LSQ, a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, recently originated a $15 million invoice finance facility for a Florida-based distributor of cellular phones and other personal electronic devices.

Maxim Commercial Capital (“Maxim”) announced a strong start to 2024. The hard asset secured lender provided equipment purchase and cash out financings in 31 states during the first quarter of the year. Maxim is a national provider of loans and leases from $10,000 to $3 million collateralized by class 6 and 8 trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and real estate.

Aequum Capital is pleased to announce it recently funded $9,100,000 in credit facilities to a leading regional provider of metal stamping and fabrication solutions. The credit facilities support the company's ongoing working capital and future growth needs with a revolving line of credit and equipment term loan.

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) (“Immersion”), and certain of the Company’s existing shareholders and strategic partners, on the terms of new equity and refinancing transactions that will significantly strengthen BNED’s long-term financial position.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC (“Stellus”) announced today that its affiliates provided senior debt financing to support the growth of Med Learning Group, LLC (“MLG”), a full-service medical education company backed by DW Healthcare Partners.

Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway"), a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture-backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, announced today a $40 million commitment to CarNow, a live-data automotive technology platform that helps dealers elevate the car-buying experience by transforming the way they connect with customers.

Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Tracey A. Zaccone and Justin Rosenberg have joined the firm’s New York office as partners in the Hybrid Capital and Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practices, respectively. Zaccone specializes in hybrid capital and private credit financing transactions for private equity firms and public and private companies, as well as traditional capital markets and public company matters.

Republic Business Credit provided a $6.75 million asset-based loan to an award-winning temporary staffing company that outgrew its current bank lender. The Tennessee-based company provides staffing solutions for light industrial, administrative, information technology, and essential healthcare workers.

BHI, a full-service commercial bank, today announced it has issued a $40 million capital call line facility to Northwind Debt Fund II, a closed ended CRE debt fund managed by Northwind Group, a real estate private equity firm that has transacted on over $4 billion worth of debt and equity investments in residential, commercial, senior living and healthcare properties.

SG Credit Partners, through its SG Software + Technology division, is thrilled to announce its partnership with RANE Network, a risk intelligence company. RANE's platform helps organizations identify, manage and mitigate operational risks with network insights that ensure business continuity and resiliency.

LSQ, a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, recently originated a $25 million invoice finance facility for the U.S. operations of a global pharmaceutical manufacturer.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading finance provider for businesses across North America and the U.K., today announced the successful closure of a $7 million asset-based lending deal with a Michigan-based business services provider. This transaction, finalized in late March, highlights eCapital's powerful referral network and dedication to boosting SMB growth.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that the company successfully completed the repricing and upsizing of its seven-year $397 million senior secured Term Loan B (TLB) due April 10, 2030.

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 TouchMath by Leeds Equity Partners.

First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced that Thomas Hung, Executive Vice President, Head of Franchise Finance, will be named Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective October 1, 2024. Hung will succeed Susan Springfield, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, who has served in this role since 2013.

Great Rock Capital, an asset-focused commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending, today announced that it has provided $33 million of capital through a senior secured credit facility to a sponsor-owned pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging company.

Northleaf Capital Partners (“Northleaf”), a global private markets investment firm, today announced that it served as the lead arranger of a US$100 million asset-backed second lien credit facility to Cutting Edge Group (“CEG”), an established investor in and manager of niche media music rights.

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the completion of the integration with Codat, a leading provider of enhanced-connectivity automated solutions. The out-of-the-box functionality enables asset-based lending (ABL) firms to make smarter, faster and actionable credit decisions.

Culain Capital Funding, a leading provider of secured finance solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of an amendment to increase the accounts receivable financing facility of a Texas Warehousing/Fulfillment client.

New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) proudly announces the appointment of four distinguished leaders to its executive management team, effective immediately.