Amer Sports, Inc. (“Amer Sports,” “we,” “us” or the “Company”), a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Amer Sports Company (the “Issuer”), has launched an offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of new senior secured notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Timbercreek Financial Corp. (TSX: TF) (“Timbercreek Financial” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on February 8, 2024, the Company entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of 9 lenders for revolving credit facilities in an aggregate amount of $510 million (which includes a $20 million swingline facility).

Tiger Group andAVGear.com today announced a collaboration that will bring a wide array of new, refurbished and certified professional audio visual equipment to the market across North America and globally.

Lafayette Square, a national investment platform, announced today that it has provided financing to support the growth of Marshall & Stevens. Marshall & Stevens is a leading provider of independent valuation and advisory services, providing multi-disciplinary solutions for independent assessments of corporations, debt and equity instruments, infrastructure, intangible assets, litigation support, machinery and equipment, and real estate.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management and BNP Paribas Cardif announce a partnership with Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, to offer “Blackstone European Private Credit Fund”, a new unit-linked private debt-backed unit-linked account.

First Eagle Alternative Credit (“FEAC”) today announced that President Chris Flynn plans to leave the firm in early 2025. Effective immediately, Flynn will share the title of FEAC Co-President with Jim Fellows, Chief Investment Officer of FEAC. Fellows will become President upon Flynn’s departure, while continuing to serve as CIO, and this period of co-leadership is intended to promote a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Pagaya Technologies LTD. (NASDAQ: PGY) ("Pagaya" or “the Company”), a global technology company delivering AI-driven product solutions for the financial ecosystem, announced today the closing of a credit facility with participation from Funds and Accounts managed by BlackRock U.S. Private Capital (“BlackRock”), UBS O’Connor, JPMorgan Chase, Valley Bank, and Israel Discount Bank.

Glass container manufacturer Arglass has secured over $230 million in capital to build a second furnace on its campus in Valdosta, Georgia. Arglass raised a combination of structured equity and debt to finance the construction.

Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced it has successfully closed a $47.5 million project finance term loan from Manulife, a global financial services provider. The term loan will support the commercial operation of Revolution, Spearmint’s 150 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project located in West Texas’ ERCOT power market.

Quasar Capital Partners proudly announces the appointment of Tanya Fontenot as the new Vice President of Business Development. Based in Baton Rouge and with over 17 years of experience in the finance industry, Tanya brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in banking, factoring, and commercial finance.

In response to the remarkable growth experienced by Georgia Banking Company (GBC) over the last three years, the organization is proud to announce strategic leadership changes that reflect its commitment to maintaining momentum and focusing on key strategic priorities.

Iron Horse Credit (“IHC”), a leading inventory lender, is pleased to announce the closing of a $1,000,000 stand-alone inventory revolving line of credit to a wholesaler of men's designer shoes.

CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Kayla Schultz, Partner, and Michelle Jackson, Manager, have been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as Women of Influence in Accounting & Finance for 2024.

John Trendell brings a proven track record in business development and over 22 years of experience in all aspects of Asset-Based Lending (ABL) and Accounts Receivable Financing to his new role as OCF’s VP, Senior Business Development Officer.

DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) today announced it has closed a $300 million, five-year senior secured credit facility consisting of a $200 million revolving credit facility, a $50 million term loan and a $50 million delayed draw term loan. The facility replaces DMC’s prior $200 million credit facility.

Barclays today announces the appointment of Na Wei as Global Head of Leveraged Finance, reporting to Travis Barnes and Tom Johnson, Global Co-Heads of Capital Markets at Barclays.

Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of three seasoned M&A advisory professionals as new Managing Directors on its industry banking teams. Steven Dana will join the firm's Industrial Technology Investment Banking Group and Jerry Sturgill and Skye Root will join the firm's Agriculture Investment Banking Group, enhancing the firm's substantial portfolio of specialized sector knowledge.

PineBridge Investments (“PineBridge”), a private, global asset manager focused on active, high-conviction investing, today announced the final close of PineBridge Private Credit III (“Fund III”) as of 30 January 2024, as part of the firm’s lower-middle-market direct lending strategy. Inclusive of fund-level leverage, the Private Credit team raised $1.7 billion1 of capital in Fund III, above its target size of $1.0 billion. This latest close brings the total Private Credit platform to $5.0 billion.2

Legacy Corporate Lending, LLC (“Legacy”), an independent asset-based lending (ABL) company focused on serving the needs of middle market companies across North America, today announced the appointment of Margaret Ceconi as Executive Vice President, Portfolio & Underwriting.

Ocorian, the specialist global provider of financial and corporate administration services and regulatory solutions to financial institutions, asset managers, corporates and high net-worth individuals, has completed the acquisition of specialist regulatory consultancy Bovill.