Alliance Funding Group (“AFG” or the “Company”), one of the largest privately-held equipment finance companies in the U.S., today announced the successful upsizing of its corporate notes to $39.0 million. The new issuance was assigned a BBB rating by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization (NRSRO). Proceeds from this transaction will be used for working capital purposes and to finance growth, including potential future acquisition opportunities.

Pinnacle Capital Finance is proud to announce the issuance of a $5MM combination asset-based AR & Inventory line of credit along with a variety of term loans. The revolver is being used to fund operations, while the term loans that total half the amount of the entire credit facility were used as acquisition funding to complete the sale of this nearly 100-year-old Die Casting company.

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is excited to announce the promotions of Andrew Faubel to Vice President, Sam Wegenke to Senior Associate and William Laffrey to Senior Associate.

The company has also obtained a commitment from Equilibrium, the company’s largest secured creditor, to provide approximately $30 million of debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing to provide the necessary liquidity to support operations at the AppHarvest Morehead, AppHarvest Richmond and AppHarvest Somerset farms during the Chapter 11 process. The DIP financing is subject to approval of the Court.

Berkshire Bank, a leading, socially responsible community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is proud to announce that David J. Coughlin, a seasoned private and commercial banking professional, has joined Berkshire’s growing Private Banking team as a senior vice president (SVP), Private Banking, serving the Boston market.

CVC Credit, the $41 billion global credit management business of CVC, is pleased to announce that it has priced Apidos XLVI (46) a $504 million (c.€453 million) Collateralized Loan Obligation ("CLO"). Societe Generale acted as lead arranger.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that the Company has entered into a non-binding term sheet for a term loan facility of up to $125 million, which the Company expects to close by the end of this week.

Houlihan Lokey serves as financial advisor to the term loan lender group and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, and Shearman & Sterling LLP are serving as legal advisors.

Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (“Angelo Gordon” or the “Firm”), a $73* billion alternative investment firm focused on credit and real estate investing, today announced a number of senior personnel moves to bolster the Firm’s structured credit business.

1st Commercial Credit, LLC, a leading financial services provider specializing in invoice factoring solutions, is pleased to announce its support for a Louisiana-based temp-staffing agency's expansion into the lucrative Florida market. Facilitating a $100,000 loan, 1st Commercial Credit, LLC aims to empower its valued client to capitalize on the flourishing opportunities in Florida and continue their remarkable growth trajectory.

Coastal States Bank ("CSB") is pleased to announce the addition of four new bankers to their Atlanta region. Paul Black II, Leslie Hammond, Kelly Maxwell and Alan Patterson joined CSB's Cobb County team in July and will serve customers at CSB's Akers Mill branch.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of two Senior Managing Directors in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment and the launch of a dedicated Restructuring practice in Manchester, England, to further strengthen the firm’s restructuring and insolvency capabilities in the United Kingdom.

Obra Capital, Inc. (“Obra”), a specialized alternative asset management firm that provides investment products and solutions across insurance special situations, structured credit, asset-based finance, and longevity, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of KDP, LLC and its affiliated companies (“KDP”).

New Jersey holding company Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) announces that Christopher Tomai has joined Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, as Senior Managing Director and Senior Relationship Manager. He is part of a team of private banking professionals being assembled to support Peapack Private as it expands its business into New York City.

NineDot Energy®, a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects, today announced the closing of a new $25 million revolving credit debt facility provided by NY Green Bank (NYGB), a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Salmon, a consumer FinTech company, has secured a $20 million debt facility from U.S-based investment firm Argentem Creek Partners, enabling Salmon to scale its lending operations across the Philippines further.

SLR Digital Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of SLR Business Credit, is proud to announce the hiring of RJ Ammons as Assistant Vice President and Underwriter, and Linda Aghajanian as Vice President and Account Executive. Based in Sherman Oaks, CA, SLR Digital Finance offers asset-based lending and factoring for businesses in the digital media and advertising sector nationwide.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“B. Riley”), leading middle market investment bank and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), is pleased to have served as sole bookrunner, underwriter and placement agent in connection with an upsized underwritten public offering for Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM), the developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet.

R&B's Commercial Finance Group works with clients providing financing to support businesses ranging from public companies to private equity-backed companies. Our clients include maior domestic and international lenders. middle-market and regional lenders, and alternative lenders.

Kirkland & Ellis advised Intersect Power in obtaining an up to $800 million revolving credit facility to support the development, construction and operation of Intersect’s next wave of renewables, energy storage and green hydrogen projects.