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ABOUT AMERICAN CAPITAL

American Capital is the largest U.S. publicly traded alternative asset manager with $12 billion in capital resources under management. American Capital invests directly and through its asset management business and is a global investor in management and employee buyouts, private equity buyouts, and early stage and mature private and public companies. American Capital provides senior debt, mezzanine debt and equity to fund growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations and securitizations. American Capital invests from $5 million to $500 million in North America and euro 5 million to euro 400 million in Europe.

As of December 31, 2006, American Capital shareholders have enjoyed a total return of 617% since the Company's IPO -- an annualized return of 23%, assuming reinvestment of dividends.* American Capital has paid a total of $1.3 billion in dividends and paid or declared $22.44 in dividends per share since going public in August 1997 at $15 per share. Companies interested in learning more about American Capital's flexible financing should contact Mark Opel, Senior Vice President, Business Development, at [phone], or visit http://www.AmericanCapital.com or http://www.EuropeanCapital.com.

*Including reinvestment of Q4 2006 dividend, which will be paid on 1/18/2007. Q4 dividend reinvestment amount is estimated based on the 12/31/2006 close price less a 5% discount.

Performance data quoted above represents past performance of American Capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results and the investment return and principal value of an investment in American Capital will likely fluctuate. Consequently, an investor's shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Additionally, American Capital's current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The statements regarding expected results of American Capital are subject to various factors and uncertainties, including the uncertainties associated with the timing of transaction closings, changes in interest rates, availability of transactions, changes in regional, national or international economic conditions, or changes in the conditions of the industries in which American Capital has made investments.

SOURCE American Capital Strategies Ltd.