ING Capital led a $235 million syndicated financing on behalf of Auramet Trading and Auramet International, a precious metals merchant.
BHI, a full-service commercial bank, appointed Jeff Lubatkin chief credit officer. Lubatkin will oversee the bank’s credit and credit analysis departments and previously served at Santander Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Citizens Bank, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.
BHI appointed Jocelyn Bluth its chief people officer. Bluth joined BHI with more than 25 years of human resources experience in banking and financial services. She previously served as a human resources executive for Golub Capital.
Bank Hapoalim appointed Gil Karni CEO of BHI USA, the bank’s operations in the United States. Karni has nearly three decades of experience with Bank Leumi, serving most recently as CEO of the bank’s UK operations.
Auramet International has closed a $190 million syndicated financing deal. ING Capital as administrative agent, structured and arranged the revolving credit facility.
Wells Fargo and CIT Bank amended General Finance’s senior credit facility, increasing the maximum borrowing amount from $237 million to $260 million.
Energean Israel closed an agreement with four international banks for a $1.27 billion senior credit facility to finance the Karish Development Project.
Bank Hapoalim appointed Gabriel Hamani CEO of BHI USA. He replaced outgoing CEO Yair Talmor, who was appointed chairman of BHI USA Advisory Group.
BHI, the U.S. arm of Bank Hapoalim, appointed 30-year industry veteran Alan Ackbarali team leader and senior vice president. Ackbarali will report to Ralph Mascia, executive vice president, commercial lending.
The Trade Desk entered into a $200 million, five-year senior secured credit facility. Citibank acted as lead arranger and administrative agent.