Ares Capital increases SMBC facility to $1.6B, lowers interest spread

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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NW Corp's obligations under the Term Loan are secured by a $225 million first mortgage bond

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 27, 2026 (the " Closing Date "), BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (the " Company "), through its subsidiary, completed a $535,780,000 securitization of certain loans held by a subsidiary of the Company (the " CLO Transaction "). On the Closing Date and in connection with the CLO Transaction, BlackRock DLF 2026-C

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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On May 29, 2026, Encompass Health Corporation (the “Company”) completed the issuance and sale of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “Notes”), along with the related guarantees of the Notes by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantees”), in a private offering.

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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Repo Rate Average; and for Australian‐dollar advances, Bank Bill Swap Rate), in each case subject to a 0.25% floor. The initial facility amount of the Credit Facility is $100 million, with an accordion feature that permits increases, with the consent of the facility agent and the lenders, up to an aggregate commitment of $500 million. The Credit Facility has

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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On May 8, 2026, Live Nation VenueCo, LLC (“VenueCo”), a bankruptcy-remote, special purpose vehicle owned by certain bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities (the “Participants”), which are indirect subsidiaries of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), closed its previously announced issuance of €610 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior secured notes (the “Notes”).

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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On May 5, 2026, HNO International, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "MSC Purchase Agreement") with Monroe Street Capital Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "MSC Buyer"), pursuant to which the Company issued to the MSC Buyer a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $67,500

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, the Company entered into an amended and restated subordinated promissory note (Note No. 9) (the “Subordinated Debt Facility”) with Spark HoldCo and Retailco, LLC (“Retailco”). The Subordinated Debt Facility allows the Company to draw advances in increments of no less than $1.0 million per advance up to $25.0 million through November 6, 2029.

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The SMBC Funding Facility Amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the SMBC Funding Facility from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion; (b) adjusted the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility from an applicable spread of either (i) 1.80% over SOFR or (ii) 0.80% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility) to an applicable spread of either (x) 1.75% over SOFR or (y) 0.75% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility)

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On May 29, 2026, Soulpower Acquisition Corporation (the "Company") issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of up to $2,500,000 (the "B Note") to Soulpower Management LLC (the "Lender").