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RBC and BofA Provide Bridge Financing Facility for J.M. Smucker’s Acquisition of Hostess Brands

The J. M. Smucker Co. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hostess Brands for $34.25 per share in a cash and stock transaction. J.M. Smucker secured $5.2 billion in a fully committed bridge financing from Bank of America, and RBC Capital Markets in connection with the transaction.

Banc of California to Merge with PacWest Bancorp

Banc of California signed a definitive merger agreement with PacWest Bancorp. The combined holding company and bank will operate under the Banc of California name and brand following closing of the transaction.

Oaktree Capital Management Provides $250MM Term Loan to RYAM

Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), a producer of high-purity cellulose specialties and other sustainable materials, obtained $250 million in aggregate principal amount of secured term loan financing from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.

TIAA to Sell TIAA Bank to New Investors

TIAA entered into a definitive agreement to sell TIAA Bank to new investors with experience in financial services, including Stone Point Capital, Warburg Pincus, Reverence Capital Partners, Sixth Street and Bayview Asset Management.

Stifel Advises Westrock Coffee’s Business Combination with Riverview Acquisition Corporation

Westrock Coffee Company closed its business combination transaction with Riverview Acquisition Corp. In addition, the company entered into a new credit agreement that includes a $175 million senior secured first lien term loan facility and a $175 million senior secured first lien revolving credit facility.

Webster Financial and Sterling Bancorp Complete Merger

Webster Financial and Sterling Bancorp completed their previously announced merger. The combined company is a financial institution with a funding base that includes HSA Bank as well as consumer and commercial banking businesses.

Alpha Latam Management Receives Approval of Sale of Colombian Assets to CFG Partners

Alpha Latam Management received bankruptcy court approval for the proposed sale of the loan portfolio and certain related assets of debtor entities Alpha Capital and Vive Créditos Kusida to CFG Partners Colombia following an auction process.