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American Capital exited its investment in AmSan LLC in the third quarter of 2006.

American Capital Provides Details of $46 Million of Total Net Relized 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 Invests $25 Million in Leading Distributor of Janitorial and Sanitary Products

Bethesda, MD - July 8, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $25 million in the recapitalization of AmSan LLC, a leading distributor of janitorial and sanitary products to building services contractors, educational, healthcare and hospitality customers. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term debt. Merrill Lynch Capital is providing a revolving credit facility and investing in senior term debt. AmSan management is significantly invested in the equity. GTCR Golder Rauner LLC is the majority owner. More...

AmSan Cleans Up

AmSan, LLC was formed in 1997 by GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC (GTCR), a leading private equity investment firm, to consolidate the highly fragmented janitorial and sanitary supply distribution industry. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL, the company grew rapidly, making over 40 acquisitions in four years. Serving building services contractors, educational, healthcare, and hospitality customers, AmSan is today the largest independent janitorial and sanitary supplier in the U.S. More...