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American Capital exited its investment in 3SI Security Systems in the first quarter of 2006
 

American Capital Recognizes $39 Million of Total Net Realized Gain From 9 Exits
Bethesda, MD - April 11, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that it has received total proceeds of $268 million from exits and prepayments of nine portfolio companies, realizing a total net gain of $39 million. American Capital earned a positive 48%, 31%, 32%, 25%, 22%, 15%, 18%, 17% and a negative 49% compounded annual rate of return on its exited investments in these companies, including interest, dividends and fees earned over the life of American Capital's exited investments in the companies. [more...]

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 revolving credit facility and senior term loans to 3SI and is increasing the senior debt facility for this acquisition. [more...]

 
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American Capital Invests $58 Million in Buyout of Portfolio Company 3SI Security Systems
Bethesda, MD - July 26, 2002 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that it has invested $13 million in 3SI Security Systems to fund the purchase by 3SI of ICI Security Systems, the leading provider of security solutions utilizing tear-gas and dye-based staining to protect currency from bank robbers. ICI Security Systems is a subsidiary of Imperial Chemical Industries plc. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior subordinated note with warrants. Lincolnshire Management Inc. is the equity sponsor. GE Capital is providing $20 million in senior revolving term loan facilities. ICI Security Systems management is investing in the common equity. [more...]
 
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American Capital Invests $13 Million in Bank Security Products Company
Bethesda, MD - July 26, 2002 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that it has invested $13 million in 3SI Security Systems to fund the purchase by 3SI of ICI Security Systems, the leading provider of security solutions utilizing tear-gas and dye-based staining to protect currency from bank robbers. ICI Security Systems is a subsidiary of Imperial Chemical Industries plc. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior subordinated note with warrants. Lincolnshire Management Inc. is the equity sponsor. GE Capital is providing $20 million in senior revolving term loan facilities. ICI Security Systems management is investing in the common equity. [more...]

ICI Security Systems Banks on a Bright Future
ICI Security Systems, Inc., is a world leader in protecting cash in banks, ATMs, safes and all segments of the cash delivery chain. Using proprietary electronic smoke and ink technologies, the Exton, PA-based company makes products that are highly effective in deterring bank robberies, recovering stolen cash, and identifying perpetrators. Security Systems' flagship product, the SecurityPac Electronic Protection System (SPEPS), is the world's most successful money recovery system. As a result, the company has captured over 75% of the market in North America and more than 70% worldwide.[more...]

 
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