Monroe Capital acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Caputo Cheese (“Caputo”) by Tilia Holdings.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Melrose Park, IL, Caputo is a value-added processor of high-quality Italian cheeses, including hard cheeses and fresh, soft cheeses, primarily serving the foodservice and food manufacturing sectors. Caputo provides customized aging, flavor formulation, blending and packaging services to a loyal base of blue-chip customers established through their dedication to quality, flavor, and customer service.