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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.