Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior term loan to support the continued growth of Hanna Andersson by a prestigious private equity sponsor.

Founded in 1983 and based in Portland, Oregon, Hanna Andersson is a leading premium children’s apparel and lifestyle brand. Hanna Andersson is known for its iconic, globally recognized products with superior quality, classic styling and unique designs that “let kids be kids.” The company’s product line is balanced across boys, girls and infants from newborn to 12 years old. Hanna Andersson reaches its customers through a seamless omni-channel platform including catalog, e-commerce and retail locations.

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 Global M&A Network as the 2015, 2014, and 2013 Small Middle Markets Lender of the Year; Private Debt Investor as the 2015 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, the 2014 Senior Lender of the Year, and the 2013 Unitranche 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.