Monroe Capital Supports Platte River Equity’s Acquisition of MFG Chemical

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and
administrative agent on the funding of a $45 million senior credit
facility to support the acquisition of MFG Chemical, LLC (“MFG”) by
private equity sponsor, Platte River Equity.

Founded in 1981 and based in Dalton, Georgia, MFG is a specialty
chemical manufacturer of surfactants, polymers, and esters. The company
offers a diverse range of technical formulation capabilities on both a
proprietary and contract manufacturing basis. MFG’s chemistries are
utilized in various applications in the oil field, water treatment,
mining, coatings, and agricultural markets.

About Monroe Capital

Monroe Capital LLC is a leading provider of senior and junior debt and
equity co-investments to middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada.
Investment types include unitranche financings, cash flow and enterprise
value based loans, asset based loans, acquisition facilities, mezzanine
debt, second lien or last-out loans and equity co-investments. Monroe
Capital prides itself on its flexible investment approach and its
ability to close and fund transactions quickly. Monroe is committed to
being a value-added and user-friendly partner to owners, senior
management and private equity sponsors. Monroe has been recognized by
Private Debt Investor as the 2016 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year;
M&A Advisor as the 2016 Lender Firm of the Year; Global M&A Network as
the 2016 Small Middle Markets Lender of the Year; and the U.S. Small
Business Administration as the 2015 Small Business Investment Company
(SBIC) of the Year. To learn more about Monroe Capital LLC, visit www.monroecap.com.

Contacts

Monroe Capital LLC
Theodore L. Koenig
312-523-2360
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Emily Stoermer
617-391-0801
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