Encina Private Credit Provides a $30 Million First Out Commitment to a Manufacturing Company Backed by a Sponsor in a Minority Equity Position

Norwalk, CT – April 29, 2026 – Encina Private Credit, LLC (“EPC”) is pleased to announce that it has served as term loan lender for a manufacturer of lab consumables used in compliance testing. EPC’s $30 million first out commitment as part of a $66 million senior secured credit facility will be used to finance a transformative merger alongside incoming proceeds from a sponsor with minority equity.

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Encina Private Credit provides first-out enterprise-value loans, including priority revolvers, term loans, and delayed-draw facilities, typically ranging from $15 million to $150 million per transaction. Encina partners with direct lenders, private equity sponsors, and management teams to support acquisitions, refinancings, and growth initiatives. For additional information, please visit Encina’s website at https://privatecredit.encinacapital.com/