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American Capital Invests in Value Plastics

Bethesda, MD - November 21, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested in the recapitalization of Value Plastics Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of branded, disposable fluid connectors used mainly in medical applications. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior term loans, senior and junior subordinated debt and common equity. American Capital is also providing a revolving credit facility. Value Plastics management is investing in the equity and will continue to manage the Company. Post close, American Capital owns a controlling interest in Value Plastics with the Company's management maintaining a significant ownership interest. More...

Value Plastics Makes the Right Connections

Value Plastics, Inc., based in Fort Collins, CO, was founded in 1968 as a custom injection molder. The company built a reputation for high quality products and exceptional service. In the 1980s, spurred by the increasing demand for disposable medical products, Value Plastics focused on developing its line of barbed connector products for the healthcare market. These connectors have become a vital component for linking tubes that transport fluids such as blood, air, IV solutions and medications. Widely used in healthcare and medical applications, the company's connectors are also employed in industrial and specialty application markets. More...