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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Bank today announced that its Capital Finance Group has issued a $10 million asset-based line of credit to Shippabo, a cloud-based supply chain-management platform serving the shipping and logistics industries.

Shippabo, based in Los Angeles, will use the asset-based line of credit to support working capital needs and finance its growth. Shippabo is a logistics technology company that has developed an online freight management application that helps import and export companies control their shipping process. 

Greensill seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. If, like me, you are fascinated by financial scandals, there is a continuing narrative regarding the conduct of this business, its impact on its clients and the wider implications for businesses that operate under the general heading of supply chain finance (SCF). That said, we have come to discover that classifying Greensill as a supply chain finance business is probably inappropriate

On August 3 and 4, YoPro members from across the country gathered to attend the SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit 2021 in Chicago. The conference provided in-person networking opportunities and insightful panels featuring industry leaders.

The leadership summit would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors – Event Co-Sponsor Hilco Global and Winston & Strawn LLP, Reception Sponsor, Wells Fargo, and our Supporting Sponsors, Gerber Finance and Gordon Brothers.

Siena Lending Group announced it closed two deals in Q3 2021 for $110 million for companies in media services and mobile accessories.  Siena Healthcare Finance announced it closed a $12 million deal for a company in the pharmaceuticals industry during Q3.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that 21-year company veteran Kristin Lesher will lead Middle Market Banking, effective immediately. She reports to Kyle Hranicky, CEO of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking.

An industry leader in serving middle market companies, Wells Fargo provides financial solutions and specialized expertise across industries including agribusiness, food and hospitality, healthcare, investor real estate, government banking and technology. 

Siena Healthcare Finance is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Whitwer as managing director and chief risk officer.

Located in Los Angeles, Dan brings over 20 years of experience in asset-based lending to Siena. Prior to joining the Healthcare team, he served in senior executive positions at both Wells Fargo Capital Finance and Wells Fargo Healthcare Finance. Most recently, he led a team at Wells Fargo managing a $1 billion portfolio of asset-backed loans to healthcare companies.

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Technology, Media and Telecommunications business served as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on up to $95 million in financing toward the relaunch of noted Hollywood film production company Castle Rock Entertainment.

Castle Rock was founded in 1987 by Academy Award nominated director Rob Reiner, who will remain as CEO of the relaunched firm, along with Martin Shafer, Andrew Scheinman, Glenn Padnick and Alan Horn. Reiner will be joined by Michele Reiner and Matthew George as co-presidents. The transaction includes a senior secured credit facility for $65 million with an accordion feature for up to $30 million more.

ePlus inc. (NASDAQ: PLUS), a leading provider of technology and financing solutions, today announced that its subsidiaries ePlus Technology, inc., ePlus Technology Services, inc. and SLAIT Consulting, LLC (collectively, the "Borrowers") recently amended, restated and replaced in their entirety their existing credit agreements with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance Corporation ("CDF").

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe” or the “Firm”) today named Zia Uddin as its President. Mr. Uddin who is a Partner and Portfolio Manager, Institutional Portfolios, will continue to report to Ted Koenig, who will remain the firm’s Chairman and CEO.

As President of Monroe, Mr. Uddin will oversee and implement Monroe’s long-term growth strategies. He will remain an active participant on the Firm Investment Committee as well as Co-Portfolio Manager, Institutional Portfolios, alongside newly appointed Co-Portfolio Manager, Chris Lund. He will continue to be responsible for the Firm’s Technology and Software investments. 

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Capital One announced today it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TripleTree, LLC (TripleTree), a leading investment banking advisory platform serving market-leading healthcare companies, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with offices in New York. TripleTree will join Capital One Commercial Bank’s growing Capital Markets group, bringing deep focus and tailored expertise serving healthcare technology and services companies. Justin Roth, Head of Investment Banking, will continue to lead TripleTree.

Tiger Finance has closed on $8.2 million in growth financing for Outdoor Adventure Brands (OAB)—an ecommerce and retail company known for its Austin Canoe & Kayak stores in Texas and Summit Sports locations in Michigan.

Private-equity sponsor Digital Fuel Capital, an ecommerce-focused investment firm, is an investor in the specialty sporting goods retail company.

White Oak Healthcare Finance, LLC (“White Oak”) today announced it acted as sole lender and administrative agent of a senior credit facility to HighFive Healthcare (“HighFive”). HighFive is a specialty dental service organization (“DSO”) focused on acquiring high production endodontics and oral surgery dental practices in the southeastern U.S.

As we surpass the 600 attendee threshold for SFNet's upcoming 77th Annual Convention, we’d like to share some important updates.

Saratoga Investment Corp. (Investment” or “the Company”), a business development company, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Saratoga Investment Funding II LLC (“SIF II”), an entity formed for purposes of entering into this financing arrangement, closed a new $50.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “Facility”) with Encina Lender Finance, LLC (“Encina”). The Facility will be supported by loans held by SIF II and pledged to Encina under the terms of the credit agreement.

Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp (Nasdaq: MITO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, today announced completion of a $25 million long-term debt facility led by Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: HRZN) ("Horizon"). Stealth has drawn down $15 million under the facility with an additional $10 million available upon achievement of a predetermined milestone.

Meredith Coffey of LSTA provides readers with an update on the LIBOR transition.

1. When is LIBOR ending?

   The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) – the regulator of the ICE Benchmark Administration, the administrator of LIBOR – has said that all sterling, Swiss franc, euro and Japanese yen LIBOR settings will cease or no longer be representative after year-end 2021. The FCA also said that the settings for one-week and two-month USD LIBOR will also cease or will be non-representative after year-end 2021. The remaining USD LIBOR tenors will cease or be non-representative after June 30, 2023. Importantly, while USD LIBOR will continue to exist after the end of 2021, this is only for pre-existing “legacy” contracts. The U.S. banking regulators have said that banks should not originate new LIBOR contracts after the end of 2021.

Eclipse Business Capital LLC (“EBC”), formerly known as Encina Business Credit, announced today that it has provided a $77.5 million senior secured credit facility consisting of a $50 million revolving credit facility, a $12.5 million M&E term loan facility and a $15 million term loan B facility to a market leader in the oil and gas well services industry.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undrawn USD 2 billion credit facility signed in 2013. The successful transaction underlines the confidence in Ericsson’s financial and sustainable performance and the facility is backed by a group of leading global and regional banks.

HSBC and SEB acted as Coordinators for the facility, whilst SEB also acted as Sustainability Coordinator. Swedbank is the Facility Agent.

Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., the leading factoring, asset-based lending and purchase order financing firm in the U.S., today announced a series of executive leadership changes as part of the firm’s focus on long-term strategic growth and exceptional client service. Family-owned and independent for 83 years, Rosenthal is promoting several individuals from various divisions throughout the company who will assume new roles and responsibilities, effective January 1, 2022.