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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...