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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. DelStar's management team and employees will retain an equity stake in the Company. Post close, American Capital owns approximately 83% of DelStar, on a fully diluted basis. More...