O2 Sponsor Finance Provides Senior Secured Credit Facilities to Support Fort Point Capital in its Recapitalization of Boston Green

Rhea-AI Summary

Old Second (NASDAQ:OSBC), through its O2 Sponsor Finance division, provided senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital’s recapitalization of Boston Green, a Freetown, MA-based environmental services provider.

Boston Green serves New England and Mid-Atlantic markets with waste transportation and disposal, industrial cleaning, maintenance, and emergency response services.

Positive

• Adds senior secured credit facilities to O2 Sponsor Finance’s loan portfolio
• Expands exposure to environmental services sector in New England and Mid-Atlantic
• Partnership with Fort Point Capital reaffirmed through Boston Green recapitalization

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – OSBC

+0.52%

+0.52% Session close to close

In the May 21 session, OSBC gained 0.52%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights O2 Sponsor Finance’s role in providing senior secured credit facilities...

Analysis

This announcement highlights O2 Sponsor Finance’s role in providing senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital’s recapitalization of Boston Green, extending OSBC’s track record of sponsor-backed transactions. Recent filings showed solid profitability and active capital return, while earlier sponsor finance deals, like the Gilman Cheese facility, coincided with modest gains. Investors may watch how consistently these mandates translate into sustained loan growth and credit performance over time.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Apr 22 (Positive)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 22	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	-6.4%	Reported Q1 2026 earnings with solid margins and dividend declaration.
Mar 31	Credit facility news	Positive	+1.6%	Announced $30M senior secured facility supporting Gilman Cheese recapitalization.
Jan 21	Q4 2025 earnings	Positive	-1.0%	Reported strong Q4 2025 earnings and higher net interest income.
Dec 01	Financing mandate	Positive	+0.9%	Provided senior secured facilities for EventLink Group acquisition financing.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings headlines have recently seen negative or flat reactions, while sponsor finance transaction news has coincided with modest gains.

Recent Company History

Over the last few quarters, OSBC has reported solid profitability, including Q4 2025 net income of $28.8M and Q1 2026 net income of $25.6M, yet earnings days saw small to moderate declines. In contrast, O2 Sponsor Finance transaction announcements, such as the $30M Gilman Cheese facility and the EventLink Group financing, drew modest positive price reactions. Today’s Boston Green credit facility fits that pattern of incremental, relationship‑driven growth news from O2 Sponsor Finance.

Key Terms

senior secured credit facilities, recapitalization

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senior secured credit facilities financial

"announced that it provided senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital"

Senior secured credit facilities are loans or lines of credit that a company borrows where lenders have first claim on specified assets if the company cannot pay back its debts. Think of it like a mortgage on a house: the bank holds the deed (collateral) and gets paid before other creditors, which usually makes the loan cheaper for the borrower. Investors watch these arrangements because they affect a company’s cost of borrowing, financial risk, and how available assets are prioritized if the company faces financial trouble.

recapitalization financial

"credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital in its recapitalization of Boston Green"

Recapitalization is a deliberate change to a company's mix of debt and equity—how much it borrows versus how much is funded by shareholders—accomplished by issuing or repaying debt, buying back shares, or issuing new shares. It matters to investors because it alters the company's risk profile, potential returns and cash flow stability: increasing debt can amplify returns but raises the chance of financial stress, while adding equity can dilute ownership but lower default risk—like swapping between a mortgage and savings to reshape household finances.

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CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank, today announced that it provided senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital in its recapitalization of Boston Green.

Headquartered in Freetown, MA, Boston Green is a leading provider of environmental services for the New England and Mid-Atlantic markets. The Company provides critical hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, industrial cleaning and maintenance services, and emergency response services for commercial, retail, industrial, and government customers. To learn more, please visit www.bostongreencompany.com.

"We are excited to once again partner with Fort Point Capital to help them acquire and grow this Boston Green value-added environmental services business. Their diversified customer base, specialized capabilities and numerous permits have allowed them to make continued geographic expansion to become an attractive market leader in the Northeastern US", said Thom Karle, Senior Vice President, O2 Sponsor Finance.

About Fort Point Capital: Fort Point Capital brings a management-led, growth-oriented approach to private equity investing, targeting fragmented sectors of the business services industry. Founded in Boston in 2011, Fort Point partners with founders and management teams to accelerate growth by providing resources to expand teams and infrastructure, improve service offerings, access new markets, and support follow-on acquisitions. Fort Point fulfills its commitment to management, employees and shareholders by employing a repeatable process to drive durable value, showcased in over 60 acquisitions since its inception. Fort Point is currently investing from FPC Small Cap Fund III. To learn more, please visit www.fortpointcapital.com.

About O2 Sponsor Finance: O2 Sponsor Finance is a national provider of cash flow-based loans to lower middle market businesses with typically $10 to $100 million in revenue and between $2 million and $10 million in EBITDA. O2 Sponsor Finance focuses on supporting private equity sponsors, independent sponsors and family offices in their acquisition or recapitalization of lower middle market companies. www.O2sponsorfinance.com.

About Old Second Bancorp, Inc.: Old Second Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is the bank holding company for Old Second National Bank, which celebrated 150 years of operation in 2021. Old Second's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "OSBC". More information about Old Second is available by visiting the "Investor Relations" section of its website: www.oldsecond.com.

As of March 31, 2026, Old Second has approximately $6.8 billion in assets, $5.6 billion in deposits and $5.2 billion in loans.

Old Second National Bank, Member FDIC.

Contact:

Bradley S. Adams EVP, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer (630) 906-5484

SOURCE: Old Second Bancorp Inc.

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FAQ

What did Old Second (NASDAQ:OSBC) announce about O2 Sponsor Finance and Boston Green on May 21, 2026?

Old Second announced that O2 Sponsor Finance provided senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital’s recapitalization of Boston Green. According to O2 Sponsor Finance, the financing backs an environmental services provider serving New England and Mid-Atlantic markets.

Who is Boston Green in the O2 Sponsor Finance and Fort Point Capital recapitalization deal?

Boston Green is the environmental services company recapitalized with support from O2 Sponsor Finance’s senior secured credit facilities. According to O2 Sponsor Finance, Boston Green offers hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, disposal, industrial cleaning, maintenance, and emergency response services across New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

How does the Boston Green recapitalization relate to Old Second (OSBC) investors?

The Boston Green recapitalization showcases O2 Sponsor Finance’s role in providing senior secured credit facilities to sponsor-backed companies. According to O2 Sponsor Finance, this transaction adds secured lending exposure to the environmental services sector and deepens its relationship with Fort Point Capital.

What services does Boston Green provide in the O2 Sponsor Finance-backed transaction?

Boston Green provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and emergency response services. According to O2 Sponsor Finance, the company serves commercial, retail, industrial, and government customers across New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions.

Why did O2 Sponsor Finance partner again with Fort Point Capital on Boston Green?

O2 Sponsor Finance partnered again with Fort Point Capital to support Boston Green’s acquisition and growth. According to O2 Sponsor Finance, Boston Green’s diversified customer base, specialized capabilities, numerous permits, and ongoing geographic expansion have helped it become an attractive market leader in the Northeastern US.

What type of credit facilities did O2 Sponsor Finance provide for the Fort Point Capital–Boston Green deal?

O2 Sponsor Finance provided senior secured credit facilities to support Fort Point Capital’s recapitalization of Boston Green. According to O2 Sponsor Finance, these facilities are structured to back the acquisition and growth of Boston Green’s value-added environmental services business in the Northeastern US.