| Date | Title | | | 03/25/13 | American Capital Invests in the One Stop Buyout® of Service Experts| BETHESDA, Md., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital") announced today that its Special Situations Group has led the American Capital One Stop Buyout® of Service Experts, LLC, a leading provider of sales, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems for the residential and light commercial markets. American Capital's investment took the form of preferred and common equity and a revolving credit facility.
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|  | | 03/13/12 | American Capital and its Affiliates Invest $20 Million in Portfolio Company Halt Medical|
BETHESDA, Md., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $11.7 million, $20 million together with its affiliates, in the debt and equity of portfolio company Halt Medical, Inc., a medical device company focused on women's health.
"American Capital is pleased to be supporting our portfolio company Halt Medical as it continues to grow its medical device business focused on treating uterine fibroids," said Gordon O'Brien, Amer... |
| | | 10/06/11 | American Capital Invests $15 Million In Second Lien Term Loan Financing to Support Purchase of a Majority Stake of Flexera Software, Inc.| BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it invested $15 million to support BMO Capital Markets' syndication of a $100 million Second Lien Term Loan financing to support the purchase of a majority stake of Flexera Software, Inc. by Teachers' Private Capital from Thoma Bravo.
Flexera Software is a premier provider of Application Usage Management and Installation software. Flexera's suite of Application Usage Management pr... |
| | | 08/25/11 | American Capital Provides $50 Million of Mezzanine Financing to Support Merger of Survey Sampling International and Opinionology, Inc.| BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it provided $50 million of Senior Subordinated Note financing to support the merger of Survey Sampling International and Opinionology, Inc., which will operate as Survey Sampling International. American Capital has been a lender to Opinionology, Inc. since December 2006 when it provided a $34 million Second Lien Term Loan as part of a larger acquisition financing in support of Sterl... |
| | | 10/05/10 | American Capital Invests in CIBT for Add-On Acquisition| BETHESDA, Md., Oct 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in September 2010 it invested in its portfolio company CIBT Holdings, Inc. to support the acquisition of Travel Logistics Limited (TLL), a London-based expeditor of travel documents. TLL was acquired from a subsidiary of G4S plc (LSE: GFS), an international security solutions group.
Established in 1997, TLL is a passport and visa agency that provides courier, logistics and consula... |
| | | 04/01/09 | American Capital Announces the Combination of Three Portfolio Companies | Bethesda, MD – April 1, 2009 – American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has completed the combination of three portfolio companies within its Financial Services Group to create Core Financial Group, a diversified commercial finance holding company. The strategic combination brings together Core Business Credit ("Core"), an asset-based lender, Velocity Financial Group ("Velocity"), a venture debt finance and middle market equipment leasing company, and Oceana Media Finance ("... |
| | | 10/30/08 | American Capital Invests in Paradigm Precision for Add-On Acquisition | Bethesda, MD – October 30, 2008 – American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in September it invested in its portfolio company Paradigm Precision Holdings LLC to support the acquisition of TM Industries, Inc., a high-precision machining company that specializes in machining large size, highly technical parts for customers in the aerospace, power generation, oil and gas and defense markets. Paradigm Precision is a leading manufacturer of complex machined components for the aerospa... |
| | | 09/10/08 | American Capital Achieves a Total Gain of $36 Million from Its Investment in SSH Acquisition, Provides $141 Million Financing to Support Lake Capital's Acquisition | Provides $141 Million Financing to Support Lake Capital's Acquisition
Bethesda, MD – September 10, 2008 – American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has realized a gain of $36 million in the third quarter from the sale of its portfolio company SSH Acquisition, Inc. to Lake Capital. Including the investments in SSH Acquisition of American Capital's affiliated funds under management, the gain totals $61 million over the life of the investment. Including inception to date cumul... |
| | | 09/04/08 | American Capital Provides $110 Million of Financing for YORK Label | Bethesda, MD – September 4, 2008 – American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it provided $110 million of financing for YORK Label, a leading provider of premium, pressure sensitive labels for the consumer products, wine and spirits, food and beverage and pharmaceutical markets. American Capital invested $67 million in the transaction, while serving as Co-Syndication Agent on the senior debt and lead investor on the mezzanine debt. American Capital's financing package supports t... |
| | | 08/20/08 | American Capital Realizes $57 Million Gain from Sale of Contec, Provides Financing to Support Acquisition by Bain Capital with Contec Management | Provides Financing to Support Acquisition by Bain Capital with Contec Management
Bethesda, MD – August 20, 2008 – American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it realized a gain of $57 million from the sale of Contec Holdings, Ltd. in the third quarter of 2008. Including the investments in Contec of American Capital's affiliated funds under management, the gain totals $98 million over the life of the investment. Cumulative gains and dividend income realized by American Capital an... |
| | | 07/25/08 | American Capital Invests in Affordable Care for Add-On Acquisition | Bethesda, MD – July 25, 2008 – American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in June it invested in its portfolio company Affordable Care, Inc. to support the acquisition of a management services platform supporting five dental practices from Fields Dental Management LLC and Piedmont Dental Center P.A., a dental care provider with locations in South Carolina. Affordable Care is a dental practice management services company that supports a network of affiliated dental practices... |
| | | 05/19/08 | American Capital Commits $300 Million to Core Business Credit | Bethesda, MD – May 19, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has committed $300 million to Core Business Credit, a newly-formed commercial finance company that will provide asset-based financing to middle market companies nationally. American Capital's investment takes the form of subordinated debt and equity. Core's senior management team members, consisting of Michael Haddad, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Vice Presidents Milton Is... |
| | | 05/15/08 | European Capital and American Capital Jointly Invest $85 Million in the Qioptiq Group | St. Peter Port, Guernsey – 15 May 2008 – European Capital Limited (LSE: ECAS) ("European Capital"), announced today that it has invested $57 million in the Qioptiq Group, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high-precision optical solutions for the defence, medical and industrial markets. The investment was led by the Paris office of European Capital Financial Services Limited ("European Capital Services") and supports Candover's recapitalisation of Qioptiq. European Capital inves... |
| | | 05/05/08 | American Capital Realizes a Gain of $69 Million in the Second Quarter from its Investment in BPWest | Provides $68 Million to Support Castle Harlan’s $250 Million Acquisition of BPWest
Bethesda, MD – May 5, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has realized a gain of $69 million in the second quarter of 2008 from the sale of its portfolio company BPWest Inc., the holding company for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Inc., to Castle Harlan Inc. American Capital’s inception to date total realized gain on its investment in BPWest is $80 million. Including the inve... |
| | | 03/20/08 | American Capital Receives Total Proceeds Of $371 Million From Sale Of Exstream Software to HP, Realizes a Gain of $18 Million | Bethesda, MD – March 20, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has realized a gain of $18 million and recognized total sale proceeds of $371 million in the first quarter of 2008 from the sale of its portfolio company Exstream Holdings Inc. (“Exstream”) to HP. Exstream Holdings is the parent company of Exstream Software, LLC (“Exstream Software”), a leading provider of enterprise software for the rapid design and delivery of personalized communications.
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| | | 02/28/08 | American Capital Invests in Nextpoint™ Networks | Bethesda, MD – February 28, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in January it and its affiliates invested in NextPoint™ Networks, Inc. NextPoint is the result of the convergence of NexTone Communications, a leader in software-centric session border controllers (SBCs) and IP session management, and American Capital portfolio company Reef Point Systems, a provider of secure fixed-mobile connectivity solutions. The combined entity leverages NexTone’s SBC and... |
| | | 02/27/08 | American Capital Arranges $75 Million in Recapitalization and Add-On Acquisition Financing for Portfolio Company Tanenbaum-Harber | Bethesda, MD – February 27, 2008 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in December 2007 it arranged the $75 million recapitalization of its portfolio company Tanenbaum-Harber Co. Holdings, Inc. (“TH”), an insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm. The recapitalization supports the refinancing of a portion of TH’s existing debt as well as TH’s second add-on acquisition. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, te... |
| | | 01/28/08 | American Capital Invests $66 Million in Avalon Laboratories | Bethesda, MD – January 28, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $66 million in Avalon Laboratories Inc., a leading supplier of disposable cardiopulmonary vascular cannulae, medical devices that provide connections between patients and life support machines. American Capital’s investment will be used to fuel Avalon’s growth and takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and convertible preferred and common equity. Americ... |
| | | 01/25/08 | American Capital Invests in the One Stop Buyout™ of Travel Document Expeditor CIBT | Bethesda, MD – January 25, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has sponsored and invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of its portfolio company CIBT Holdings Inc., the world's largest expeditor of short-term visas, passports and other documents for business and leisure travel. American Capital’s new investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and convertible preferred and common equity. American Capital is also provi... |
| | | 01/17/08 | American Capital Commits $150 Million to Portfolio Company First Capital to Support Growth | Bethesda, MD – January 17, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2007 it provided a $150 million commitment of senior subordinated debt financing to support the growth of its portfolio company First Capital, a leading provider of secured, working capital financing for middle market companies. American Capital’s investment replaced its $50 million senior subordinated debt investment in First Capital made in August 2006.
“Once again... |
| | | 01/03/08 | American Capital Achieves a Total Gain of $77 Million from Its Investment in Ranpak | Provides $410 Million to Support Odyssey Investment Partners’ Acquisition
Bethesda, MD – January 3, 2008 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has realized a gain of $45 million from the sale of its portfolio company Ranpak Inc. to Odyssey Investment Partners LLC in the fourth quarter of 2007. American Capital’s inception to date total realized gain on its investment in Ranpak is $77 million. Including the investments in Ranpak of American Capital’s affilia... |
| | | 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... |
| | | 12/10/07 | 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... |
| | | 11/05/07 | 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... |
| | | 10/22/07 | 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... |
| | | 10/02/07 | 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... |
| | | 09/13/07 | 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... |
| | | 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... |
| | | 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... |
| | | 07/17/07 | 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... |
| | | 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... |
| | | 06/22/07 | 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... |
| | | 06/21/07 | 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... |
| | | 06/06/07 | 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... |
| | | 05/11/07 | 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.... |
| | | 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... |
| | | 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... |
| | | 02/07/07 | 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... |
| | | 02/02/07 | 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... |
| | | 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. ... |
| | | 01/23/07 | 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.... |
| | | 01/09/07 | 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... |
| | | 12/07/06 | American Capital Invests $22 Million in Acquisition of Portfolio Company Jones Stephens | Bethesda, MD - December 7, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in the third quarter it invested $22 million to support the acquisition of its portfolio company Jones Stephens Corp. by an affiliate of Cortec Group Fund IV L.P. (“Cortec Group”). Jones Stephens is a leading designer, assembler and distributor of specialty plumbing components. American Capital’s investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt. Jones Stephens’ management inv... |
| | | 11/29/06 | American Capital Invests $50 million to Support Acquisition of National Processing Company Assets | Bethesda, MD - November 29, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $50 million in a second lien term loan to support the acquisition of certain assets of National Processing Company and 100% of the capital stock of Best Payment Solutions Inc. from BA Merchant Services, the merchant processing business of Bank of America N.A. The businesses will be combined with existing American Capital portfolio company Retriever Payment Systems and will operate a... |
| | | 11/20/06 | American Capital Invests in Dental Practice Management Company | Bethesda, MD - November 20, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in Small Smiles Holding Company LLC, a holding company formed to acquire Sanus Holdings Inc., a leading dental practice management company. American Capital’s investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt, holding company PIK notes and common equity and supports the acquisition of Sanus by affiliates of Arcapita Inc. and the Company’s senior management. A syndicate led by C... |
| | | 11/15/06 | American Capital Invests $50 Million in Varel Holdings | Bethesda, MD - November 15, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $50 million in the recapitalization of Varel Holdings Inc., parent to Varel International Ltd., a worldwide designer and manufacturer of roller-cone and polycrystalline diamond compact ("PDC") drill bits for the oil & gas and mining industries. American Capital?s investment takes the form of a senior unirate loan and junior subordinated debt. Apollo Investment Corporation, transac... |
| | | 11/09/06 | American Capital Invests in Support of the Acquisition of CreditCards.com | Bethesda, MD - November 9, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in support of the acquisition of CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com is an Internet lead generation and marketing organization that operates a top-ranked website where consumers can search for, compare and apply for credit cards. American Capital’s one stop debt financing solution takes the form of a senior term A unirate loan and convertible preferred equity and supports Austin Ventur... |
| | | 11/02/06 | American Capital Invests $12.5 Million in Narus | Bethesda, MD – November 2, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $12.5 million in convertible preferred equity issued by Narus Inc., a provider of the only carrier-class, real-time Internet Protocol (IP) traffic analysis system essential to manage, secure and deliver services over IP. Existing Narus investors J.P. Morgan Partners, NeoCarta Ventures Inc., Walden International and Mayfield Fund also participated in the American Capital-led ... |
| | | 10/31/06 | American Capital Commits $50 Million to First Capital | Bethesda, MD – October 31, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has provided financing of up to $50 million to support the growth of First Capital, a leading provider of secured, working capital financing for middle market companies. American Capital’s investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt.
“We are very pleased to be investing in First Capital, a fast-growing provider of secured working capital financing for middle market companies that is... |
| | | 10/12/06 | American Capital Invests in Add-On Acquisition for Portfolio Company in eLynx | Bethesda, MD - October 12, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has made an additional investment in its portfolio company eLynx Ltd. to support its acquisition of SwiftView Inc., a leading provider of electronic document distribution ("EDD") services. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term B loan and redeemable preferred and common equity.
“We are delighted to make this add-on investment in our portfolio company eLynx, the leading ... |
| | | 10/03/06 | American Capital Invests $13 Million in Tymphany Corporation | Bethesda, MD – October 3, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $13 million in Tymphany Corporation, the industry’s leading provider of innovative audio transducers, and the developer of the Tymphany Linear Array Transducer (LAT), the first significant breakthrough in subwoofer technology since the inception of the subwoofer. American Capital’s investment takes the form of convertible preferred equity. The investment is being used to provide w... |
| | | 10/03/06 | American Capital Invests $58 Million in BondDesk Group | Bethesda, MD – October 3, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested $58 million to support the acquisition of BondDesk Group LLC by Advent International. BondDesk Group is the largest electronic trading system focused on odd-lot fixed income transactions, those of less than $1 million in par value. American Capital’s investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital also acted as co-lead arranger for... |
| | | 09/25/06 | American Capital Invests $34 Million in Add-On Acquisition for Portfolio Company BPWest| Bethesda, MD – September 25, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $34 million in its portfolio company, BPWest Inc., to support BPWest’s acquisition of Toby’s Vacuum Truck Services Inc. (“Toby’s”) and to refinance all of the senior debt of BPWest. Toby’s provides water hauling services to support drilling and production activity in the Piceance Basin in Colorado. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term A loan... |
| | | 09/18/06 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Axygen | Bethesda, MD – September 18, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Axygen Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality life sciences plastic consumables, liquid handling products and bench-top laboratory equipment. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Post close... |
| | | 09/18/06 | American Capital Invests $54 Million in Recapitalization of Portfolio Company Transfirst Holdings | Bethesda, MD – September 18, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $54 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 junior secured term loan. A syndicate led by Merrill Lynch Capital is providing a secured loan facility consisting of a senior secured revolving loan facility, first lien senior... |
| | | 09/15/06 | American Capital Invests in Recapitalization of Marina Medical Billing Service | Bethesda, MD – September 15, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. Nasdaq: ACAS announced today it has invested in the recapitalization of Marina Medical Billing Service Inc., a leading provider of revenue cycle management services for hospital emergency department physician groups. 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.... |
| | | 09/12/06 | American Capital Invests $20 Million in Leading Provider of Contact Center Solutions | Bethesda, MD – September 12, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $20 million in the recapitalization of Aspect Software Inc., the leading provider of contact center software solutions for businesses worldwide. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a second lien term loan. A syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. is providing a revolving credit facility and investing in senior term loans. Golden Gate Capital and Oak Investment Partner... |
| | | 08/23/06 | American Capital Invests $122 Million in Four Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | Bethesda, MD – August 23, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that in the second quarter of 2006, it invested $122 million to purchase bonds issued by four commercial mortgage backed securities trusts (CMBS). The aggregate face value of the bonds was $224 million, with the purchase price representing a 45% discount from the face value.
“We are delighted with these four new CMBS investments, which demonstrate the growing momentum of our Commercial Real Estate... |
| | | 08/21/06 | American Capital Invests $21 Million in Berry-Hill Galleries | Bethesda, MD – August 21, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it is providing $21 million in debtor-in-possession financing to Berry-Hill Galleries Inc., a leading New York-based fine arts gallery specializing in eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth century American paintings. Berry‑Hill is currently operating under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. American Capital’s loan is secured by Berry-Hill’s prime Manhattan real estate and its sub... |
| | | 08/18/06 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Scientific Protein Laboratories | Bethesda, MD – August 18, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL), a leading global independent manufacturer and supplier of biologic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior term A loan, a senior second lien loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility... |
| | | 08/11/06 | American Capital Invests $52 Million in Portfolio Company Breeze Industrial Products Corporation | Bethesda, MD - August 11, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $52 million in its portfolio company Breeze Industrial Products Corporation, a leading global supplier of steel clamps, to support Breeze’s dividend recapitalization. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior second lien loan, senior subordinated debt and holding company subordinated debt. GE Antares Capital, a unit of GE Commercial Finance, is leading a ... |
| | | 07/27/06 | American Capital Invests $58 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of Pan Am International Flight Academy | Bethesda, MD – July 27, 2006 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $58 million in the One Stop Buyout™ of the assets of Pan Am International Flight Academy’s Commercial Division and Air Traffic Control Division and certain assets of the Regional Division. Pan Am International Flight Academy is a leading provider of simulator-based flight training to commercial airlines and professional pilots. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a senior te... |
| | | 06/26/06 | American Capital and Contec Management Invest in Buyout of Contec | Bethesda, MD - June 26, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested in the buyout of Contec, LLC, the leading repairer of cable set-top-boxes in North America. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term B loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and convertible preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. CIT Communications, Media and Entertainment, a unit of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT),... |
| | | 06/08/06 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of United Food Group | Bethesda, MD - June 8, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of United Food Group LLC ("UFG"), a value-added processor of fresh, frozen and fully-cooked beef products. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. UFG management is investing in equity.
"Our One Stop Buy... |
| | | 05/25/06 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Freeconference.com | Bethesda, MD - May 25, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of FreeConference.com Inc., a leading provider of free telephone conference calling services. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt, redeemable preferred equity, convertible preferred equity and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Glickman Capital and Broadstream Ca... |
| | | 05/23/06 | American Capital Invests $24.5 Million in Add-on Acquisition for Portfolio Company the Hygenic Corporation| Bethesda, MD - May 23, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $24.5 million in its portfolio company The Hygenic Corporation ("Hygenic") to support its acquisition of Performance Health Inc., a developer and marketer of topical analgesics to healthcare practitioners. American Capital's investment takes the form of a second lien term loan and preferred and common equity. American Capital's cumulative gross investments in Hygenic total $... |
| | | 05/19/06 | American Capital Invests $35 Million in Recapitalization of Tanenbaum-Harber and Thesco Benefits | Bethesda, MD - May 19, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $35 million in a holding company established for the recapitalization of Tanenbaum-Harber Co. Inc., an insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, and Thesco Benefits LLC, an employee benefits brokerage specialist. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred and common equity. American Capital is also p... |
| | | 05/18/06 | American Capital Invests Up to $151 Million in Portfolio Company Schoor DePalma | Bethesda, MD - May 18, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested up to $151 million in its portfolio company Schoor DePalma Inc. to support Schoor DePalma's acquisition of CMX Inc. and to recapitalize the combined entity. Schoor DePalma is a leading diversified provider of design and engineering services. CMX is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services in the southwestern United States. American Capital's investment takes the form o... |
| | | 05/17/06 | American Capital Commits Up to $74 Million in CIBT Holdings | Bethesda, MD - May 17, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. announced today it has invested $59 million to support the acquisition of CIBT Holdings, Inc. ("CIBT") by Audax Group ("Audax"). CIBT is the world's largest expeditor of short-term visas, passports and other documents for business and leisure travel. American Capital's investment takes the form of unitranche term debt. In addition, American Capital committed $15 million to a revolving line of credit and an acquisition facility, both ... |
| | | 05/12/06 | American Capital Invests $44 Million in Recapitalization and Add-on Acquisition for Portfolio Company Nivel | Bethesda, MD - May 12, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today the funding of a $44 million facility for its portfolio company Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., a leading designer and distributor of a broad range of aftermarket golf car replacement parts and accessories. The proceeds recapitalized Nivel and supported the acquisition of Huntington Investment Corporation, doing business as Intercoastal Manufacturing Company or "IMC". IMC is also a designer and distribu... |
| | | 05/02/06 | American Capital Completes One Stop Buyout™ of Barton Cotton | Bethesda, MD - May 2, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has completed the One Stop Buyout™ of Barton Cotton Inc. Barton Cotton is the leading provider of integrated direct marketing fundraising services to non-profit organizations (NPOs). American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Barton Cotton management is investing in equity alongside Am... |
| | | 04/28/06 | American Capital Invests $17 Million in Add-on Acquisition for Portfolio Company H-Cube | Bethesda, MD - April 28, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $17 million in its portfolio company H-Cube LLC to support its acquisition of Blackheath Financial, a provider of outsourced real estate analysis and consulting services to commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") underwriters and investors. H-Cube is a portfolio company of GTCR Golder Rauner LLC and the parent company of Zenta Global Ltd., a U.S.-based leader in high quality busi... |
| | | 04/18/06 | American Capital Invests $29 Million in Buyout of the Algoma Group | Bethesda, MD - April 18, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $29 million in the buyout of The Algoma Group. The Algoma Group is a manufacturer and distributor of high-end customized architectural wood doors for the commercial and institutional building markets. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and convertible preferred equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facilit... |
| | | 04/12/06 | American Capital Invests $63 Million in Buyout of Primrose | Bethesda, MD - April 12, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $63 million in the buyout of Primrose Holdings Inc., a leading franchisor of early childhood education and high-quality child care in the upscale demographic segment of the child care industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and convertible preferred and common equity. Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB) and CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) are... |
| | | 04/07/06 | American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Innova Holdings | Bethesda, MD - April 7, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Innova Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries Innova Electronic LP and Extel LP (collectively, "Innova"). Innova is a leading manufacturer of ruggedized printed circuit boards for the oilfield services industry and other technologies designed to operate in difficult environments. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt, a CAPEX facility,... |
| | | 04/06/06 | American Capital Invests $15 Million in Leading Direct Marketer of Women's Apparel | Bethesda, MD - April 6, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $15 million in the debt refinancing of Appleseed's Inc., a leading specialty brand of private label apparel and coordinated accessories exclusively focused on serving the baby boomer female demographic. American Capital's investment takes the form of secured senior subordinated debt and will be used to refinance a bridge loan held by TD Banknorth Inc., as well as for general working capi... |
| | | 03/21/06 | American Capital Invests $79.5 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of the Redwood Companies | Bethesda, MD - March 21, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $79.5 million in the One Stop Buyout™ of Redwood Toxicology Laboratory Inc., Redwood Biotech Inc. and PerMaxim LLC (collectively, "The Redwood Companies" or "Redwood"). Redwood is a leading provider of drugs-of-abuse lab testing services and on-site test kits to the correctional, rehabilitation and point-of-care markets. American Capital's investment took the form of a revolving credit ... |
| | | 03/08/06 | American Capital Invests in Combination of Cottman Transmission and Aamco Transmissions | Bethesda, MD - March 8, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the combination of AAMCO Transmissions Inc. with its portfolio company Cottman Transmission Systems LLC. AAMCO and Cottman are two leading U.S. transmission repair chains. The combined entity will eventually operate under the AAMCO Transmissions name. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity.... |
| | | 03/03/06 | American Capital Invests $79 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of the Meadows of Wickenburg | Bethesda, MD - March 3, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $79 million in the One Stop BuyoutTM of The Meadows of Wickenburg L.P., a premier multi-disorder inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of a broad range of addictions. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior debt, senior and junior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Senior members of ... |
| | | 03/03/06 | American Capital Invests $98 Million in One Stop Buyout of Leading Debt Collection Agency | Bethesda, MD - March 3, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in 2005 it invested $98 million in a One Stop BuyoutTM of Financial Asset Management Systems Inc. (FAMS), one of the leading U.S. debt collection agencies. American Capital's investment took the form of a revolving credit facility, senior term debt, senior and junior subordinated debt and equity. Jim Paxton, FAMS President and CEO, Jerry Hogan, FAMS Senior Vice President, and other key senior manag... |
| | | 02/07/06 | American Capital Has Committed to Invest $85 Million In The Project Financing of Three Ethanol Facilities | Bethesda, MD - February 7, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has committed to invest $85 million in ASAlliances Biofuels LLC, an entity developed by Americas Strategic Alliances LLC to construct three large-scale ethanol production facilities. American Capital's investment will take the form of senior subordinated debt and preferred equity. Laminar Direct Capital L.P., a member of the D. E. Shaw group, and US Renewables Group LLC will also be providing seni... |
| | | 02/01/06 | American Capital Invests $93 Million in Two Portfolio Companies | Bethesda, MD - February 1, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today investments totaling $93 million made in the fourth quarter of 2005 in two portfolio companies.
One of the investments involved an American Capital sponsored buyout of SAV Holdings Inc. ("SAV"), the nation's second largest outsourced provider of audio visual equipment and related technical support services to hotels and resorts. The other investment was in H-Cube Inc., a portfolio company of GTCR Go... |
| | | 01/25/06 | American Capital Merges Three Portfolio Companies; Creates Global Leader in Radiation Measurement & Protection | Bethesda, MD - January 25, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today the formation of Mirion Technologies Inc., through the merger of its U.S. portfolio companies Global Dosimetry Solutions Inc. and Imaging and Sensing Technology Corporation with its French portfolio company synOdys Group SA. Tom Logan, the prior CEO of Global Dosimetry, will lead the combined company as its CEO. No new financing is being provided as part of this merger. American Capital investments i... |
| | | 12/29/05 | American Capital Invests $81 Million in Commercial Mortgage Backed Security Trust | Bethesda, MD - December 29, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $81 million in the BBB-, BB+, BB, BB-, B+, B, B- and non-rated tranches of J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage 2005-LDP5 (2005-LDP5), a $4.2 billion commercial mortgage backed security trust (CMBS), the largest completed in 2005. This represents a 41% discount to the $136 million face value of these tranches. The CMBS is a pool of 195 commercial mortgage loans sold by JPMorgan Chas... |
| | | 12/14/05 | American Capital Invests $284 Million in Buyout of Ranpak Corporation | Bethesda, MD - December 14, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $284 million in the buyout of Ranpak Corporation from First Atlantic Capital Ltd. Ranpak is a leading manufacturer and marketer of paper-based "in-the-box" protective packaging systems and materials in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred and common equity. A syndicate l... |
| | | 12/13/05 | American Capital Invests $90 Million in Leading Business-to-Business Solutions Provider | Bethesda, MD - December 13, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $90 million in the recapitalization of Inovis International Inc., a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) software and services. A portion of the proceeds of the investment will be used for a shareholder distribution. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term B loan. A syndicate led by Wells Fargo Foothill is providing a revolving credit facility and in... |
| | | 12/06/05 | American Capital Invests $114 Million in One Stop Buyout of Delstar Technologies | Bethesda, MD - December 6, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $114 million in the One Stop BuyoutTM of DelStar Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, thermoplastic nonwoven products used by OEMs in filtration, healthcare and industrial applications. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Del... |
| | | 11/21/05 | American Capital Invests in Value Plastics | Bethesda, MD - November 21, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the recapitalization of Value Plastics Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of branded, disposable fluid connectors used mainly in medical applications. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Value Plastics management is investing ... |
| | | 11/10/05 | American Capital Invests $104 Million in Tensar | Bethesda, MD - November 10, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $104 million to support the acquisition of The Tensar Corporation, a current portfolio company, by an affiliate of Arcapita Bank B.S.C. Tensar is a full-service provider of specialty products and engineering services used for site development and transportation and environmental infrastructure. American Capital's new investment takes the form of senior second lien debt and junior s... |
| | | 10/31/05 | American Capital Invests $32 Million in Leading Designer, Importer and Distributor of Accent Furniture | Bethesda, MD - October 31, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $32 million in the debt refinancing of Stein World LLC, a leading designer, importer and distributor of residential accent furniture and portable lighting. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term B loan and senior and junior subordinated debt. GE Antares Capital, a unit of GE Commercial Finance, and Dymas Capital Management are investing in a senior term A loan a... |
| | | 10/07/05 | American Capital Invests $29 Million in Infiltrator Systems | Bethesda, MD - October 7, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $29 million in Infiltrator Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of plastic chambers used in underground wastewater management systems. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and supports Graham Partners' acquisition of Infiltrator. A syndicate led by Merrill Lynch Capital is providing senior financing, including a revolving credit facility, a capex fac... |
| | | 10/06/05 | American Capital Invests $35 Million in Leading Designer, Developer, Producer and Marketer of Portable Power Products | Bethesda, MD - October 6, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $35 million in the senior term B debt of Vector Products Inc. The proceeds of the investment will be used to expand Vector's research and development activities as well as for a shareholder distribution. Vector is a leading designer, developer, producer and marketer of portable power products for consumers in the automotive, marine, home and consumer electronics markets. Wachovia Bank ... |
| | | 10/05/05 | American Capital Invests $26 Million in Developer & Manufacturer of Pill Counting Machines for Pharmacies | Bethesda, MD - October 5, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $26 million in Kirby Lester LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of pill counting machines for retail and chain pharmacies in the United States and Canada. American Capital's one stop debt financing solution takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and participating preferred equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. The investme... |
| | | 09/19/05 | American Capital Invests $147 Million in One Stop Buyout™ of Soil Safe Holdings | Bethesda, MD - September 19, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $147 million in the One Stop Buyout™ of Soil Safe Holdings Inc. from The Halifax Group. Soil Safe is a provider of environmental services that include the treatment, disposal and re-use of lightly contaminated soil for real estate, infrastructure development and industrial customers in the Mid-Atlantic region. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior... |
| | | 09/08/05 | American Capital Provides Up to $52.5 Million to Gibson Guitar | Bethesda, MD - September 8, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has provided financing facilities of up to $52.5 million to Gibson Guitar Corp., a well-known designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, banjos and mandolins, pianos, drums, keyboards, electronically synthesized instruments and a variety of instrument-related products and accessories, including amplifiers, speakers, string picks and straps. A... |
| | | 09/07/05 | American Capital Invests $34 Million in Evans Analytical Group | Bethesda, MD - September 7, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $34 million in Evans Analytical Group LLC ("EAG"). EAG is the world's largest independent provider of microanalytical surface analysis and materials characterization services. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility.
EAG was formed b... |
| | | 08/19/05 | American Capital Invests $117 Million in Bushnell Performance Optics | Bethesda, MD - August 19, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $117 million in the senior and junior subordinated debt of Bushnell Performance Optics, a leading designer and marketer of a diversified portfolio of branded, high-performance sport optics and premium eyewear products targeting outdoor and sport enthusiasts. American Capital's investment supports Bushnell's acquisition of Michaels of Oregon Co., a leading manufacturer and marketer of a... |
| | | 08/17/05 | American Capital Invests $45 Million in Leading Content Outsourcing Firm | Bethesda, MD - August 17, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $45 million in the recapitalization of TechBooks Inc., a leading electronic content outsourcing firm. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and convertible preferred equity. Bank of America is providing a revolving credit facility. TechBooks management is maintaining a controlling equity interest. Post close, American Capital owns approxima... |
| | | 08/09/05 | American Capital Invests $24 Million in Direct Mail Leader | Bethesda, MD - August 9, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $24 million in the senior subordinated debt of Direct Mail Holding LLC ("DMH"), a leading provider of direct mail production and data management services to the nonprofit fundraising, financial, publishing and consumer products markets. American Capital's investment supports an investment in DMH by Stephens Group, Inc. US Bank is providing a revolving credit facility and investing in se... |
| | | 08/01/05 | American Capital Invests $111 Million in One-Stop Buyout of Fosbel Holdings | Bethesda, MD - August 1, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $111 million in the one-stop buyout of Fosbel Holdings Ltd., the global leader in providing refractory maintenance and repair services to operators of heavy industrial ovens and furnaces in the coke and glass production industries. American Capital is providing a revolving credit facility and is investing in senior term debt, senior and junior subordinated debt and equity. Fosbel manage... |
| | | 07/21/05 | American Capital Invests $21 Million in BPWest| Bethesda, MD - July 21, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $21 million in BPWest Inc., an entity formed to acquire Jordan Drilling Fluids Inc., parent company of Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Inc. Anchor is a leading provider of drilling fluid products and services for oil and gas drilling. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term B loan, senior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. PNC Business Credit is providing... |
| | | 07/14/05 | American Capital Invests in Leading Provider of E-Procurement Solutions and Services | Bethesda, MD - July 14, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in Compusearch Software Systems Inc., a leading provider of e-procurement solutions and services to the federal government. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior subordinated debt and convertible preferred equity and supports Carlyle Venture Partners' acquisition of Compusearch. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Compusearc... |
| | | 07/08/05 | American Capital Invests $25 Million in Leading Distributor of Janitorial and Sanitary Products | Bethesda, MD - July 8, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $25 million in the recapitalization of AmSan LLC, a leading distributor of janitorial and sanitary products to building services contractors, educational, healthcare and hospitality customers. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt. Merrill Lynch Capital is providing a revolving credit facility and investing in senior term debt. AmSan management is significantly ... |
| | | 07/07/05 | American Capital Invests $17 Million in World's Largest Association Management and Professional Services Company | Bethesda, MD - July 7, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $17 million in SmithBucklin Corporation, the world's largest association management and professional services company. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term B loan and senior subordinated debt and supports the SmithBucklin Employee Stock Ownership Plan's ("ESOP") purchase of the business from the financial investors who had the majority interest in the Company. In ... |
| | | 06/29/05 | American Capital Invests $13 Million in Acquisition by Montana Silversmiths | Bethesda, MD - June 29, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $13 million in its portfolio company Montana Silversmiths Inc. to support its acquisition of Big Sky Carvers LLC ("BSC"), a manufacturer and distributor of outdoor and lodge-themed woodcarvings, home accents and collectibles. Montana is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of accessories, jewelry and lifestyle products for the western industry. American Capital'... |
| | | 06/29/05 | American Capital Invests $55 Million in Add-on Acquisition for Portfolio Company Specialty Brands of America | Bethesda, MD - June 29, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $55 million in the add-on acquisition of Bear Creek Country Kitchens LLC by its portfolio company Specialty Brands of America Inc., a leading branded specialty foods company. Bear Creek is a leading manufacturer and marketer of dry soups and soup bases. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and convertible preferred equity.... |
| | | 06/28/05 | American Capital Invests $28 Million in Roadrunner Dawes Combination | Bethesda, MD - June 28, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $28 million to partially finance the merger of Roadrunner Freight Systems Inc. and Dawes Transport Inc. The combined entity, Roadrunner Dawes Inc., is a leading non-asset based, less-than-truckload ("LTL") transportation provider. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and voting and non-voting common equity. LaSalle Bank, M&I Bank and US Bank are prov... |
| | | 06/24/05 | American Capital Invests $30 Million in Buyout of NPC | Bethesda, MD - June 24, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $30 million in the buyout of NPC Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of flexible, rubber pipe-to-manhole connectors for sanitary sewer, stormwater and drainage systems. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term C loan, senior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. NPC management is investing in equity alon... |
| | | 06/21/05 | American Capital Invests $20 Million in Leading Manufacturer of Plastic Nursery Containers | Bethesda, MD - June 21, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $20 million in Nursery Supplies Inc., ("NSI") the leading North American manufacturer of a broad range of plastic containers for nurseries and distributors of nursery supplies. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and supports Lincolnshire Management Inc.'s recapitalization of NSI. GE Capital Corporation, a unit of General Electric Corporati... |
| | | 06/21/05 | American Capital Invests $188 Million in Buyout of Potpourri Group | Bethesda, MD - June 21, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $188 million in the buyout of Potpourri Group Inc. ("PGI"), a multi-title catalog company offering a broad product line of distinctive home décor, casual apparel, gifts and unique accessories. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving cre... |
| | | 06/09/05 | American Capital Invests $53 Million in Portfolio Company Stravina | Bethesda, MD - June 9, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $53 million in its portfolio company Stravina Operating Company LLC, purchasing the senior debt of Stravina, committing to a senior term loan and providing a revolving credit facility. Stravina is a leading designer and supplier of impulse-purchase novelty and souvenir items. Blue Capital Management LLC is the majority owner and equity sponsor of Stravina.
"We're looking fo... |
| | | 06/09/05 | American Capital Invests $56 Million in Buyout of Unwired Technology | Bethesda, MD - June 9, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $56 million in the buyout of Unwired Technology LLC, a leading designer, marketer and supplier of wireless headphones for automotive entertainment systems. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility and committing to a senior term loan. Unw... |
| | | 05/25/05 | American Capital Invests $28.5 Million in Zenta Acquisition | Bethesda, MD - May 25, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $28.5 million to support the acquisition of Zenta by H-Cube LLC. Zenta is a U.S.-based leader in high quality business process outsourcing services. H-Cube was formed earlier this year by GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC and Henry Hortenstine, a former Executive Vice President of Affiliated Computer Services Inc., a Fortune 500 global business process outsourcing company. Mr. Hortenstine will beco... |
| | | 05/24/05 | American Capital Invests $15 Million in Leading Manufacturer of Heat Induction Foil Seals | Bethesda, MD - May 24, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $15 million in Selig Sealing Products Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of heat induction foil seals for plastic containers. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan and supports Behrman Capital's acquisition of Selig. Madison Capital is providing a revolving credit facility and senior term loans. Selig management is rolling over their equity investment... |
| | | 05/20/05 | American Capital Invests $66 Million in Provider of Cargo Security and Product Identification and Traceability Solutions | Bethesda, MD - May 20, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $66 million in Tyden Group Inc., a leading provider of global cargo security and product identification and traceability solutions. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior subordinated debt and common equity and supports Crimson Investment's acquisition of Tyden. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility.
"We are pleased to work for ... |
| | | 05/18/05 | American Capital Invests $19 Million in Combination of Two Leading Kayak Manufacturers | Bethesda, MD - May 18, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $19 million in its portfolio company Confluence Holdings Corp. to support the acquisition of the water sports business assets of Watermark Paddlesports Inc. Confluence is a leading manufacturer and distributor of kayaks, canoes and paddlesports accessories. American Capital's new investment takes the form of a senior term loan and senior subordinated debt. In addition to the... |
| | | 05/12/05 | American Capital Invests $57 Million in Buyout of Engineered Textile Group | Bethesda, MD - May 12, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $57 million in the buyout of Engineered Textile Group Inc. ("ETG"), parent company to Southern Weaving Company, a leading global provider of narrow, high tensile strength woven webbings to a wide variety of industries including marine, mining, transportation, construction and energy. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and... |
| | | 05/09/05 | American Capital Invests $31 Million in Buyout of Astrodyne Corporation | Bethesda, MD - May 9, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $31 million in the buyout of Astrodyne Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and convertible preferred equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Astrodyne's senior management rolled over a portion of their equity. Pos... |
| | | 05/02/05 | American Capital Invests $8.5 Million in Leading Branded Food Products Company | Bethesda, MD - May 2, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $8.5 million in Milton's Baking Company LLC ("Milton's"), a leading branded food products company in the fresh baked bread, gourmet cracker and frozen dinner entrée categories. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and supports the recapitalization of Milton's led by Red Diamond Capital Partners LP. NewStar Financial Inc. is providing a revolving credit a... |
| | | 04/12/05 | American Capital Invests $50 Million in Buyout of Electro-Component Assembly Company | Bethesda, MD - April 12, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $50 million in the buyout of Stamping Specialties Corporation, doing business as Electro-Component Assembly Company ("ECA"), the leading firm specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of disposable torque wrenches, hexagon keys and solid wrenches used in the installation of pacemakers, defibrillators and other implantable medical devices. American Capital's investment ta... |
| | | 04/04/05 | American Capital Invests $30 Million in Edge Products | Bethesda, MD - April 4, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $30 million in Edge Products LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of performance related automotive aftermarket parts. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Edge will utilize American Capital's investment primarily for gro... |
| | | 03/08/05 | American Capital Invests $35 Million in Independent Managed Care Organization | Bethesda, MD - March 8, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $35 million in NewQuest Health Solutions LLC, an independent managed care organization primarily focused on providing Medicare Advantage HMO health plans to members in Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee and Texas. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and supports GTCR Golder Rauner LLC's recapitalization of NewQuest. UBS Securities LLC is providing a revolvi... |
| | | 03/03/05 | American Capital Invests $14 Million in Manufacturer of Compression-Molded, Reinforced Plastics Used in Automotive & Industrial End-Products | Bethesda, MD - March 3, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $14 million in Continental Structural Plastics Inc. (CSP), a manufacturer of compression-molded, reinforced plastics used in automotive and industrial end-products. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred and common equity and supports Richard L. Scott Investments LLC's and CSP management's acquisition of CSP. Antares Capital Corp... |
| | | 02/25/05 | American Capital Invests $108 Million in Buyout of Futurelogic | Bethesda, MD - February 25, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $108 million in the buyout of FutureLogic Inc., a leading designer and developer of customized small format embedded thermal printing solutions. American Capital has been a minority investor in FutureLogic since December 2002. American Capital's new investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and common equity. American Capital is rolling over ... |
| | | 02/18/05 | American Capital Invests $24 Million in Acquisition by Northwest Coatings | Bethesda, MD - February 18, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $24 million in its portfolio company Northwest Coatings LLC to support an add-on acquisition and to refinance existing debt, including $10 million of American Capital senior subordinated debt. Northwest Coatings is a leading developer and manufacturer of customized specialty energy-curable and water-based coatings and adhesives serving predominantly customers in the packaging, narrow... |
| | | 02/07/05 | American Capital Invests $24 Million in Leading Provider of Hospice Services | Bethesda, MD - February 7, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $24 million in Beacon Hospice, a leading provider of hospice services in New England. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, senior term loan B and senior subordinated debt. Halpern Denny & Co. is the majority owner of Beacon. Beacon CEO Betty Brennan is investing in the equity and the Company's senior management will participate in a significant ... |
| | | 02/04/05 | American Capital Invests $16 Million in Wausau Financial Systems | Bethesda, MD - February 4, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $16 million in Wausau Financial Systems, a leading provider of fully-bundled software and hardware technology solutions for remittance and check processing. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and equity and supports Frontenac Company's acquisition of Wausau and Wausau's primary licensed software developer, Kyris Image Software Inc. Wells Fargo Foo... |
| | | 01/21/05 | American Capital Invests $20 Million in Leading Marketer, Distributor of Branded Nutritional Supplements & Naturopathic Medicines | Bethesda, MD - January 21, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in December 2004 it invested $20 million in Seroyal International Inc. and Seroyal USA Inc. (together, "Seroyal"), a leading marketer and distributor of branded nutritional supplements and homeopathic medicines to healthcare professionals in Canada and the U.S. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan B, senior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity and suppo... |
| | | 01/13/05 | American Capital Invests $78 Million in Recapitalization of Bankruptcy Management Solutions | Bethesda, MD - January 13, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in December 2004 it invested $78 million in the recapitalization of its portfolio company Bankruptcy Management Solutions, the leading provider of case management software, financial and other services to Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustees and other fiduciaries. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt and senior and junior subordinated debt. Am... |
| | | 01/11/05 | American Capital Invests $48 Million in Buyout of Phillips & Temro; Receives Repayment of Note | Bethesda, MD - January 11, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in December 2004 it invested $48 million in Phillips & Temro Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of highly engineered cold weather starting and comfort products for the automotive and truck OEM market and aftermarket. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, senior term loans and senior subordinated debt. The investment supports Morgenthaler Partners' acqu... |
| | | 01/07/05 | American Capital Invests $30 Million in Boot Company Acquisition | Bethesda, MD - January 7, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $30 million in Rocky Shoes and Boots Inc. (Nasdaq: RCKY), a manufacturer of rugged outdoor boots, to support its acquisition of EJ Footwear LLC, a manufacturer of boots for work applications and general outdoor use. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan B. GMAC Commercial Finance is providing a revolving credit facility and a senior term loan.
"American Ca... |
| | | 01/06/05 | American Capital Invests $39 Million in Combination of Two Leading Manufacturers, Distributors of Flooring Installation Products | Bethesda, MD - January 6, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that in December 2004 it invested an additional $39 million in its portfolio company Halex Corporation to refinance existing debt and to support the acquisition of Capitol USA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of flooring installation products and accessories. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and common equity. American Capit... |
| | | 12/30/04 | American Capital Invests $24 Million in Recapitalization of Tensar | Bethesda, MD - December 30, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $24 million in the recapitalization of its portfolio company, The Tensar Corporation ("Tensar"). American Capital's new investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt. The company's existing lenders are participating in the recapitalization. In conjunction with this transaction, Tensar redeemed $1.2 million of American Capital's redeemable preferred stock plus $0.4 ... |
| | | 12/28/04 | American Capital Invests $89 Million in Buyout of Pasternack Enterprises | Bethesda, MD - December 28, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $89 million in the acquisition of Pasternack Enterprises, a manufacturer, marketer and value-added distributor of coaxial, fiber optic connectors, adaptors, cables, and other related electronic parts. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt, senior and junior subordinated debt and equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. CEO Chu... |
| | | 12/22/04 | American Capital Invests $33 Million in Leading Diversified Automotive Aftermarket Parts Manufacturer | Bethesda, MD - December 22, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $33 million in Qualitor Inc., a diversified automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. A syndicate of lenders led by Antares Capital Corporation is investing in a revolving credit facility, senior term loans and a second lien term loan. Thayer Capital Partners is the le... |
| | | 12/21/04 | American Capital Invests $39 Million in Buyout of Elynx | Bethesda, MD - December 21, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $39 million in the buyout of eLynx Ltd., the leading provider of secure electronic document delivery ("EDD") solutions to the mortgage industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred and common equity. eLynx management is also investing in equity. Post close, American... |
| | | 12/01/04 | American Capital Invests $46 Million in Buyout of Hospitality Mints | Bethesda, MD - December 1, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $46 million in Hospitality Mints LLC, a leading, vertically integrated niche provider of custom-imprinted and individually wrapped mints and candies. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt, senior and junior subordinated debt with warrants and equity. Texas Capital Bank is providing a revolving loan facility and a senior term loan. Hospitality Mints management... |
| | | 11/30/04 | American Capital Invests in Leading Remanufacturer of Starters, Alternators in Automotive Aftermarket | Bethesda, MD - November 30, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $66 million in BBB Industries Inc., a leading remanufacturer of starters and alternators for sale in the automotive aftermarket. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, senior term notes and senior subordinated debt to provide liquidity for the growth needs of the Company. ShoreView Industries is the sponsor. BBB's current senior management team i... |
| | | 11/03/04 | American Capital Portfolio Company Bridgeport International Receives $11 Million in Asset and Inventory Sale | Bethesda, MD - November 3, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today that affiliates of its portfolio company Bridgeport International LLC ("BIL") are receiving approximately $11 million from Hardinge Inc. (Nasdaq: HDNG) in the sale of the intellectual property rights, certain assets and certain inventory associated with Bridgeport's worldwide operations. The proceeds are expected to be used to repay American Capital debt. In 2002, affiliates of BIL entered into an agr... |
| | | 11/01/04 | American Capital Invests $26 Million in Leading Designer, Manufacturer & Distributor of Western-Style Accessories | Bethesda, MD - November 1, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $26 million in Montana Silversmiths Inc. ("Montana"), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of accessories, jewelry and lifestyle products for the western industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan and senior subordinated debt and supports Thompson Street Capital Partners' and management's acquisition of Montana. American Capital is also pro... |
| | | 10/27/04 | American Capital Invests $15 Million in Global Leader in Protective Cases and Professional Flashlights | Bethesda, MD - October 27, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $15 million in Pelican Products Inc. ("Pelican"), a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of unbreakable, watertight protective cases and technically advanced professional flashlights. American Capital's investment takes the form of a second lien loan and supports Behrman Capital's acquisition of Pelican. A syndicate led by GE Capital Corporation, a unit of General ... |
| | | 10/19/04 | American Capital Invests Additional $15 Million in Portfolio Company Civco Holdings | Bethesda, MD - October 19, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $15 million in its portfolio company CIVCO Holdings Inc. ("CIVCO"), a global specialist in design, manufacture and marketing of specialized medical products for ultrasound and minimally invasive surgical equipment and procedures. American Capital's investment takes the form of junior subordinated debt with warrants and brings its total current investment in CIVCO to $30 ... |
| | | 10/08/04 | American Capital Invests $24 Million in Buyout of Leading Designer, Manufacturer of Specialty Molds & Precision Products | Bethesda, MD - October 8, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $24 million in the buyout of Weber Manufacturing Limited ("Weber"), a Midland, Ontario based designer and manufacturer of large-cavity specialty molds and precision products for the automotive, aerospace and building products industries. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. Bank of Nova Scotia is providing a revolving... |
| | | 09/30/04 | American Capital Invests $7 Million in Acquisition of Currency Protection Tracking System Company | Bethesda, MD - September 30, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested an additional $7 million in its portfolio company 3SI Security Systems ("3SI") to support the acquisition of the assets of U.S. Currency Protection Corp. ("USCPC"). American Capital's additional investment takes the form of junior and senior subordinated debt and brings the Company's total current investment in 3SI to $65 million. Union Bank of California NA provided the original re... |
| | | 09/17/04 | American Capital Invests $40 Million in Panelized Building Component Manufacturer | Bethesda, MD - September 17, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $40 million in Erickson Construction Co. Inc., a cost-effective manufacturer of panelized building components for the homebuilding industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of a Term B loan and supports the acquisition of Erickson by a private equity firm.
"We are pleased to be investing in Erickson Construction, a strong, well established company," said American Capit... |
| | | 09/15/04 | American Capital Invests $65 Million in Combination of Two Leading Disposable Glove Companies | Bethesda, MD - September 15, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $65 million in BarrierSafe Solutions International, which now owns Microflex Corporation and FoodHandler Inc., two leading companies in the development and marketing of disposable gloves and related products in a variety of end use markets. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan and senior and junior subordinated debt. Microflex Corporation was a portfoli... |
| | | 09/02/04 | American Capital Invests $14 Million in Dynisco to Fund Acquisition | Bethesda, MD - September 2, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $14 million in its portfolio company Dynisco LLC to support Dynisco's acquisition of Alpha Technologies US LP, the leading global designer and manufacturer of precision instruments and software for the rubber processing industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt, intermediate subordinated debt with warrants and common equity, bringing American... |
| | | 09/01/04 | American Capital Invests $12 Million in Leading Global Supplier of Steel Clamps | Bethesda, MD - September 1, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $12 million in Breeze Industrial Products Corporation, a leading global supplier of proprietary and patented steel clamps primarily serving the heavy duty truck, automotive and industrial sectors. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and supports the acquisition of Breeze by Wind Point Partners. Albion Alliance LLC is also investing in t... |
| | | 08/24/04 | American Capital Invests $25 Million in Leading Designer and Manufacturer of Concrete Saws | Bethesda, MD - August 24, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $25 million in Soff-Cut International Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized Ultra Early Entry™ concrete saws for the commercial and residential construction markets. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan and senior and junior subordinated debt and supports Westar Capital LLC's debt recapitalization of its portfolio company Soff-Cut. Ameri... |
| | | 08/18/04 | American Capital Invests $58 Million in Two New Portfolio Companies | Bethesda, MD - August 19, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $58 million in two new portfolio companies. One company, Evenflo Company Inc., is a leading supplier of juvenile products for children ranging from infants to preschoolers. The investment supports Harvest Partners Inc.'s acquisition of Evenflo from Kohlberg, Kravis Roberts & Co. The other company, Schoor DePalma Inc., is a leading diversified provider of design and engineering services... |
| | | 08/16/04 | American Capital Commits $22 Million to Add-on Investment in Futurelogic | Bethesda, MD - August 16, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has committed $22 million to an add-on investment in Futurelogic Inc., a leading designer and developer of thermal printer solutions, supporting ClearLight Partners LLC's refinancing of Futurelogic. Proceeds of the new funding will be used, in part, to repay approximately $11 million in senior notes held by American Capital affiliates. An existing American Capital revolving loan facility will be te... |
| | | 08/09/04 | American Capital Invests $11 Million in Leading Manufacturer, Distributor of Coated Cable, Cable Assembly Products and Accessories | Bethesda, MD - August 9, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $11 million in Sanlo Manufacturing Co. Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of coated cable, cable assembly products and accessories, in support of its acquisition by Cortec Group. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt with warrants. Merrill Lynch Capital is providing a revolving loan and invested in senior debt. Cortec Group investe... |
| | | 08/04/04 | American Capital Invests $43 Million in HMS Healthcare | Bethesda, MD - August 4, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $43 million in HMS Healthcare Inc., a holding company established for the acquisition of Sloans Lake Managed Care ("SLMC") and PPOM LLC, two independent non-risk access preferred provider organizations ("PPOs"). American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt with warrants and preferred and common equity. GE Capital Corporation, a uni... |
| | | 07/27/04 | American Capital Invests $43 Million in Buyout of Leading Producer & Marketer of Refrigerated Dips, Spreads & Seafood Salads | Bethesda, MD - July 27, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $43 million in the buyout of Future Food LP, a producer and marketer of refrigerated dips, spreads and seafood salads, from Transition Capital Partners and Private Equity Partners. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt with warrants and common partnership interests. Texas Capital Bank, a subsidiary of Texas Capital Bancsh... |
| | | 07/27/04 | American Capital Invests $35 Million in Leading Manufacturer & Marketer of Automotive & Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Products | Bethesda, MD - July 27, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $35 million in Hopkins Manufacturing Corp., a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred equity and supports the acquisition of Hopkins by Friend Skoler Equity Investors LP f... |
| | | 07/13/04 | American Capital Invests $15 Million in Global Manufacturer of Test, Measurement & Process Control Equipment | Bethesda, MD - July 13, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $15 million in Dynisco LLC, a global manufacturer of branded test, measurement and process control devices for the plastics industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt with warrants and supports Audax Private Equity's acquisition of Dynisco from an affiliate of Madison Capital Partners of Chicago, Illinois. Antares Cap... |
| | | 07/09/04 | American Capital Invests $26 Million in Leading Provider of Electronic Payment Processing Services | Bethesda, MD - July 9, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced it has invested $26 million in RPSI Inc., doing business as Retriever Payment Systems, a leading provider of electronic payment processing services and other related services to small and medium-sized merchants. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and supports GTCR Golder Rauner LLC's recapitalization of Retriever. Merrill Lynch Capital is providing a revolving credit fac... |
| | | 07/07/04 | American Capital Invests $31 Million in Buyout of Leading Supplier of Guestroom Safes for Hospitality Industry | Bethesda, MD - July 7, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $33 million in its portfolio company Chronic Care Solutions Inc., doing business as CCS Medical ("CCS Medical"), to support CCS Medical's acquisition of the Pharmacy and Supply Division of Matria Healthcare Inc. (Nasdaq: MATR). American Capital's investment takes the form of subordinated debt and preferred equity. American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG) also invested in subordinat... |
| | | 07/02/04 | American Capital Invests $33 Million In Acquisiton by CCS Medical| Bethesda, MD - July 2, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $31 million in the acquisition of Safemark Systems L.P., a leading supplier of in-room safes to the hospitality industry, from Richards Capital Fund L.P. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt with warrants and redeemable preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit faci... |
| | | 06/25/04 | American Capital Invests $72 Million in the Buyout of Leading Global Manufacturer & Distributor of Radiation Detection Equipment | Bethesda, MD - June 25, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $72 million in the acquisition of synOdys Group SA, a leading manufacturer of systems and equipment to protect people and goods from nuclear, biological and chemical risks, from Acland Capital Investissement and management. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior debt, senior and junior subordinated debt and common and redeemable preferred equity. American Capital is als... |
| | | 06/24/04 | American Capital Invests $10 Million in Leading Independent Recycler & Renderer of Food Processing by-Products | Bethesda, MD - June 24, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $10 million in the recapitalization of Valley Proteins Inc., a leading independent recycler and renderer of food processing by-products. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt. US Bank NA and a syndicate of lenders are providing a revolving credit facility and a senior term loan. Valley Proteins management retains its ownership.
"American Capital's re... |
| | | 06/18/04 | American Capital Invests $74 Million in Diversified Consumer Electronics Company | Bethesda, MD - June 18, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $74 million in the recapitalization of Directed Electronics Inc., a diversified consumer electronics company and the world's largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt. Wachovia Capital Markets LLC, CIBC World Markets LLC and a senior bank syndicate are p... |
| | | 06/17/04 | American Capital Invests $71 Million in Buyout of Leading Manufacturer, Marketer and Distributor of Expandable Polystyrene Foam Products | Bethesda, MD - June 17, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $71 million in the acquisition of Life-Like Products LLC from ZS Fund LP. Life-Like is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of expanded polystyrene foam ("EPS") consumer and industrial products and a marketer and distributor of hobby trains, train sets and racecars. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior subordinated debt, junior subord... |
| | | 06/07/04 | American Capital Invests $17 Million in Leading Manufacturer of Corks for the Global Wine & Spirits Industry | Bethesda, MD - June 7, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $17 million in Supreme Corq Inc., a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer corks for the global wine and spirits industry. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, a senior term loan and senior subordinated debt with warrants and supports the acquisition of Supreme Corq by Graham Partners.
"We are pleased to be working again with Graham Partne... |
| | | 05/27/04 | American Capital Invests $44.5 Million in Buyout of Imaging and Sensing Technology Corporation | Bethesda, MD - May 27, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that it has invested $44.5 million in the buyout of Imaging and Sensing Technology Corporation ("IST"), a leading designer and assembler of equipment for use in nuclear power plants. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt with warrants, redeemable preferred stock and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit fac... |
| | | 05/12/04 | American Capital Invests $60 Million in the Hilsinger Company, Leading Provider of Eyecare Accessories and Supplies | Bethesda, MD - May 12, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $60 million in the recapitalization of The Hilsinger Company Inc., the leading provider of eye care accessories and supplies in the U.S. and United Kingdom. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt, a senior secured acquisition line and senior and junior subordinated debt. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. ICV Capital Partners and ... |
| | | 04/19/04 | American Capital Invests $46 Million in Buyout of Cottman Transmission Systems | Bethesda, MD - April 19, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $46.2 million in the acquisition of Cottman Transmission Systems LLC ("Cottman"), the second largest franchisor of automotive transmission repair centers in North America, from an affiliate of Sentinel Capital Partners LLC. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt with warrants and redeemable preferred and common equity. Antares Capital Corp... |
| | | 04/16/04 | American Capital Comments on New Business Development Companies, Invests $15.6 Million in New Portfolio Company | Bethesda, MD - April 16, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today its views on new Business Development Companies (BDCs).
"This is an appropriate time to welcome the new BDCs that have recently gone public and those that may follow. They will accelerate the growing investor interest in BDCs," said Malon Wilkus, American Capital Chairman, President and CEO. "We have long thought it inevitable that private equity and mezzanine partnerships would ultimately adopt the... |
| | | 04/01/04 | American Capital Invests $13 Million in Leading Interior Design Service Provider | Bethesda, MD - April 1, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $13 million in Interior Specialists Inc. ("ISI"), a leading provider of outsourced interior design and installation services for homebuilders in the Southwestern U.S. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt. The investment supports the acquisition of Interior Specialists by KRG Capital Partners LLC. The revolving credit facility and senior term loans w... |
| | | 03/31/04 | American Capital Invests $16 Million in Leading Provider of Corrosion Protection Products & Services | Bethesda, MD - March 31, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $16 million in Corrpro Companies Inc. (AMEX: CO), the leading single-source solution provider of corrosion protection related services, systems, equipment and materials. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt with warrants and, through a limited liability company established in conjunction with Wingate Partners, redeemable preferred equity with warrant... |
| | | 03/10/04 | American Capital Invests $27 Million in T-Netix | Bethesda, MD - March 10, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $27 million to support the acquisition of T-NETIX Inc., a leading provider of telecommunications products and services to correctional facilities. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and common equity, and supports the acquisition of T-NETIX by H.I.G. Capital in a going private transaction. Dymas Capital Management provided a revolving c... |
| | | 02/20/04 | American Capital Invests $70.5 Million in Leading Global Supplier of Assembly Materials | Bethesda, MD - February 20, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $70.5 million in the buyout of Kester, a division of Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Component Technologies sector and a leading global supplier of assembly materials to the electronic assembly, component, electrical and industrial marketplace. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated de... |
| | | 02/13/04 | American Capital Invests $21.6 Million in Leading Distributor of Aftermarket Golf Car Replacement Parts and Accessories | Bethesda, MD - February 13, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $21.6 million in Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co. ("Nivel"), the largest independent distributor of aftermarket golf car replacement parts and accessories. American Capital's investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, senior secured term loans, junior and senior secured subordinated debt with warrants and redeemable preferred and common equity. The investment supports... |
| | | 02/04/04 | American Capital Invests $22.75 Million in Leading Manufacturer, Marketer of Healthcare and Fitness Products | Bethesda, MD - February 4, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $22.75 million to support the acquisition of The Hygenic Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label healthcare and fitness products. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior secured subordinated notes and preferred and common equity. Baird Capital Partners is the majority owner. Antares Capital Corporation and Madison Capital Funding... |
| | | 01/02/04 | American Capital Invests $68 Million in Buyout of Leading Branded Specialty Foods Company | Bethesda, MD - January 2, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS)announced today it has invested $68 million in the buyout of Specialty Brands of America, Inc. ("SBA"), a leading specialty grocery packaged goods company. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt, senior and junior subordinated debt, redeemable preferred stock and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. SBA management is making a significant equity inv... |
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