• TSL1121_Wave_Anderson Is a Corporate Default Wave Ahead In 2022?
    Nov 11, 2021

    Some turnaround and M&A leaders are predicting the second quarter of 2022 could be when the “default boom” hits. Asset-based lenders, factors, and other secured lenders will need to be at the ready to handle turnaround deals.

  • Citizens Leads $75 Million Credit Facilities to Support Macquarie Capital’s Investment in Procentrix, Inc.
    Nov 11, 2021

    Citizens announced today that it has led $75 million in new credit facilities for Procentrix, a professional and technology services company serving U.S. federal government customers in civilian, homeland security and defense sectors. Citizens is the Left Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent.

    The new credit facilities supported an investment in Procentrix by Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group. This investment will be used to bring more capacity and service offerings to address additional customer requests and to diversify Procentrix’s customer base.

  • Wingspire Capital Provides $40 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Theragenics Corporation
    Nov 10, 2021

    Wingspire Capital LLC (“Wingspire”) is pleased to announce a $40 million senior secured credit facility provided to Theragenics Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices.

    The transaction included a $20 million revolving line of credit and a $20 million term loan, with the proceeds used to refinance existing debt and fund ongoing working capital and general corporate needs.

  • White Oak Provides Financing to Support Acquisition of Port 45 Recovery by Sunrise Treatment Center
    Nov 9, 2021

    White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) announced today that it acted as sole lender and administrative agent of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Port 45 Recovery LLC (“Port 45”) by Sunrise Treatment Center, LLC (“Sunrise” or the "Company"), a Bridges Fund Management L.P. (“Bridges”) portfolio company.

    Founded in 2007, Cincinnati, OH-based Sunrise is a substance abuse treatment provider in Ohio and Kentucky. Port 45’s services include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, traditional outpatient, aftercare, recovery housing and group therapy offerings.

  • Michele Ocejo SFNet 2021 Advocacy Highlights
    Nov 9, 2021
    The COVID pandemic pushed SFNet’s already active advocacy program into overdrive in 2020 and the past year has kept our advocacy volunteers just as busy. As we work to find the balance between economic health and personal well being, the SFNet team has had to quickly mobilize at times to respond to a diverse array of issues, from concerns around damaging flaws in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program to the ongoing saga of state financial disclosure bills.
  • Ecobat Establishes New Global Credit Facility to Position Company for Future Growth
    Nov 8, 2021
    Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, announced today that it refinanced existing credit facilities in North America and Europe into a new 5-year upsized global funding facility led by J.P. Morgan. The facility was established by a syndicate of the world's largest lending institutions, for which J.P. Morgan acted as administrative agent.
  • Viracta Therapeutics Secures $50 Million Credit Facility from Silicon Valley Bank and Oxford Finance
    Nov 8, 2021
    Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company primarily focused on targeting virus-associated malignancies, today announced that the Company has entered into a loan and security agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Oxford Finance LLC (Oxford) for up to $50.0 million. In connection with the $50.0 million credit facility, the Company and SVB agreed to terminate the Company's prior $15.0 million loan and security agreement and the existing $5.0 million debt balance was refinanced. 
  • NasserAnsari_WoltersKluwer_150 How Blockchain and “DeFi” May Impact Lending in the Future
    Nov 8, 2021

    Ever since the early days of blockchain with the 2009 introduction of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have been prone to periods of high and low valuation. After going through another “crypto-winter,” or period of low prices, lasting three years, cryptocurrencies have once again caught the attention of a broader investor community.

    Since the second half of 2020, the sheer number of new cryptocurrency offerings and the price volatility have been breathtaking. For example, Ethereum—the number two cryptocurrency and blockchain platform by market cap—grew by 800 percent from October 2020-October 2021. As new investment vehicles for Bitcoin are introduced in the United States, the hype is at an all-time high.

  • White Oak Provides $51.5 Million Commitment to HRB Brands to Finance Acquisition of Personal Care Brands From Helen of Troy
    Nov 4, 2021
    White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”) is pleased to announce that it has provided a $51.5 million commitment to provide senior secured term debt financing to HRB Brands LLC (“HRB”) to effectuate their acquisition of a portfolio of personal care brands from Helen of Troy Limited (Nasdaq: HELE). The acquired portfolio includes the North American operations of 12 iconic and well-known brands such as Brut, Pert, Sure, and Ammens.
  • UPSTACK Secures $100M from MidCap Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Credit
    Nov 3, 2021
    UPSTACK, a profitable, fast-growing platform that transforms the architecture and sourcing experience for businesses seeking cloud and internet infrastructure solutions, announced today it has secured $100 million in financing from MidCap Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Credit. MidCap Financial is the Administrative Agent, Sole Arranger and Sole Bookrunner.
  • WilliamKemp_Republic150x150 SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit Recap: August 3-4, 2021
    Oct 27, 2021

    On August 3 and 4, YoPro members from across the country gathered to attend the SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit 2021 in Chicago. The conference provided in-person networking opportunities and insightful panels featuring industry leaders.

    The leadership summit would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors – Event Co-Sponsor Hilco Global and Winston & Strawn LLP, Reception Sponsor, Wells Fargo, and our Supporting Sponsors, Gerber Finance and Gordon Brothers.

  • CIT Serves as Joint Lead Arranger on $1.16 Billion Financing for PRO Unlimited Inc.
    Nov 2, 2021

    CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Asset-Based Lending business served as joint lead arranger on a $1.16 billion financing for PRO Unlimited Inc., a leading Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) platform provider.

    Serving hundreds of the world’s most recognizable brands, PRO Unlimited offers modern workforce management and a partner ecosystem supported by data, software, intelligence and services to meet organizations’ flexible workforce needs. 

  • SG Credit Partners Acquires Stonegate Capital Holdings
    Nov 1, 2021
    SG Credit Partners today announced its acquisition of Stonegate Capital Holdings (“Stonegate”) and its entry into asset-based lending with a focus on high-growth consumer and recurring revenue verticals.  Stonegate will operate independently as a new division of SG Credit and continue to build upon its position as a market leader in non-bank direct lending. The acquisition of Stonegate establishes SG Credit Partners as the leading lower middle market credit platform delivering a complete range of credit solutions. 
  • Wade M. Kennedy Pitfalls of Incorporating Term Loan Provisions into ABL Credit Agreements
    Nov 1, 2021

    When documenting an ABL facility alongside a separate term loan, borrowers and financial sponsors increasingly request that the ABL credit agreement be drafted to essentially match material terms of the term loan agreement. This understandable desire for conformity often overshadows fundamental differences between ABL and term loan facilities and can create significant issues for ABL lenders. The goal from the ABL lender’s perspective should be to understand the tradeoffs involved and provide a level of functional conformity in principal terms, while maintaining customary availability-based metrics and liquidity protections of ABL loan documentation which are often absent or inadequately covered in term loan documentation.

  • Trinity Capital Inc. Enters into New $300 Million Credit Facility with KeyBank
    Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading specialty lending company that provides debt, including loans and equipment financing, to growth stage companies backed by technology banks, venture capital and private equity firms, today announced that it has entered into a new $300 million credit facility led by KeyBank N.A. ("Key Bank"). KeyBank is leading the credit facility with a commitment of $75 million, and the facility can accordion to $300 million as additional lenders are added to the lending syndicate, subject to the facility's credit agreement.
  • Bridge Bank Issues $10 Million Asset-based Line of Credit to Shippabo
    Oct 28, 2021

    SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Bank today announced that its Capital Finance Group has issued a $10 million asset-based line of credit to Shippabo, a cloud-based supply chain-management platform serving the shipping and logistics industries.

    Shippabo, based in Los Angeles, will use the asset-based line of credit to support working capital needs and finance its growth. Shippabo is a logistics technology company that has developed an online freight management application that helps import and export companies control their shipping process. 
  • Richard Hawkins, Atlantic RMS How to avoid another Greensill: Diligence, Diligence, Diligence
    Oct 27, 2021
    Greensill seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. If, like me, you are fascinated by financial scandals, there is a continuing narrative regarding the conduct of this business, its impact on its clients and the wider implications for businesses that operate under the general heading of supply chain finance (SCF). That said, we have come to discover that classifying Greensill as a supply chain finance business is probably inappropriate
  • Siena Announces $122M in New Facilities During Q3 2021
    Oct 27, 2021
    Siena Lending Group announced it closed two deals in Q3 2021 for $110 million for companies in media services and mobile accessories.  Siena Healthcare Finance announced it closed a $12 million deal for a company in the pharmaceuticals industry during Q3.
  • PNC Bank Further Expands Regional President Model In California, Names Leaders For Orange County-Inland Empire, Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    PNC Bank, N.A. announced the appointment of two new regional presidents in California, further expanding its local leadership and decision-making model in the state.

    Jarrod Ingle joins PNC as the regional president and head of Corporate Banking for the Orange County-Inland Empire market and Todd Wilson assumes responsibilities as regional president for the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. 

  • Siena Healthcare Finance Hires Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer
    Oct 25, 2021
    Siena Healthcare Finance is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Whitwer as managing director and chief risk officer.

    Located in Los Angeles, Dan brings over 20 years of experience in asset-based lending to Siena. Prior to joining the Healthcare team, he served in senior executive positions at both Wells Fargo Capital Finance and Wells Fargo Healthcare Finance. Most recently, he led a team at Wells Fargo managing a $1 billion portfolio of asset-backed loans to healthcare companies.
  • TSL1121_Wave_Anderson Is a Corporate Default Wave Ahead In 2022?
    Nov 11, 2021

    Some turnaround and M&A leaders are predicting the second quarter of 2022 could be when the “default boom” hits. Asset-based lenders, factors, and other secured lenders will need to be at the ready to handle turnaround deals.

  • Citizens Leads $75 Million Credit Facilities to Support Macquarie Capital’s Investment in Procentrix, Inc.
    Nov 11, 2021

    Citizens announced today that it has led $75 million in new credit facilities for Procentrix, a professional and technology services company serving U.S. federal government customers in civilian, homeland security and defense sectors. Citizens is the Left Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent.

    The new credit facilities supported an investment in Procentrix by Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group. This investment will be used to bring more capacity and service offerings to address additional customer requests and to diversify Procentrix’s customer base.

  • Wingspire Capital Provides $40 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Theragenics Corporation
    Nov 10, 2021

    Wingspire Capital LLC (“Wingspire”) is pleased to announce a $40 million senior secured credit facility provided to Theragenics Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices.

    The transaction included a $20 million revolving line of credit and a $20 million term loan, with the proceeds used to refinance existing debt and fund ongoing working capital and general corporate needs.

  • White Oak Provides Financing to Support Acquisition of Port 45 Recovery by Sunrise Treatment Center
    Nov 9, 2021

    White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) announced today that it acted as sole lender and administrative agent of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Port 45 Recovery LLC (“Port 45”) by Sunrise Treatment Center, LLC (“Sunrise” or the "Company"), a Bridges Fund Management L.P. (“Bridges”) portfolio company.

    Founded in 2007, Cincinnati, OH-based Sunrise is a substance abuse treatment provider in Ohio and Kentucky. Port 45’s services include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, traditional outpatient, aftercare, recovery housing and group therapy offerings.

  • Michele Ocejo SFNet 2021 Advocacy Highlights
    Nov 9, 2021
    The COVID pandemic pushed SFNet’s already active advocacy program into overdrive in 2020 and the past year has kept our advocacy volunteers just as busy. As we work to find the balance between economic health and personal well being, the SFNet team has had to quickly mobilize at times to respond to a diverse array of issues, from concerns around damaging flaws in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program to the ongoing saga of state financial disclosure bills.
  • Ecobat Establishes New Global Credit Facility to Position Company for Future Growth
    Nov 8, 2021
    Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, announced today that it refinanced existing credit facilities in North America and Europe into a new 5-year upsized global funding facility led by J.P. Morgan. The facility was established by a syndicate of the world's largest lending institutions, for which J.P. Morgan acted as administrative agent.
  • Viracta Therapeutics Secures $50 Million Credit Facility from Silicon Valley Bank and Oxford Finance
    Nov 8, 2021
    Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company primarily focused on targeting virus-associated malignancies, today announced that the Company has entered into a loan and security agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Oxford Finance LLC (Oxford) for up to $50.0 million. In connection with the $50.0 million credit facility, the Company and SVB agreed to terminate the Company's prior $15.0 million loan and security agreement and the existing $5.0 million debt balance was refinanced. 
  • NasserAnsari_WoltersKluwer_150 How Blockchain and “DeFi” May Impact Lending in the Future
    Nov 8, 2021

    Ever since the early days of blockchain with the 2009 introduction of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have been prone to periods of high and low valuation. After going through another “crypto-winter,” or period of low prices, lasting three years, cryptocurrencies have once again caught the attention of a broader investor community.

    Since the second half of 2020, the sheer number of new cryptocurrency offerings and the price volatility have been breathtaking. For example, Ethereum—the number two cryptocurrency and blockchain platform by market cap—grew by 800 percent from October 2020-October 2021. As new investment vehicles for Bitcoin are introduced in the United States, the hype is at an all-time high.

  • White Oak Provides $51.5 Million Commitment to HRB Brands to Finance Acquisition of Personal Care Brands From Helen of Troy
    Nov 4, 2021
    White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”) is pleased to announce that it has provided a $51.5 million commitment to provide senior secured term debt financing to HRB Brands LLC (“HRB”) to effectuate their acquisition of a portfolio of personal care brands from Helen of Troy Limited (Nasdaq: HELE). The acquired portfolio includes the North American operations of 12 iconic and well-known brands such as Brut, Pert, Sure, and Ammens.
  • UPSTACK Secures $100M from MidCap Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Credit
    Nov 3, 2021
    UPSTACK, a profitable, fast-growing platform that transforms the architecture and sourcing experience for businesses seeking cloud and internet infrastructure solutions, announced today it has secured $100 million in financing from MidCap Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Credit. MidCap Financial is the Administrative Agent, Sole Arranger and Sole Bookrunner.
  • WilliamKemp_Republic150x150 SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit Recap: August 3-4, 2021
    Oct 27, 2021

    On August 3 and 4, YoPro members from across the country gathered to attend the SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit 2021 in Chicago. The conference provided in-person networking opportunities and insightful panels featuring industry leaders.

    The leadership summit would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors – Event Co-Sponsor Hilco Global and Winston & Strawn LLP, Reception Sponsor, Wells Fargo, and our Supporting Sponsors, Gerber Finance and Gordon Brothers.

  • CIT Serves as Joint Lead Arranger on $1.16 Billion Financing for PRO Unlimited Inc.
    Nov 2, 2021

    CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Asset-Based Lending business served as joint lead arranger on a $1.16 billion financing for PRO Unlimited Inc., a leading Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) platform provider.

    Serving hundreds of the world’s most recognizable brands, PRO Unlimited offers modern workforce management and a partner ecosystem supported by data, software, intelligence and services to meet organizations’ flexible workforce needs. 

  • SG Credit Partners Acquires Stonegate Capital Holdings
    Nov 1, 2021
    SG Credit Partners today announced its acquisition of Stonegate Capital Holdings (“Stonegate”) and its entry into asset-based lending with a focus on high-growth consumer and recurring revenue verticals.  Stonegate will operate independently as a new division of SG Credit and continue to build upon its position as a market leader in non-bank direct lending. The acquisition of Stonegate establishes SG Credit Partners as the leading lower middle market credit platform delivering a complete range of credit solutions. 
  • Wade M. Kennedy Pitfalls of Incorporating Term Loan Provisions into ABL Credit Agreements
    Nov 1, 2021

    When documenting an ABL facility alongside a separate term loan, borrowers and financial sponsors increasingly request that the ABL credit agreement be drafted to essentially match material terms of the term loan agreement. This understandable desire for conformity often overshadows fundamental differences between ABL and term loan facilities and can create significant issues for ABL lenders. The goal from the ABL lender’s perspective should be to understand the tradeoffs involved and provide a level of functional conformity in principal terms, while maintaining customary availability-based metrics and liquidity protections of ABL loan documentation which are often absent or inadequately covered in term loan documentation.

  • Trinity Capital Inc. Enters into New $300 Million Credit Facility with KeyBank
    Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading specialty lending company that provides debt, including loans and equipment financing, to growth stage companies backed by technology banks, venture capital and private equity firms, today announced that it has entered into a new $300 million credit facility led by KeyBank N.A. ("Key Bank"). KeyBank is leading the credit facility with a commitment of $75 million, and the facility can accordion to $300 million as additional lenders are added to the lending syndicate, subject to the facility's credit agreement.
  • Bridge Bank Issues $10 Million Asset-based Line of Credit to Shippabo
    Oct 28, 2021

    SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Bank today announced that its Capital Finance Group has issued a $10 million asset-based line of credit to Shippabo, a cloud-based supply chain-management platform serving the shipping and logistics industries.

    Shippabo, based in Los Angeles, will use the asset-based line of credit to support working capital needs and finance its growth. Shippabo is a logistics technology company that has developed an online freight management application that helps import and export companies control their shipping process. 
  • Richard Hawkins, Atlantic RMS How to avoid another Greensill: Diligence, Diligence, Diligence
    Oct 27, 2021
    Greensill seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. If, like me, you are fascinated by financial scandals, there is a continuing narrative regarding the conduct of this business, its impact on its clients and the wider implications for businesses that operate under the general heading of supply chain finance (SCF). That said, we have come to discover that classifying Greensill as a supply chain finance business is probably inappropriate
  • Siena Announces $122M in New Facilities During Q3 2021
    Oct 27, 2021
    Siena Lending Group announced it closed two deals in Q3 2021 for $110 million for companies in media services and mobile accessories.  Siena Healthcare Finance announced it closed a $12 million deal for a company in the pharmaceuticals industry during Q3.
  • PNC Bank Further Expands Regional President Model In California, Names Leaders For Orange County-Inland Empire, Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    PNC Bank, N.A. announced the appointment of two new regional presidents in California, further expanding its local leadership and decision-making model in the state.

    Jarrod Ingle joins PNC as the regional president and head of Corporate Banking for the Orange County-Inland Empire market and Todd Wilson assumes responsibilities as regional president for the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. 

  • Siena Healthcare Finance Hires Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer
    Oct 25, 2021
    Siena Healthcare Finance is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Whitwer as managing director and chief risk officer.

    Located in Los Angeles, Dan brings over 20 years of experience in asset-based lending to Siena. Prior to joining the Healthcare team, he served in senior executive positions at both Wells Fargo Capital Finance and Wells Fargo Healthcare Finance. Most recently, he led a team at Wells Fargo managing a $1 billion portfolio of asset-backed loans to healthcare companies.
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  • TSL1121_Wave_Anderson Is a Corporate Default Wave Ahead In 2022?
    Nov 11, 2021

    Some turnaround and M&A leaders are predicting the second quarter of 2022 could be when the “default boom” hits. Asset-based lenders, factors, and other secured lenders will need to be at the ready to handle turnaround deals.

  • Citizens Leads $75 Million Credit Facilities to Support Macquarie Capital’s Investment in Procentrix, Inc.
    Nov 11, 2021

    Citizens announced today that it has led $75 million in new credit facilities for Procentrix, a professional and technology services company serving U.S. federal government customers in civilian, homeland security and defense sectors. Citizens is the Left Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent.

    The new credit facilities supported an investment in Procentrix by Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group. This investment will be used to bring more capacity and service offerings to address additional customer requests and to diversify Procentrix’s customer base.

  • Wingspire Capital Provides $40 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Theragenics Corporation
    Nov 10, 2021

    Wingspire Capital LLC (“Wingspire”) is pleased to announce a $40 million senior secured credit facility provided to Theragenics Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices.

    The transaction included a $20 million revolving line of credit and a $20 million term loan, with the proceeds used to refinance existing debt and fund ongoing working capital and general corporate needs.

  • White Oak Provides Financing to Support Acquisition of Port 45 Recovery by Sunrise Treatment Center
    Nov 9, 2021

    White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) announced today that it acted as sole lender and administrative agent of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Port 45 Recovery LLC (“Port 45”) by Sunrise Treatment Center, LLC (“Sunrise” or the "Company"), a Bridges Fund Management L.P. (“Bridges”) portfolio company.

    Founded in 2007, Cincinnati, OH-based Sunrise is a substance abuse treatment provider in Ohio and Kentucky. Port 45’s services include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, traditional outpatient, aftercare, recovery housing and group therapy offerings.

  • Michele Ocejo SFNet 2021 Advocacy Highlights
    Nov 9, 2021
    The COVID pandemic pushed SFNet’s already active advocacy program into overdrive in 2020 and the past year has kept our advocacy volunteers just as busy. As we work to find the balance between economic health and personal well being, the SFNet team has had to quickly mobilize at times to respond to a diverse array of issues, from concerns around damaging flaws in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program to the ongoing saga of state financial disclosure bills.
  • Ecobat Establishes New Global Credit Facility to Position Company for Future Growth
    Nov 8, 2021
    Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, announced today that it refinanced existing credit facilities in North America and Europe into a new 5-year upsized global funding facility led by J.P. Morgan. The facility was established by a syndicate of the world's largest lending institutions, for which J.P. Morgan acted as administrative agent.
  • Viracta Therapeutics Secures $50 Million Credit Facility from Silicon Valley Bank and Oxford Finance
    Nov 8, 2021
    Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company primarily focused on targeting virus-associated malignancies, today announced that the Company has entered into a loan and security agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Oxford Finance LLC (Oxford) for up to $50.0 million. In connection with the $50.0 million credit facility, the Company and SVB agreed to terminate the Company's prior $15.0 million loan and security agreement and the existing $5.0 million debt balance was refinanced. 
  • NasserAnsari_WoltersKluwer_150 How Blockchain and “DeFi” May Impact Lending in the Future
    Nov 8, 2021

    Ever since the early days of blockchain with the 2009 introduction of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have been prone to periods of high and low valuation. After going through another “crypto-winter,” or period of low prices, lasting three years, cryptocurrencies have once again caught the attention of a broader investor community.

    Since the second half of 2020, the sheer number of new cryptocurrency offerings and the price volatility have been breathtaking. For example, Ethereum—the number two cryptocurrency and blockchain platform by market cap—grew by 800 percent from October 2020-October 2021. As new investment vehicles for Bitcoin are introduced in the United States, the hype is at an all-time high.

  • White Oak Provides $51.5 Million Commitment to HRB Brands to Finance Acquisition of Personal Care Brands From Helen of Troy
    Nov 4, 2021
    White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”) is pleased to announce that it has provided a $51.5 million commitment to provide senior secured term debt financing to HRB Brands LLC (“HRB”) to effectuate their acquisition of a portfolio of personal care brands from Helen of Troy Limited (Nasdaq: HELE). The acquired portfolio includes the North American operations of 12 iconic and well-known brands such as Brut, Pert, Sure, and Ammens.
  • UPSTACK Secures $100M from MidCap Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Credit
    Nov 3, 2021
    UPSTACK, a profitable, fast-growing platform that transforms the architecture and sourcing experience for businesses seeking cloud and internet infrastructure solutions, announced today it has secured $100 million in financing from MidCap Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Credit. MidCap Financial is the Administrative Agent, Sole Arranger and Sole Bookrunner.
  • WilliamKemp_Republic150x150 SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit Recap: August 3-4, 2021
    Oct 27, 2021

    On August 3 and 4, YoPro members from across the country gathered to attend the SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit 2021 in Chicago. The conference provided in-person networking opportunities and insightful panels featuring industry leaders.

    The leadership summit would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors – Event Co-Sponsor Hilco Global and Winston & Strawn LLP, Reception Sponsor, Wells Fargo, and our Supporting Sponsors, Gerber Finance and Gordon Brothers.

  • CIT Serves as Joint Lead Arranger on $1.16 Billion Financing for PRO Unlimited Inc.
    Nov 2, 2021

    CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Asset-Based Lending business served as joint lead arranger on a $1.16 billion financing for PRO Unlimited Inc., a leading Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) platform provider.

    Serving hundreds of the world’s most recognizable brands, PRO Unlimited offers modern workforce management and a partner ecosystem supported by data, software, intelligence and services to meet organizations’ flexible workforce needs. 

  • SG Credit Partners Acquires Stonegate Capital Holdings
    Nov 1, 2021
    SG Credit Partners today announced its acquisition of Stonegate Capital Holdings (“Stonegate”) and its entry into asset-based lending with a focus on high-growth consumer and recurring revenue verticals.  Stonegate will operate independently as a new division of SG Credit and continue to build upon its position as a market leader in non-bank direct lending. The acquisition of Stonegate establishes SG Credit Partners as the leading lower middle market credit platform delivering a complete range of credit solutions. 
  • Wade M. Kennedy Pitfalls of Incorporating Term Loan Provisions into ABL Credit Agreements
    Nov 1, 2021

    When documenting an ABL facility alongside a separate term loan, borrowers and financial sponsors increasingly request that the ABL credit agreement be drafted to essentially match material terms of the term loan agreement. This understandable desire for conformity often overshadows fundamental differences between ABL and term loan facilities and can create significant issues for ABL lenders. The goal from the ABL lender’s perspective should be to understand the tradeoffs involved and provide a level of functional conformity in principal terms, while maintaining customary availability-based metrics and liquidity protections of ABL loan documentation which are often absent or inadequately covered in term loan documentation.

  • Trinity Capital Inc. Enters into New $300 Million Credit Facility with KeyBank
    Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading specialty lending company that provides debt, including loans and equipment financing, to growth stage companies backed by technology banks, venture capital and private equity firms, today announced that it has entered into a new $300 million credit facility led by KeyBank N.A. ("Key Bank"). KeyBank is leading the credit facility with a commitment of $75 million, and the facility can accordion to $300 million as additional lenders are added to the lending syndicate, subject to the facility's credit agreement.
  • Bridge Bank Issues $10 Million Asset-based Line of Credit to Shippabo
    Oct 28, 2021

    SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Bank today announced that its Capital Finance Group has issued a $10 million asset-based line of credit to Shippabo, a cloud-based supply chain-management platform serving the shipping and logistics industries.

    Shippabo, based in Los Angeles, will use the asset-based line of credit to support working capital needs and finance its growth. Shippabo is a logistics technology company that has developed an online freight management application that helps import and export companies control their shipping process. 
  • Richard Hawkins, Atlantic RMS How to avoid another Greensill: Diligence, Diligence, Diligence
    Oct 27, 2021
    Greensill seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. If, like me, you are fascinated by financial scandals, there is a continuing narrative regarding the conduct of this business, its impact on its clients and the wider implications for businesses that operate under the general heading of supply chain finance (SCF). That said, we have come to discover that classifying Greensill as a supply chain finance business is probably inappropriate
  • Siena Announces $122M in New Facilities During Q3 2021
    Oct 27, 2021
    Siena Lending Group announced it closed two deals in Q3 2021 for $110 million for companies in media services and mobile accessories.  Siena Healthcare Finance announced it closed a $12 million deal for a company in the pharmaceuticals industry during Q3.
  • PNC Bank Further Expands Regional President Model In California, Names Leaders For Orange County-Inland Empire, Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    PNC Bank, N.A. announced the appointment of two new regional presidents in California, further expanding its local leadership and decision-making model in the state.

    Jarrod Ingle joins PNC as the regional president and head of Corporate Banking for the Orange County-Inland Empire market and Todd Wilson assumes responsibilities as regional president for the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. 

  • Siena Healthcare Finance Hires Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer
    Oct 25, 2021
    Siena Healthcare Finance is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Whitwer as managing director and chief risk officer.

    Located in Los Angeles, Dan brings over 20 years of experience in asset-based lending to Siena. Prior to joining the Healthcare team, he served in senior executive positions at both Wells Fargo Capital Finance and Wells Fargo Healthcare Finance. Most recently, he led a team at Wells Fargo managing a $1 billion portfolio of asset-backed loans to healthcare companies.