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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 15, 2010
AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD.
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: July 22, 2010
Date: September 15, 2010 Time: 9:30 AM EST
Location: Renaissance Washington,
DC Downtown Hotel
999 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Form 10-K 2. Notice & Proxy Statement 3. Form 8-K
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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
1. Election of Directors
Nominees
01 Mary C. Baskin
02 Neil M. Hahl
03 Philip R. Harper
04 John A. Koskinen
05 Stan Lundine
06 Kenneth D. Peterson
07 Alvin N. Puryear
08 Malon Wilkus
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
2. Approval of the 2010 Disinterested Director Stock Option Plan.
3. Approval of the ability to issue a limited number of Convertible Securities.
4. Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2010.
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NOTE: The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion on any matter that may properly come before said meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Voting Instructions
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