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American Capital Provides Details of $46 Million of Total Net Realized Gains in Third Quarter

Bethesda, MD –-December 7, 2006 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today the details of $46 million of total net realized gains it recognized from portfolio investments in the third quarter of 2006.  Included in this amount were net realized gains of $106 million from the complete or substantial exit of 13 portfolio companies for total proceeds of $494 million. [more...]

American Capital Strategies Funds Acquisition of Chance Coach Americas Leading Small Bus Manufacturer
Bethesda, MD., -- American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (NASDAQ Symbol: ACAS) announced today that through an affiliate it has acquired Chance Coach, Inc., America’s leading manufacturer of heavy duty small transit buses, from Chance Industries, Inc. Chance Coach’s product line consists of small buses under 30 ft. in length and a heavy duty vintage streetcar replica, which are used for mass transit by municipalities, airports and private operators. [more...]