Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) (“Provident”) announced today that its merger with Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (“Lakeland”) was completed, creating the premier super community banking franchise in the region.

First Capital Bancshares, Inc. ("First Capital"), parent company of First Capital Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the completion of a private placement of shares of its common stock to accredited individual and institutional investors.

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced its $2 billion Community Commitment Plan ("CCP") that will uphold its dedication to the communities it supports and empowers. The 2024-2026 CCP marks Associated's fourth three-year commitment since 2016, which has resulted in $9 billion contributed to communities across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray,” the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the commencement of a refinancing process for its existing $1.15 billion term loan due 2026 and up to $450 million of its 5.875% senior notes due 2026, with the goal of extending a significant portion of its near-term debt maturities.

A group of lenders to Red Lobster Management LLC is considering bidding for assets through a potential Chapter 11 sale process and seizing control of the seafood restaurant chain, according to people familiar with the matter.

Buyers Edge Platform (the "Company"), a leader in digital procurement solutions for the foodservice industry, today announced it has completed a $1.1B recapitalization to support its continued growth through the successful closing of a $560M Term Loan B maturing in 2031 and a $130M revolving credit facility maturing in 2031 ("new credit facilities").

Alliance Funding Group (AFG), a premier provider of customized equipment financing solutions since 1998, announces significant appointments within its Technology Finance division. Adam Doyle joins as Senior Vice President, Head of Technology Finance, and Eric DeHart assumes the role of Market Director, Technology Finance.

Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Cloudbreak Health (“Cloudbreak”) by GTCR.

Lendscape, the market-leading provider of commercial finance technology, today announced the launch of Lendscape CONNECT, a revolutionary solution designed to widen access to invoice finance by removing the traditional barriers involved for lenders and their clients.

Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the commitment of $60 million in growth capital to Metabolon, a global leader in providing metabolomics solutions advancing a wide variety of life science research, diagnostic, therapeutic development, and precision medicine applications.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, successfully closed its fourth partnership under the GarageCo Holdings, LLC (“GarageCo” or “the Company”) platform, with Cedar Park Overhead Doors (“Cedar Park”).

In this role, Smith oversees Real Estate Services’ daily operations through the implementation of streamlined processes, procedures and methodologies and enhancing the operational platform to provide full life cycle portfolio optimization services to retail, office, commercial and industrial clients.

This deal was secured by the company's main operating headquarters located in one of Houston’s historically underutilized business zones (HUBZones).

Goba Capital is an alternative financing company based in Miami, FL, specializing in providing working capital solutions. With a focus on innovation and flexibility, we offer tailored financial services designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries and locations.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS), today announced that it has entered into a non-dilutive, senior secured credit facility with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, of up to $475 million, with approximately $375 million funded at close. Apellis can draw down an additional $100 million under the facility at the company’s option prior to September 2025, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. Additionally, the Sixth Street agreement also permits Apellis to access $100 million through a separate third-party working capital facility.

Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the commitment of $25 million in growth capital to Elevate K-12 ("Elevate"), a Chicago-based company that provides high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) today announced that Jim Weiss has joined Citizens as Florida market president to bring additional local focus and expertise as Citizens continues to grow its presence in Florida.

An online auction hosted by Tiger Group on May 21 features the highest-quality rental and production-ready AV gear to be sold in North America, the company announced.

Amerisource Business Capital announced the closing and funding of a $2,500,000 working capital facility for a Utah-based commercial printer. The proceeds were used to support the company’s recent significant growth.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading tech-enabled finance provider specializing in tailored solutions for businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, announced the recent completion of a $10 million factoring facility for a prominent Canada-based staffing company specializing in the recruitment and management of talent in the global energy sector.