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American Capital Invests $7.5 Million to Combine Two National Distributors of Musical Instruments & Accessories
Bethesda, MD - May 5, 2003 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) that it has invested $7.5 million in its portfolio company, MBT International, Inc. ("MBT"), for the acquisition of Midwest Musical Instrument, Inc. ("Midco"). American Capital's investment takes the form of junior and senior subordinated debt with warrants. LaSalle Bank continues to provide a revolving credit facility to MBT. Following the transaction, Midco will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBT Holdings Corporation, and American Capital will own a majority of MBT Holdings Corporation. [more...]

Rockin' & Rollin': MBT Acquires Midco
MBT International, Inc.'s ("MBT") acquisition of Midwest Musical Instruments, Inc. ("Midco"), a distributor of musical instruments, equipment and accessories, significantly solidifies the company's position in the instruments and accessories distribution industry. An American Capital portfolio company since July 1999, Charleston, SC headquartered MBT is a distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments and accessories, audio products and professional stage lighting. MBT's combination with Midco results in significant synergies for the combined entity and places it in an excellent position for future growth. [more...]

American Capital Invests $14.25 Million In MBT International
BETHESDA, Md., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) today announced a $14.25 million senior debt, subordinated debt and preferred stock investment in MBT International, a leading international distributor of musical products and accessories headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. MBT is the nation's second largest distributor of musical accessories and the third largest distributor of instruments and accessories combined. Menke Equity Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Menke & Associates, sourced the transaction and was an equity investor. [more... ]

American Capital Receives Total Proceeds of $212 Million from Eight Exits
Bethesda, MD - October 24, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that it has received total proceeds of $212 million from exits and prepayments of eight portfolio companies, realizing a total net loss of $1 million during the third quarter of 2005. [more...]