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American Capital exited its investment in Kirby Lester, LLC in the third quarter of 2007.

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American Capital Invests $26 Million in Developer & Manufacturer of Pill Counting Machines for Pharmacies

Bethesda, MD – October 5, 2005 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $26 million in Kirby Lester LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of pill counting machines for retail and chain pharmacies in the United States and Canada. American Capital's one stop debt financing solution takes the form of a senior term loan, senior subordinated debt and participating preferred equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. The investment supports the of acquisition of Kirby Lester by private investors, Kirby Lester management and Garry Zage, a seasoned industry executive who will become Kirby Lester's President and CEO. The private investors and Zage are investing in the Company's equity. Post close, American Capital will own 30% of Kirby Lester, on a fully diluted basis. More...

Prescribing Kirby Lester

Rod Lester began developing counting technologies in London and in 1971 crossed the Atlantic to found Kirby Lester, LLC, which has grown to have the largest market share in automated, table top, tablet counter sales in the U.S. and Canada. Since the company's inception in Stamford, Ct., it has developed the number one brand and technology in the industry. More...