Byline Sponsor Finance (BSF), a division of Byline Bank, announced that it has provided financing to support Automotive Color & Supply (ACS), a WILsquare Capital portfolio business, in their acquisition of Paint Works. BSF was represented by Duane Morris. Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) continued their support of the business’s acquisition in the form of both subordinated debt and equity.

Wells Fargo today released its 2024 Q4 Commercial Business Sentiment Report in collaboration with Barlow Research Associates. Following the 2024 presidential election, survey results found that commercial business sentiment had not only improved when compared to Q3 2024, but reached the highest sentiment index score, 112.9, recorded in the past four years (up from 102.3 in Q3 2024).

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Christina Manfredi McKinley has joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office as a partner in the Business Litigation group and member of the Energy industry team. An experienced trial lawyer, Christina focuses her practice on complex commercial and appellate litigation, representing clients from various industries, including energy, environment, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Christina joins Blank Rome from Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, where she served as co-chair of the firm’s litigation group.

Austin Financial Services is pleased to announce the closing of a $5 million asset-based lending facility consisting of an accounts receivable revolver for a growing logistics provider serving e-commerce retailers. Following its recent buyout of a foreign partner, the company sought a strategic partnership with a knowledgeable lender capable of providing continuous working capital to support growth initiatives, meet seasonal demands, and address long-term financial needs.

Whitebridge Capital Partners, LLC, is seeking commercial and industrial manufacturing businesses in which to invest and reinvigorate. The company was recently formed by partners with decades of successful operating experience in a wide range of industries, including metal stamping, metal fabrication, aluminum extrusion, die casting, precision machining, tool & die, injection molding, thermoforming, industrial coatings, transportation, construction, aviation, maritime, furniture, lighting, consumer products.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., is pleased to announce the appointment of Akshay Lazarus as Chief Product Officer, bringing extensive expertise in AI strategy, product innovation, and digital transformation.

J D Factors provided $5,825,000 in new factoring facilities to 25 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of January

nFusion Capital announced that senior construction financing specialist Curtis Powell has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Curtis will lead efforts to cultivate and maintain client and referral relationships in the construction industry across the United States to support business development efforts and ensure alignment with nFusion Capital’s business objectives.

Brown Rudnick today announced that Morgan Jones, Sorell Negro, Dean Ramanathan, Robert Ruh and Susan Sieger-Grimm have been promoted to partner, effective Feb. 1, 2025.

Global expert services and consulting firm BRG today announced the expansion of its Financial Institution Advisory practice with the additions of Managing Director Samantha Welch and Directors Gene Bolton and Kristin Wenske in New York. With extensive expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counterterrorism finance, fraud and corruption, the trio will take a lead role in heading BRG's financial crime capabilities.

TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") (TSX: TD) today announced changes to its Senior Executive Team. Vladimir (Vlad) Shpilsky will lead Platforms and Technology, effective immediately. He will report to Raymond (Ray) Chun, incoming Group President and Chief Executive Officer, TD Bank Group, and will join the Bank's Senior Executive Team.

Air Industries Group (“Air Industries”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced that its primary lender, Webster Bank has amended the terms of its Credit Facility. Relaxing the required Covenants, permitting the repayment of Subordinated Debt, and expanding the Company’s Term Loan by approximately $1.6 million.

BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Clay Bryan has joined the firm as Managing Director. Mr. Bryan has more than 23 years of M&A and leveraged finance execution and sponsor coverage experience across a variety of industries.

Kahuna Workforce Solutions, a leading skills and competency management SaaS platform, today announced financing from Stifel Bank, an affiliate of Stifel Financial Corp., a global diversified financial services firm. The credit facility with Stifel Bank will provide financing for working capital and growth capital, enabling Kahuna to expand its product and service offerings further to serve its customers and partners best.

Garrett Motion Inc. (Nasdaq: GTX) ("Garrett" or the "Company"), a leading differentiated automotive technology provider, today announced that it has successfully refinanced its existing $692 million term loan, and refinanced and upsized its existing $600 million revolving credit facility to $630 million.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a Pacific Northwest company that was acquiring the assets of a long-time precision machine shop working in the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.

Bolstering the firm’s finance capabilities in Texas and the energy lending space, Morgan Lewis has welcomed Matthew Lea as a partner resident in the firm’s Houston office. Joining from Blank Rome, Matt will continue to advise lenders, borrowers, and sponsors on complex conventional and mezzanine energy financing transactions.

Billor, committed to empowering truck drivers to achieve the American Dream through entrepreneurship, today announced that Leste Group, a global alternative investment manager, has established a $330 million credit facility. Under this facility, Leste will acquire truck leases from Billor until 2027. As the lead investor, Leste will also make an equity investment in Billor, followed by GHT4.

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Home Pro Roofing by Aligned Exteriors Group (“AEG”), an existing portfolio company created by River Sea Network and Pearl Street Capital Partners.

Wells Fargo's (WFC.N) co-CEO of corporate and investment banking (CIB), Jon Weiss, has informed the bank of his intention to retire and will step down from his position effective immediately, the company said on Thursday.