Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of CIVC Partners, L.P.'s ("CIVC") investment in Strategus LLC ("Strategus") in partnership with co-founders Dave Miles and Joel Cox, CEO Todd Porch, and the broader Strategus management team.

BMO today announced the appointment of Tony Sciarrino as Head, U.S. Commercial Bank. Sciarrino will report to both Nadim Hirji, Group Head, BMO Commercial Bank and Darrel Hackett, U.S. CEO, BMO. He will join BMO's U.S. Management Committee and the BMO Commercial Bank Executive Committee.

Sallyport Commercial Finance, committed to empowering businesses with the financial solutions they need to thrive, is pleased to announce a $6,000,000 non-notification Factoring facility to support a leading agriculture company in their strategic restructuring and growth journey.

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $4 million accounts receivable and inventory revolver facility, complemented by an M&E term loan, to support an equity group’s acquisition of an integrated downhole drilling service and equipment solutions company.

QuickFi® today announced that it was selected as the winner of the “Best Overall LendTech Company” award in the 9th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global FinTech market today.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of Construction Specifications, Inc. (“CSI”) by Milrose Consultants, LLC, an existing portfolio company of Southfield Capital.

The Hedaya Capital Group recently provided a $3.5 million factoring facility to a men's lifestyle and streetwear clothing brand headquartered in New York. Launched in 1986, they successfully sold to mid-tier department stores such as J.C. Penny until the pandemic and resulting shutdowns substantially reshaped the retail apparel sector, favoring off-price retailers such as TJ Maxx and Burlington.

Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jonathon (Jon) Held intends to step down as Chief Executive Officer. J.S. Held President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lee Spirer will succeed Jon Held as President and CEO.

Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, announced today the hiring of Blake Shorthouse as Global Head of Family Capital. Blake will be based in London and report to James Clarke, Global Head of Blue Owl's Institutional Business.

Daniel’s Jewelers, a 105 store nationwide jewelry retailer serving a growing and diverse customer base, today announced that it has closed on a new senior credit facility provided by SLR Credit Solutions, a leading provider of direct private credit to middle-market companies.

Haynes Boone is delighted to welcome Partner Clarissa Howley Mills to the firm’s Dallas office and Environmental Practice Group. Mills joins from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where she spent the last nine years protecting the government’s interests in high-profile cases, most recently as Deputy Regional Counsel EPA Region 6.

Winston & Strawn represented Oben Group, largest plastic film producer in the Americas and one of the top five producers in the world, in connection with a US$42 million private placement of debt securities to institutional investors.

FGI Worldwide LLC (www.FGIWW.com) (“FGI”), today announced the promotions of Nikki Rangra, Chris Fulman and David Ding to Senior Managing Director, expanding the firm’s leadership team.

Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS-NYSE) (“Dillard’s” or “the Company”) announced that it has amended and extended its $800 million senior secured revolving credit facility consistent with the Company’s liquidity needs. A $200 million expansion option remains in place. The new maturity date is March 12, 2030.

TerraVest Industries Inc. (TSX: TVK) ("TerraVest") is pleased to announce that it has acquired EnTrans International ("Entrans") – a premier North American manufacturer of tank trailers and transportation solutions.

CIBC U.S. Asset Based Lending is pleased to announce the closing of a senior credit facility to support New Water Capital Partners II, L.P.’s acquisition of Dutch Gold Honey, Inc., as well as provide working capital to fuel the continuing growth of the business and a comprehensive suite of banking services.

Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP), a Schottenstein affiliate, is pleased to announce the closing of a USD $20 million senior secured credit facility for Bouclair, a leading Canadian home brand and omnichannel retailer specializing in stylish and affordable home décor and furnishings.

Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBT) (“Sterling” or the “Company”), the holding company of Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B. (the “Bank”), today announced the receipt of regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the Company’s sale of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Bank to EverBank Financial Corp, a Delaware corporation (“EverBank”), which is the final regulatory approval needed to complete the sale transaction.

By consent of secured creditor, a Tiger Group online auction on March 25-26 will feature digital cameras, lenses, lens sets, heads, audio, filters, wireless, and other high-quality AV gear from L.A.’s Industry Camera.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Holben, Senior Director of Digital Sales Strategy and Originations, to the Equipment Finance Cares Advisory Council.