Capital Southwest Corporation Approves the Sale of Encore Wire Shares Held by Subsidiary and Declares Capital Gain Dividend to Shareholders
The sale will generate a capital gain of $66,037,485, after deducting the cost basis of $600,000, or $17.59 per share, based on the 3,754,538 currently issued and outstanding shares of Capital Southwest Corporation.
The Board has approved the distribution of the entire capital gain proceeds directly to its shareholders. Therefore, the Board has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $17.59 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on June 8, 2012 to shareholders of record on May 24, 2012. This distribution represents the largest single distribution the Company has made to shareholders in its 51 year history.
As a regulated investment company, the Company has the option to retain the capital gain proceeds, pay the related taxes and pass along a tax credit to its shareholders or distribute the capital gain proceeds to its shareholders, who will then pay the related taxes. It is anticipated that the dividend will be taxable as a long-term capital gain dividend to Capital Southwest shareholders.
About Capital Southwest Corporation
Capital Southwest is a publicly owned business development company investing in exceptional businesses and providing services to help them grow and prosper. Founded in 1961, we operate with a refreshingly different mindset: we have no exit deadlines; instead, we 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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