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American Capital Invests $42 Million in Niche Manufacturer of Automotive Consumer Electronic Products
Bethesda, MD - July 25, 2003 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $42 million in the recapitalization of Escort Inc., a leading niche designer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive consumer electronic products. American Capital's investment takes the form of a last out senior term loan, junior and senior subordinated debt with warrants and redeemable preferred equity. GE Capital Capital Funding, a unit of GE Commercial Finance, provided a senior term loan and Huntington National Bank provided a revolving credit facility. Escort's management and employees are also investing in equity. [more...]

Escort Inc. Keeps Motorists Alert to Trouble
Escort Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes radar and laser detectors that keep motorists informed about the presence of radar and laser speed guns. The company leads the market in technological advances in the field and has been issued more patents than all other radar detector manufacturers combined. Sold both domestically and internationally, the company's products outperform those of its competition and are known for their sensitivity, superior performance, and ease of use. [more...]