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American Capital Invests in One Stop Buyout™ of Rug Doctor

Bethesda, MD – October 22, 2007 – American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today that it has invested in the One Stop Buyout™ of Rug Doctor, L.P., the largest manufacturer and marketer of premium steam cleaning carpet care machines rented and sold to consumers. American Capital’s investment takes the form of a revolving credit facility, first lien senior term loan, senior and junior subordinated debt, holding company notes and preferred and common equity. Rug Doctor’s management team is also investing equity in the business. [more...]