The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a round of low-interest federal loans for small businesses in the region that may have been impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Budget retailer 99 Cents Only filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Sunday, saying that it intended to close all of its 371 stores in the U.S. and sell off its real estate and remaining inventory.

Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announced that it has completed an amendment to its revolving credit facility (“Facility”) that increases the size from $1.0 billion to $1.25 billion.

Flatbay Capital is proud to close a commercial real estate purchase loan for a minority women owned trucking company, secured by 10 acres of commercial land to be used as their future headquarters.

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.

In his new role, Massaroni leads the eastern regional business development team. He will continue to work closely with asset-based lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate management teams in the Southeast to help them understand valuation trends, changing methodologies, industry-specific issues and the underlying value of assets.

Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Kirk Wawrzyniak has been promoted to Vice President.

Chicago Atlantic has deployed a $20 million facility in senior secured financing to Nova Farms, a fully integrated cannabis operator managing a Massachusetts cultivation farm, seven retail brands, and five full-service dispensaries across Massachusetts, Maine, and New Jersey.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, boldly continue to move into New York City with the hiring of Andrew F. Corrado and more than 10 teams of commercial and private bankers.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Michael Schwartz has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Based in New York, Mr. Schwartz will support and enhance the firm’s private capital financing efforts across all industry verticals.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces today the successful re-pricing of its existing $1.3 billion Term Loan B, maturing Aug. 2, 2028. The new pricing will be SOFR plus 250 basis points, down from SOFR plus 275 basis points. Additionally, the credit spread adjustment for the Term Loan B has been removed.

Legacy Corporate Lending, LLC (“Legacy”), a leading independent asset-based lending (ABL) company, today announced that it provided a $25 million asset-based credit facility to Fairway Lumber Co. Inc. The financing, finalized in March 2024, underscores Legacy's commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions to middle market companies across diverse industries.

Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announced that it has completed an amendment to its revolving credit facility (“Facility”) that increases the size from $1.0 billion to $1.25 billion.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLAB) (we, us, our, “Mesa” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), which provides up to $200 million of senior secured debt through a syndicate of banks led by JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. The Credit Agreement includes a $75 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) and a $125 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), both of which mature in April 2029.

esVolta, LP announced completion of a $185 million senior secured credit facility. The credit facility will provide esVolta with access to additional development capital and credit support to secure obligations principally relating to interconnection, power purchase agreements, equipment deposits as well as early pre-NTP construction funding for the company's growing 20+ GWh pipeline of standalone energy storage assets across the United States

LSQ, a leading provider of working capital finance and payments solutions, and Talent Solutions TAPFIN, a leading managed service provider (MSP) for contingent workforces and part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands, today announced an expansion of their Qwil partnership to include staffing firms serving one of the world's largest providers of products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy industry.

Audax Private Debt announced that, as Joint Lead Arranger, it provided a unitranche credit facility to support Littlejohn & Co.’s investment in United Air Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating (“UAT” or the “Company”), a provider of HVAC and plumbing services to residential homeowners in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S.

A beef industry client looking to grow was facing temporary cash flow challenges that were impeding movement on future projects. While they needed immediate access to capital, traditional loan applications, with their lengthy processing times, posed a significant obstacle. Recognizing this challenge, Loeb leveraged its three-year relationship with the client and their proven track record to offer a tailored solution: an Equipment Line of Credit (ELOC).

Evolution Credit Partners Management ("Evolution" or the "Firm"), an alternative credit firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, today announced John-Carl ("J.C.") Barone will be joining the Firm as a Managing Director. Mr. Barone brings a two-decade track record in the capital markets, focused on working capital finance, including trade finance and accounts receivable capital solutions for corporates.

Today, Finley, the leading debt capital management platform for borrowers and asset managers, announced the launch of the Finley Verification Suite, a set of capabilities that enables lenders in asset-backed lending (ABL) arrangements to verify the accuracy of borrower asset data and calculations.