Capital Southwest Corporation Announces 3/31/09 Net Asset Value
March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008
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Net assets $415,262,994 $583,700,214
Shares outstanding 3,741,638 3,889,151
Net assets per share $110.98 $150.09
Assuming reinvestment of all dividends and tax credits on retained long-term capital gains, the March 31, 2009 net asset value was 22.6% below the March 31, 2008 net asset value of $150.09 per share and 13.1% below the December 31, 2008 net asset value of $127.68 per share.
About Capital Southwest Corporation
Capital Southwest is a Dallas-based business development company that provides patient equity capital to exceptional businesses. As a public company, Capital Southwest has the flexibility to hold investments indefinitely, which has provided its portfolio company managers a stable ownership platform since its founding in 1961. For more information about Capital Southwest, visit the company's website at www.capitalsouthwest.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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Capital Southwest Corporation Gary L. Martin Tracy L. Morris 972-233-8242