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American Capital Invests $35 Million in Leading Manufacturer & Marketer of Automotive & Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Products
Bethesda, MD - July 27, 2004 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $35 million in Hopkins Manufacturing Corp., a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior and junior subordinated debt and redeemable preferred equity and supports the acquisition of Hopkins by Friend Skoler Equity Investors LP from Harbour Group. Antares Capital Corporation led the senior financing. [more...]

Hopkins Has Opportunities in Tow
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Emporia, KS, Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket. The Company's products are well-recognized by consumers and retailers for their quality, ease-of-use and functional utility. As a result, the Company has captured the number one or two market positions in all of its product categories. Led by Brad Kraft, President, since 2000, Hopkins has a professional, experienced management team with an outstanding track record of operational success. [more...]