O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank, provided senior secured credit facilities to support Prospect Partners' recapitalization, with management, of Blackwood Solutions & its related entities.

Blackwood is a leading electric utility services provider offering specialty transportation, logistics management, recycling, and disposal services in over 20 states. The company's asset-based, self-performance model delivers best-in-class customer service to major electric utility customers, electric utility related manufacturing facilities, and railroad operators. Blackwood utilizes its fleet of self-loader trucks, semi tractors, and specialty trailers to offer turn-key solutions for complex logistic and inventory management projects.

"We are excited that Prospect Partners selected O2 Sponsor Finance as senior lender to support their recapitalization of Blackwood. Blackwood has a unique service offering that creates deep relationships with its utility customers. We look forward to supporting Blackwood's ongoing growth." said Nick O'Brien, Vice President, O2 Sponsor Finance.

Tecum Capital Partners provided subordinated debt financing and an equity co-investment.