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VoltaGrid LLC ("VoltaGrid" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"). The Facility provides the Company immediate access to USD 60 million, and up to USD 150 million under certain conditions. BMO Capital Markets is acting as administrative agent for the Facility.

J D Factors announced it has provided the following factoring facilities: $120,000 to a transportation company in California; $300,000 to a transportation company in Manitoba; $100,000 to a transportation company in Ontario; $350,000 to a transportation company in Illinois...

Assembled Brands announced it has increased its facility with its longtime partners at Linksoul, a premium golf brand that specializes in high-quality sports gear and apparel. Co-founded by John Ashworth and run by an experienced team, Linksoul consists of a group of people that have been in men’s lifestyle clothing industries (golf and surfing) for decades. The brand offers golf apparel and gear with a strong focus on a healthy balance of work and leisure, family/community, and nature.

Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Alison Watts has joined as Gridiron’s latest Operating Partner. Alison has extensive experience as a finance executive and CFO with more than 20 years of experience in financial management and strategy. Alison will be a great resource as Gridiron continues to build expertise within its Centers of Excellence.

White Oak Global Advisors LLC (“White Oak”) announced today it acted as the lead arranger for a $130 million senior secured term loan to Trecora Resources ("Trecora"), a Texas-based provider of petrochemicals, petrochemical manufacturing products and specialty waxes. Proceeds from the loan were used to consummate a take-private transaction by Balmoral Funds (”Balmoral”). Balmoral is a $1.5 billion AUM private equity firm managing committed funds, based in Los Angeles, CA.

BMO Financial Group (NYSE: BMO) (TSX: BMO) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Radicle Group Inc., a Calgary-based leader in sustainability advisory services and solutions, and technology-driven emissions measurement and management.

Multidisciplinary team advised on the debtor’s Chapter 11 case and consensual section 524(g) plan of reorganization that provides for cash and other consideration totaling US$610 million funded to an Asbestos Trust to resolve legacy liabilities.

Hansa Biopharma AB, (Hansa), (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA), a pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, today announces that the Company has entered into an agreement with U.S.-based NovaQuest Capital Management, securing $70 million in non-dilutive financing.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) today announced Matt Rosenberg has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Media Finance. Matt will be responsible for originating new investments across the capital structure for acquisition, growth financing and recapitalizations for the media and entertainment industry, which includes film, television, music, talent representation, digital media, and intellectual property.

M&A investors can achieve higher returns by being more strategic about the real estate of the companies they buy and sell, advise the co-presidents of A&G Real Estate Partners in the July/August issue of Mergers & Acquisitions.

Blackbuck Resources LLC expanded its sustainability-linked term loan with Riverstone Credit Partners LLC to provide Blackbuck with additional liquidity, according to a press release on July 18. The expansion will allow the company to execute on accretive growth in the Permian Basin, brought on by recently signed contracts around its Midland and Delaware basin platforms.

SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that it has amended its credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The amendment extends the maturity date of the credit facility by three years from July 27, 2022 to July 27, 2025.

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and more than $5 billion in assets, today announced it has provided a $61.7 million construction loan to The Michaels Organization (Michaels), a national leader in residential real estate with more than 175,000 residents across 37 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Access Capital announced it has provided a $1.5 million credit facility to Strategio Inc. (“Strategio”). The new borrower is a Miami-based startup formed with a mission to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within Enterprise IT. Strategio’s program includes sourcing under represented and underserved technology talent from STEM backgrounds and offering paid training.

FaZe Clan Inc. (“FaZe Clan”), the interactive lifestyle and media brand rooted in gaming and youth culture, today announced that on July 19, 2022 it completed its business combination (the “Business Combination”) with B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (Nasdaq: BRPM) ("BRPM"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY).

Commercial Funding Inc., a national provider of accounts receivable financing, including invoice factoring, and asset based lending, has launched a YouTube channel and published their first educational video. The animated video, titled “CFI Explains Invoice Factoring”, provides a one-minute overview of the invoice factoring process and explains how invoice factoring improves cash flow.

M&T has launched its new Commercial Real Estate Innovation Office, an integrated team focused on building comprehensive solutions for commercial real estate (CRE) clients. The CRE Innovation Office aims to creatively connect financial products to clients' needs, including various types of CRE lending, debt capital markets, and Agency & Insurance company placements.

Oaktree and 17Capital are pleased to announce the completion of Oaktree’s acquisition of a majority interest in 17Capital, as previously announced on March 9, 2022. 17Capital specializes in providing non-dilutive capital to high-quality private equity management companies, funds and institutional investors that are seeking to finance value creation and portfolio management initiatives.

The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal acted as Joint Bookrunners and Co-Lead Arrangers of the revolving credit facility. Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada acted as Co-Lead Sustainability Structuring Agents and Coordinators, and The Bank of Nova Scotia and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce acted as Co-Sustainability Agents. Bank of America, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Export Development Canada acted as lenders.

Soundcore Capital Partners, LP ("Soundcore"), a New York based private equity firm, is pleased to announce that Jonathan Tanenbaum has joined the firm as a Partner on its Investment Team.