Capital Southwest Corporation Board of Directors Recommends Four-for-One Split

Implementation of the stock split is subject to approval by shareholders of an amendment to the Company's articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock from 5,000,000 shares to 25,000,000 shares. This proposed amendment, along with other matters, will be voted on at the Company's annual shareholder meeting anticipated to be held on July 15, 2013. If approved, the record date for the split is expected to be on or about July 31, 2013. Each shareholder of record at the close of business on the record date will receive a dividend of three additional shares of common stock for each share then held. The new shares are expected to be distributed on or about August 15, 2013.

Additional details of our annual shareholder meeting and the proposed amendment will be included in the Company's proxy statement, which will be distributed in connection with the annual meeting.

About Capital Southwest Corporation

Since Capital Southwest was formed in 1961, we have always sought to invest in companies with strong management teams and sound financial performance. As a public company, we are fortunate to have the flexibility to hold investments indefinitely. It is our dedication to this patient investment strategy that enables our portfolio companies to achieve their full potential. Visit our website www.capitalsouthwest.com to learn about our investment criteria and how our capital can accelerate your company's growth.

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