Capital Southwest Corporation Announces 6/30/10 Net Asset Value
| June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |
| Net assets | $495,887,244 | $424,337,993 |
| Shares outstanding | 3,741,638 | 3,741,638 |
| Net assets per share | $132.53 | $113.41 |
Assuming reinvestment of all dividends and tax credits on retained long-term capital gains, the June 30, 2010 net asset value was 2.3% greater than the March 31, 2010 net asset value of $130.14 per share and 18.0% above the June 30, 2009 net asset value of $113.41 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.
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Capital Southwest Corporation Gary L. Martin Tracy L. Morris 972-233-8242