U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced that Souheil Badran, its senior executive vice president and chief operations officer, will retire from the bank this spring.“Souheil has led our operations function with distinction and a keen eye toward elevating our client experience with our contact centers and driving productivity and efficiency in service of our shareholders,” said Gunjan Kedia, U.S. Bancorp chief executive officer. “I have appreciated his insights, advocacy and
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January 30, 2026 @ 08:20 AM
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Pasadena Private Lending (PPL), a leading private credit provider to lower middle-market businesses, and Eagle Point Credit Management (Eagle Point), an innovative private credit investment manager, announced that Eagle Point has become a strategic partner across the PPL capital structure, with a total capital commitment of $105 million.This partnership builds on PPL's recent expansion of its senior credit facilities and represents a significant milestone in the firm's continued
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January 30, 2026 @ 08:19 AM
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Gibraltar Business Capital (GBC) has completed a $20MM senior secured facility for a portfolio company of a premier private equity firm (the “Sponsor”). This financing provides additional working capital to support the Company’s continued operational momentum and strategic investments for its next phase of growth.The Company manufactures and distributes a diverse portfolio of consumer living products under several well-recognized brand names. The relationship with GBC equips the company with the
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January 30, 2026 @ 08:12 AM
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TAB Bank closed a $2.25 million asset-based lending facility, which includes a $1 million inventory subline, for Bright Stripes LLC. The capital provided from this credit facility will create growth opportunities for Bright Stripes, while furthering their mission of cultivating the power of creative play to inspire kids to create the world they want to live in.Headquartered in New Jersey, Bright Stripes was launched in 2019 to inspire present and future generations to embrace creative projects
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January 30, 2026 @ 08:05 AM
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Jupiter Power, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), closed a $500 million senior secured Green Revolving Loan and Letter of Credit Facility (the "Facility"), upsizing the company's existing $225 million facility originally closed in September 2024. The Facility provides flexible capital available for borrowings or the issuance of letters of credit to support the rapid advancement of Jupiter's project pipeline across the United States. Barclays
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January 30, 2026 @ 08:03 AM
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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced that Elizabeth “Liz” Martone has joined the organization as Senior Managing Director, Group Director. Operating from the Bank’s Park Avenue Office in New York City, she will play a pivotal role as a part of James Handal’s leadership team.Martone is a seasoned banking executive with 25 years of financial services experience and a proven track record of building and managing high-value client relationships, driving
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January 30, 2026 @ 07:53 AM
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The audit and assurance firm of Grant Thornton in the U.S., Grant Thornton LLP, has named Craig Woodfield national managing partner of Assurance Quality and Risk. In this role, he will oversee all quality control and risk functions for Grant Thornton’s Audit & Assurance business. Woodfield succeeds Jeff Hughes, who will be retiring in June 2026 after a successful 40-year career. “At Grant Thornton, quality is the foundation of all that we do,” said Ron Messenger, CEO of Grant Thornton LLP.
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January 30, 2026 @ 07:42 AM
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Calumet announced an amended its existing asset-based loan (ABL) facility to extend the maturity date from January 2027 to January 2031. The amended facility provides for total commitments of $500 million, subject to borrowing base limitations, and is led by Bank of America, as agent for a group of lenders. "Our amended revolving credit facility further extends our overall debt maturity profile and expands our bank group, while optimizing the size of the potential borrowing base capacity
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January 30, 2026 @ 07:41 AM
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Monroe Capital acted as administrative agent and joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the investment in Norton Packaging (“Norton”) by private equity sponsor Platinum Equity. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Hayward, CA, Norton is a provider of high-performance rigid packaging solutions for a range of categories including paints and coatings, chemicals and cleansers, food products, lubricants and other applications.
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January 30, 2026 @ 07:28 AM
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Haynes Boone announced that Partner E. Perry Hicks has joined the firm in its Fund Finance Practice Group, further strengthening the firm’s global fund finance platform amid continued growth and client demand. Hicks joins Haynes Boone in Charlotte, a key hub for the firm’s fund finance practice and broader platform.Hicks brings two decades of experience advising leading global financial institutions in fund finance transactions, with a deep knowledge of traditional fund financing transactions
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January 30, 2026 @ 07:03 AM
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Hilco Global announced that Henry Jackson has joined the firm, based in its New York City office. Jackson has joined as an Executive Director – Originations and Transactions and will focus on growing the Hilco Global Capital Solutions and Hilco Global Professional Services divisions, with an emphasis on client relationship development across the private investment (both debt and equity) space. He will serve as a senior member of the Hilco Global growth team.Jackson brings extensive experience
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January 29, 2026 @ 08:17 AM
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Second Avenue Capital Partners provided a USD $20 million senior secured credit facility to RUDSAK, one of Canada's most iconic lifestyle brands, renowned for its timeless design in outerwear, apparel, and accessories. In addition to the credit facility from SACP, Investissement Québec provided RUDSAK with complementary subordinated financing.The new financing enhances liquidity and gives RUDSAK greater flexibility to invest in its future, including the continued expansion of its e-commerce and
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January 29, 2026 @ 08:15 AM
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Gordon Brothers has acquired the global LK Bennett brand and related intellectual property assets from the Joint Administrators of LK Bennett Fashion Limited. Founded in the ’90s by Linda Bennett, LK Bennett started with a single boutique in Wimbledon, London and grew into a destination for effortless, elevated dressing from limited-edition ready-to-wear to signature shoes, bags and accessories. The British heritage brand is known as the home of London luxury, celebrated for wearable elegance
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January 29, 2026 @ 08:10 AM
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US Capital Global announced a significant milestone, having completed 135 financing and advisory transactions totaling $11.6 billion over the past 36 months—representing an average of $3.9 billion per year in transaction volume. This performance reflects the firm’s continued growth and the expanding reach of its global platform.Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices across five continents, US Capital Global is a full-service private financial group providing corporate finance, M&A advisory
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January 29, 2026 @ 08:03 AM
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Ares Management Corporation announced that Ares Credit funds served as the administrative agent on $1.6 billion in debt financing to support the merger of two Yellow Wood Partners portfolio companies, Suave Brands Company and Elida Beauty. The combined company, now called Evermark, LLC, has launched as a leading global platform of iconic personal care brands.Evermark builds upon the existing legacy of both Suave Brands and Elida with a brand portfolio comprising Suave, Q-tips and ChapStick as
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January 29, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
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