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Maranon Capital Provides Financing for Midland Industries & Three Portfolio Add-on Acquisitions

About Midland Industries

Midland is a value-added distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, clamps, hoses, and related products across North America. The Company offers a full-suite of mission-critical products to distributors, manufacturers, and retailers that address a wide range of industrial applications. Based in Kansas City, MO, Midland has over 250 employees and operates 11 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit midlandindustries.com.

About E Tech Group

E Tech Group is one of the largest automation engineering and system integration firms in North America. With locations across North America and more than 450 engineers, the company provides automation, control and information solutions to the Life Sciences, Data Centers, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage and Industrial industries. In addition to its organic growth, E Tech Group has recently grown through the successful acquisition and integration of Glenmount Global Solutions, Superior Controls and E-Volve Systems. For more information, please visit etechgroup.com.

About Uncle John's Pride

Uncle John's Pride, LLC (”UJP”) is a branded and private label producer of fresh and smoked sausages located in Tampa, FL. The Company features brand name products under the banners of Uncle John's Pride, Garcia, Atlanta Sausage, Peppino Foods, and Realtree. UJP has a strong foothold in the Southeast after growing its presence both organically and through acquisition with brands dating back to 1922. For more information, please visit unclejohnspride.com.

About SurfaceCycle

SurfaceCycle, through its group of member companies, is a leading provider of premier asphalt milling, recycling, and soil stabilization services throughout the United States. With a commitment to pioneering green technology and a diverse client base, SurfaceCycle is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of businesses in the transportation, logistics, and energy sectors. For more information, please visit surface-cycle.com.

About Maranon Capital

Maranon Capital, L.P. is an investment firm focused on directly originated private credit. Maranon’s competitive edge is its multi-product strategies that span the balance sheet with value-added financing and equity co-investments. Since 2007, Maranon has committed over $11 billion of capital. For more information, visit www.MaranonCapital.com.