Asset-based lending

Private equity firms

M&A wrap: Analog Devices, Maxim Integrated, E.W. Scripps, SiriusXM, BIP, Apax, Chaucer, Watermill, New Heritage, Monroe, Cushman & Wakefield, EisnerAmper

“It’s awesome to see the whole manufacturing community using their skills and expertise to help," says Watermill's Julia Karol. Analog Devices acquires Maxim Integrated to create $68 billion enterprise; E.W. Scripps sells Stitcher to SiriusXM.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

July 13

Asset-based lending

First Eagle expands into asset-based lending with new hires

The firm has tapped Larry Klaff and Lisa Galeota, both previously at Gordon Brothers Finance Co., to lead the effort.

July 13

M&A

Sterling to buy specialty lending businesses from Woodforest

The New York company will add $504 million of asset-based and equipment finance loans as part of the acquisition.

By John Reosti

January 23

M&A

Cadence’s patience on M&A pays off with big score in Atlanta

State Bank popped up on the Houston company’s radar eight years ago, but management waited until now to strike.

By John Reosti

May 14