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Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) ("Webster") and Sterling Bancorp (NYSE: STL) ("Sterling") jointly announced today that Webster has received regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to complete the previously announced merger between the two companies.

Synovus today announced the launch of a new restaurant finance team focused on helping restaurants across the country execute strategic plans for growth while fostering relationships with established and up-and-coming names in the sector.

Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF), the parent company of Regions Bank, on Friday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clearsight Advisors, Inc., a leading-edge mergers and acquisitions firm serving clients in the technology, professional services, data and information services, and digital and technology-enabled services industries.

PNC Capital Markets LLC, Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as Joint Book Managers for the Credit Facility. PNC Capital Markets LLC, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Capital One, National Association, Regions Capital Markets and U.S. Bank National Association served as Joint Lead Arrangers for the Credit Facility. PNC Bank, National Association served as the Administrative Agent. Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as Co-Syndication Agents. Capital One, National Association, Regions Bank, and U.S. Bank National Association served as Co-Documentation Agents.

Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading financial technology companies, today announced amendments to its existing senior credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC.

Winston & Strawn represented Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (“Broadstone”) (NYSE: BSN), a special purpose acquisition company, in connection with its business combination with Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE: EVTL) (“Vertical” or the “Company”), a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Winston & Strawn represented Arbor Investments (“Arbor”), a specialized private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investing in food, beverage, and related industries, in its acquisition of Oregon Freeze Dry (“OFD” or the “Company”) from Endeavour Capital. OFD is North America’s largest and most technologically advanced freeze-dryer of food, probiotics, enzymes, proteins, specialty ingredients, and lyophilized pharmaceutical inputs.

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BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA) said Monday it is to sell U.S. unit Bank of the West to Canada's BMO Financial Group for $16.3 billion in a deal that will give France's biggest bank a huge step up in firepower for deals and buybacks. BNP Paribas has been struggling to keep up with larger rivals in the U.S. retail banking market, while the sale will also strengthen BMO's foothold in the United States.

Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retail facilities in the U.S., today announced it has secured a $150 million credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) (“AFC Gamma”) and Viridescent Realty Trust, Inc. (“Viridescent”).

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Protocol First, a software solutions provider focused on accelerating clinical research, in its sale to Flatiron Health, a healthtech company dedicated to helping cancer centers thrive and deliver better care for patients.

EzFill Holdings, Inc. (“EzFill” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EZFL), a pioneer and emerging leader in on-demand mobile fueling, announced today that it has entered into a revolving credit line agreement with City National Bank of Florida (the “Bank”). Under the revolving credit facility, the Company may borrow up to approximately $16 million, a number that will vary over time. Funds can be used for general corporate purposes.

INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) today announced that it has closed an early renewal and expansion of its revolving credit facility with a syndicate of major Canadian and U.S. banks co-led by RBC Capital Markets, TD Securities and Wells Fargo.

NOW Inc. (NYSE:DNOW) announced today that it has entered into an amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the existing senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of lenders, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association serving as the administrative agent (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).

Marathon Asset Management (“Marathon”) today announced the closing of a $155 million credit facility for Brown Jordan Inc. (“Brown Jordan” or the “Company”), a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor and retailer of outdoor and indoor furniture for the commercial and residential markets in the U.S.

Russel Metals Inc. (TSX: RUS) announces that it has extended its $450 million credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by RBC Capital Markets. The credit facility has been extended from September 21, 2023 to September 21, 2025. In addition to the extension, the amended credit agreement includes a more favourable interest rate grid.

HSBC Bank USA, N.A. is acting as administrative agent and collateral agent. HSBC Bank, N.A. along with, Barclays Bank PLC, Santander Bank, N.A., and Citibank, N.A. served as joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner on the Facility with Silicon Valley Bank as an additional lender. Morrison & Foerster LLP acted as counsel to Veeco.

Restructuring will be implemented through a pre-arranged Chapter 11 process in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Provides for the injection of $537 million of capital through a $337 million equity rights offering and a $200 million new revolving facility. Company has obtained an additional $170 million debtor in possession financing facility from existing creditors to help fund the Chapter 11 process.

JCPenney announced today that it paid off its $506 million take-back term loan on Dec. 1, 2021. The Company used its strong existing liquidity position to reduce its debt and save interest as the business continues its transformation.