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Canacol Energy Ltd. announces that it has entered into an agreement with an ad hoc group of holders of the Company’s 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “DIP Credit Agreement”) for debtor-in-possession financing (the “DIP Financing”), comprised of a U.S.$45 million delayed-draw new-money term loan (the “Term Loan Tranche”) with capacity to obtain additional commitments to issue up to U.S.$22 million in letters of credit to renew and/or replace certain existing letters of credit (the “LC Tranche”).

Following the meeting of the US Federal Reserve yesterday, global consulting firm J.S. Held reveals the “Lending Climate in America” survey results from Phoenix Management, a part of J.S. Held. The fourth quarter survey results highlight the persisting lender views on policy decisions and their national/global impacts.

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (“NMEF”), a leading independent commercial equipment lender and lessor headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, recently announced the successful extension and upsize of their investment-grade rated corporate notes to $30.0 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds to support its growth and the funding of new originations.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Julia Zhu-Morelli has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice in Los Angeles as a partner. Julia brings extensive experience representing US and Chinese companies in complex corporate and transactional matters.

Essex Capital Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $4,580,000 senior debt facility for Protel Communications, d/b/a ProTelesis, a leading West Coast Managed Service Provider with operations across Utah, California, and Arizona. ProTelesis delivers comprehensive technology solutions encompassing data infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical security systems, and cloud services to enterprise clients.

From AI-driven innovation to flexible financing models and strategic bank partnerships, lenders are adapting to an evolving economic landscape marked by technology, regulation, and disciplined risk management.

A&G Real Estate Partners is now entertaining offers for 23 store leases on behalf of American Signature, Inc. (ASI), a national home furnishings retailer and the parent of Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture.

Gibraltar Business Capital (GBC) has closed a $15MM senior secured facility for Sampa USA LLC (Sampa), a leading distributor of heavy-duty commercial parts for trucks, trailers, and buses. The new facility supports Sampa’s operations in the United States by refinancing existing debt, providing them more liquidity and strengthening the company’s capital position for continued growth.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway"), a leading provider of growth loans to venture and non-venture–backed companies, today announced that Ryan McCarthy has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

The financing package includes $550 million from the company’s debut issuance in the public bond market, as well as $500 million in asset-based lending (ABL) facilities with a $150 million accordion, both led by J.P. Morgan.

TPG Inc. blew through an earlier goal to raise more than $6.2 billion for a fund that will invest in privately negotiated debt deals as it capitalizes on looming maturities and higher financing costs. Its TPG Credit unit, previously Angelo Gordon’s credit platform, exceeded a $4.5 billion target for its third Credit Solutions Fund, double the size of the previous vintage.

Sallyport Commercial Finance is delighted to announce a $1,500,000 factoring facility for a Canadian bakery on a mission to become the country’s largest donut producer. This new venture comes after the client’s previous company entered CCAA. Sallyport worked closely with the trustee throughout the insolvency, providing steady guidance and support from start to finish.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe Capital”), a leading private credit asset manager, today announced the launch of Monroe Capital Enhanced Corporate Lending Fund (“MLEND” or the “Fund”), a perpetual-life, continuously offered, non-traded business development company designed to provide retail investors access to Monroe’s direct lending strategy.

1st Commercial Credit, LLC announced the expansion of its International Factoring Program, giving U.S.-based exporters a practical way to extend terms to foreign buyers and increase international sales.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $2 million accounts receivable facility for a long-standing, family-owned government contracting firm experiencing rapid growth in procurement activity.

King & Spalding has promoted 27 lawyers to partner and 17 to counsel, the firm announced today. The promotions span 13 of the firm’s offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Referred by a trusted broker partner, this innovative beverage brand was recently awarded national distribution with Target in the U.S. - a milestone that brings tremendous opportunity, but also the need for fast, reliable working capital. With increased production demands and long retailer payment terms, the company needed a flexible funding solution to support its next stage of expansion.

Thompson Coburn LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected nine attorneys to its partnership and promoted one attorney to counsel. The promotions, which are effective January 1, 2026, span several practice groups and offices, including St. Louis, New York, Dallas, and Washington, D.C.

MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”), a specialized seniors housing and multifamily bridge lending platform, along with firm affiliates, provided $68,000,000 in bridge financing to a three-facility skilled nursing portfolio in Illinois. The financing was originated by Karina Davydov, Senior Managing Director, Originations.

First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN) announced today that Todd Warrick, Executive Vice President and Corporate and Commercial Market Leader, has been promoted to Triangle Market President for the Mid-Atlantic region. He will continue to report to Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President, and will remain responsible for leading First Horizon's Mid-Atlantic corporate and commercial banking, associate engagement and community engagement while strengthening the bank's market share across Central North Carolina.