Star Mountain Capital, LLC (“Star Mountain”), a rapidly growing specialized private credit and secondaries investment firm targeting systematic alpha and low market correlated returns for its global institutional and high-net-worth investors is pleased to announce that Robert Kaplan has joined as Senior Advisor.

Frost Brown Todd (FBT) broadened and deepened its leading national finance capabilities by adding Jamie Brodsky, Alexander G. Staffieri, and Kaitlyn J. George as partners in the firm’s Commercial Finance Practice Group in its Louisville office.

CVC Credit, the $43 billion dedicated credit strategy of CVC, is pleased to announce that it has successfully priced Apidos XLVII (47), a $507 million (c.€471 million) Collateralized Loan Obligation ("CLO"). BNP Paribas acted as the lead arranger.

Citizens announced today that it led a $377.5 million senior credit facility for Arlington Capital Partners to support the acquisition of Merrill Technologies Group and the formation of Keel Holdings, LLC. Citizens served as Lead Left Arranger, Left Lead Bookrunner and Administrative Agent.

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, has entered into a revolving loan agreement with Export Development Canada ("EDC") for up to $5 million (the "Facility") to fund all-electric vehicle production pursuant to customer orders.

Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) today announced that the Company has closed a new $30 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) that matures on February 7, 2027 led by Wintrust Bank.

EBSC Lending, a private lender focused on real estate financing, has announced that it will be providing a senior credit facility to Metro Capital worth $25 million.

Float, one of Canada's fastest growing fintechs, has kicked off 2024 with an aggressive expansion plan and the backing of a C$50 million credit facility in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank.

MidCap Financial, a leading commercial finance company focused on middle-market transactions, today announced it has provided a $35mm senior revolving credit facility to Arc International North American Holdings, Inc. (“Arc” or “Company”).

Evolve Bank & Trust (“Evolve”), a global leader in the payments and Banking-as-a-Service (“BaaS”) industry, announced today it has appointed Peter Moenickheim as Chief Risk Officer. Peter brings with him more than 20 years of experience assessing and managing risk for the banking, consumer finance, and payments industry.

Cliffwater Enhanced Lending Fund ("CELFX" or "the Fund"), an interval fund providing access to alternative private debt strategies, announced Nicholas Lenicheck has joined its investment team as a Managing Director and will be based in New York.

Wingspire Capital has agented a senior secured credit facility to a specialty finance company that offers senior secured loans to high growth consumer products companies. Wingspire Capital agented the facility and brought in Encina Lender Finance as a partner.

AmeriFactors Financial Group, LLC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Angela Fiorentino as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, in addition to her current role as General Counsel.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Amos to Vice President. In her elevated role, Ms. Amos will focus on fostering new relationships, fundraising, and advancing the firm’s strategic marketing initiatives.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has provided a five-year operating lease to an Ohio-based aerospace and defense solutions provider for 15 late-model CNC machine tools worth more than $5 million.

​Huntington Business Credit announced it closed a $13,000,000 in new credit facilities with C&K Industrial Services, Inc. on December 28, 2023. Proceeds of the facility were used to refinance existing debt and provide ongoing working capital financing.

BankFinancial Corporation (Nasdaq: BFIN) announced today that it expanded its Board of Directors with the election of Mr. Aaron O’Connor and Mr. Benjamin Mackovak.

Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of streaming channels and content libraries, today announced that it has expanded its line of credit from East West Bank to $7.5 million.

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released “Loud and Clear,” a new Insights piece by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).

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