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American Capital exited its investment in JAG Industries in the fourth quarter of 2005.

American Capital Funds Acquisition of J.A.G. Industries, Inc.
BETHESDA, Md., – American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (NASDAQ Symbol: "ACAS") announced today its financing of the acquisition of the business of J.A.G. Industries, Inc. by JAG Acquisition, Inc. ("JAG"). American Capital purchased from JAG $4,000,000 in Senior and Subordinated Notes with warrants. [more...]

JAG Industries, Inc. – In Depth
JAG Industries, Inc., a small manufacturing company in Baltimore, Md., has acquired a new owner—and new lease on life—in a $5.4 million acquisition financed by American Capital Strategies (NASDAQ: ACAS). The $4 million acquisition financing requirement, completed in January 1998, was put together by ACAS in a record five weeks, which included the end of year holidays. This transaction will enable Gene Stluka, the new owner, to expand the company's two core businesses—making precision metal components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and manufacturing pills for animal consumption and testing applications. It also lays the groundwork for the company to establish an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for JAG's 27 employees. [more...]