Surrounded by critical financial issues and global events, CFOs are experiencing declines in optimism toward their businesses and the global economy, according to the latest “CFO Outlook Survey” by Financial Executives International and Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.

Ares Capital has closed its public offering of 25,875,000 shares of its common stock, raising approximately $427.4 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

According to the minutes of the July 31 FOMC meeting, many members judged that additional monetary accommodation would likely be warranted fairly soon unless incoming information pointed to a substantial and sustainable strengthening in the pace of the economic recovery.

On Deck said it has secured nearly $100 million in new debt commitments, which includes an $80 million credit facility jointly led by Goldman Sachs and Fortress Credit and $17 million of venture debt loans from SF Capital and Lighthouse Capital Partners.

According to a recently conducted Wells Fargo-Gallup small business survey, the top issue for those not planning to make capital investments is the uncertain state of the economy.

A joint venture company between Hilco Trading and developer, The Adler Group, announced an agreement to purchase and develop the former GM Mansfield-Ontario stamping plant in Ohio.

CIT released the next installment in its “CIT: Behind the Deal” series of client case study testimonial videos that showcase how the lending, leasing and advisory expertise of CIT executives has helped their clients achieve success.

Republic Business Credit said it completed over $18 million in new client facilities closed in the start to the third quarter.

First Capital announced that it has provided over $145 million in new credit commitments during the first half of 2012. First Capital is on track to meet its goal of $300 million in new credit commitments this year.

Siemens said it completed a $10 million agreement, which included $4.8 million of financing, with Arkansas Heart Hospital for the acquisition of an enterprise EHR solution.