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American Capital exited its investment in SmithBucklin Corporation in the fourth quarter of 2006.

American Capital Invests $17 Million in World's Largest Association Management and Professional Services Company

Bethesda, MD - July 7, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $17 million in SmithBucklin Corporation, the world's largest association management and professional services company. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term B loan and senior subordinated debt and supports the SmithBucklin Employee Stock Ownership Plan's ("ESOP") purchase of the business from the financial investors who had the majority interest in the Company. In addition, SmithBucklin secured a revolving credit facility and a senior term A loan from LaSalle Bank and other financing to complete the transaction. As a result of this transaction, SmithBucklin employees own 100% of SmithBucklin's common stock through the ESOP. More...

SmithBucklin Helps Associations Excel

SmithBucklin Corporation is the world's largest association management and professional services company. Created by Bill Smith and Henry Bucklin in 1949, the company is the undisputed leader in its market. Today, more than 185 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups and government institutes and agencies rely on SmithBucklin's expertise and services. More...