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American Capital Invests $79 Million In One Stop BuyoutTM of The Meadows of Wickenburg

Bethesda, MD - March 3, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today it has invested $79 million in the One Stop BuyoutTM of The Meadows of Wickenburg L.P., a premier multi-disorder inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of a broad range of addictions. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior debt, senior and junior subordinated debt and preferred and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Senior members of the management and clinical teams are also investing in the equity. Post close, American Capital owns approximately 88% of the Company, on a fully diluted basis. More...