to a Canadian oilfield services company, $1M in funding to US staffing companies, $500K in funding to Canadian transportation businesses, $250K in funding to a New York wholesale/distribution company and more.

By order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota, Tiger Group, in cooperation with Loeb Winternitz, will conduct an online-only offering for well-maintained trencher/cable plows, hydraulic mini excavators, service trucks and other vehicles, and electrical parts inventory formerly owned by People's Electric Co., Inc.

Ronnie Bloom joins firm to support continued expansion in Canadian market.

YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) announced today it has completed a refinancing of its term loan obligations and entered into a term loan agreement (“Term Loan Agreement”) with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) acting collectively as the Lead Lender for a $600 million facility.

Maxim Power Corp. ("MAXIM" or the "Corporation") (TSX: MXG) announced today that it, and certain of its subsidiaries, entered into two credit agreements that collectively provide for $75 million to fully fund the construction and development of MAXIM's 204 MW power plant located near Grande Cache, Alberta ("M2").

Yuma Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: YUMA) ("Yuma," the "Company," "we" or "our") today announced that an affiliate of Red Mountain Capital Partners, LLC ("Red Mountain") has purchased all of Yuma's outstanding senior secured bank indebtedness and related liabilities (the "Senior Secured Debt") totaling approximately $35 million from the Company's lending group, led by Société Générale.

ClearStream Energy Services Inc. (“ClearStream” or the “Company”) (TSX: CSM) announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ClearStream Energy Holdings LP (“CEHLP”), has entered into a first amending agreement with, among others, the Company and Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent, pursuant to which its third amended and restated credit agreement dated as of June 26, 2019.

Crestmark secured a total of $6,950,000 in ABL financial solutions for six new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $8,809,604 in three new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $6,071,483 in 61 new lease transactions; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $30,233,000 in financing for five new clients in the second half of August.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance announced the closing of a $55 million equipment lease facility with a private equity owned manufacturer of ceramic fiber products and specialty microfiber materials.

Wintrust Receivables Finance is pleased to announce the closing and funding of a $10 million credit facility for a logistics firm based in Chicago. The firm was recognized in the 2018 Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country.

B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS), announced today that it intends to refinance its 4.625% senior notes due 2021 and existing indebtedness under its revolving credit facility with new tranche B term loans under B&G Foods’ existing credit facility and/or the issuance of new senior notes.

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The agreement increases the borrowing base from $45 million to up to $85 million, subject to certain conditions, and extends the maturity date of the debt to as late as June 2024, if the second tranche is drawn.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Healthcare Finance unit served as sole lead arranger on a $34 million financing for an assisted living facility in Richmond, Texas.

Tradewind has announced the closing of a $200,000 trade finance facility for a Peruvian exporter of grains, paprika, peppers and garlic. The company, which exports mainly to the USA, is applying the funds to enter new markets and support other initiatives for growth.

The Antares Bain Capital Complete Financing Solution (ABCS), a joint venture between Antares and Bain Capital Credit, today announced the closing of a senior secured unitranche credit facility to support the acquisition of Ventiv Technology by Tailwind Capital.

G2 Capital Advisors ("G2") is pleased to announce the expansion of its Technology & Business Services (TBS) industry team, with the addition of Jarl Berntzen as Managing Director and newly appointed Technology and Business Services Practice Leader.

MidOcean Partners, a premier New York-based alternative asset manager that specializes in private equity and alternative credit investments, today announced that Adrienne Dale has joined MidOcean Credit Partners as a portfolio manager for MidOcean’s collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) strategies.

Oxford Finance LLC ("Oxford"), a specialty finance firm that provides senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies worldwide, today announced the closing of a $25.5 million term loan and revolving line of credit to PhysicianOne Urgent Care ("PhysicianOne" or "the Company"), an operator of 18 urgent care centers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced its Power and Energy business served as coordinating lead arranger for $140 million in debt financing to support construction of the Lotus Solar Farm, a 67-megawatt solar project in Madera, California. Concurrent with financial close, the project was sold by 8minute Solar Energy to Allianz Global Investors.

Second amended Plan of Reorganization contemplates up to $2.1 billion in post-emergence new senior unsecured notes financing and at least $600 million in post-emergence first lien revolving credit facility financing

PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together “PG&E”) today filed a joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”).

PennantPark Investment Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us” or "PennantPark") (PNNT) announced today that it has completed all the necessary amendments to its multi-currency, senior secured revolving credit facility with certain lenders and SunTrust Bank acting as administrative agent (the “Credit Facility”).

Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") (NYSE:TGI) today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering of $525 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2024 (the "Notes").

Agrios Global Holdings Ltd. announces that it has increased the size of its previously announced unsecured convertible credit facility (the "Facility") from C$8,113,000 (US$6,100,000) to C$8,571,500 (US$6,444,737) .

Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora or the "Company") (NYSE | TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannaorldwide, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced amended and bis wupsized credit facilities with a syndicate of lenders led by the Bank of Montreal ("BMO").

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) (the “Company”) a leading provider of financial services and products that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and provide execution services and data, analytics and connectivity products, today announced that its subsidiaries commenced marketing of a $525.0 million senior secured first lien term loan (the “Term Loan”) due in 2026.

Concord Financial Advisors announced that is arranged a $20 million senior secured revolving line of credit for a Midwest Lighting Company. The line of credit will be used to refinance existing debt and provide additional working capital.

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) today announced that its banking subsidiary, First Commonwealth Bank (“First Commonwealth”), completed the purchase of 14 central Pennsylvania retail banking locations from Santander Bank, N.A.

This team will help clients capitalize on growth opportunities and navigate challenges while facing unprecedented disruption from e-commerce, demographics trends, regulatory uncertainty, and shifts in consumer-brand relationships.

The in-kind donation is valued at over $75,000 at retail, and the shoes are being distributed through the Hilco Global philanthropic arm called Hilco Helps (www.hilcohelps.com).

IES Holdings, Inc. (or “IES” or the “Company”) (IESC) today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.

VMAC Holdings LLC, a national owner and operator of rideshare, microtransit, and Transportation as a Service fleets, today announced the closing of a $5 million line of credit facility with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC, a leading, captive financial services provider within the Daimler Mobility AG group of companies

King & Spalding today announced that Jonathan Arkins has joined as a partner in the firm’s Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its New York office.

Artis Trade Systems (“Artis”) continues its rapid growth as it added another client to ArtisPay©, Artis’ Supply Chain Finance (SCF) software platform. On August 28th, Artis entered into an agreement with an independent lender based out of Austin, TX.

Allied Affiliated Funding, a division of Axiom Bank, N.A. provided $1,500,000 in receivables financing to a Florida-based company that has been in business for over a decade, designing and assembling communication systems for the government and large, commercial companies and $150,000 in receivables financing to a Texas-based start-up.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading independent factoring, asset-based lending and purchase order financing firm in the United States, today announced the completion of a recent $3 million inventory production finance deal for an iconic importer of women’s footwear.

With Sallyport’s assistance, the company intends to expand their product line and progress into other major Canadian retailers. Sallyport Commercial Finance is excited to collaborate with this company as they continue to fulfill their Hopes and Dreams and provide their customers with the “perfect tortilla.”

The Company has also filed a motion seeking interim and final approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to enter into a proposed debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing agreement (the "Financing Agreement") with certain of the Company’s existing lenders, which would provide for up to $35 million in new funding.

Cheniere Partners intends to use the proceeds from the offering to prepay all of the outstanding term loans under its senior secured credit facilities due 2024 (the “CQP Credit Facilities”) and for general corporate purposes, including funding future capital expenditures in connection with the construction of Train 6 at the Sabine Pass liquefaction project.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making another bet on a Latin American financial-technology startup, providing a secured credit facility of as much as $100 million to Mexico’s Konfio Ltd.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (TSX/NYSE: QSR, TSX: QSP), 1011778 B .C. Unlimited Liability Company (the "Issuer") and New Red Finance, Inc. (the "Co-Issuer" and, together with the Issuer, the "Issuers") announced today that the Issuers have launched an offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2028.

Tradewind has provided a $15 million credit facility to a 75-year-old manufacturer headquartered in Europe with a subsidiary in the USA. The company sells globally and is using the facility to support 120-day open account payment terms.

After 34 years in private practice, Don joined ExWorks Capital as Chief Transaction Counsel and Managing Director in July 2019. He is responsible for managing and supervising legal matters for both domestic and international financing transactions.

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 Sole Lender for senior secured credit facilities to support the acquisition of Kason Corporation by Advanced Material Processing (“AMP”), a newly-formed May River Capital portfolio company.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., a leading independent producer of specialty hydrocarbon and fuels products, today announced that it has successfully amended the terms of its existing asset-based loan facility (the "ABL" or "the facility") to increase the borrowing base on the facility by approximately $100 million.

Team, Inc. announced the successful extension and amendment to its Credit Agreement. The Amendment (i) extends the maturity date to July 7, 2021, (ii) reduces the borrowing capacity from $300 million to $275 million, and (iii) provides an accordion feature.

SierraConstellation Partners (SCP), a national interim management and advisory firm to middle-market companies in transition, announced today that Philip Kaestle has been promoted to Senior Director and will relocate to Seattle as the firm establishes a presence in the Northwest U.S. market.

Urban Grid, a developer of solar projects throughout the United States, has closed a senior secured term loan facility for up to USD100 million with Crayhill Capital Management (Crayhill), a New York-based private credit manager and asset-based lender.

High Road Capital Partners announced that its portfolio company Banner Solutions has completed the acquisition of the assets of Specialized Builder’s Hardware, marking the company’s fifth acquisition under High Road Capital’s ownership.

Facing more than 2,000 states, cities and counties that blame drug makers and distributors for an epidemic of addiction and tens of thousands of overdose deaths, Mallinckrodt Plc has hired restructuring advisers to help limit its potential legal liabilities.

The company has been in business for 10 years and is licensed to re-create classic video games such as; Ms. Pac Man, Frogger, Street Fighter, WWE, Space Invaders, etc.

Carter will be based out of Southern California and will be responsible for driving sales in the region. CBC Business Credit is a department within California Bank of Commerce that offers asset-based financing to a broad array of businesses.

Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo Commercial Capital, announced three new business development officers (BDOs) have joined its Corporate Finance and Middle Market Loan Originations Groups, covering the nation’s Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $1 million asset-based revolving credit facility for a machine parts manufacturing company located in Oregon.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that it has launched a process to refinance its term loan and revolver with larger facilities to accommodate the pending PRB/Colorado joint venture with Arch Coal, increase financial flexibility, extend debt maturities and increase pre-payable debt as part of the company's previously announced comprehensive refinancing initiative.

Urban Grid, a leading developer of solar projects throughout the United States, today announced that it has closed a senior secured term loan facility (the "Facility") for up to $100 million with Crayhill Capital Management LP ("Crayhill"), a New York-based private credit manager and asset-based lender.

Today, Windels Marx announced the arrival of Partner Leon A. Yel, resident in the New York office joining from CKR Law.

CIT Group Inc., and its Southern California retail branch bank OneWest Bank, today introduced the next facet of the Launch and Grow initiative.

Caltius Equity Partners (“Caltius Equity”) is pleased to announce it has made a significant investment in Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions (“ACIS” or the “Company”), a founder-owned provider of commercial HVAC and plumbing maintenance and repair services in Texas.

Hitachi Capital America Corp. (HCA) today announced that Tom Waters has joined the company as Director, Clean Technology.

Dana Incorporated (DAN) has announced the closing of an amendment to its existing senior secured credit facility.

IDB Bank®, a New York-based private and commercial bank, today announced it has provided American Customer Care with a three-year $9.3 million loan.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection before the end of the month if it does not reach a settlement with U.S. communities over widespread opioid litigation, three people familiar with the matter said, after some states balked at the company’s $10 billion to $12 billion offer in August to end their lawsuits as part of a negotiated Chapter 11 case.

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEMI), a leading point-of-care diagnostics company focused on infectious diseases, today announced the closing of a $20 million term loan with an affiliate of Perceptive Advisors, one of the world’s leading healthcare-focused investment firms.

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Park” or “the Company”) (PK) today announced that it entered into a $950 million unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement (“Term Facility”) in order to help finance its previously announced proposed acquisition (“Acquisition”) of Chesapeake Lodging Trust (“Chesapeake”).

Business Capital (BizCap) structured and delivered a credit facility to Innominds Software, Inc., (Innominds) a provider of convergent design, technology and engineering solutions that accelerate digital transformation and growth for its enterprise clients, which include large blue chip technology companies.

Gibraltar welcomes Tony Vassallo as the newest veteran specialty-finance expert to join its experienced and dynamic Northeast regional business development team.

CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, has announced a major investment in its Restructuring & Dispute Resolution practice with the addition of eight industry veterans, including four partners, a managing director, and three senior managers.

LeClairRyan, the battered Richmond law firm that in recent weeks announced it would shut down in the face of mass defections, has filed for bankruptcy.

US middle market lenders are optimistic that post-Labor Day dealflow will be steady and could likely accelerate heading into the fourth quarter.

Neiman Marcus closed on a nearly $27 million loan for its Fort Lauderdale location, marking the second loan the struggling retailer has secured in recent months in South Florida.

Capital One announced that it recently appointed Jeff Goldsmith to its Underwriting and Portfolio Management team.

B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley") today announced its investment banking subsidiary, B. Riley FBR, Inc., served as exclusive financial advisor to PCM, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCMI) ("PCM") in connection with its completed sale to Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT) ("Insight").

In order to complete numerous purchase orders and to prepare for a very busy year end, this midwestern manufacturer and servicer of 21st century state-of-the-art printing presses looked for a flexible lender able to finance its inventory.

Byron Stafford, a professional Asset Manager who provides institutional and individual investors with a broad array of equity and fixed income products designed to meet long-term goals, today announced that it has added private equity to its growing stable of alternative offerings for clients.

Standard & Poors Corp. lowering its debt ratings on J.C. Penney Corp. Inc. due to continued revenue declines and the increasing likelihood that they’ll have to pursue a distressed debt exchange.

Avidbank Holdings, Inc., (OTC Pink: AVBH), a bank holding company and the parent company of Avidbank, announced today that Gina Thoma Peterson will join the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Ultimate Finance is to withdraw from the unsecured loan market to concentrate on further investment in asset-based solutions.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based Company that conducts telephone and mail solicitation for 501-C3 charitable organizations or political organizations.

Byline Bank Sponsor Finance ("BSF") announced that it has provided revolver and term credit facilities to finance Kian Capital’s recapitalization of The Eastwood Company (“Eastwood”). BSF was represented by Duane Morris, LLP.

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has increased Veenak International’s asset funding package to £10m, which will allow the healthcare wholesaler to expand its product offering.

With the latest round of tariffs on a wide swath of goods from China set to hit Sunday, the head of a major trade association representing the apparel and footwear industry is warning the United States is fast approaching “retail Armageddon.”

Tradewind has closed a $2 million export factoring facility for an electronics company based in Hong Kong that sells items such as smart watches, smart bands, and tablets to traders and retailers globally.

Forever 21 Inc. is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing as the fashion retailer’s cash dwindles and turnaround options fade, according to people with knowledge of the plans.

We are pleased to announce that Hovde’s client, Omaha, NE-based Foley Business Capital (“FBC”), a subsidiary of Foley Holdings (“Foley”), has announced its sale to Memphis, TN-based Vero Business Capital, LLC (“Vero”), a portfolio company of SouthWorth Capital Management (“SouthWorth”).

Terese L. Arenth, a partner in the Garden City law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, was recently appointed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to serve as Vice-Chair of its Promotion & Marketing Law Committee of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property.

People's United Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), announced its Healthcare Finance and Capital Markets Divisions provided a $92 million Credit Facility to MidCap Financial ("MidCap"), a middle market-focused, specialty finance firm that provides senior debt solutions to companies across all industries.

Sallyport Commercial Finance assembles a $250,000 Accounts Receivable facility to a commercial home care agency.

White Oak Commercial Finance announced today the origination of a new revolving credit facility to healthy meal service company The Good Kitchen.

Capital One announced today that it served as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility for Nova Medical Centers, an occupational medicine provider with 50 locations in Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Indiana.

Liberty Tax today announced that they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement whereby Liberty Tax will acquire Sears Hometown's Outlet business as well as its Buddy's Home Furnishings Stores in an all cash transaction valued at up to approximately $132.9 million.

Equity Partners (RLH) is pleased to announce that Ryan Smiley has become a Managing Director of the firm.

Byron Stafford today announced that David Din Hwa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Top Investment Bank, has joined the Company's Board of Directors.

Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Derek Zaba has joined the firm. He will be a partner in Sidley’s global M&A and Private Equity group and co-leader of the shareholder activism practice. A highly regarded shareholder activism defense adviser, Mr. Zaba is joining Sidley in Northern California from PJT Camberview Partners, a leading provider of investor-led advice to public companies.

Mayer Brown announced that Louis Chiappetta has joined its global Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Insolvency (RBI) practice as a resident partner in Chicago. Previously, Mr. Chiappetta was at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

The U.S. business climate remains strong with many companies in growth mode despite recent global economic headwinds – even as the current economic expansion enters its 11th year – according to a new report from Citizens Bank.

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 Lone Star Disposal, L.P., Delta Waste Services, L.P., and Tanner Road Facility, L.P. (together, “Lone Star”) by private equity sponsor J.F. Lehman & Company.

Terese L. Arenth, a partner in the Garden City law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, was recently appointed by the American Bar Association (ABA) to serve as Vice-Chair of its Promotion & Marketing Law Committee of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property.

Hilco Streambank, a leading intellectual property advisory firm specializing in the valuation and sale of intangible assets, has been retained by Charming Charlie to solicit interest in the brand and related intellectual property assets, including trademarks, domain names, a sizable customer database and social media assets.

Mr. Paster, a Managing Director, will be based in New York and is scheduled to begin his role in the fall of 2019. He will report to Bill Mansfield, Regional Head of Global Markets for the Americas; and to Tatsuo Ichioka, Deputy Regional Head of Global Markets for the Americas.

Gogo (GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, today announced the completion of its previously disclosed $30 million asset-based revolving credit facility.

Entrepreneur Growth Capital (“EGC”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a $4MM working capital facility to a mid-western wireless phone distributer (“the Company”).

An accomplished trial lawyer, Ms. Smith represents clients in patent litigation concerning their most important products and key innovations. While her trial practice has focused primarily on patent litigation, she also has experience litigating trademark, copyright, trade secret, and related IP matters.

UK-based bakery and ingredients group Real Good Food has secured a credit facility from Leumi ABL (Leumi) to repay debt.

The Term Loan represents the Company's 5th transaction closed in 2019 providing credit-based capital solutions to value-add operators in the cannabis sector while generating attractive returns for Trichome Financial shareholders.

Pareteum Corporation (Nasdaq: TEUM), the rapidly growing cloud communications platform company, today announced that it has successfully concluded an Amendment to the Credit Agreement dated February 26, 2019, with its senior secured lender, Post Road Group.

UMB Capital Finance is pleased to announce that Lisa Adams has joined its rapidly expanding business development team as Senior Vice President - Asset Based Lending. Lisa will cover the marketing efforts of our company’s Pacific Northwest region and will provide additional coverage to our already established California region.

The Company was seeking a lending partner who understood the unique challenges inherent to its business and industry, but was willing to provide greater flexibility than its current bank lender.

In this role, Ocampo will oversee the continued growth of Axiom Bank’s digital services and products. Josh has been instrumental in identifying new digital channels designed to make life easier for Axiom Bank customers.

Franklin Capital, a finance company providing multi-asset funding to small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the launch of a newly revamped website. Franklin’s redesigned site offers quick and easy access to essential company information and a comprehensive understanding of the services Franklin offers.

Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”), a Los Angeles-based middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of P.J. Gilbert to Principal and Kapish Haldia to Senior Associate and the addition of Kelly Cash as an Associate.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Christopher Conover and Bill Stotzer as Managing Directors within its Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment, further strengthening the firm’s business and finance transformation service offerings.

Retailers Face Tough Decisions as China Tariff Pressures Mount, authored by Tim Anderson, Sr. Vice President of Hilco Valuation Services/Retail Appraisal Operations, examines the distinct challenges now facing U.S. retailers, the actions those retailers are taking in the face of trade uncertainty, and how asset-based lenders should be thinking about their retail portfolios during this time period.

Headquartered in Brattleboro, VT, Long Falls is manufacturer of specialty fiber based paperboard.

July New Business Volume Up 15 Percent Year-over-year, Down 5 Percent Month-over-month and Up 3 Percent Year-to-date

Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos Group” or the “Company”) has entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), as administrative agent and lender, with Cronos Growing Company Inc. (“Cronos GrowCo” or “GrowCo”), as borrower, in respect of a $100 million secured non-revolving term loan credit facility.

Fifth Third Business Capital, a division of Fifth Third Bank, announced it acted as sole lender and administrative agent on the funding of a $9,500,000 senior credit facility to Leola, Pennsylvania-based Ross Technology Corporation (“Ross”).

The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) has selected Walsh Partner Sydney J. Darling as the recipient of their 2019 Emerging Leader Award. The peer‐nominated award recognizes a professional each year who brings vibrancy and energy to volunteer organizations, with innovative perspectives and fresh ideas, and honors their contribution to TMA Global.

Led by The Bank of Nova Scotia as Agent and a syndicate including Wells Fargo Bank, ATB Financial, and The Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Credit Facility consists of a Canadian Syndicated Revolving Facility of C$150.0 million, a Canadian Operating Facility of C$20.0 million, a U.S. Revolving Facility of US$50.0 million, for a total facility size of approximately C$ equivalent $236.0 million.

Newbridge Global Sourcing (Newbridge), an alternative capital provider, has expanded its service offering to include Accounts Receivable Financing and Asset-Based Lending in response to market need. With complementary products, Newbridge offers clients maximum funds available while helping clients improve supplier relationships.

Crestmark secured a total of $850,000 in ABL financial solutions for three new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $7,328,266 in five new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $9,442,735 in 79 new lease transactions; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $5,393,000 in financing for two new clients in the first half of August.

Bringing more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new role, Shanahan joins Citizens from Wells Fargo Capital Finance, where he was a Director in the Retail Finance Group.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on a $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility to support working capital, organic growth and potential acquisitions for KushCo Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).

AVENUE Stores, LLC, on Friday August 16, 2019, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization and authorized store closing sales by a joint venture of Gordon Brothers and Hilco Merchant Resources have commenced.

Antares announced today that it served as sole lead arranger and is acting as administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to refinance existing debt and to provide additional capital to support the continued growth of Mountaingate Capital’s Tinuiti.

DRB Financial Solutions, LLC (DRBfinancial.com) and its wholly-owned subsidiary DRB Capital, LLC are pleased to announce that they have closed on the first $150M of a planned $300M term financing facility for their structured settlement and annuity payment stream programs.

The law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP with offices on Long Island and in Manhattan is pleased to announce that David H. Cohen (a partner of the firm), Andrew B. Eckstein (counsel to the firm), Robert M. Finkel (a partner of the firm) and Henry L. Goldberg (a partner of the firm) have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers®.

Crestmark is pleased to announce the return and appointment of Rick Pierman as senior vice president, strategic operations to its equipment finance division. Based in Troy, he will report to Crestmark Equipment Finance Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Jim Recker.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) (the "Company" or "Platinum Group Metals") announces the closing of its previously announced bought deal financing with BMO Capital Markets in the United States

A turnaround consultant called in Gibraltar when his client’s bank proved less flexible than necessary while certain business improvements were in process. Gibraltar was able to respond with a $13 million asset-based line of credit to help the company move through the transition.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”) announces the closing of a $5.5 million asset-based credit facility for Amfuel, LLC (“Amfuel”), which is scalable up to $8.0 million during the three year term.

The new capital will fuel the growth of an industry leading Canadian oilfield transport and logistics company, progressing their efforts to surpass the expectations of customers while managing the unique environmental challenges that arise in their industry.

NXT Capital acted as the Joint Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner and Administrative Agent for this transaction.

Amherst Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Fahad Siddiqui to the role of Vice President in the Investment Banking practice.

OneWest Bank, CIT's Southern California retail bank division, today announced a new small business banking promotion for both new and established businesses across Southern California. Business banking customers can earn up to $600 by opening an eligible checking account, savings account and by financing equipment for their business.

The launch of the new site – www.hitachitechfinance.com – is an important element of Hitachi Technology Finance’s rebranding campaign to promote their new name with a more focused product offering to their core client base, VARs and technology vendors. Formerly known as Global Technology Finance, Hitachi Capital America Technology Finance provides transformative flooring and lines of credit.

Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”), a member of the Greensill family of companies, has successfully launched a multi-jurisdiction trade receivables factoring program for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited (“ZIM”), a company headquartered in Israel, allowing up to USD 90 million in funding from a leading Israeli bank.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $3,000,000 credit facility for a meal and dining services company based in Ohio. Proceeds of the facility are being used to finance working capital.

CSI Laboratories (CSI), a leading cancer testing laboratory that supports pathology and oncology specialties, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Bank of America for a revolving line of capital.

The facility will support fulfilment of Electrovaya's customer purchase orders and working capital needs.

Paragon Financial Group, Inc., an Asset Based Lending company specializing in No-Credit Risk Accounts Receivable Factoring and Purchase Order Funding, announced today the addition of Kalli Perez and Ernesto Moran to the team at Paragon Financial.

He assumes responsibility for establishing and expanding the Old National Bank brand with a full-service commercial banking presence in St. Louis.

Marsh advises U.S. and international issuers and underwriters on a broad range of transactions, including in the life sciences and technology industries.

A member of the firm’s Management Committee, Mr. Van Gorp has practiced structured finance law at Mayer Brown for over 20 years.

Twenty-five-year equipment financing veteran, Anthony Zambon, will lead CCG Equipment Finance Ltd. to expand operations in Canada.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that Philip Robbins has joined the company as the president of Asset Management and Capital Markets. In this role, he will manage the capital markets portfolio of products, the syndicated loan group and CIT’s asset management activities.

White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) today announced it acted as sole lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to finance the acquisition of New Life Health Group (“New Life”) by CareMax Medical Group (“CareMax”).

He will lead an origination team with a focus on providing flexible funding solutions to mid-market, corporate and international businesses with financing needs across the UK and Europe.

The company is a wholesale supplier and distributor of petroleum products, petrochemicals, and renewable fuels.

MolecuLight Inc., the world's leader in handheld fluorescence imaging for real-time visualization of bacteria for chronic wounds, announced it has secured a $7.5 million USD term loan from Oxford Finance LLC, a specialty finance firm providing senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies worldwide.

David B. Weir, Jr. has joined Grant Thornton LLP’s Public Sector Healthcare practice as a managing director. In this role, he is responsible for supporting Grant Thornton clients at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and across the public sector healthcare space.

Capital One announced today that it acted as a joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility for STEMCELL Technologies, a Canada-based biotechnology and life science company. The financing consists of a revolving line of credit and a senior term loan.

Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today that its European Specialty Lending strategy has provided unitranche financing to support the acquisition of Hanson Wade by U.K.-based private equity firm Graphite Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CCF Holding Company (OTCQX: CCFH) (CCF), Heritage Bancorporation, Inc. (HBI) and Providence Bank (Providence) jointly announced today that they have received regulatory approvals for their merger of equals as well as shareholder approval from each of the three organizations.

20-Year veteran deepens and expands Ankura's healthcare disputes, compliance, investigation and advisory offerings

Loot Crate received a commitment for up to $10 million in new financing from Money Chest LLC, an investor in the company. These funds coupled with ongoing revenue from subscriptions will be used to maintain normal operations.

The law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff with offices on Long Island and in New York City has announced that Danielle J. Marlow has joined the firm as a Partner in its Ligation practice group. Ms. Marlow resides in the firm's Garden City office.

Phoenix Management Services®, a leading provider of sustainable, operationally focused solutions for middle market companies in transition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Sullivan, CFA, as a Managing Director in the firm’s Atlanta, GA office.

Gramercy Funds Management has named Jeffrey D. Sharon as global head of business development. Prior to joining Gramercy, Sharon worked at OFI Global Asset Management, an OppenheimerFunds Company.

Corsa Coal Corp. (TSXV: CSO; OTCQX: CRSXF) ("Corsa" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, as borrowers, have entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility with KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank") for up to US$25 million.

The Allcap Participation Fund is pleased to announce the origination and participation in a $1,500,000 accounts receivable financing facility to a Florida-based company that has been in business for over a decade, designing and assembling communication systems for the government and large, commercial companies.

Champion Iron Limited's subsidiary Québec Iron Ore Inc. has successfully completed the previously announced agreement with Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec for a preferred share offering of C$185 million in addition to a fully underwritten US$200 million credit facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia and Societe Generale.

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) announced today that Fifth Third Securities Inc. has hired Timothy Beach, Ari Citrin and Oliver Janssen as managing directors to lead its new Renewable Energy Investment Banking Group.

Sallyport Commercial Finance delivers a $500,000 accounts receivable facility to a construction clean up company. A local business consultant was working closely with an owner who had difficulty staying current with his suppliers.

Rocky will be based in Dallas and will be responsible for sourcing new business opportunities by providing asset-based and factoring working capital facilities to commercial entities in the Southwestern United States with annual revenues of $2 million to $150 million.

Great American Global Partners LLC ("GA Global"), a leading wholesale and industrial asset disposition solutions provider and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY), and Centurion Service Group LLC ("Centurion"), a leading auctioneer of medical equipment, were retained to conduct a public auction of Pine Creek Medical Center's surgical and hospital support equipment.

Headquartered in Springfield, N.J., Partners Pharmacy is one of the nation's top providers of pharmacy and infusion services to the senior living facilities, including skilled-nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, independent living communities, and memory-care facilities. The proceeds will be used to refinance an existing credit facility and to provide working capital.

Vcheck Global is excited to be selected for the second consecutive year by Inc. Magazine to be amongst their 5000 fastest-growing companies. "We have sincere appreciation to our dedicated team and our diverse client base for enabling our turbo growth over these past years," said Adam Rudman, CEO of Vcheck Global.

The New Credit Facility is a US$20.0 million principal amount senior secured credit facility. The maturity date of the New Credit Facility will be 24 months from the date of the first advance under the facility.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora or the "Company") (NYSE | TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, announced today that it has secured commitments from an expanded syndicate of lenders led by the Bank of Montreal ("BMO") to amend and upsize its existing C$200 million secured credit facility.

Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk, LLC (“SKK”), a leading, independently owned, SEC-registered Investment Advisory firm, announced today that Stephen M. Brackett has been promoted to President and Co-Head of Alternative Investments.

With specialized experience in auto lending, sales Vice President Devin Archer’s skills and experience will resonate with lenders.

Andrew joins Winter Harbor from Nomura Securities International, where he served as an associate in their Corporate Finance, Equity Derivatives, and Delta One Trading divisions.

Axiom Bank N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, recently promoted Joshua Ocampo to Digital Banking Relationship Manager.

Holland & Knight announced today that attorney Eugene Chikowksi has joined the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group in its Philadelphia office.

Mutuo Financiera, a vehicle fleet leasing company focused on clean energy passenger transportation in Mexico, today announced that it has closed on a senior secured credit facility provided by Crayhill Capital Management ("Crayhill"), a New York-based private credit manager and asset-based lender.

Cobalt Broadband Services S.A. de C.V., a wholly owned operating subsidiary in Mexico of GigNet, Inc., announced today that based on progress to date, Mexico Credit Opportunities Fund II, managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, has agreed to increase the funds available under a credit facility established one year ago.

Huntington Business Credit announced it closed a new credit facility with First SOURCE Electrical, LLC on June 13, 2019.

Antares announced today that it served as sole lead arranger and is acting as administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to support Alpine Investors’ (“Alpine”) investment in Frank Gay Services and Best Home Services to form Apex Service Partners, an HVAC, plumbing and electrical services platform.

Grasshopper Bank, the new commercial venture bank built for innovation economy companies and the venture capital firms that fund them, has appointed Jeremy Shure as its Global Head of Early Stage Practice.

Capital One announced today that Larry Schmill has joined its Government Contracting Banking Group as a Managing Director, Aerospace, Defense and Government Services, based in Los Angeles.

Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V - XLY) ("Auxly" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its joint venture partner, Sunens Farms Inc. (“Sunens”), has entered into a term sheet for a syndicated credit facility, with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”) as Lead Underwriter.

Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FRAN) today announced that it has entered into a second lien term loan Credit Agreement (“Term Loan Credit Agreement”) with Tiger Finance, LLC.

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, announced today that Nick Wood has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its M&A Services practice in London.

Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), a unit of Wells Fargo Commercial Capital, announced today the continuation of Polaris Acceptance, a joint venture with Polaris Inc., into 2027. CDF and Polaris began the dealer wholesale financing joint venture in 1996.

Garrod will be responsible for sourcing Machinery & Equipment Loans nationwide starting at $100,000.

Simaika has almost 20 years of professional experience in banking and financial advisory, providing solutions to clients across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, automotive, food and beverage, commercial products and retail, real estate, building materials and construction, and professional services.

The joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers are Credit Suisse Loan Funding LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citizens Bank, N.A., PNC Capital Markets LLC and Wells Fargo LLC.

Santander Bank today announced that Paul Cronin has been selected to lead the Bank's asset based lending ("ABL") business in its Commercial Banking division. Cronin will be responsible for growing Santander's ABL business, a full-service provider with a highly diversified portfolio and particular expertise in equipment financing, wholesale trade and financial services.

Conway MacKenzie has announced that Steven J. Alexander has joined the firm as an Executive Director and will lead the Grand Rapids office. In his role, Alexander will provide strategic counsel to senior leaders of middle market companies and their constituents.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., today announced the completion of a recent $1 million purchase order finance facility to support the production financing requirements of a women’s private label apparel company.

Crossroads Financial, a leading provider of inventory financing, has recently provided a $1.8 Million inventory revolver for the benefit of a shoe retailer.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $2,000,000 credit facility for a medical research and record retrieval company based in Texas. Proceeds of the facility are being used to support the company’s significant growth plans.

In column for Retail Dive, retailing veterans Peter Lynch and John Graub encourage chains to revisit their portfolio strategies in response to today’s challenges.

radewind has provided a $1.4 million credit facility to a home fashion products company based in Shanghai that designs and sells kitchen utensils and accessories for the house to buyers located domestically and in the United States and Europe.

Antares announced today that it served as sole lead arranger and is acting as administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to support Alpine Investors’ (“Alpine”) investment in Frank Gay Services and Best Home Services to form Apex Service Partners, an HVAC, plumbing and electrical services platform.

Capital One Healthcare’s Corporate Finance group maintained its position as the No. 1 lead arranger of healthcare leveraged loans by deal count for transactions up to $1 billion for the first half of 2019, according to league tables produced with data from Thomson Reuters LPC. The team closed 12 total transactions.

Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $12,000,000 credit facility including a revolving line of credit, equipment term loan, and a real estate term loan for a rolled steel parts manufacturer company located in Michigan.

OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. (TSX – OBE, NYSE – OBE) ("Obsidian Energy", the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") announces the extension of the Company's syndicated credit facility with the underlying borrowing base and amount available under the syndicated credit facility remaining at $550 million and $460 million, respectively.

Executive Vice President and Transportation Services Division President Heath Holdbrooks announced the recent promotions of Sherri Holmes and Kim Meek to portfolio management for the division, and Phyllis Packard to vice president, legal compliance.

Second Avenue Capital Partners, LLC (“SACP”) and White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC (“White Oak”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, have closed on a $16,000,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility for Marolina Outdoor, Inc., a Charleston, SC-based apparel company.

North Mill Capital (”North Mill”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solar Senior Capital (NASDAQ: SUNS), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Summit Financial Resources (“Summit”), a leading provider of factoring services across the U.S.

Iron Horse Credit is proud to announce it recently closed a $5MM stand-alone inventory facility to an electronic goods wholesaler.

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today announced it has successfully amended and extended the vast majority of its $787 million revolving credit facility and term A loans from December 23, 2020 to April 30, 2022.

Founded in 2016, this UK-based video game publisher has worked alongside some of the biggest entertainment companies in the world to deliver interactive games across all major platforms.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $3,500,000 credit facility for a speciality manufacturing company based in New York. Proceeds of the facility are being used to support their growth.

DAVITA INC. (NYSE: DVA) ( "DaVita" or the "Company"), a Fortune 500® health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients around the globe and the largest provider of kidney care services in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into a new $5.5 billion senior secured credit agreement.

ENGS Commercial Capital (ECC), a subsidiary of ENGS Commercial Finance, a Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company, is pleased to announce that David Baker has joined as Vice President, Business Development Officer.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Colton Ortar has joined our portfolio team as Vice President Portfolio Manager. Ortar will be based in AFS’s Utah offices, further bolstering the AFS footprint and expansion in the mountain region.

Anvil Capital Partners today announced final close of an $11,000,000 senior secured loan facility to Vermilion Cliffs Partners supporting the acquisition of producing assets in the Permian basin.

From spreadsheets to the latest floorplan finance software: new technology has transformed service levels and increased customer demand at a Minnesota-based bank.

In this newly created role, he will be responsible for managing, implementing, and evaluating credit policy initiatives as well as analyzing and structuring commercial credit for clients across multiple industry sectors.

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) intends to refinance up to $4.2 billion of its currently outstanding notes by a private placement offering of $4.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of newly issued senior secured first lien notes in tranches maturing in 2026 and 2027 (the “notes”). Completion of the offering is subject to, among other things, pricing and market conditions.

MidCap Business Credit announced today they have closed on a $5,500,000 Asset Based Credit Facility for Mitchell Rubber Products, LLC.

Grant Thornton LLP has named Jim Peko as the national managing principal of its Advisory Services practice. In this role, he will oversee the strategic direction and operations of the firm’s advisory-services offerings.

Peter Lowney, President of First Business Capital Corp., announced a recently closed and funded $6,100,000 credit facility including a revolving line of credit, equipment term loan, and a real estate term loan for a commercial door manufacturer company located in Wisconsin.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $5,000,000 credit facility for a manufacturing company based in Texas which supports the LNG industry. Proceeds of the facility were used to refinance the Company’s existing bank revolver and term facility and for additional growth capital.

Universal mCloud Corp. (MCLD.V) (MCLDF) ("mCloud" or the "Company"), a leading provider of asset management solutions combining IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence ("AI") and analytics, is pleased to announce it has entered into a credit facility with Integrated Private Debt Fund VI LP in the amount of C$13,000,000

Sallyport Commercial Finance extends a $1,000,000 Accounts Receivable facility to an industrial machining company targeting the aerospace and commercial sectors in the Pacific Northwest.

Ballard Spahr’s powerhouse Consumer Financial Services (CFS) Group is teaming up with Bridgeforce, a leading financial services consultancy, to launch a joint initiative designed to help financial institutions navigate new debt collection regulations.

JCW Search, Inc. (“JCW”) was originally formed in 2007 by CEO Jamie Woods in London, launching an operation in NYC in 2012 as its first foray into the USA market. The company has been substantially investing in its growth in Europe and the US as well with additional locations in Frankfurt, Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA.

A’GACI, an innovator in the fast fashion apparel industry since 1971, is closing all 54 stores in the US and Puerto Rico. A’GACI filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection this morning and retained a joint venture of SB360 Capital Partners (www.sb360.com) and Hilco Merchant Resources (www.hilcomerchantresources.com) to liquidate the stores. “Going Out of Business” Sales begin today in all A’GACI locations.

Mark T. Reitzes has been named Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking for Northwest Bank, according to Ronald J. Seiffert, Northwest Chairman, President and CEO.

Trakopolis IoT Corp. (TSXV: TRAK) ("Trakopolis" or the "Company") wishes to provide an update on certain provisions contained in the agreement with ESW Holdings, Inc. ("ESW") amending its US$3.0 million senior secured credit facility (the "Amending Agreement"), as previously announced on August 2, 2019.

J55 Capital Corp. (“J55” or the “Company”) (FIVE-P.V) is pleased to announce that its qualifying transaction target, Aquilini GameCo Inc. (“GameCo”), has executed a secured senior loan agreement with an arm’s length third party (“Lender”) pursuant to which the Lender has agreed to loan up to C$20 million to GameCo.

Pacific Western Bank is pleased to announce the addition of seven experienced venture banking team members to broaden its coverage of the venture capital community.

Business Capital (BizCap) structured and delivered a multi-tranche credit facility, inclusive of an equipment term loan, for Everett Graphics, Inc. (EGI) and a revolving line of credit for its subsidiary, Tahoe Paperboard, which supplies EGI and other packing companies with custom sheeted paperboard.

Piekarski’s legal practice includes federal and state court litigation and arbitration involving complex breach of contract, shareholder and securities litigation, class action defense, business torts, fraud, internal investigations, copyright and trademark, and SEC and FINRA investigations.

The accounts receivable and inventory facility will be used to provide additional working capital to support its sales and marketing plan.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global provides sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors.

The funding consisted of a $750,000 revolving line of credit to company that serves property managers in making vacant rental housing ready for new tenants and a $1,500,000 line of credit to an emerging manufacturer of medical devices.

This new agreement, which materialized earlier in the day, replaces the previously announced $75 million agreement with affiliates of Hilco Global and the Gordon Brothers Group and will refinance all of Barneys New York's existing secured indebtedness.

In this position, Mattoon will oversee small business banking services and offerings across the OneWest branch network spanning from San Diego to Ventura County. He will report to OneWest's Head of Retail Branch Banking, Heather Ellison.

King Trade Capital (“KTC”) is pleased to announce the completion of a $2MM purchase order facility for a fragrance company based in New York (the “Client”).

PNC Bank, National Association, announced today the closing of a $235 million senior secured credit facility to support New York-based KPS Capital Partners’ (KPS) acquisition of Life Fitness (the company).

Tiger Group will be conducting an online auction on August 20 of assets from a pristine, late-model screen printing operation owned by Castle Shirt Co., which is relocating from Kernersville.

Gateway Trade Funding, a PO and Trade Financing company, is happy to announce that it recently completed purchase order transactions.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) (the "Company") announced today that it will offer, subject to market and customary conditions, $1,260 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the "Notes") in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

Pure Gold Mining Inc. (TSX-V: PGM, LSE: PUR) (“Pure Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce closing of a US$90 million project financing package (the “Financing”) with Sprott Resource Lending Corp. (“Sprott”).

Halcón Resources Corporation (OTC PINK: HKRS) (“Halcón” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries today announced that they filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

ObsEva SA (NASDAQ: OBSV / SIX: OBSN), a Swiss clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for serious conditions that compromise a woman’s reproductive health and pregnancy, today announced the closing of a $75 million senior secured credit facility with Oxford Finance LLC, a specialty finance firm that provides senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $10 million asset-based revolving credit facility for a drone manufacturing company located in California. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs.

Artis Trade Systems (“Artis”) announces it added another client to ArtisPay©, Artis’ supply chain finance (SCF) software platform. On July 29th, Artis entered into an agreement with an independent lender based in Florida.

Upland Software, Inc. (UPLD), a leader in cloud-based enterprise work management software, today announced it has entered into a new credit agreement that provides $410 million in term and revolving loan facilities to refinance existing debt and to provide additional capital for growth.

Leading full service residential solar provider announces lender commitment to warehouse debt facility to fund continued growth.

Capital to Fuel Company's New Business Growth Endeavors

The credit facilities provide financing for a strategic acquisition and will provide working capital for the company going forward.

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (“North Mill”), a leading independent commercial equipment lessor located in South Norwalk, Connecticut, announced today yet another record-breaking month in originations as the company posted $15 million of aggregate volume in July.

An existing client of Allied received an acquisition opportunity with an assignment for the benefit of creditors sale and was seeking financing for the purchase, along with ongoing working capital for their operations and growth.

Christopher Addison, Shawn Janko, Jake Nash to Join Bank as Managing Directors

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) announced that it served as sole lead arranger of a $60 million financing for Carolina Restaurant Group (CRG), operators of 108 Wendy’s restaurant franchises across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Crestmark secured a total of $27,055,000 in ABL financial solutions for 13 new clients; Crestmark Equipment Finance provided $4,673,558 in four new lease transactions; Crestmark Vendor Finance provided $6,870,396 in 49 new lease transactions; the Joint Ventures Division provided $1,369,370 for one new client; and the Government Guaranteed Lending Division provided $2,010,000 in financing for three new clients in the second half of July.

In this role, Travis will be responsible for new business origination and other business development objectives in the southeastern U.S.

Through the Bank on Building a Brighter Community campaign two-and-a-half hours of tutoring will be donated for every qualifying checking account opened

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., today announced the completion of a recent $2 million purchase order finance facility to support the production financing requirements of a California-based cosmetic and beauty products company.

UMB Capital Finance is pleased to announce that Rhett Bentley has joined its business development team as a Senior Vice President - Asset Based Lending.

Vcheck Global opens new D.C. office to service significant growth in the background check and due diligence market and makes two strategic hires.

Diamond Business Credit is excited to announce that Dan Roderigues has joined the firm to lead the new business development effort.