Capitala Finance Corp. Completes Investment in Eastport Holdings, LLC

January 13, 2016

Capitala Finance Corp. (“Capitala”) (Nasdaq:CPTA) announced today that it recently invested $24.0 million of subordinated debt and equity in Eastport Holdings, LLC (“Eastport” or the “Company”).

Headquartered in Memphis, TN, Eastport is a leading consolidator of media and advertising businesses throughout North America. Capitala’s investment will be used to help the Company’s next phase of growth.

About Capitala Finance Corp.

Capitala Finance Corp. is a business development company that invests primarily in traditional mezzanine, senior subordinated and unitranche debt, as well as senior and second-lien loans and, to lesser extent, equity securities issued by lower and traditional middle-market companies. Capitala Finance Corp. is managed by Capitala Investment Advisors, LLC. For more information, please visit www.CapitalaGroup.com

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