CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 12/31/11 NET ASSET VALUE
DALLAS – January 24, 2012 – Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq:CSWC) today reported total net assets at December 31, 2011 of $551,750,266 equivalent to $146.95 per share. Comparative data is summarized below:
| December 31, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||||||
| Net assets | $ | 551,750,266 | $ | 539,233,139 | $ | 513,863,215 | |||||||
| Shares outstanding | 3,754,538 | 3,753,038 | 3,753,038 | ||||||||||
| Net assets per share | $ | 146.95 | $ | 143.68 | $ | 136.92 | |||||||
Assuming reinvestment of all dividends and tax credits on retained long-term capital gains, the December 31, 2011 net asset value was 3.6% above the March 31, 2011 net asset value of $143.68 per share and 8.7% above the December 31, 2010 net asset value of $136.92 per share.
About Capital Southwest Corporation
Capital Southwest is celebrating 50 years of helping companies grow and prosper. Since our founding in 1961, we have operated as a business development company with a refreshingly different mindset: we provide capital to exceptional businesses and have the patience and flexibility to hold investments indefinitely, enabling companies to achieve their potential. Visit our website at www.CapitalSouthwest.com to learn about our investment criteria and how our capital can accelerate your company’s growth.
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| Contact: | Gary L. Martin or Tracy L. Morris |
| 972-233-8242 |
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