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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“Horizon” or “HRZN”) (the “Company”), an affiliate of Monroe Capital, and a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital and private equity backed and publicly traded companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today that, as part of the Company’s succession planning, Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company and Gerald A. Michaud will retire as President of the Company, both effective June 5, 2025.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Pfingsten’s acquisition of American Cutting Edge. NXT Capital acted as Sole Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

White Oak Commercial Finance (“WOCF”), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, announced it has provided a $125 million asset-based revolving credit facility to a US-based energy services company (the “Company”).

The Huntington National Bank continues to expand its commercial banking segment across the country by bringing its middle-market banking capabilities to Florida.

HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”), recently closed a senior loan for a Crestone Air Partners, Blue Owl Capital investment vehicle. The financing supported the acquisition of a mature Boeing 737-800 currently on lease with a UK-based carrier.

Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:LII), a leading provider of climate control solutions with a market capitalization of $20.9 billion, has entered into a revised credit agreement, reducing its total revolving commitments from $1.1 billion to $1 billion and extending the maturity date from July 2026 to May 2030.

TAB Bank has structured a $3 million factoring line of credit for CNC Precision Machine Inc. to improve cash flow for inventory and working capital. CNC Precision Machine is a leading manufacturer of world-class hydraulic fittings serving the aerospace, transportation and machinery industries.

Today, Citi appointed Wyatt Crowell as Head of North America Citi Commercial Bank (NAM CCB). Wyatt will assume his role in May 2025, and will report to the Head of CCB, Tasnim Ghiawadwala and Citibank N.A. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of NAM, Sunil Garg.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has provided Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation a holistic, multi-pronged solution that includes $27 million in financing to optimize the transportation and logistics company’s capital structure in support of continued growth.

QuickFi® is honored to be recognized as the “Best In Show” for its B2B embedded lending platform following a live demo at the Equipment Finance Connect 2025 conference.

Crestline Investors, Inc. (“Crestline”), a global alternative investment manager, today announced the final close of Crestline Direct Lending Fund IV (“CDLIV” or the “Fund”), with $3.5bn of investable capital across the Fund, related vehicles and anticipated leverage.

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided growth capital financing to ContactMonkey, a portfolio company of Updata Partners. The company will use the financing to continue growing its reach globally and expand product offerings to new and existing customers around the world.

At SFNet’s recent International Lending Conference in London, Lord Kim Darroch, former UK Ambassador to the United States, shared his analysis of global geopolitical dynamics, highlighting how the volatility driven by Trump’s trade agenda, geopolitical rivalries and shifting global alliances could have profound implications for financial markets, business confidence and global credit conditions.

24 Hour Fitness has closed a $305 million senior secured credit facility from affiliates of The TCW Group, a move aimed at bolstering liquidity and addressing upcoming debt maturities.

("Newtopia" or the "Company"), a tech-enabled whole health platform creating economically affordable and sustainable habits that prevent, slow and reverse metabolic disease, today announced the completion of a transaction that included (i) an aggregate $1.6 million in new senior secured debt financing (the "New Secured Funds"), and (ii) the settlement of $0.4 million in amounts owing to certain officers and directors for past services to the Company, for no cash consideration.

Ubiquity, a digital communications infrastructure owner, operator, and developer has successfully upsized its Green Construction Credit Facility to $350 million, representing an incremental $75 million in debt financing, with proceeds to be used to further expand the Company's last-mile open-access fiber networks.

AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private investment firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced the close of its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, LP (“Aerospace Leasing Fund II”), which was oversubscribed with total capital commitments of $418 million, reflecting strong support from both existing and new investors.

Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel peptide-based therapeutics for liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC), a leader in debt financing for life science companies, for up to $100 million in a credit facility, with a $15 million tranche funded at closing.

Aztec Group, a leading fund and investor services provider, has announced the appointment of Tamara Sablic as a Client Sales Director within its U.S. Commercial team. Based in New York, Tamara will be pivotal in driving the Group's client engagement and sales strategy across the region.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it has entered into a $570 million term loan and revolving credit facility with funds managed by Blackstone Life Sciences and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“Blackstone”).