OUR PORTFOLIO

American Capital exited its investment in Valley Proteins, Inc. in April of 2005

American Capital Realizes $30 Million in Gains from Four Exits
Bethesda, MD - May 3, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today that it has received total proceeds of $68 million from exits of four portfolio companies, realizing a total gain of $30 million. [more...]

American Capital Invests $10 Million in Leading Independent Recycler & Renderer of Food Processing By-Products
Bethesda, MD - June 24, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $10 million in the recapitalization of Valley Proteins Inc., a leading independent recycler and renderer of food processing by-products. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt. US Bank NA and a syndicate of lenders are providing a revolving credit facility and a senior term loan. Valley Proteins management retains its ownership. [more...]

Valley Proteins: Top Renderer
Valley Proteins, Inc. is one of the largest independent recyclers and renderers of food processing by-products in the U.S. Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, the company was founded in 1949 by Clyde Smith, the grandfather of the current owners. Over the past 55 years, three generations of the Smith family have developed the business by organic expansion and acquisitions with operations that extend from the East to South Central states. [more...]