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Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $4,500,000 credit facility for a real estate firm based in Texas. The proceeds are being used to refinance a maturing bank loan.

MidFirst Business Credit (MFBC) announced it has provided a $10 million working capital facility to Phoenix Group Metals, LLC (PGM). Headquartered in Phoenix, PGM operates three recycling locations for automotive cores and catalytic convertors in Phoenix, Houston, and Atlanta. The funds were used to refinance the payoff to an existing lender, provide additional working capital and help facilitate further business expansion. The transaction was completed on July 10.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) (“Corbus” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage drug development company pioneering transformative medicines that target the endocannabinoid system, today announced it has received an aggregate of $71 million in gross proceeds from its at-the-market (“ATM") offering coupled with the execution of a $50 million debt financing facility with K2 HealthVentures (“K2HV”), a healthcare-focused specialty finance company. Jefferies, LLC is serving as sales agent for the ATM offering. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as sole placement agent for the debt financing.

Elcio Barcelos will be joining the company as its new senior executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Greg Cunningham will continue to serve as chief diversity officer, reporting to Andy Cecere, U.S. Bank chairman, president and CEO, effective immediately. In addition to these moves, Dominic Venturo will be promoted to senior executive vice president and chief digital officer, reporting to Kate Quinn, vice chair and chief administrative officer

Global Medical REIT Inc. (NYSE: GMRE) (the “Company” or “GMRE”), a net-lease medical office real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires purpose-built healthcare facilities and leases those facilities to strong healthcare systems and physician groups with leading market share, announced today that it exercised $100 million of its accordion under its credit facility and has achieved a property portfolio size of over $1 billion.

LendCare Capital, a leading Canadian point-of-sale finance and technology company, announced today it has renewed and expanded one of the company's supplemental credit facilities for $75 million.

Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) (the “Company”) today announced it has amended its credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A to increase the Company’s flexibility in supporting its current and future business operations as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. The Company also provided a business update for the fourth quarter of 2020.

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced an extension through December 31 of its lending facilities that were scheduled to expire on or around September 30. The three-month extension will facilitate planning by potential facility participants and provide certainty that the facilities will continue to be available to help the economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $1,500,000 credit facility for a pre-packaged food manufacturer based in Illinois. The proceeds are being used to fund the company’s continued growth during COVID 19.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has announced the appointment of Rafael Aguirre as a Managing Director with the firm’s Global Transaction Advisory Group, based in Mexico City. His joining aligns the firm’s global perspective with its boots-on-the-ground approach and meets the Latin America market’s growing need for cross-border M&A, given an anticipated uptick in trade activity stemming from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Laybuy, a global leader in 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) technology, announced today that it has secured a £80 million debt facility from Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm. With plans for continued international expansion, the funding from VPC will fuel Laybuy’s growth in the UK.

Enova International (NYSE: ENVA) and OnDeck® (NYSE: ONDK), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Enova will acquire all outstanding shares of OnDeck in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $90 million. The implied price of $1.38 per OnDeck share reflects a 43.6% premium to its 90-day volume weighted average price and a 90.4% premium based on the closing price of $0.73 per OnDeck share on July 27, 2020. This transaction brings together two complementary, market-leading businesses combining world-class capabilities in consumer and small business online lending.

J D Factors announced it has provided the following factoring facilities: $100,000 to a transportation company in California; $75,000 to a transportation company in Quebec; $120,000 to a transportation company in Texas; $200,000 to a transportation company in Illinois.

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, announced that Thomas Pedulla has joined the company as President of Real Estate. Pedulla will lead the growth and expansion of Gordon Brothers’ real estate group. Pedulla inherits a team of seasoned real estate professionals with a multidecade track record of successful transactions ranging from lease terminations and restructurings to fee-owned property acquisition and disposition.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced an increase in the credit facility to Magneto & Diesel Injector Service, Inc. (“M&D”) to support the acquisition of an Automotive Parts Company. M&D is an existing portfolio company of Warren Equity Partners. The automotive parts company is a provider of aftermarket and remanufactured components for heavy duty diesel engine repairs. M&D is a leading independent distributor and remanufacturer of aftermarket parts and components for maintaining and repairing diesel-powered engines.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced Brett Goodwin has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Brett will be based in Westport, CT and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the firm.

Pathlight Capital LP (“Pathlight”) announced it is serving as the Administrative Agent on the recently funded $70,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan facility for Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (“Armstrong” or the “Company”), a global manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions serving customers in commercial and residential markets. The Term Loan, which was completed and funded on June 23, 2020, will be used for business transformation and growth initiatives, working capital needs and general corporate purposes.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, has appointed Jyotsana "Jo" Jagadish Head of Commercial Operating Products and Payment Innovation, a new role focused on developing and executing a strategy that positions TD as a partner of choice for commercial fintechs by engaging in market intelligence, developing potential partnerships and managing fintech relationships. In this role, Jagadish will also lead a team focused on mature commercial operating products and revenue management.

BMO Capital Markets acted as sole financial advisor to AgroFresh and left-lead bookrunner on the amendment and extension of AgroFresh’s senior secured credit facilities with Deutsche Bank and ING acting as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as legal advisor to AgroFresh. Evercore and Kirkland & Ellis, LLP were the financial and legal advisors to Paine Schwartz, respectively. White & Case, LLP acted as the lenders’ counsel.

Bryant Park Capital ("BPC"), a leading middle-market investment bank, announced today that Multi Funding, Inc ("Multi Funding" or the "Company") recently closed on a $30 million senior debt transaction with a leading international bank. This capital injection will allow the company to accelerate top line revenue, expand its physical footprint, and operate as a significant player in the pre-settlement space. BPC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Multi Funding in connection with this transaction.