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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. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Management will have significant investments in the equity. Post close, American Capital owns 83% of the combined entity, on a fully diluted basis. More...

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 Corporation provided senior term loans. Post closing, American Capital will own 78% of Cottman on a fully diluted basis. More...