UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 17, 2004
ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-22832 52-1081052
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
jurisdiction
of incorporation)
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20006
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (202) 331-1112
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 17, 2004, Allied Capital Corporation issued a press release
announcing that a definitive agreement has been signed to sell The Hillman
Companies, Inc. to an affiliate of Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC, a Chicago-based
private equity firm. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1
to this Form 8-K.
On February 18, 2004, Allied Capital Corporation issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31,
2003. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form
8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated February 17, 2004
99.2 Press release dated February 18, 2004
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 17, 2004, Allied Capital Corporation issued a press release
announcing that a definitive agreement has been signed to sell The Hillman
Companies, Inc. to an affiliate of Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC, a Chicago-based
private equity firm. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1
to this Form 8-K.
On February 18, 2004, Allied Capital Corporation issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31,
2003. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form
8-K.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 18, 2004 ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Penni F. Roll
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Penni F. Roll
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated February 17, 2004
99.2 Press release dated February 18, 2004
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