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TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD), is pleased to announce the appointment of John B. MacIntyre as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. His deep financial expertise and governance experience will support the Board as it continues to prioritize strong oversight and long-term value creation.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty finance provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that Hercules Adviser LLC (“Hercules Adviser”), its wholly-owned registered investment adviser, completed its first close of a fourth institutional private credit fund, Hercules Growth Lending Fund IV LP (the “Fund” or “Fund IV”).

Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce an investment in Greenix (the “Company”), one of the largest independent pest control companies in the US. Greenix and Gridiron’s collaboration harnesses the team’s combined strengths, merging Gridiron’s residential services expertise with Greenix’s strong track record.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM) today announced the closing of a $600 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) under a credit agreement dated as of July 25, 2025. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acted as administrative agent, issuing bank, and swingline lender.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., today announced the appointment of Melissa Forman-Barenblit as President, Head of Transportation Group.

KeyBank has unveiled its latest Middle Market Sentiment Report, offering a deep dive into the perspectives of over 750 senior executives from companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $1 billion. The report provides insights into economic trends, company outlooks, and strategic approaches to AI, technology, capital access, and cybersecurity.

TAB Bank has closed $5 million in financing for Package Steel Systems, consisting of a $3.5 million revolving line of credit and a $1.5 million term loan. The funds will help the steel building manufacturer accelerate growth and maintain its position as the premier builder of metal buildings in the Northeast.

Amerisource Business Capital is pleased to announce the closing and funding of a $2,000,000 asset-based lending (ABL) facility for a Georgia-based manufacturer and distributor of wood trusses and wall panels. The proceeds were used to support the company’s continued growth and provide additional working capital for its ongoing operations.

Aegis Business Credit specializes in providing working capital and innovative financial solutions to growing small-medium size companies. It offers asset-based funding and A/R Factoring. Aegis works closely with banks to fund those clients that the bank currently cannot accept for loans.

About $61 billion of US leveraged loans hit the market Monday, the second-most ever according to data compiled by Bloomberg, as junk-rated borrowers continue rushing to lower borrowing costs by repricing existing loans.

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Eli Krause has joined the firm’s New York office as an associate in the Real Estate group, which has added partner Clara Feldman, of counsel Clifton Beech, and associate Cory Bernard in 2025. Eli joins Blank Rome from Shapiro Law Group.

​Tradewind Finance, an international trade finance firm celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has provided working capital for a ready-to-go bubble tea global trader in the Baltics. The export financing is being used by the beverage maker to drive growth, optimize operations, and strengthen international sales.

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner and operator, today announced the completion of an asset-backed securitization (ABS), totaling $235 million. Proceeds will be used to refinance construction loans and fund future green data center development.

Garrington Capital™, a private lender that specializes in providing alternative financing options for small and medium-sized businesses across Canada and the United States, is pleased to announce its role as co-agent along with Great Elm Commercial Finance in a USD $12 million equipment financing facility (the “Credit Facility”), to support the acquisition efforts of a long-standing supplier to the automotive industry based in Ohio, USA.

5C, a next-generation AI infrastructure and data center solutions provider, today announced it has successfully secured $835 million of capital to fuel its rapid growth. The funding includes equity financing led by Brookfield Asset Management and debt financing led by Deutsche Bank.

Portage Point Partners, LLC (Portage Point), a blue chip advisory, consulting, interim management and financial services firm focused on the middle market, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Albergotti as Managing Director to the Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS) practice.

Quickpay Funding has established a $500,000 invoice factoring facility for a rapidly expanding commercial janitorial company specializing in office cleaning and maintenance services. This new facility provides the essential cash flow needed to support their recent contract wins and meet increasing demand from corporate clients.

First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Layne as Senior Vice President, Regional Market Executive for Richmond. Chris will be responsible for all lines of business banking and business development in the Richmond market.

Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) (NASDAQ: ISSC) today announced that it has entered a new five-year, $100 million committed credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a lending syndicate led and arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has provided C$30 million to finance the Canadian women’s clothing retailer Northern Reflections’ acquisition of two other Canadian women’s retailers, Cleo and Ricki’s.