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American Capital Invests $29 Million in Acquisition of Specialty Contract Chemical Manufacturer
Bethesda, MD - March 1, 2002 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $29 million to fund the acquisition of Hickson DanChem Inc., a specialty contract chemical manufacturer, from Arch Chemicals (NYSE: ARJ). The company will be called DanChem Technologies. Arch has sold DanChem subsequent to its purchase and integration of DanChem's parent, Hickson International. American Capital has funded a senior credit facility, subordinated notes with warrants, and common equity. DanChem management made a significant cash investment in the buyout.[more...]