Phoenix Management, a Part of J.S. Held Lending Survey Results Reveal Continued Concern About Political Uncertainty Following the meeting of the US Federal Reserve yesterday, global consulting firm J.S. Held reveals the “Lending Climate in America” survey results from Phoenix Management, a part of J.S. Held. The fourth quarter survey results highlight the persisting lender views on policy decisions and their national/global impacts. Phoenix’s Q4 2025 “Lending Climate in America” survey asked
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December 11, 2025 @ 08:16 AM
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Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) announced that W. Calvin “Cal” Navatto has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Senior Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Relationship Manager within its Commercial Division. In this role, Navatto will focus on expanding CSB’s asset-based lending portfolio, deepening relationships with middle-market companies, and supporting the continued growth of the Bank’s ABL business.
Navatto brings decades of experience in commercial finance, business development, and asset-based
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December 11, 2025 @ 08:10 AM
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Kent Outdoors (Kent) announced a $90 million asset-based revolving credit facility from PNC Business Credit. The multi-year financing further strengthens Kent’s domestic market position and provides flexible liquidity to support seasonal working-capital needs, helping the Company sustain its trajectory of growth.
“This strategic financing keeps Kent well-positioned to scale with seasonal demand, maintain strong relationships with our vendor and retail partners, and continue investing in our
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December 11, 2025 @ 08:05 AM
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Gibraltar Business Capital (GBC) closed a $15MM senior secured facility for Sampa USA LLC (Sampa), a leading distributor of heavy-duty commercial parts for trucks, trailers, and buses. The new facility supports Sampa’s operations in the United States by refinancing existing debt, providing them more liquidity and strengthening the company’s capital position for continued growth.
Established in 2018 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, Sampa USA LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sampa Otomotiv
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December 11, 2025 @ 08:03 AM
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Origis Energy, one of America's leading renewable energy platforms, announced financial close for the Swift Air Solar II and Swift Air Solar III projects in Ector County, Texas. The two projects have a combined nameplate capacity of 313 MWdc. The $290 million senior secured debt facilities include construction debt, term debt and a tax credit bridge loan from Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander).
Natixis CIB and Santander
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December 11, 2025 @ 08:00 AM
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U.S. data centers, a key component of the nation’s technology infrastructure, were a driving force behind a surge in equipment and software investment during the first half of 2025, accounting for roughly one-third of real GDP growth. With data center costs ranging from $200 million for smaller facilities to well over $1 billion, data center financings in the U.S. were $30 billion in 2024 and could double to reach $60 billion in 2025 according to a new study, “Vertical Market Outlook Series:
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December 11, 2025 @ 07:49 AM
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Monterey Financial Services (MFS), a leading provider of consumer finance, loan servicing, and debt collection solutions, today announced the expansion of its Broker Program, offering new income opportunities, enhanced support, and a limited-time $1,000 bonus for brokers who bring in new clients.
For more than 35 years, Monterey Financial Services has partnered with independent brokers, consultants, lenders, and investment professionals to help them deliver dependable financial solutions to
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December 11, 2025 @ 07:22 AM
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Sallyport funded a $1,000,000 factoring facility for a growing Canadian manufacturer, referred by a trusted corporate banking consultant and one of Canada’s big banks. The business required immediate support to complete repayment to the major Canadian bank, clearing the way for improved cash flow and renewed stability.
The facility now provides the ongoing working capital they need to confidently take on new orders and pursue the next stage of growth. With ambitious plans to expand both
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December 11, 2025 @ 07:20 AM
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ArentFox Schiff announced that Julia Zhu-Morelli has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice in Los Angeles as a partner. Julia brings extensive experience representing US and Chinese companies in complex corporate and transactional matters.
Julia advises companies on a wide array of domestic and cross-border corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, greenfield investments, fund formation, private equity/venture capital transactions, licensing and general
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December 11, 2025 @ 07:07 AM
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The momentum behind AI adoption and investment continues to build, according to Citizens’ third annual AI Trends in Financial Management Survey. Eighty-two percent of middle market companies plan to increase AI spending over the next five years, up from 58% in 2023 and 69% in 2024.
The growing enthusiasm is supported by tangible efficiency gains and measurable returns. Sixty-one percent of middle market CFOs report that AI has made financial processes easier, a significant uptick from prior
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December 11, 2025 @ 06:00 AM
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JPMorganChase announced that Todd Combs, Investment Manager of Berkshire Hathaway, Chief Executive Officer of GEICO and a former member of JPMorganChase’s Board of Directors, will head the $10 billion Strategic Investment Group of the firm’s new Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI), which the firm recently launched to help companies enhance their growth, spur innovation and accelerate manufacturing, primarily in the United States.Combs, one of the world’s leading investors, will work closely
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December 10, 2025 @ 08:15 AM
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TPG Credit recently closed TPG AG Credit Solutions Fund III, L.P. (“Fund III”) with over $6.2B in capital commitments in the commingled vehicle, exceeding the original $4.5B target by nearly 40% and representing an approximate doubling of the $3.1B raised in the predecessor vehicle.Fund III represents the firm’s flagship series of draw-down funds focused on an all-weather, solutions-based approach to investing in special situation credit opportunities. Fund III will focus on providing bespoke
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December 10, 2025 @ 08:10 AM
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Runway Growth Capital announced that Ryan McCarthy has joined the firm as a Managing Director. McCarthy brings nearly two decades of experience across venture debt, debt advisory, and investment banking, spanning the technology and life sciences markets. In his role at Runway, he will focus on sourcing, evaluating, and structuring new investment opportunities while deepening Runway’s relationships with founders, management teams, and financial sponsors across the innovation economy. Prior to
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December 10, 2025 @ 08:10 AM
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management released its eighth annual Global Alternatives Outlook, providing a 12-to-18 month outlook across key alternative asset classes, equipping investors to make tailored portfolio decisions. This year's report details our highest-conviction ideas as private markets mature into a structural mainstay of global finance.Jed Laskowitz, Global Head of Private Markets: "As many leading companies are staying private for longer, the private markets are deep and diverse, and the
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December 10, 2025 @ 08:08 AM
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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft announced that partners Bevis Metcalfe (London) and Doug Mintz (New York) will become Co-Chairs of the firm’s Financial Restructuring practice, effective January 1, 2026.“A robust restructuring practice is an essential capability that is highly synergistic with many of our strongest practices on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Cadwalader Co-Managing Partner Pat Quinn. “Bevis and Doug are well positioned to lead our Financial Restructuring practice as we continue
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December 10, 2025 @ 08:02 AM
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