O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank, capped off a busy 2024 with new financing activity. O2 Sponsor Finance had announced they provided senior secured credit facilities to support Branford Castle Partners in its acquisition of Hoffman Engineering.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Hoffman is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of night vision test equipment, night vision imaging lighting systems and commercial aviation LED specialty lighting products. Since its inception in 1955, the Company has developed a strong brand reputation within the night vision sector and its products are utilized by the U.S. military, aerospace and defense OEMs, as well as by commercial airlines.

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