Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), America's Discount Home Store, announced today it has increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million with a new "first in, last out" term loan facility (the "FILO Term Loan Facility") through 1903P Loan Agent, LLC, an affiliate of Gordon Brothers Capital. The FILO Term Loan Facility significantly enhances the Company's liquidity position and is incremental to the borrowing capacity within the Company's current $900 million asset-based revolving loan facility ("ABL").

Barclays Bank PLC, Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch, Capital One, National Association, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Mizuho Bank Ltd. Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers in the transaction.

As traditional banks, particularly those heavily invested in real estate, tighten their lending criteria, non-bank lenders capable of crafting customized solutions are well-positioned to thrive in today's credit environment. Illustrating that advantage, Edge Capital Lending, LLC (“Edge”), a family-office backed national asset-based lending company is proud to announce that it closed out 2023 with remarkable strength and kicked off 2024 on an impressive note.

SLR Digital Finance (SLRDF) is pleased to announce the funding of a $500,000 accounts receivable credit facility for an AI advertising technology company.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent in the funding of a senior credit facility to support the growth of Exiger, alongside private equity sponsors Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI.

U.S. law firms Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders and Locke Lord said on Thursday they are in talks to merge, in what would be the largest law firm combination to emerge so far this year. Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord "can confirm they have entered into discussions about a possible combination," spokespeople for the two firms said in identical statements.

First Citizens Bank today announced that its Healthcare Finance business served as sole lender on $50 million in financing for an affiliate of Tristar Realty Group for the refinancing of Ventana Medical Center.

SLR Healthcare ABL (“SLRHC”) is pleased to announce it has provided financing for a $9MM asset-based revolving credit facility to an Illinois based nursing home operator (“Company”). The Company includes four facilities with over 1,100 beds that specialize in short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and physical therapy.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

J D Factors provided $8,725,000 in new factoring facilities to 30 new clients in the US and Canada during the month of March.

Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a global alternative investment firm specializing in private credit, today announced that it has closed a $100 million credit facility with Sétanta Development Capital (“Sétanta”), a Charlotte-based residential real estate financing provider. The transaction will support Sétanta’s acquisition and development financing for residential land developers.

Finova Capital, LLC recently closed on a senior credit facility with a major specialty lender. The $30 million facility will be used to originate new equipment leases. Bob Neagle, CEO of Finova, noted that the "addition of the new facility will allow us to finance even more equipment for our existing vendor partners, as well as support the growing number of clients added to our family of customers every month."

Ardagh Group S.A. (together with its subsidiaries, "Ardagh") announces that its unrestricted subsidiary, Ardagh Investments Holdings Sarl ("AIHS"), has executed definitive documentation for a new senior secured credit facility with certain investment funds and other entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Capital Management, L.P. (collectively, the "Apollo Investors"). T

Malfitano leads the firm’s legal team focused on deal structure, risk and strategy across all transactions globally and partners with the business to deliver rapid, customized and integrated solutions to clients.

King Trade Capital the US oldest and largest independent purchase order and non-bank trade finance solutions provider is pleased to announce 1st quarter revenue growth exceeding 30%.