American Capital
American Capital (Nasdaq:ACAS), with $20 billion in capital resources under management,1 is the only private equity fund and the largest alternative asset management company in the S&P 500. American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, originates, underwrites and manages investments in private equity, leveraged finance, real estate and structured products. American Capital and its affiliates invest from $5 million to $800 million per company in North America and €5 million to €500 million per company in Europe. Since its August 1997 IPO, American Capital and the funds it manages have invested approximately $32 billion in over 475 portfolio companies. Our diverse portfolio is invested in virtually every industry sector. We have over 200 investment professionals in 13 offices in the United States and Europe. As a publicly traded company, we offer shareholders an opportunity to invest in privately held middle market companies through ownership of our stock.