CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC ("Monroe†) announced it acted as lead left, administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of WGI, Inc. ("WGI†) by private equity sponsor First Reserve. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, WGI is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that delivers technology-driven design and professional services spanning transportation design, environmental and water solutions, geospatial and surveying, subsurface utility. ...

Group 1 - Monroe Capital LLC acted as the administrative agent and joint lead arranger for a senior credit facility to support the investment in Norton Packaging by Platinum Equity [1] - Norton Packaging, founded in 1901 and headquartered in Hayward, CA, provides high-performance rigid packaging solutions across various categories including paints and coatings, chemicals and cleansers, food products, and lubricants [1]

Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital LLC has successfully closed its 2025 Monroe Capital Private Credit Fund V, achieving a total investable capital of $6.1 billion, which includes targeted fund-level leverage and separately managed accounts pursuing the same investment strategy [1]. Group 1 - The final close of Fund V marks a continuation of Monroe Capital's focus on providing senior secured financing solutions [1]. - The fund is aimed at both private equity sponsored and non-sponsored entities [1].

Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital LLC acted as joint lead arranger for a senior credit facility to support InTandem Capital Partners' investment in The Phia Group, which focuses on health benefit plans and cost containment services [1] Company Overview - The Phia Group was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Canton, MA [1] - The company provides consulting, cost containment, and plan management services to empower health benefit plans and sponsors [1] Industry Impact - Phia aims to reduce the cost of health benefits while improving access to quality care through its services [1]

Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital LLC has acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior credit facility to support the growth of Antelope Pet, backed by private equity sponsor Alpine Investors [1] Company Overview - Antelope Pet, founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA, specializes in all-natural pet care products, including treats, dental products, health supplements, and fresh food [1] - The company emphasizes healthy, limited ingredient offerings in its product line [1]

Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital LLC has acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior credit facility to support the growth of SDG Corporation, backed by private equity sponsor Recognize Partners [1] Company Overview - SDG Corporation is a leading managed cybersecurity services provider, focusing on identity and access management (IAM), threat, and risk [1] - The company is headquartered in Norwalk, CT, and employs approximately 400 professionals across the U.S. and India [1]

Distribution Announcement - Monroe Capital Corporation declared a distribution of $0.18 per share for Q4 2025, payable on December 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 23, 2025 [1] - The company has a dividend reinvestment plan allowing stockholders to reinvest distributions unless they opt for cash prior to the record date [1] Asset Sale and Merger - The Asset Sale with Monroe Capital Income Plus Corporation and the merger with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation are expected to occur in Q1 2026 [2] - Post-Asset Sale, the company's only assets will consist of net cash proceeds after liabilities, transaction costs, and undistributed net investment income distributions to stockholders [2] Company Overview - Monroe Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded specialty finance company focused on investing in senior, unitranche, and junior secured debt, as well as unsecured debt and equity investments in middle-market companies [3] - The company's investment objective is to maximize total return to stockholders through current income and capital appreciation [3] Asset Management Firm - Monroe Capital LLC specializes in private credit markets, offering various strategies including direct lending and venture debt since 2004 [4] - The firm aims to provide capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on generating high-quality returns regardless of economic cycles [4] Awards and Recognition - Monroe has received multiple awards, including being listed as a top private credit firm and recognized for innovation in private credit management [5]

Core Insights - KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by Monroe Capital ABS Funding III, LP, which is a securitization backed by a portfolio of recurring revenue and middle market corporate loans [1] - The total size of the securitization is $485.0 million, managed by Monroe BDC Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Monroe Capital LLC [1] Summary by Categories Securitization Details - The securitization consists of $310.4 million of Class A notes, $53.35 million of Class B notes, and $24.25 million of additional notes [1]

Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital LLC has launched the Monroe Capital Enhanced Corporate Lending Fund, a perpetual-life, continuously offered, non-traded business development company aimed at providing retail investors access to its direct lending strategy [1] Group 1 - The Fund is designed to deliver consistent current income and attractive risk-adjusted returns [1] - The investment strategy of the Fund is characterized by lower correlation with public markets [1]

Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital LLC acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior credit facility to support the acquisitions of Reliant Healthcare and Care Fusion Rx by Shore Capital Partners [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Reliant Healthcare, founded in 2008, provides home infusion and ambulatory infusion center services to patients in the South [1] - The company aims to enhance the patient experience by offering convenient services [1] Group 2: Financial Arrangement - Monroe Capital's funding will facilitate the acquisitions by private equity sponsor Shore Capital Partners [1]