Abacus Finance Group, LLC – a leading provider of cash flow-based, classic senior debt for sponsor-led buyouts of lower middle-market companies – today announced that it served as Administrative Agent and Sole Lender for senior secured credit facilities to support the acquisition of Kingston Brass by LongueVue Capital.

Wintrust Receivables Finance is pleased to announce the closing of a $4,750,000 line of credit to a Southeast-based manufacturer and distributor of natural pet food. In addition to pet food, the company also has a broad portfolio of pet and wellness products for dogs and cats including treats, dental chews, and supplements.

Boardwalktech Software Corp ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), a leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to announce that as of March 28, 2024, the Company has secured a three-year $US4.0 million Line-of-Credit ("LOC") facility with Celtic Bank, for growth needs including expansion of its recurring revenue.

36th Street Capital announced it recently served as lessor of record and servicer for a $30 million equipment financing of manufacturing equipment dedicated to the manufacturing and production of personal care, first aid, and household products. 36th Street funded $10 million for its own account, with other financial institutions rounding out the transaction.

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (CSG Law) is pleased to announce that Sol W. Bernstein has joined the firm as Of Counsel with the Corporate & Securities Group and the Banking & Finance Team.

Encina Private Credit (“EPC”) is pleased to announce two key new senior hires to the originations team to expand the platform’s business development efforts. Mark Patchell joined EPC as Senior Managing Director, and Brian Tammaro was added as Managing Director.

Alpine Ridge Funding is pleased to announce a $2.5 million factoring facility for a healthcare service provider based in Georgia. The company was seeking a new lender to support their ongoing working capital needs

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report on Managing Artificial Intelligence-Specific Cybersecurity Risks in the Financial Services Sector. The report was written at the direction of Presidential Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.

Golub Capital today announced that Shuji Hatsukaiwa has joined as Managing Director, Japan and will be based in the Firm’s newly-opened Tokyo office. In his new role, he will be focused on deepening relationships with investors across Japan.

Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: QRHC) (“Quest” or the “Company”), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, today announced that it has extended the maturity dates for its existing credit facilities held by Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC and PNC Bank, NA.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Abhishek Jain has joined its Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice as a Managing Director. Mr. Jain, based in Chicago, will further strengthen the firm’s financial due diligence capabilities, with a primary focus on the industrials sector.

Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) today announced changes to its organizational structure, as well as new and increased responsibilities for several key executives, that will build on the company's success, create efficiencies and position it for future growth.

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index eased in the first quarter, but not enough to change our view that a sustained expansion will continue throughout this year amid improving productivity.

MUFG today announced that it has established a new Medium-term Business Plan (“MTBP”) for the three-year period beginning in FY2024.

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (“Atlantic Union”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced merger with American National Bankshares Inc. (“American National”), effective April 1, 2024. This transaction strengthens Atlantic Union’s presence in Central, Western and Southern Virginia and provides a meaningful entry into North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and Raleigh.

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the "Company"), announced the commencement of a refinancing process for its Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 term loans (collectively, the "Term Loans"). As of December 31, 2023, an aggregate amount of $906.7 million of Term Loans was outstanding.

Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., a provider of ground-breaking, disruptive software and hardware for 5G networks and a pioneer in end-to-end Open RAN, private network and air-to-ground connectivity solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “Agreement”) with certain funds managed by Fortress Investment Group (“Fortress”) and several of its other key financial stakeholders

Celtic Capital provided a $2,500,000 Equipment Loan and subsequently participated with the revolving lender for $1,500,000 on the Accounts Receivable and Inventory Lines of Credit.

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephen W. Finocchio as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. and HarborOne Bank. Finocchio will oversee all Finance areas, including Accounting, Reporting, Treasury, and Investor Relations.

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) ("RBC") today announced it has completed the acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada ("HSBC Canada").