Ares Management Corporation, a global alternative investment manager, has reached its final close of Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund III (“SDL III” or the “Fund”). SDL III had more equity commitments than it had anticipated, totalling around $15.3bn, compared to its original $10.0bn goal. With potential leverage and equity commitments in linked vehicles, the overall capital base for SDL III is estimated to be around $33.6bn.

BizCap®, a commercial finance advisory firm established in 2002, is pleased to announce its instrumental role in securing a $20 million Credit Facility for Arizona Athletic Grounds (“AAG”), the leading youth sports and entertainment facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Culain Capital is pleased to announce the structuring of a $500,000 accounts receivable financing facility for a leading temporary placement staffing agency. This strategic financial solution is designed to provide the company with the necessary working capital to support its ongoing growth and expansion efforts.

LSQ, a leading provider of working capital and payments management solutions, recently originated a $3 million accounts receivable credit facility for an IT staffing firm. The company was referred to LSQ by a banking partner that was unable to support funding facility increases.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $12MM asset-based lending (ABL) facility. The financing solution, which was extended to a family office-owned manufacturer of yarns and textile floor coverings, includes an AR and Inventory revolver, alongside a Machinery and Equipment term loan.

Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Jon Levin has joined the firm’s Huntsville, Alabama, office as a partner in the Corporate and Securities group. Jon has practiced government contracts law for over two decades. He has successfully represented clients in hundreds of bid protests at the Court of Federal Claims and Government Accountability Office, appeals before the Federal Circuit, and on size and status matters before the Small Business Administration.

Adam is no stranger to the commercial real estate industry. His experience includes lending, originations, underwriting and brokerage in Denver, New York, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In his 18 years, he’s held the positions of Vice President, Relationship Manager, Senior Commercial Lender, Senior Business Development Manager and Account Executive at respective companies.

Sallyport Commercial Finance is pleased to announce that a leading toy distributor has secured $900,000 in funding. This funding package includes a $750,000 accounts receivable (AR) facility and a $150,000 inventory facility.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its CIT Commercial Services unit provided up to $48 million in financing to Crown Crafts Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS), one of America’s largest producers of infant bedding, toddler bedding, bibs, toys and disposable products.

Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST) (“Renasant”) and The First Bancshares, Inc. (“The First”) (NYSE: FBMS) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger, pursuant to which The First will merge with and into Renasant (the “Merger”) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion, based on Renasant’s closing stock price as of July 26, 2024.

The national Citizens Business Conditions Index™ (CBCI) rose to 52.2 in the second quarter, pushing into expansionary territory after taking a step back at the beginning of the year. The reading above 50 indicates that economic momentum is building, in this case due to higher company revenue coupled with the prospect of easing monetary policy, which lowers the cost of capital.

Churchill Asset Management (“Churchill” or the “Firm”) today announced that it served as Joint Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Insulation Technology Group (“ITG” or the “Company”) by TJC, LP (“TJC”).

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company”) today announced that it has amended and extended its existing senior secured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”).

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage pharmaceutical company committed to the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence, today announced that it has entered into a $20 million debt refinancing agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First-Citizens Bank.

ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leading providers of diversified real estate DST and REIT investments, has announced that Fifth Third Bank has joined Wells Fargo as a co-lender on ExchangeRight's Essential Income REIT's revolving line of credit and has increased the current credit capacity to $100 million. This closing strategically expands the REIT's credit access, adding to the recently announced Credit Facility with Wells Fargo for $75 million.

Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services, has admitted its annual class of new partners and principals, and promoted a group of professionals to managing directors.

Peakstone Realty Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: PKST), a real estate investment trust that owns and operates a high-quality, newer-vintage portfolio of predominantly single-tenant industrial and office properties, today announced the successful closing of an amended and extended $907 million unsecured credit facility, underscoring the strength of its balance sheet and high-quality portfolio.

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced today that Michael Cardello III, the firm’s Managing Partner, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). This Section seeks to improve the quality of client representation and enhance the administration of justice in the areas of commercial and federal litigation.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced that they have provided $75 million in total capital to three NWI affiliates.

Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, today announces it has successfully completed a EUR 400 million Term Loan B.