| Date | Title | | | 12/28/07 | American Capital Invests in the One Stop Buyout™ of NECCO | Bethesda, MD – December 28, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of New England Confectionery Company (“NECCO”), the oldest multi-line confectioner in the U.S. with well-recognized, nostalgic brands such as Sweethearts® Conversation Hearts, NECCO® Wafers, Clark® Bar, Haviland® and Mary Jane®. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior secured term A loan, a senior secured real estate term loan and prefer... |
|  | | 12/21/07 | American Capital Provides $50 Million Financing for Republic Financial Corporation’s Special Assets Group | Bethesda, MD – December 21, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has provided a $50 million acquisition line to Republic Financial Corporation (“Republic”), an investment firm with four primary business groups: Special Assets, Structured Finance, Private Equity and Aviation. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a secured acquisition facility, which will be used to refinance existing debt, provide growth capital to certain Republic portfolio co... |
| | | 12/18/07 | American Capital Invests in Formation of SunFuel Midstream | Bethesda, MD – December 18, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested in the formation of SunFuel Midstream, which will acquire, build, finance and operate midstream biofuel infrastructure assets.
“We are investing in a new company, which will develop critically needed midstream infrastructure for the rapidly growing biofuel industry and will be led by a proven executive with extensive industry experience,” said Darin Winn, American Capital Regi... |
| | | 12/12/07 | American Capital Provides Details of $70 Million of Total Net Portfolio Realized Gains in Third Quarter 2007 | Bethesda, MD – December 12, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the details of its $70 million of total net realized gains from the disposition of portfolio investments in the third quarter of 2007. During the third quarter of 2007, American Capital received $1.5 billion of proceeds from the realization of portfolio investments.
The following is a summary of the third quarter 2007 proceeds, net realized gains, and cumulative compounded annual rate of re... |
| | | 12/10/07 | American Capital Commits $60 Million to US Express Leasing | Bethesda, MD – December 10, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the third quarter it committed $60 million in senior subordinated debt to US Express Leasing, Inc. (USXL), an independent equipment leasing company that provides financing to the healthcare, technology, office products, graphic arts and commercial and industrial equipment markets. American Capital’s investment will be used to support USXL’s continued growth.
“With its strong manageme... |
| | | 12/04/07 | American Capital Provides One Stop Financing to Support Audax Group's Acquisition of Nivel Holdings | Bethesda, MD – December 4, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it provided financing for Audax Group’s acquisition of Nivel Holdings LLC, a leading designer and distributor of a broad range of aftermarket golf car replacement parts and accessories. Nivel was previously owned by Sentinel Capital Partners. American Capital's one-stop financing package takes the form of a revolving credit facility, an acquisition facility, a senior unirate loan and a common e... |
| | | 11/27/07 | American Capital Invests $11 Million in Sixnet for Add-On Acquisition | Bethesda, MD – November 27, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and its affiliates have invested $11 million in its portfolio company SIXNET Holdings, LLC to support the acquisition of BlueTree Wireless Data Inc., a leading supplier of machine to machine (M2M) cellular data products. SIXNET is a leading manufacturer of process automation, Ethernet connectivity and landline modem products used in harsh industrial, commercial and military applications. A... |
| | | 11/27/07 | American Capital Invests in the One Stop Buyout™ of Dynojet | Bethesda, MD – November 27, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Dynojet Research Inc., a developer of after-market performance products and diagnostic tools for the motorcycle and automotive industries. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and convertible preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Dynojet ma... |
| | | 11/16/07 | American Capital Prices Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – November 16, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. ( “American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has priced its public offering of 4 million shares of its common stock at $39.43 per share (the “Initial Offering Price”). All of the shares are being offered by Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and UBS Investment Bank or certain of their respective affiliates (the “Counter-Parties” and each, a “Counter-Party”) in connecti... |
| | | 11/15/07 | American Capital Announces the Technology Group's Expansion into New Boston Office | Bethesda, MD – November 15, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) a member of the S&P 500, the largest U.S. publicly traded private equity fund and one of the largest publicly traded alternative asset managers, announced today that it is expanding its technology investment activities on the East Coast with the opening of an office in the greater Boston area. The American Capital Technology Group’s office is located in Framingham, 20 miles west of Boston and is led by Miles Arno... |
| | | 11/15/07 | American Capital Announces Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – November 15, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. ( “American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it plans to make a public offering of approximately 4 million shares of its common stock, subject to market conditions, all of which are being offered by Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and UBS Investment Bank or certain of their respective affiliates (the "Counter-Parties" and each, a “Counter-Party”) in connection with agreements... |
| | | 11/05/07 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Rug Doctor | Bethesda, MD – November 5, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Rug Doctor, L.P., the largest manufacturer and marketer of premium steam cleaning carpet care machines rented and sold to consumers. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, first lien senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt, holding company notes and preferred and common equity. Rug Doctor’s man... |
| | | 10/30/07 | American Capital Increases Q4 Dividend 14% to $1.00, Reports $0.82 NOI and $1.20 Realized Earnings in Q3 2007, Forecast 13% Dividend Increase in 2008 to $4.19 |
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| | | 10/22/07 | American Capital Invests $112 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of Imperial Supplies | Bethesda, MD - October 22, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $112 million in the One Stop Buyout™ of Imperial Supplies LLC, a value-added distributor of after-market components to fleet and facility-based markets. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Imperial management is inve... |
| | | 10/12/07 | American Capital Will Report Q3 2007 Results on October 30 | Shareholder Call Scheduled for October 31
Bethesda, MD – October 12, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS), announced today it will report third quarter 2007 earnings on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. American Capital invites shareholders, prospective shareholders and analysts to attend the American Capital Shareholder Call on Wednesday, October 31 at 11:00 am ET. The dial in number will be (888) 428-4480. International callers should dial +1 (651) 291-5254. Please ad... |
| | | 10/11/07 | American Capital Recognizes $43 Million Q3 Gain From Sale of Portfolio Company SAV Holdings ; Provides $48 Million Financing to Purchaser | Bethesda, MD – October 11, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it realized a gain of $43 million from the sale of its portfolio company SAV Holdings Inc., the parent of Swank Audio Visuals Inc. (“Swank” or the “Company”) to Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC in the third quarter of 2007. Swank is a leading provider of audio visual services for corporate meetings and events. American Capital invested $48.5 million to support Code Hennessy & Simmons’ acquisition ... |
| | | 10/05/07 | American Capital Raises $585 Million Equity Fund; Continues to Expand Asset Management Business | Bethesda, MD – October 5, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS), with $17 billion of assets under management(1), announced today that it has raised its second private equity fund, the $585 million American Capital Equity II LP (“American Capital Equity II”). The transaction further expands American Capital’s asset management business and further diversifies its investor base, adding six new private equity limited partners. AIG Investments, the asset management arm of American ... |
| | | 10/02/07 | American Capital Invests $11.5 Million in Portfolio Company HomeAway to Support Growth and Additional Add-On Acquisition | Bethesda, MD – October 2, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that on August 27 it invested an additional $11.5 million in its portfolio company HomeAway Inc. to support HomeAway’s continued growth, which includes the recent acquisition of Owners Direct Holiday Rentals, an online vacation rental listing marketplace based in the U.K. With the acquisition of Owners Direct, HomeAway strengthens its market position as the world leader in online “for-rent... |
| | | 09/28/07 | Fitch Affirms ACAS Business Loan Trust 2004-1 | Fitch Affirms ACAS Business Loan Trust 2004-1
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| | | 09/25/07 | American Capital Provides Details of $77 Million of Total Net Portfolio Realized Gains in Second Quarter 2007 | Bethesda, MD – September 25, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the details of its $77 million of total net realized gains from the disposition of portfolio investments in the second quarter of 2007. During the second quarter of 2007, American Capital received $984 million of proceeds from the realization of portfolio investments.
American Capital has realized $288 million in net gains over the past five years, $202 million over the past year and $8... |
| | | 09/14/07 | American Capital Completes the Syndication of Over $240 Million in Credit Facilities for Three Portfolio Companies | Bethesda, MD – September 14, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has successfully syndicated over $240 million in credit facilities for three portfolio companies, Exstream Software LLC, triVIN Inc. and Barton Cotton Inc., in which American Capital and affiliates originally committed $798 million in One Stop Buyouts. American Capital now has $526 million invested in these companies. These credit facilities were syndicated to approximately 25 institutio... |
| | | 09/13/07 | American Capital Provides One Stop Financing to Support Audax Group’s Acquisition of Cinelease | Bethesda, MD – September 13, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate provided financing for Audax Group’s investment in Cinelease Inc., a supplier of lighting and grip equipment to the television, feature film, commercial, music video, and event industries. American Capital’s one stop leverage financing package takes the form of a revolving credit facility and a unirate term loan. In addition, American Capital invested a minority position... |
| | | 09/07/07 | American Capital Prices Public Offering Of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – September 7, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has priced its public offering of 6 million shares of its common stock at $39.40 per share (the “Initial Offering Price”). All of the shares are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., UBS Securities LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC or certain of their respective affiliates (the “Counter-Parties” and each, a “Counter-Party”) in connection with ... |
| | | 09/06/07 | American Capital Announces Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – September 6, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it plans to make a public offering of approximately 5 million shares of its common stock, subject to market conditions, 4 million shares of which are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., UBS Securities LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC or certain of their respective affiliates (the "Counter-Parties" and each, a “Counter-Party”) in connection... |
| | | 08/27/07 | American Capital Celebrates 10 Years as a Publicly Traded Company | Bethesda, MD – August 27, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) the only alternative asset management company in the S&P 500, the largest U.S. publicly traded private equity fund and one of the largest publicly traded alternative asset managers, announced today that on August 29, 2007 it will celebrate 10 years as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The Company intends to commemorate its anniversary by ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite ... |
| | | 08/09/07 | American Capital Appoints Joel Houck Managing Director to Head New Fund | Bethesda, MD – July 19, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that Joel Houck has joined the Company as a Senior Vice President and Managing Director. Mr. Houck joins American Capital from Wachovia Capital Markets LLC where he served as a senior equity analyst and covered companies in the specialty finance sector since 2002. In his new position, Mr. Houck will be responsible for developing a new closed-end fund, which would be managed by an affiliate of American ... |
| | | 08/08/07 | American Capital Invests $160 Million in the Acquisition of Spring Air Company by Consolidated Bedding | Bethesda, MD – August 8, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that on June 25 it invested $160 million in Consolidated Bedding Inc. to support its acquisition and consolidation of The Spring Air Company (“TSAC”) and six of TSAC’s licensees, including eight manufacturing facilities. Systemwide Spring Air sales are over $400 million, making it one of the largest innerspring mattress brands in the U.S. Spring Air sells through most major department stores, furnit... |
| | | 08/08/07 | American Capital Completes $500 Million Securitization | Bethesda, MD – August 8, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) (“American Capital”) announced today that ACAS Business Loan Trust 2007-2, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Capital, has issued $338 million of investment grade class A and B notes backed by $500 million of senior and subordinated business loans originated and acquired by American Capital. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and JP Morgan Securities Inc. acted as co-lead managers and joint bookrunners of the securiti... |
| | | 08/01/07 | American Capital Completes the Syndication of Over $1 Billion in Credit Facilities for 10 Portfolio Companies in 2007 | Bethesda, MD – August 1, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that since the beginning of 2007 it has syndicated over $1 billion in credit facilities for 10 portfolio companies. These credit facilities were syndicated to approximately 120 institutions and included transactions such as SMG, Appleseed’s Brands, WIS International and TestAmerica-STL.
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| | | 07/31/07 | American Capital Closes Commercial Real Estate CDO | Bethesda, MD – July 31, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) (“American Capital”) announced today the further expansion of its alternative asset management business through the establishment of its first commercial real estate collateralized debt obligation trust, ACAS CRE CDO 2007-1 Ltd. (“ACAS CRE CDO”). ACAS CRE CDO is backed by 121 subordinate tranches of bonds (“CMBS Bonds”) issued by 22 commercial mortgage backed securities trusts.
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| | | 07/31/07 | American Capital Increases Q3 Dividend 11% to $0.92, Reports $0.93 NOI and $1.45 Realized Earnings in Q2 2007 |
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| | | 07/27/07 | American Capital and UBS Underwrite $710 Million in Committed Financing for Appleseed's Brands | Bethesda, MD – July 27, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has arranged, together with UBS Securities LLC, a $710 million committed financing package for Appleseed’s Brands, the largest multi-channel marketer of private label apparel for men and women aged 55 and over. The investment supports Appleseed’s Brands’ recent acquisitions and the refinancing of existing debt. American Capital is serving as Joint Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for th... |
| | | 07/19/07 | American Capital Completes $1 Billion Equity Offering, Underwriters Exercise Over-Allotment Option | Bethesda, MD – July 19, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. ("American Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has closed its previously announced public offering of common stock and that the underwriters have exercised in part their over-allotment option. As a result, 22.4 million shares of common stock were sold in the offering at $45.05 per share (the “Offering Price”). Of those shares, 17.4 million were offered directly by the Company and 5 million were ... |
| | | 07/19/07 | American Capital Closes Public Offering of $550 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes | Bethesda, MD – July 19, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has closed its public offering of $550 million of senior unsecured notes (the “notes”). The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.85% and mature in 2012. The notes are senior unsecured debt securities of American Capital and rank equally in right of payment with all of American Capital’s other outstanding senior unsecured obligations. Moody’s Inve... |
| | | 07/17/07 | American Capital Invests $50 Million in Recapitalization of Portfolio Company Transfirst Holdings | Bethesda, MD – July 17, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $50 million in its portfolio company TransFirst Holdings Inc., a leading provider of transaction processing services and payment technologies. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a second lien term note and supports the acquisition of TransFirst led by its new private equity sponsor Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. TransFirst was originally owned by GTCR Golder Rauner... |
| | | 07/16/07 | American Capital Added to S&P 500 - First Publicly Traded Alternative Asset Management Company in the S&P 500 | Bethesda, MD – July 16, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that Standard & Poor's (S&P) selected American Capital to be included in the S&P 500 Index, effective after the close of trading July 6, 2007. American Capital was added to the S&P 500 in the category of Financials, Asset Management and Custody Banks. The Company is approximately the 355th firm in size, based on market capitalization, within the Index. American Capital is the first publicly traded ... |
| | | 07/16/07 | American Capital Will Report Q2 2007 Results on July 31 | Shareholder Call Scheduled for August 1
Bethesda, MD – July 16, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it will report second quarter 2007 earnings on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. American Capital invites shareholders, prospective shareholders and analysts to attend the American Capital Shareholder Call on Wednesday, August 1 at 11:00 am ET. The dial in number will be (888) 428-4480. International callers should dial +1 (612) 288-0337. Please advise the operator you ar... |
| | | 07/13/07 | American Capital Prices Public Offering of $500 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes | Bethesda, MD – July 13, 2007 – American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has agreed to sell $500 million of its senior unsecured notes. The notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.85% and mature in 2012. The Company has agreed to sell the notes at 99.958% of their principal amount to yield 6.859% per annum. The notes are senior unsecured debt securities of American Capital and rank equally in right of payment wit... |
| | | 07/09/07 | American Capital Recognizes $51 Million Gain from Evans Analytical Group Initial Public Offering | Bethesda, MD – July 9, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the exit of its investment in its portfolio company EAG Acquisition LLC and its operating subsidiary Evans Analytical Group LLC through an initial public offering of ordinary shares by a newly formed holding company, EAG Limited (LSE: EAG) (together “EAG”). EAG is the world’s largest independent provider of microanalytical surface analysis and materials characterization services. American Capi... |
| | | 07/09/07 | American Capital Announces the Offering of $500 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes | Bethesda, MD – July 9, 2007 – American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other considerations, $500 million of its senior unsecured notes (the “notes”). The Company expects that the notes will be comprised of two series of fixed rate senior unsecured notes, one series due in 2012 and the other series due in 2017. All notes are senior unsecured debt securities of American Capital an... |
| | | 06/29/07 | American Capital Provides Additional Financing to Support Strategic Acquisition by Portfolio Company Vision Solutions | Bethesda, MD – June 29, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested additional second lien financing in its portfolio company Vision Solutions Inc., a leading developer of high availability, disaster recovery and data management software solutions for the System i market. American Capital’s investment supports the acquisition of Lakeview Technology Inc., which also produces high availability software. High availability software creates and main... |
| | | 06/28/07 | American Capital Commits $100 Million to Oceana Media Finance | Bethesda, MD – June 28, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have committed $100 million in equity capital to Oceana Media Finance LLC, a newly-formed specialty finance company that provides asset-backed secured financing for the production and marketing of independently produced feature films. American Capital Equity Fund I LLC, a fund managed by American Capital, provided 30% of the American Capital equity investment. Oceana M... |
| | | 06/28/07 | American Capital Invests $548 Million in the Recapitalization of Exstream Software | Bethesda, MD – June 28, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $548 million in the recapitalization of Exstream Software LLC, a leading provider of enterprise software for the rapid design and delivery of personalized communications. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and convertible preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility... |
| | | 06/26/07 | American Capital Invests $106 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of triVIN | Bethesda, MD – June 26, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $106 million in the One Stop Buyout ™ of triVIN Inc., a leading provider of title management services to automobile lenders and electronic vehicle registration services to automobile dealers. triVIN provides its services through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, FDI Collateral Management Inc. (“FDI”) and General Systems Solutions Inc. (“GSS”). American Capita... |
| | | 06/25/07 | American Capital Invests $631 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of SMG | Bethesda, MD – June 25, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $631 million in the One Stop Buyout ™ of SMG, the leading provider of entertainment and conference venue management services worldwide. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt, holding company PIK notes and convertible preferred and common equity. In addition, American Capital is also providing a revolving cre... |
| | | 06/25/07 | American Capital Closes Managed CLO for $400 Million | Bethesda, MD – June 25, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) (“American Capital”) announced today the expansion of its alternative asset management business through the issuance of a $400 million collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”), ACAS CLO 2007-1 Ltd. (“ACAS CLO 2007-1”). ACAS CLO 2007-1 is invested primarily in middle market and broadly syndicated senior secured loans. The bonds issued by ACAS CLO 2007-1 to finance these assets included Aa1/AAA/AAA through Ba2/BB... |
| | | 06/22/07 | American Capital Invests $8.9 Million in HALT Medical | Bethesda, MD – June 22, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $8.9 million in HALT Medical Inc., a medical device company focused on women’s health. American Capital’s investment will be used for growth capital and takes the form of convertible preferred equity. American Capital Equity Fund I LLC, a fund managed by American Capital, provided 30% of the American Capital equity investment. HALT Medical management and other i... |
| | | 06/22/07 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Imaging Business Machines | Bethesda, MD – June 22, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Imaging Business Machines LLC (“IBML”), a leading provider of high speed, intelligent document scanning hardware and software, as well as recurring support and maintenance services. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a first lien term loan, senior subordinated debt, convertible preferred equity and common equity. Am... |
| | | 06/22/07 | American Capital Obtains $1.6 Billion Unsecured Credit Facility | Bethesda, MD – June 22, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has obtained an unsecured revolving credit facility with an aggregate commitment of approximately $1.6 billion with Wachovia Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and a syndicate of lenders. The facility amount may be expanded through new or additional commitments up to approximately $1.8 billion in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the credit agreement. The new credit... |
| | | 06/21/07 | American Capital Invests $125 Million in Velocity Financial Group | Bethesda, MD – June 21, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $125 million in Velocity Financial Group Inc., a newly formed specialty finance company that will provide equipment financing and working capital to middle market and venture-backed companies. American Capital’s investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and preferred equity. American Capital Equity Fund I LLC, a fund managed by American Capital, prov... |
| | | 06/21/07 | American Capital Invests $38 Million in CAMP Systems International | Bethesda, MD – June 21, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $38 million in CAMP Systems International Inc., the leading provider of subscription-based maintenance tracking information services to the corporate aviation market. American Capital’s investment supports the recapitalization of the Company and takes the form of a second lien term loan. Merrill Lynch Capital led the syndication of a term loan B. CAMP Systems is a portfolio comp... |
| | | 06/20/07 | American Capital Provides Details of $10 million of Total Net Portfolio Realized Gains in First Quarter 2007 | Bethesda, MD – June 20, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the details of its $10 million of total net realized gains from the disposition of portfolio investments in the first quarter of 2007. During the first quarter of 2007, American Capital received $570 million of proceeds from the realization of portfolio investments.
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In the first quarter of 2007, American Capital realized a gain of $7 million from the sale of its po... |
| | | 06/19/07 | American Capital Prices Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – June 19, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has priced its public offering of 20 million shares of its common stock at $45.05 per share. Of those shares, 15 million shares are being offered directly by the Company and 5 million shares are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporatedand Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC or certain of their respective ... |
| | | 06/12/07 | American Capital Announces Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – June 12, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it plans to make a public offering of 17 million shares of its common stock, 5 million shares of which are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC or certain of their respective affiliates (the "Counter-Parties" and each, a “Counter-Party”) in connection with agre... |
| | | 06/06/07 | American Capital Invests $108 Million in Paradigm Precision Holdings for Buyouts of Smith West, Palmer Manufacturing and Eurocast | Bethesda, MD – June 6, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $108 million in Paradigm Precision Holdings LLC (“Paradigm”) for the One Stop Buyouts™ of Smith West Inc. (“Smith West”), Palmer Manufacturing Co. Inc. (“Palmer”) and Eurocast S.A. (“Eurocast”), leading manufacturers of precision machined aerospace engine components. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior credit facility, senior secured subordina... |
| | | 05/21/07 | European Capital Underwriters Exercise Over-Allotment Option | Bethesda, MD – May 21, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. ("American Capital") (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that the underwriters of the initial public offering of its affiliate European Capital Limited (“European Capital”) have exercised their over‑allotment option in respect of an additional 1.9 million European Capital ordinary shares. European Capital’s ordinary shares have been admitted to the Official List of the U.K. Financial Services Authority and are traded on the London ... |
| | | 05/11/07 | American Capital Invests $16 Million in Add-On Acquisition by Varel Holdings | Bethesda, MD – May 11, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the first quarter of 2007 it invested $16 million in the acquisition of Pendemak Industries Ltd. by its portfolio company Varel Holdings Inc., parent to Varel International Ltd. Pendemak is Varel’s exclusive distributor in Canada. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior unirate loan. Apollo Investment Corporation is also investing in unirate debt. KRG Capital Partners L.L.C.... |
| | | 05/10/07 | European Capital Completes Initial Public Offering | Bethesda, MD – May 10, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that its affiliate European Capital Limited (“European Capital”) has completed an initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The shares have been admitted to the Official List of the U.K. Financial Services Authority and are traded on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities under the symbol ECAS.
The offering raised gross proceeds of €125,000,000 (... |
| | | 05/01/07 | American Capital Increases Q2 Dividend 11% to $0.91; Reports $0.75 NOI and $0.88 Earnings Per Basic Share in Q1 2007 |
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Bethesda, MD – May 1, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACAS) announced today its second quarter 2007 dividend and its results for the first quarter of 2007.
SECOND QUARTER 2007 DIVIDEND DECLARATION
American Capital’s Board of Directors has declared a second quarter 2007 regular dividend of $0.91 per share to record holders as of June 11, 2007, payable on July 2, 2007. This is an 11% increase over the second quarter 2006 dividend of $0.82 per share. ... |
| | | 04/23/07 | American Capital Will Report Q1 2007 Results on May 1 | Shareholder Call Scheduled for May 2
Bethesda, MD - April 23, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it will report first quarter 2007 earnings on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. American Capital invites shareholders, prospective shareholders and analysts to attend the American Capital Shareholder Call on Wednesday, May 2 at 11:00 am ET. The dial in number will be (877) 531-2988. International callers should dial +1 (612) 332-0718. Please advise the operator you are di... |
| | | 04/16/07 | American Capital Invests $4.5 Million in Coghead | Bethesda, MD - April 16, 2007- American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it led an $8 million investment round in Coghead Inc., which included a $4.5 million equity investment by American Capital and its affiliate American Capital Equity Fund I LLC (“ACE”). ACE, a fund managed by American Capital, provided 30% of the American Capital equity investment. Coghead provides a web-based platform that enables tech-savvy businesspeople to create... |
| | | 03/28/07 | American Capital Invests $74.5 Million in HomeAway | Bethesda, MD – March 28, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $74.5 million in HomeAway Inc., the world leader in online “for-rent-by-owner” vacation home rentals. American Capital’s one stop financing solution supported HomeAway’s acquisition of VRBO.com, also an online vacation rental marketplace with more than 65,000 paid property listings, and Abritel.fr, the leading French online vacation rental site, which represente... |
| | | 03/20/07 | American Capital Prices Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – March 20, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. ("American Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has priced its public offering of 9 million shares of its common stock at $44.71 per share. Of those shares, 3 million shares are being offered directly by the Company and 6 million shares are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an affiliate of Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and an affiliate of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (the “Counter-... |
| | | 03/12/07 | American Capital Provides Details of $68 Million of Total Net Portfolio Realized Gains in Fourth Quarter 2006 | Bethesda, MD – March 12, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the details of $68 million of total net realized gains from the disposition of portfolio investments in the fourth quarter of 2006. During the fourth quarter of 2006, American Capital received $1.5 billion of proceeds from exits and repayments from portfolio investments. Through December 31, 2006, American Capital received total proceeds of $4.7 billion from exits and repayments from portfolio inves... |
| | | 03/12/07 | American Capital Announces Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD – March 12, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. ("American Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it plans to make a public offering of 9 million shares of its common stock, 6 million shares of which are being offered by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an affiliate of Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and an affiliate of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (the "Counter-Parties" and each, a “Counter-Party”) in connection with agreements to purchase common stock from... |
| | | 03/07/07 | American Capital Appoints Brendan Gallaher Managing Director, Distressed Debt Group| Bethesda, MD – March 7, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the appointment of Brendan Gallaher as Managing Director in the Distressed Debt Group. Mr. Gallaher brings over 20 years of experience in the distressed arena. He will be building a team of investment professionals within the Distressed Debt Group in American Capital’s Los Angeles office.
“We are pleased to have Brendan Gallaher building the Distressed Debt Group,” said Gordon O’Brien, American Capi... |
| | | 03/05/07 | American Capital Announces the Formation of Second Lien Group | Bethesda, MD – March 5, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the formation of its Second Lien Group. Led by John Capperella, Managing Director, the Second Lien Group offers secured and unsecured junior capital investments to support an array of financing needs across a variety of industries. The Group invests in junior capital, with a concentration on syndicated investments that are distributed through the loan sales desks of the market’s growing junior capital... |
| | | 02/28/07 | American Capital Invests $37.5 Million in Forest Alaska | Bethesda, MD - February 28, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it invested $37.5 million in Forest Alaska Operating LLC, a subsidiary of Forest Oil Corporation, an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of reserves primarily in North America. American Capital’s investment supported the establishment of Forest Alaska as an unrestricted subsidiary of Forest Oil and took the form... |
| | | 02/26/07 | American Capital Invests $31 Million in J-Pac | Bethesda, MD – February 26, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate invested $31 million in J-Pac LLC, a leading supplier of medical contract manufacturing, assembly and packaging services. American Capital’s one stop debt financing solution takes the form of senior term unirate loans and common equity and supports Riverside Partners LLC’s buyout of J-Pac. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. American Capital E... |
| | | 02/13/07 | American Capital Reports $4.43 in 2006 Realized Earnings and Declares $0.89 Q1 2007 Dividend |
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Bethesda, MD – February 13, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACAS) announced today its first quarter 2007 dividend declaration, 2007 dividend and other guidance and its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006.
FIRST QUARTER 2007 DIVIDEND DECLARATION
American Capital’s Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2007 regular dividend of $0.89 per share to record holders as of March 2, 2007, payable on April 2, 2007. This is an 11% in... |
| | | 02/07/07 | American Capital Invests $77 Million in Five Add-on Acquisitions for Portfolio Company Evans Analytical Group | Bethesda, MD – February 7, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it invested an additional $77 million in its portfolio company Evans Analytical Group LLC (“EAG”), the world’s largest independent provider of microanalytical surface analysis and materials characterization services. American Capital’s investment supported EAG’s add-on acquisitions of five companies: Advanced Materials Engineering Research Inc. (“AMER”), a provide... |
| | | 02/06/07 | American Capital Elects John A. Koskinen to Board of Directors | Bethesda, MD – February 6, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that John A. Koskinen has been elected to its Board of Directors.
“We are delighted to welcome John Koskinen to American Capital,” said Malon Wilkus, Chairman, President and CEO. “His experience in complex management environments and restructuring will be of great value as our portfolio continues to grow and diversify.”
Mr. Koskinen, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Duke University, wa... |
| | | 02/02/07 | American Capital Invests $22 Million in Trigeant | Bethesda, MD – February 2, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it invested $22 million in Trigeant Ltd., a refiner of heavy and sour crude stock into asphalt for paving and roofing. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior secured term loan. The investment will be used to refinance existing indebtedness and for capital investment in a new distribution facility.
“We are pleased to be investing in Trigeant to... |
| | | 02/02/07 | American Capital Provides One Stop Financing to Venus Swimwear and Wintersilks | Bethesda, MD - February 2, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it provided a one stop financing package to Venus Swimwear Inc., a leading direct marketer of women’s swimwear and sportswear, and WinterSilks LLC, the largest direct marketer of silk undergarments, apparel and accessories. American Capital’s financing solution supported the recapitalization of Venus Swimwear and WinterSilks sponsored by Golden Gate Capital in par... |
| | | 02/01/07 | American Capital Announces Characterization of 2006 Dividends | Bethesda, MD – February 1, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that its 2006 dividends of $3.33 per share were a distribution of ordinary income. American Capital also announced that of its 2006 ordinary dividends, $3.25 per share were non-qualifying dividends and $0.08 per share were qualified dividends. The $0.08 per share of qualified dividends reflect qualified dividend income received by American Capital in 2006. Qualified dividend income is dividend inc... |
| | | 01/29/07 | American Capital Acquires Equity Interest in Explorer Pipeline Company | Bethesda, MD - January 29, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have acquired a 6.8% equity interest in Explorer Pipeline Company (“Explorer”), the owner and operator of the second largest refined liquid petroleum products pipeline in the United States. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and common equity. American Capital Equity Fund I LLC (“ACE”), a fund managed by American Capital, provided 30% ... |
| | | 01/25/07 | American Capital Invests in Vision Solutions and iTera Merger | Bethesda, MD - January 25, 2007- American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it and an affiliate invested in support of Thoma Cressey Equity Partners’ acquisition and merger of Vision Solutions and iTera Inc., leading developers of high availability (HA) software. HA software creates and maintains copies of all computer system elements, providing an efficient backup system in response to power outages, disasters and other unplanned as well ... |
| | | 01/25/07 | American Capital Invests $255 Million to Support Combination of Severn Trent Laboratories and TestAmerica | Bethesda, MD - January 25, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it and an affiliate invested $255 million in TestAmerica Holdings Inc., the second largest operator of environmental testing laboratories in the United States. The investment supported TestAmerica’s combination with Severn Trent Laboratories (STL), a division of Severn Trent plc and the largest operator of environmental testing laboratories in the United States. ... |
| | | 01/24/07 | American Capital Will Report Q4 2006 Results on February 13; Shareholder Call Scheduled for February 14 | Shareholder Call Scheduled for February 14
Bethesda, MD – January 24, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it will report fourth quarter 2006 earnings on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. American Capital invites shareholders, prospective shareholders and analysts to attend the American Capital Shareholder Call on Wednesday, February 14 at 11:00 am ET. The dial in number will be (888) 428-4480. International callers should dial +1 (651) 291-5254. Please advise ... |
| | | 01/23/07 | American Capital Joins Lincolnshire Management in Winning Private Equity Deal of the Year From Los Angeles Venture Association | Bethesda, MD – January 23, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that its Los Angeles office and Lincolnshire Management Inc. have won the Private Equity Deal of the Year Award from the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) for their partnership in Bankruptcy Management Solutions Inc. Lincolnshire was the equity sponsor on the transaction. American Capital was the agent, a lender and co-invested in the equity with Lincolnshire. The award was presented at LAVA... |
| | | 01/23/07 | American Capital Invests $411 Million in One Stop Buyout ™ of WIS International | Bethesda, MD - January 23, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it and an affiliate have invested $411 million in the One Stop Buyout™ of WIS International, a leading global provider of outsourced inventory management services. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term B loan, senior subordinated debt, holding company PIK notes and common and redeemable preferred equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. ... |
| | | 01/18/07 | American Capital Invests $41 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of Pacific Handy Cutter | Bethesda, MD – January 18, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it and an affiliate invested $41 million in the One Stop Buyout™ of Pacific Handy Cutter Inc. (“PHC”), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded razor cutting tools with enhanced safety features for the store supply and safety market. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term A loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and equity.... |
| | | 01/17/07 | American Capital Appoints Dean Anderson Managing Director, Special Situations Group | Bethesda, MD – January 17, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today the appointment of Dean Anderson as Managing Director in the Special Situations Group. Mr. Anderson brings over 12 years of investment and acquisition experience in the turnaround and distressed arena. He will be building a team of investment professionals within the Special Situations Group out of American Capital’s Chicago office to complement the existing team in American Capital’s Bethesda, Ma... |
| | | 01/09/07 | American Capital Provides One Stop Financing to Haband Company | Bethesda, MD - January 9, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2006 it provided one stop financing to Haband Company Inc., one of America’s oldest direct mail-order houses. American Capital’s financing supports the acquisition of Haband by Golden Gate Capital.
“We are delighted to be supporting Golden Gate’s acquisition of Haband, a long established mail-order house that will be an excellent addition to Golden Gate’s existing po... |
| | | 01/08/07 | American Capital Prices Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD –-January 8, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has priced its public offering of 6.3 million shares of its common stock at $45.83 per share. Of those shares, 4.3 million shares are being offered directly by the Company and 2 million shares are being offered by the Counter-Parties (as defined below) in connection with agreements to purchase common stock from American Capital at a future date, as discussed b... |
| | | 01/03/07 | American Capital Announces Public Offering of Common Stock | Bethesda, MD –-January 3, 2007 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. ("American Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it plans to make a public offering of 6 million shares of its common stock, 2 million shares of which are being offered by an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and an affiliate of UBS Securities LLC (the "Counter-Parties" and each, a "Counter-Party") in connection with agreements to purchase common stock ... |
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