On February 8, 2023, Nextracker Inc. (Nextracker or the Company) priced their Initial Public Offering which featured a base offering of $638 million that grew to $734 million after the overallotment option was exercised. The Company plans to use net proceeds from the offering to purchase LLC commons units from Yuma (a subsidiary of Flex, which is the parent company of Nextracker). KeyBanc Capital Markets served as a Joint Bookrunner on the transaction.

On January 25, 2023, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully advised OpenAsset Enterprises (OpenAsset) on its investment from Marlin Equity Partners (Marlin). KBCM served as Exclusive Financial Advisor.

OpenAsset is the leading provider of Digital Asset Management (DAM) to the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Purpose built, AI-enhanced search tools enable OpenAsset users to organize assets by projects and employees. Users can create highly flexible and automated marketing collateral, such as custom image and document templates, project and building spotlights, and more. Industry specific integrations with technology providers in the AEC industry improve marketing efficiency and help customers win new business. OpenAsset has offices in London and New York.

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $8.5 billion of capital under management. Marlin is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships, and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthen a company’s outlook and enhance value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 200 acquisitions. Marlin is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London.

On November 29, 2022, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed the syndication of $700 million of Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the Credit Facilities) for Sterling Infosystems, Inc., a subsidiary of Sterling Check Corp. (Sterling). The Credit Facilities consist of a $400 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and a $300 million Senior Secured Term Loan. Proceeds from the Credit Facilities will be used to refinance existing indebtedness, fund working capital needs, general corporate purposes, and pay transaction-related fees and expenses. KBCM acted as Left Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Administrative Agent on the transaction.

Sterling (NASDAQ: STER) — a leading provider of background and identity services — offers background and identity verification to help over 50,000 clients create people-first cultures built on a foundation of trust and safety. Sterling’s tech-enabled services help organizations across all industries establish great environments for their workers, partners, and customers. With operations around the world, Sterling conducted more than 95 million searches in the twelve months ended December 31, 2021.

On August 1, 2022, KeyBank successfully closed a Senior Secured Credit Facility for United Wireless, Inc. Proceeds from the facility were used to refinance the company's existing debt and fund a strategic acquisition. KeyBank acted as Sole Lender on the transaction.

United Wireless currently owns and operates over 150 T-Mobile branded retail stores in 11 states and is actively seeking additional acquisition opportunities. The company was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. United Wireless has become one of the faster growing retailers in the nation and takes great pride in providing the best products and services to their customers while also being devoted to their collection of retail wireless professionals.