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Prospect Capital Makes $12 Million Second Lien Debt Investment in Qualitest
| Source: Prospect Capital Corporation
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 12, 2007) - Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ : PSEC )
("Prospect") announced today that it has made a second lien debt investment
of $12 million in Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and affiliates
("Qualitest"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of generic
pharmaceuticals based in Huntsville, Alabama.
Founded in 1983, Qualitest is a fully-integrated developer, manufacturer,
and marketer of a full line of generic prescription pharmaceuticals and
over-the-counter products with a focus on attractive specialized niche
areas, including generic liquids, semi-solids, and narcotics. The company,
with more than 400 products and a robust pipeline of future launches, is a
top 10 national supplier of generic pharmaceuticals based on both volume
and revenues. Qualitest distributes its finished products to major drug
wholesalers, large pharmacy chains, and independent pharmacies throughout
the United States. Qualitest has been acquired by an affiliate of Apax
Partners Worldwide LLP ("Apax"), a global private equity group with more
than $20 billion in assets under management and a nearly 20 year track
record of healthcare and diversified sector investing.
Prospect's second lien secured debt, along with equity capital from Apax as
well as debt from other institutional providers, is being utilized to
acquire a controlling interest in Qualitest.
"Qualitest's recurring cash flow history, prospective growth, and
significant private equity sponsorship, from a firm we have known for many
years, were all important factors leading to our investment," said Gautam
Shirhattikar, an investment professional with Prospect Capital Management.
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