Capitala Group Announces Investment in Price Circuits to Support Continued Growth

CHARLOTTE, NC, September 17, 2026 - Capitala Group ("Capitala"), a private markets investment firm providing private credit and private equity capital to lower middle-market businesses, announces the recent completion of a debt and equity co-investment in Price Circuits LLC ("Price Circuits" or the "Company") in partnership with Exeter Street Capital Partners and Five Points Capital.

Founded in 1994 and based in Elgin, Illinois, Price Circuits is a leading U.S.-based provider of advanced printed circuit board ("PCB") solutions serving the aerospace & defense, consumer, and other specialized industrial markets. The Company specializes in quick-turn, low-volume fabrication of advanced rigid, multi-layer and rigid-flex PCBs, helping customers convert complex engineering concepts into physical boards with rapid turnaround times. Price Circuits maintains ITAR and AS9100 certifications, supporting its work with customers across highly technical and demanding end markets.

"Price Circuits has built an impressive reputation through its technical capabilities, speed, and ability to serve customers in highly specialized markets," said Chris Norton, Managing Director at Capitala Group. "We saw an opportunity to partner with an experienced management team and investor group to support a business with significant opportunities for both organic growth and strategic acquisitions."

Capitala's investment provides flexible debt and equity capital to support Price Circuits' next phase of growth as the Company builds upon its capabilities and market position.

About Capitala Group
Capitala Group is a private markets investment firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower middle-market businesses throughout North America for more than 25 years. Since its inception in 1998, Capitala has invested and managed more than $3.2 billion¹, utilizing a flexible capital mandate to deliver creative financing solutions tailored to the needs of its partners. Capitala seeks to partner with experienced management teams and business owners to support growth and create long-term value through flexible capital solutions, strategic partnership, and a shared vision for success.

Capitala's ecosystem includes 98 banking relationships across its platform since inception, supported by a senior leadership team with more than 200 years of combined experience. Capitala has invested in businesses across 35 states, reflecting the firm's broad reach and longstanding commitment to the lower middle market. For more information, visit www.CapitalaGroup.com.

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*Includes invested capital since inception, callable capital to commingled funds and available credit facilities, and discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.