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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


     
For The Quarterly Period
Ended March 31, 2002
  Commission File Number:
0-22832

ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

     
Maryland
(State or Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  52-1081052
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20006
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

     Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202) 331-1112


      Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 12 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods as the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X]  NO [ ]

      On May 2, 2002 there were 101,930,554 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.0001 par value.




 

ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q INDEX

         
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
   
   
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2002 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2001
  1
   
Consolidated Statement of Operations — For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited)
  2
   
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets — For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited)
  3
   
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows — For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited)
  4
   
Consolidated Statement of Investments as of March 31, 2002 (unaudited) and December 31, 2001
  5
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  21
 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  36
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
  54
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
   
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
  55
 
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
  55
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  55
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
  55
 
Item 5. Other Information
  55
 
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
  55
 
Signatures
  59


 

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                     
March 31, December 31,
2002 2001


(in thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Portfolio at value:
               
 
Private finance (cost: 2002-$1,568,704; 2001-$1,553,966)
  $ 1,604,891     $ 1,595,072  
 
Commercial real estate finance (cost: 2002-$648,940; 2001-$732,636)
    649,169       734,518  
     
     
 
   
Total portfolio at value
    2,254,060       2,329,590  
     
     
 
Other assets
    142,500       130,234  
Cash and cash equivalents
    2,297       889  
     
     
 
   
Total assets
  $ 2,398,857     $ 2,460,713  
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
               
 
Notes payable and debentures
  $ 876,056     $ 876,056  
 
Revolving credit facility
    57,000       144,750  
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    77,460       80,784  
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities
    1,010,516       1,101,590  
     
     
 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
Preferred stock
    7,000       7,000  
Shareholders’ equity:
               
 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 100,764,535 and 99,607,396 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively
    10       10  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    1,380,501       1,352,688  
 
Notes receivable from sale of common stock
    (27,272 )     (26,028 )
 
Net unrealized appreciation on portfolio
    32,468       39,981  
 
Distributions in excess of earnings
    (4,366 )     (14,528 )
     
     
 
   
Total shareholders’ equity
    1,381,341       1,352,123  
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 2,398,857     $ 2,460,713  
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                     
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,

2002 2001
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)
Interest and related portfolio income:
               
 
Interest and dividends
  $ 64,973     $ 54,875  
 
Premiums from loan dispositions
    1,613       821  
 
Fees and other income
    15,805       9,375  
     
     
 
   
Total interest and related portfolio income
    82,391       65,071  
     
     
 
Expenses:
               
 
Interest
    17,469       15,930  
 
Employee
    8,035       6,446  
 
Administrative
    3,018       2,967  
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    28,522       25,343  
     
     
 
Net investment income before net realized and unrealized gains
    53,869       39,728  
     
     
 
Net realized and unrealized gains:
               
 
Net realized gains
    9,605       1,154  
 
Net unrealized gains (losses)
    (7,513 )     11,146  
     
     
 
   
Total net realized and unrealized gains
    2,092       12,300  
     
     
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 55,961     $ 52,028  
     
     
 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.56     $ 0.61  
     
     
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.60  
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    99,977       85,504  
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
    102,364       87,059  
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                     
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,

2002 2001
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)
Operations:
               
 
Net investment income before net realized and unrealized gains
  $ 53,869     $ 39,728  
 
Net realized gains
    9,605       1,154  
 
Net unrealized gains (losses)
    (7,513 )     11,146  
     
     
 
   
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    55,961       52,028  
     
     
 
Shareholder distributions:
               
 
Common stock dividends
    (53,259 )     (42,081 )
 
Preferred stock dividends
    (55 )     (55 )
     
     
 
   
Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholder distributions
    (53,314 )     (42,136 )
     
     
 
Capital share transactions:
               
 
Sale of common stock
    19,950       9,950  
 
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options
    6,293       2,904  
 
Issuance of common stock in lieu of cash distributions
    1,572       1,785  
 
Net (increase) decrease in notes receivable from sale of common stock
    (1,244 )     22  
     
     
 
   
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
    26,571       14,661  
     
     
 
   
Total increase in net assets
  $ 29,218     $ 24,553  
     
     
 
Net assets at beginning of period
  $ 1,352,123     $ 1,029,692  
     
     
 
Net assets at end of period
  $ 1,381,341     $ 1,054,245  
     
     
 
Net asset value per common share
  $ 13.71     $ 12.26  
     
     
 
Common shares outstanding at end of period
    100,765       85,956  
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                       
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,

2002 2001
(in thousands)

(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 55,961     $ 52,028  
 
Adjustments
               
   
Portfolio investments
    (80,040 )     (150,758 )
   
Repayments of investment principal
    31,013       30,281  
   
Proceeds from investment sales
    125,099       35,187  
   
Change in accrued or reinvested interest and dividends
    (13,258 )     (14,577 )
   
Changes in other assets and liabilities
    (10,033 )     (2,060 )
   
Amortization of loan discounts and fees
    (3,883 )     (2,668 )
   
Depreciation and amortization
    266       257  
   
Realized losses
    3,320       746  
   
Net unrealized (gains) losses
    7,513       (11,146 )
     
     
 
     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    115,958       (62,710 )
     
     
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Sale of common stock
    19,950       9,950  
 
Collections of notes receivable from sale of common stock
    217       1,501  
 
Common dividends and distributions paid
    (51,687 )     (40,296 )
 
Preferred stock dividends paid
    (55 )     (55 )
 
Net borrowings under notes payable and debentures
          10,628  
 
Net borrowings under (repayments on) revolving line of credit
    (87,750 )     86,500  
 
Other financing activities
    4,775       1,425  
     
     
 
     
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (114,550 )     69,653  
     
     
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,408     $ 6,943  
     
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
  $ 889     $ 2,449  
     
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 2,297     $ 9,392  
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

                     
March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




ACE Products, Inc. 
  Loans   $ 17,164     $ 17,164  

Acme Paging, L.P.
  Loan     750       750  
    Debt Securities     6,993       6,993  
    Limited Partnership Interest     3,640       2,184  

Advantage Mayer, Inc. 
  Debt Securities     10,947       10,947  
    Warrants            

Alderwoods Group, Inc.(1)
  Debt Securities     6,129       6,129  
    Common Stock (357,568 shares)     5,006       3,006  

Allied Office Products, Inc.
  Debt Securities     7,477       7,477  
    Warrants     629       629  

American Barbecue & Grill, Inc. 
  Warrants     125        

American Healthcare Services, Inc.
  Debt Securities     40,780       40,780  
    Common Stock (79,567,042 shares)     1,000
 
      100
 
 
    Guaranty ($915)            

American Home Care Supply, LLC
  Debt Securities     6,920       6,920  
    Warrants     579       1,579  

Aspen Pet Products, Inc. 
  Loans     14,816       14,816  
    Preferred Stock (2,021 shares)     1,981       1,981  
    Common Stock (1,400 shares)     140       140  

ASW Holding Corporation
  Warrants     25       25  

Autania AG(1)
  Debt Securities     4,460       4,460  
    Common Stock (250,000 shares)     2,193       2,193  

Avborne, Inc. 
  Debt Securities     12,959       6,584  
    Warrants     1,180        

Bakery Chef, Inc.
  Loans     17,306       17,306  

Blue Rhino Corporation(1)
  Debt Securities     13,864       13,864  
    Warrants     1,200       5,750  

Border Foods, Inc.
  Debt Securities     9,329       9,329  
    Preferred Stock (50,919 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     665       665  

Business Loan Express, Inc. 
  Loan     6,000       6,000  
    Debt Securities     78,481       78,481  
    Preferred Stock (25,111 shares)     25,111       25,111  
    Common Stock (25,503,043 shares)     104,596       120,096  
    Guaranty ($51,460 — See Note 3)            

Camden Partners Strategic Fund II, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,785       1,829  

CampGroup, LLC
  Debt Securities     2,711       2,711  
    Warrants     220       220  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




Candlewood Hotel Company(1)
  Preferred Stock (3,250 shares)   $ 3,250     $ 3,250  

Celebrities, Inc. 
  Loan     240       240  
    Warrants     12       550  

Colibri Holding Corporation
  Loans     3,471       3,471  
    Preferred Stock (237 shares)     248       248  
    Common Stock (3,362 shares)     1,250       1,250  
    Warrants     290       290  

The Color Factory Inc. 
  Loan     6,882       6,882  
    Preferred Stock (1,000 shares)     1,000       1,000  
    Common Stock (980 shares)     6,535       8,035  

Component Hardware Group, Inc.
  Debt Securities     10,909       10,909  
    Preferred Stock (18,000 shares)     1,800       1,800  
    Common Stock (2,000 shares)     200       200  

Convenience Corporation of
  Debt Securities     8,355       2,738  
 
America
  Preferred Stock (22,301 shares)     334        
    Warrants            

Cooper Natural Resources, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,782       1,782  
    Preferred Stock (6,316 shares)     1,427       1,427  
    Warrants     832       832  

CorrFlex Graphics, LLC
  Debt Securities     2,346       2,346  
    Warrants           6,674  
    Options           576  

Coverall North America, Inc. 
  Loan     10,335       10,335  
    Debt Securities     5,325       5,325  
    Warrants            

CPM Acquisition Corporation
  Loan     9,754       9,754  

Csabai Canning Factory Rt
  Hungarian Quotas (9.2%)     700        

CTT Holdings
  Loan     1,432       1,432  

Cumulus Media, Inc. (1)
  Common Stock (397,922 shares)     7,131       7,131  
    Warrants     186       186  

CyberRep
  Loan     1,145       1,145  
    Debt Securities     14,375       14,375  
    Warrants     660       3,310  

The Debt Exchange Inc.
  Preferred Stock (921,829 shares)     1,250       1,250  

Directory Investment Corporation
  Common Stock (470 shares)     112       32  

Directory Lending Corporation
  Series A Common Stock (34 shares)            
    Series B Common Stock (6 shares)     8        
    Series C Common Stock (10 shares)     22        

Drilltec Patents &
  Loan     10,918       9,262  
 
Technologies Company, Inc. 
  Debt Securities     1,500       1,500  
    Warrants            

eCentury Capital Partners, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,875       1,800  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




EDM Consulting, LLC
  Debt Securities   $ 1,875     $ 443  
    Common Stock (140 shares)     250        

El Dorado Communications, Inc.
  Loans     306       306  

Elexis Beta GmbH
  Options     426       526  

Elmhurst Consulting, LLC
  Loan     9,767       9,767  
    Common Stock (74 shares)     5,165       5,165  
    Guaranty ($2,800)            

Eparfin S.A.
  Loan     29       29  

E-Talk Corporation
  Debt Securities     8,852       4,509  
    Warrants     1,157        

Ex Terra Credit Recovery, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (500 shares)     568       318  
    Common Stock (2,500 shares)            
    Warrants            

Executive Greetings, Inc.
  Debt Securities     16,658       16,658  
    Warrants     360       360  

Fairchild Industrial Products
  Debt Securities     5,889       5,889  
 
Company
  Warrants     280       2,378  

Foresite Towers, LLC
  Equity Interest     15,500       15,500  

Galaxy American
  Debt Securities     48,863       39,211  
 
Communications, LLC
  Options            
    Guaranty ($750)            

Garden Ridge Corporation
  Debt Securities     27,006       27,006  
    Preferred Stock (1,130 shares)     1,130       1,130  
    Common Stock (188,400 shares)     613       613  

GC-Sun Holdings II, LP (Kar Products, LP)
  Loans     8,167       8,167  

Gibson Guitar Corporation
  Debt Securities     17,369       17,369  
    Warrants     525       2,325  

Ginsey Industries, Inc.
  Loans     5,000       5,000  
    Convertible Debentures     500       500  
    Warrants           504  

Global Communications, LLC
  Loan     1,996       1,996  
    Debt Securities     15,068       15,068  
    Equity Interest     11,067       11,067  
    Options     1,639       1,639  

Grant Broadcasting Systems II
  Warrants     87       5,976  

Grotech Partners, VI, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,463       1,029  

The Hartz Mountain Corporation
  Debt Securities     27,474       27,474  
    Common Stock (200,000 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     2,613       2,613  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




HealthASPex, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (1,451,380 shares)   $ 4,900     $ 4,011  
    Preferred Stock (1,000,000 shares)     731       620  
    Common Stock (1,451,380 shares)     4        

The Hillman Companies Inc.
  Debt Securities     40,546       40,546  
    Common Stock (6,890,937 shares)     57,156       57,156  

HMT, Inc.
  Debt Securities     9,015       9,015  
    Common Stock (300,000 shares)     3,000       3,000  
    Warrants     1,155       1,155  

Hotelevision, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (315,100 shares)     315       315  

Icon International, Inc.
  Common Stock (35,228 shares)     1,219       1,519  

Impact Innovations Group, LLC
  Debt Securities     6,661       6,661  
    Warrants     1,674       1,674  

Intellirisk Management Corporation
  Loans     22,568       22,568  

International Fiber Corporation
  Debt Securities     22,423       22,423  
    Common Stock (1,029,069 shares)     5,483       6,982  
    Warrants     550       700  

iSolve Incorporated
  Preferred Stock (14,853 shares)     874        
    Common Stock (13,306 shares)     14        

Jakel, Inc.
  Loan     23,369       23,369  

JRI Industries, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,977       1,977  
    Warrants     74       74  

Julius Koch USA, Inc.
  Debt Securities     759       759  
    Warrants     259       7,000  

Kirker Enterprises, Inc.
  Warrants     348       3,501  
    Equity Interest     4       4  

Kirkland’s, Inc.
  Debt Securities     7,200       7,200  
    Preferred Stock (917 shares)     412       412  
    Warrants     96       96  

Kyrus Corporation
  Debt Securities     7,595       7,595  
    Warrants     348       348  

Liberty-Pittsburgh Systems, Inc.
  Debt Securities     3,491       3,491  
    Common Stock (123,929 shares)     142       142  

Litterer Beteiligungs-GmbH
  Debt Securities     1,070       1,070  
    Equity Interest     358       358  

Logic Bay Corporation
  Preferred Stock (1,131,222 shares)     5,000       5,000  

Love Funding Corporation
  Preferred Stock (26,000 shares)     359       213  

Magna Card, Inc.
  Debt Securities     153       153  
    Preferred Stock (1,875 shares)     94       94  
    Common Stock (4,687 shares)            

Master Plan, Inc.
  Loan     1,204       1,204  
    Common Stock (156 shares)     42       42  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




Matrics, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (511,876 shares)   $ 500     $ 500  
    Warrants            

MedAssets.com, Inc.
  Debt Securities     15,114       15,114  
    Preferred Stock (260,418 shares)     2,049       2,049  
    Warrants     136       136  

Mid-Atlantic Venture Fund IV, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     2,475       1,528  

Midview Associates, L.P.
  Warrants            

Monitoring Solutions, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,823       153  
    Common Stock (33,333 shares)            
    Warrants            

MortgageRamp.com, Inc.
  Common Stock (772,000 shares)     3,860       3,860  

Morton Grove
  Loan     16,356       16,356  
 
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
  Preferred Stock (106,947 shares)     5,000       9,000  

Most Confiserie GmbH & Co KG
  Loan     943       943  

MVL Group, Inc.
  Loan     16,138       15,916  
    Debt Securities     14,924       14,924  
    Warrants     643       643  

NetCare, AG
  Loan     760       760  
    Common Stock (262,784 shares)     230       230  

NETtel Communications, Inc.
  Debt Securities     11,334       4,334  

Nobel Learning Communities,
  Debt Securities     9,679       9,679  
 
Inc.(1)
  Preferred Stock (1,063,830 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     575       575  

North American Archery, LLC
  Loans     1,390       840  
    Convertible Debentures     2,248       2,008  
    Guaranty ($645)            

Northeast Broadcasting Group, L.P.
  Debt Securities     295       295  

Novak Biddle Venture Partners III, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     420       420  

Nursefinders, Inc.
  Debt Securities     11,373       11,373  
    Warrants     900       1,500  

Onyx Television GmbH
  Preferred Units (120,000 shares)     201       201  

Opinion Research Corporation(1)
  Debt Securities     14,227       14,227  
    Warrants     996       996  

Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
  Loan     128       128  
    Debt Securities     12,788       12,788  
    Preferred Equity Interest     1,500       1,822  
    Common Equity Interest            
    Warrants     13       265  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




Outsource Partners, Inc.
  Debt Securities   $ 24,021     $ 24,021  
    Warrants     826       826  

Packaging Advantage
  Debt Securities     11,610       11,610  
 
Corporation
  Common Stock (200,000 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     963       963  

Pico Products, Inc.
  Loan     1,406       1,406  

Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
  Debt Securities     10,658       10,658  
    Warrants     1,050       1,050  

Powell Plant Farms, Inc.
  Loan     18,152       18,152  

Proeducation GmbH
  Loan     321       321  

Professional Paint, Inc.
  Debt Securities     22,086       22,086  
    Preferred Stock (15,000 shares)     18,309       18,309  
    Common Stock (110,000 shares)     69       3,069  

Progressive International
  Debt Securities     3,961       3,961  
 
Corporation
  Preferred Stock (500 shares)     500       500  
    Common Stock (197 shares)     13       13  
    Warrants            

Prosperco Finanz Holding AG
  Debt Securities     5,276       5,276  
    Common Stock (1,528 shares)     1,059       1,059  
    Warrants            

Raytheon Aerospace, LLC
  Debt Securities     5,090       5,090  
    Equity Interest            

Redox Brands, Inc.
  Debt Securities     9,556       9,556  
    Warrants     584       584  

Schwinn Holdings Corporation
  Debt Securities     10,195       1,835  

Seasonal Expressions, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (1,000 shares)     500        

Simula, Inc.(1)
  Loan     20,223       20,223  

Soff-Cut Holdings, Inc.
  Debt Securities     8,587       8,587  
    Preferred Stock (300 shares)     300       300  
    Common Stock (2,000 shares)     200       200  
    Warrants     446       446  

Southwest PCS, LLC
  Loan     8,401       8,401  

Spa Lending Corporation
  Preferred Stock (28,672 shares)     424       367  
    Common Stock (6,208 shares)     76       18  

Staffing Partners Holding
  Debt Securities     4,992       4,992  
 
Company, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (414,600 shares)     2,073       2,073  
    Common Stock (50,200 shares)     50       50  
    Warrants     10       10  

Startec Global Communications
  Loan     22,815       22,815  
 
Corporation(1)
  Debt Securities     21,286       10,301  
      Common Stock (258,064 shares)     3,000        
    Warrants            

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Private Finance
Portfolio Company (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




STS Operating, Inc.
  Common Stock (3,000,000 shares)   $ 3,177     $ 3,177  

SunStates Refrigerated
  Loans     6,062       4,573  
 
Services, Inc.
  Debt Securities     2,445       877  

Sure-Tel, Inc.
  Loan     1,207       1,207  
    Preferred Stock (1,116,902 shares)     4,642       4,642  
    Warrants     662       662  
    Options            

Sydran Food Services II, L.P.
  Debt Securities     12,973       12,973  
    Equity Interest     3,909       3,909  

Total Foam, Inc.
  Debt Securities     262       127  
    Common Stock (910 shares)     10        

Tubbs Snowshoe
  Debt Securities     3,917       3,917  
 
Company, LLC
  Equity Interests     500       500  
    Warrants     54       54  

United Pet Group, Inc.
  Debt Securities     9,017       9,017  
    Warrants     15       15  

Updata Venture Partners, II, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     2       1,492  

Velocita, Inc.(1)
  Debt Securities     11,718       4,318  
    Warrants     3,540        

Venturehouse Group, LLC
  Equity Interest     667       398  

Walker Investment Fund II, LLLP
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,200       943  

Warn Industries, Inc.
  Debt Securities     18,646       18,646  
    Warrants     1,429       3,129  

Williams Brothers Lumber
  Warrants     24       322  
 
Company
                   

Wilmar Industries, Inc.
  Debt Securities     33,132       33,132  
    Preferred Stock (199,313 shares)     1,849       1,849  
    Common Stock (15,615 shares)     139       139  
    Warrants     1,181       1,181  

Wilshire Restaurant Group, Inc.
  Debt Securities     15,368       15,368  
    Warrants     735       735  

Wilton Industries, Inc.
  Loan     12,000       12,000  

Woodstream Corporation
  Loan     572       572  
    Debt Securities     7,641       7,641  
    Equity Interests     1,700       4,547  
    Warrants     450       1,203  

WyoTech Acquisition
  Debt Securities     12,597       12,597  
 
Corporation
  Preferred Stock (100 shares)     3,700       3,700  
    Common Stock (99 shares)     100       54,100  

Total private finance (133 investments)   $ 1,568,704     $ 1,604,891  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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March 31, 2002

Stated (unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of loans) Interest Face Cost Value





Commercial Real Estate Finance
                               
CMBS
                               
CMBS Bonds
                               
 
Mortgage Capital Funding, Series 1998-MC3
    5.5 %   $ 54,491     $ 27,051     $ 27,051  
 
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 1999-RM1
    6.4 %     51,046       21,536       21,536  
 
COMM 1999-1
    5.6 %     74,879       36,016       36,016  
 
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 1999-FNV1
    6.1 %     37,762       16,780       16,780  
 
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Trust 1999-CG2
    6.1 %     83,718       36,672       36,672  
 
Commercial Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Series 1999-C1
    6.8 %     34,856       16,324       16,324  
 
LB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 1999-C2
    6.7 %     29,005       11,463       11,463  
 
Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 1999-2
    6.5 %     37,430       16,566       16,566  
 
FUNB CMT, Series 1999-C4
    6.5 %     43,372       18,243       18,243  
 
Heller Financial, HFCMC Series 2000 PH-1
    6.8 %     45,456       18,544       18,544  
 
SBMS VII, Inc., Series 2000-NL1
    7.2 %     20,804       10,747       10,747  
 
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2000-CF1
    7.0 %     38,685       18,274       18,274  
 
Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown, Series Comm 2000-C1
    6.9 %     39,379       17,485       17,485  
 
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2000-C4
    6.9 %     34,967       12,651       12,651  
 
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-CK1
    5.9 %     43,288       18,041       18,041  
 
JP Morgan-CIBC-Deutsche 2001
    5.8 %     46,326       19,705       19,705  
 
Lehman Brothers-UBS Warburg 2001-C4
    6.4 %     49,582       21,891       21,891  
 
SBMS VII, Inc., Series 2001-C1
    6.1 %     41,109       15,974       15,974  
 
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-2
    6.1 %     45,218       19,835       19,835  
 
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-CKN5
    5.2 %     59,602       28,062       28,062  
 
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-C1
    5.6 %     42,747       16,100       16,100  
 
SBMS VII, Inc., Series 2001-C2
    6.2 %     47,353       21,960       21,960  
 
FUNB CMT, Series 2002-C1
    6.0 %     38,238       16,491       16,491  
Collateralized Debt Obligations
                               
 
Crest 2001-1, Ltd.
            24,153       24,153       24,153  
 
Crest 2002-1, Ltd.
            23,104       23,104       23,104  

   
Total CMBS
          $ 1,086,570     $ 503,668     $ 503,668  

                                   
Interest Number of
Rate Ranges Loans Cost Value





Commercial Mortgage Loans
                               
      Up to 6.99%       10     $ 8,096     $ 9,518  
      7.00%- 8.99%       24       27,096       28,903  
      9.00%-10.99%       13       12,072       12,071  
      11.00%-12.99%       13       10,054       10,053  
      13.00%-14.99%       7       12,500       12,293  
    15.00% and above     1       55       55  

 
Total commercial mortgage loans
            68     $ 69,873     $ 72,893  

Residual Interest
                  $ 69,680     $ 69,380  
Real Estate Owned
                    5,719       3,228  

 
Total commercial real estate finance
                  $ 648,940     $ 649,169  

Total portfolio
                  $ 2,217,644     $ 2,254,060  

                                 
(1) Public company.        
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.        
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

                       
Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




Ability One Corporation
  Loans   $ 10,657     $ 10,657  

ACE Products, Inc. 
  Loans     16,875       16,875  

Acme Paging, L.P.
  Debt Securities     6,992       6,992  
    Limited Partnership Interest     3,640       2,184  

Advantage Mayer, Inc. 
  Debt Securities     10,945       10,945  
    Warrants            

Allied Office Products, Inc.
  Debt Securities     7,491       7,491  
    Warrants     629       629  

American Barbecue & Grill, Inc. 
  Warrants     125        

American Home Care Supply, LLC
  Debt Securities     6,906       6,906  
    Warrants     579       1,579  

American Physicians Services, Inc.
  Debt Securities     40,194       40,194  
  (formerly Physicians Speciality   Common Stock (79,567,042 shares)     1,000       100  
 
Corporation)
  Guaranty ($195)            

Aspen Pet Products, Inc. 
  Loans     14,576       14,576  
    Preferred Stock (1,860 shares)     1,981       1,981  
    Common Stock (1,400 shares)     140       140  

ASW Holding Corporation
  Warrants     25       25  

Aurora Communications, LLC
  Loans     15,809       15,809  
    Equity Interest     2,461       6,050  

Autania AG(1)
  Debt Securities     4,762       4,762  
    Common Stock (250,000 shares)     2,261       2,261  

Avborne, Inc. 
  Debt Securities     12,750       6,375  
    Warrants     1,180        

Bakery Chef, Inc.
  Loans     17,018       17,018  

Blue Rhino Corporation(1)
  Debt Securities     13,816       13,816  
    Warrants     1,200       2,000  

Border Foods, Inc.
  Debt Securities     9,313       9,313  
    Preferred Stock (50,919 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     665       665  

Business Loan Express, Inc. 
  Loan     6,000       6,000  
    Debt Securities     76,242       76,242  
    Preferred Stock (25,111 shares)     25,111       25,111  
    Common Stock (25,503,043 shares)     104,596       120,096  
    Guaranty ($51,350 — See Note 3)            

Camden Partners Strategic Fund II, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,295       1,295  

CampGroup, LLC
  Debt Securities     2,702       2,702  
    Warrants     220       220  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




Candlewood Hotel Company(1)
  Preferred Stock (3,250 shares)   $ 3,250     $ 3,250  

Celebrities, Inc. 
  Loan     244       244  
    Warrants     12       550  

Classic Vacation Group, Inc.(1)
  Loan     6,399       6,399  

Colibri Holding Corporation
  Loans     3,464       3,464  
    Preferred Stock (237 shares)     237       237  
    Common Stock (3,362 shares)     1,250       1,250  
    Warrants     290       290  

The Color Factory Inc. 
  Loan     5,346       5,346  
    Preferred Stock (600 shares)     788       788  
    Common Stock (980 shares)     6,535       8,035  
    Guaranty ($476)            

Component Hardware Group, Inc.
  Debt Securities     10,774       10,774  
    Preferred Stock (18,000 shares)     1,800       1,800  
    Common Stock (2,000 shares)     200       200  

Convenience Corporation of
  Debt Securities     8,355       2,738  
 
America
  Preferred Stock (31,521 shares)     334        
    Warrants            

Cooper Natural Resources, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,750       1,750  
    Preferred Stock (6,316 shares)     1,427       1,427  
    Warrants     832       832  

CorrFlex Graphics, LLC
  Debt Securities     2,312       2,312  
    Warrants           6,674  
    Options           576  

Coverall North America, Inc. 
  Loan     10,309       10,309  
    Debt Securities     5,324       5,324  
    Warrants            

CPM Acquisition Corporation
  Loan     9,604       9,604  

Csabai Canning Factory Rt
  Hungarian Quotas (9.2%)     700        

CTT Holdings
  Loan     1,388       1,388  

CyberRep
  Loan     1,109       1,109  
    Debt Securities     14,209       14,209  
    Warrants     660       3,310  

The Debt Exchange Inc.
  Preferred Stock (921,829 shares)     1,250       1,250  

Directory Investment Corporation
  Common Stock (470 shares)     112       32  

Directory Lending Corporation
  Series A Common Stock (34 shares)            
    Series B Common Stock (6 shares)     8        
    Series C Common Stock (10 shares)     22        

Drilltec Patents &
  Loan     10,918       9,262  
 
Technologies Company, Inc. 
  Debt Securities     1,500       1,500  
    Warrants            

eCentury Capital Partners, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,875       1,800  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




EDM Consulting, LLC
  Debt Securities   $ 1,875     $ 443  
    Common Stock (100 shares)     250        

El Dorado Communications, Inc.
  Loans     306       306  

Elexis Beta GmbH
  Options     426       526  

Elmhurst Consulting, LLC
  Loan     7,762       7,762  
    Common Stock (74 shares)     5,157       5,157  
    Guaranty ($2,800)            

Eparfin S.A.
  Loan     29       29  

E-Talk Corporation
  Debt Securities     8,852       6,509  
    Warrants     1,157        

Ex Terra Credit Recovery, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (500 shares)     568       318  
    Common Stock (2,500 shares)            
    Warrants            

Executive Greetings, Inc.
  Debt Securities     15,938       15,938  
    Warrants     360       360  

Fairchild Industrial Products
  Debt Securities     5,872       5,872  
 
Company
  Warrants     280       2,378  

Foresite Towers, LLC
  Equity Interest     15,500       15,500  

FTI Consulting, Inc.(1)
  Warrants           510  

Galaxy American
  Debt Securities     48,869       39,217  
 
Communications, LLC
  Options            
    Guaranty ($750)            

Garden Ridge Corporation
  Debt Securities     26,948       26,948  
    Preferred Stock (1,130 shares)     1,130       1,130  
    Common Stock (471 shares)     613       613  

Gibson Guitar Corporation
  Debt Securities     17,175       17,175  
    Warrants     525       2,325  

Ginsey Industries, Inc.
  Loans     5,000       5,000  
    Convertible Debentures     500       500  
    Warrants           504  

Global Communications, LLC
  Loan     1,990       1,990  
    Debt Securities     14,884       14,884  
    Equity Interest     11,067       11,067  
    Options     1,639       1,639  

Grant Broadcasting Systems II
  Warrants     87       5,976  

Grant Television II LLC
  Options     492       492  

Grotech Partners, VI, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,463       1,060  

The Hartz Mountain Corporation
  Debt Securities     27,408       27,408  
    Common Stock (200,000 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     2,613       2,613  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




HealthASPex, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (1,036,700 shares)   $ 4,752     $ 3,890  
    Preferred Stock (414,680 shares)     760       622  
    Common Stock (1,451,380 shares)     4        

HMT, Inc.
  Debt Securities     8,995       8,995  
    Common Stock (300,000 shares)     3,000       3,000  
    Warrants     1,155       1,155  

Hotelevision, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (315,100 shares)     315       315  

Icon International, Inc.
  Common Stock (37,821 shares)     1,219       1,519  

Impact Innovations Group, LLC
  Debt Securities     6,598       6,598  
    Warrants     1,674       1,674  

Intellirisk Management Corporation
  Loans     22,334       22,334  

International Fiber Corporation
  Debt Securities     22,257       22,257  
    Common Stock (1,029,068 shares)     5,483       6,982  
    Warrants     550       700  

iSolve Incorporated
  Preferred Stock (14,853 shares)     874        
    Common Stock (13,306 shares)     14        

Jakel, Inc.
  Loan     22,291       22,291  

JRI Industries, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,972       1,972  
    Warrants     74       74  

Julius Koch USA, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,066       1,066  
    Warrants     259       7,000  

Kirker Enterprises, Inc.
  Warrants     348       3,501  
    Equity Interest     4       4  

Kirkland’s, Inc.
  Debt Securities     7,676       7,676  
    Preferred Stock (917 shares)     412       412  
    Warrants     96       96  

Kyrus Corporation
  Debt Securities     7,810       7,810  
    Warrants     348       348  

Liberty-Pittsburgh Systems, Inc.
  Debt Securities     3,487       3,487  
    Common Stock (64,535 shares)     142       142  

The Loewen Group, Inc.(1)
  High-Yield Senior Secured Debt     15,150       12,440  

Logic Bay Corporation
  Preferred Stock (1,131,222 shares)     5,000       5,000  

Love Funding Corporation
  Preferred Stock (26,000 shares)     359       213  

Magna Card, Inc.
  Debt Securities     153       153  
    Preferred Stock (1,875 shares)     94       94  
    Common Stock (4,687 shares)            

Master Plan, Inc.
  Loan     1,204       1,204  
    Common Stock (156 shares)     42       2,042  

Matrics, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (511,876 shares)     500       500  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




MedAssets.com, Inc.
  Debt Securities   $ 14,949     $ 14,949  
    Preferred Stock (260,417 shares)     2,049       2,049  
    Warrants     136       136  

Mid-Atlantic Venture Fund IV, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     2,475       1,586  

Midview Associates, L.P.
  Warrants            

Monitoring Solutions, Inc.
  Debt Securities     1,823       153  
    Common Stock (33,333 shares)            
    Warrants            

MortgageRamp.com, Inc.
  Common Stock (800,000 shares)     3,860       3,860  

Morton Grove
  Loan     16,150       16,150  
 
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
  Preferred Stock (106,947 shares)     5,000       9,000  

Most Confiserie GmbH & Co KG
  Loan     933       933  

MVL Group, Inc.
  Loan     1,856       1,856  
    Debt Securities     14,806       14,806  
    Warrants     643       643  
    Guaranty ($1,357)            

NetCare, AG
  Loan     811       811  

NETtel Communications, Inc.
  Debt Securities     11,334       4,334  

Nobel Learning Communities,
  Debt Securities     9,656       9,656  
 
Inc.(1)
  Preferred Stock (265,957 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     575       575  

North American Archery, LLC
  Loans     1,390       840  
    Convertible Debentures     2,248       2,008  
    Guaranty ($270)            

Northeast Broadcasting Group, L.P.
  Debt Securities     310       310  

Novak Biddle Venture Partners III, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     330       330  

Nursefinders, Inc.
  Debt Securities     11,341       11,341  
    Warrants     900       1,500  

Onyx Television GmbH
  Preferred Units (600,000 shares)     201       201  

Opinion Research Corporation(1)
  Debt Securities     14,186       14,186  
    Warrants     996       996  

Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
  Loan     128       128  
    Debt Securities     12,719       12,719  
    Preferred Equity Interest     1,500       1,793  
    Common Equity Interest            
    Warrants     13       295  

Outsource Partners, Inc.
  Debt Securities     23,994       23,994  
    Warrants     826       826  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




Packaging Advantage
  Debt Securities   $ 11,586     $ 11,586  
 
Corporation
  Common Stock (200,000 shares)     2,000       2,000  
    Warrants     963       963  

Pico Products, Inc.
  Loan     1,406       1,406  

Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
  Debt Securities     6,581       6,581  
    Warrants     1,050       1,050  

Powell Plant Farms, Inc.
  Loan     16,993       16,993  

Proeducation GmbH
  Loan     206       206  

Professional Paint, Inc.
  Debt Securities     21,409       21,409  
    Preferred Stock (15,000 shares)     17,215       17,215  
    Common Stock (110,000 shares)     69       3,069  

Progressive International
  Debt Securities     3,958       3,958  
 
Corporation
  Preferred Stock (500 shares)     500       500  
    Common Stock (197 shares)     13       13  
    Warrants            

Prosperco Finanz Holding AG
  Debt Securities     4,899       4,899  
    Common Stock (1,528 shares)     956       956  
    Warrants            

Raytheon Aerospace, LLC
  Debt Securities     5,051       5,051  
    Equity Interest            

Redox Brands, Inc.
  Debt Securities     9,462       9,462  
    Warrants     584       584  

Schwinn Holdings Corporation
  Debt Securities     10,195       1,835  

Seasonal Expressions, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (1,000 shares)     500        

Simula, Inc.(1)
  Loan     19,914       19,914  

Soff-Cut Holdings, Inc.
  Debt Securities     8,569       8,569  
    Preferred Stock (300 shares)     300       300  
    Common Stock (2,000 shares)     200       200  
    Warrants     446       446  

Southwest PCS, LLC
  Loan     8,243       8,243  

Spa Lending Corporation
  Preferred Stock (28,625 shares)     485       375  
    Common Stock (6,208 shares)     25       18  

Staffing Partners Holding
  Debt Securities     4,992       4,992  
 
Company, Inc.
  Preferred Stock (414,600 shares)     2,073       2,073  
    Common Stock (50,200 shares)     50       50  
    Warrants     10       10  

Startec Global Communications
  Loan     22,815       22,815  
 
Corporation(1)
  Debt Securities     21,286       10,301  
      Common Stock (258,064 shares)     3,000        
    Warrants            

STS Operating, Inc.
  Common Stock (3,000,000 shares)     3,177       3,177  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Private Finance December 31, 2001
Portfolio Company
(in thousands, except number of shares) Investment(2) Cost Value




SunSource Inc. (The Hillman
  Debt Securities   $ 40,071     $ 40,071  
 
Companies, Inc.)
  Common Stock (6,890,937 shares)     57,156       57,156  

SunStates Refrigerated
  Loans     6,062       4,573  
 
Services, Inc.
  Debt Securities     2,445       877  

Sure-Tel, Inc.
  Loan     1,207       1,207  
    Preferred Stock (1,116,902 shares)     4,642       4,642  
    Warrants     662       662  
    Options            

Sydran Food Services II, L.P.
  Debt Securities     12,973       12,973  
    Equity Interest     3,909       3,909  

Total Foam, Inc.
  Debt Securities     263       127  
    Common Stock (910 shares)     10        

Tubbs Snowshoe
  Debt Securities     3,913       3,913  
 
Company, LLC
  Equity Interests     500       500  
    Warrants     54       54  

United Pet Group, Inc.
  Debt Securities     4,965       4,965  
    Warrants     15       15  

Updata Venture Partners, II, L.P.
  Limited Partnership Interest     2,300       3,865  

Velocita, Inc.(1)
  Debt Securities     11,677       11,677  
    Warrants     3,540       3,540  

Venturehouse Group, LLC
  Equity Interest     667       398  

Walker Investment Fund II, LLLP
  Limited Partnership Interest     1,000       743  

Warn Industries, Inc.
  Debt Securities     18,624       18,624  
    Warrants     1,429       3,129  

Williams Brothers Lumber
  Warrants     24       322  
 
Company
                   

Wilmar Industries, Inc.
  Debt Securities     32,839       32,839  
    Warrants     3,169       3,169  

Wilshire Restaurant Group, Inc.
  Debt Securities     15,106       15,106  
    Warrants     735       735  

Wilton Industries, Inc.
  Loan     12,000       12,000  

Woodstream Corporation
  Loan     572       572  
    Debt Securities     7,631       7,631  
    Equity Interests     1,700       4,547  
    Warrants     450       1,203  

WyoTech Acquisition
  Debt Securities     12,588       12,588  
 
Corporation
  Preferred Stock (100 shares)     3,700       3,700  
    Common Stock (99 shares)     100       44,100  

Total private finance (135 investments)   $ 1,553,966     $ 1,595,072  

                     
(1) Public company.
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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December 31, 2001
Stated
(in thousands, except number of loans) Interest Face Cost Value





Commercial Real Estate Finance
                               
 
CMBS
                               
 
Mortgage Capital Funding, Series 1998-MC3
    5.5 %   $ 54,491     $ 26,888     $ 26,888  
 
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 1999-RM1
    6.4 %     51,046       21,462       21,462  
 
COMM 1999-1
    5.6 %     74,879       35,636       35,636  
 
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 1999-FNV1
    6.1 %     45,527       22,272       22,272  
 
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Trust 1999-CG2
    6.1 %     96,432       44,732       44,732  
 
Commercial Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Series 1999-C1
    6.8 %     34,856       16,304       16,304  
 
LB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 1999-C2
    6.7 %     29,005       11,326       11,326  
 
Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 1999-2
    6.5 %     43,046       20,535       20,535  
 
FUNB CMT, Series 1999-C4
    6.5 %     49,287       22,253       22,253  
 
Heller Financial, HFCMC Series 2000 PH-1
    6.8 %     45,456       18,657       18,657  
 
SBMS VII, Inc., Series 2000-NL1
    7.2 %     24,230       13,309       13,309  
 
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2000-CF1
    7.0 %     40,502       19,481       19,481  
 
Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown, Series Comm 2000-C1
    6.9 %     41,084       19,418       19,418  
 
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2000-C4
    6.9 %     31,471       11,455       11,455  
 
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-CK1
    5.9 %     58,786       29,050       29,050  
 
JP Morgan-CIBC-Deutsche 2001
    5.8 %     60,889       29,584       29,584  
 
Lehman Brothers-UBS Warburg 2001-C4
    6.4 %     65,130       32,326       32,326  
 
SBMS VII, Inc., Series 2001-C1
    6.1 %     54,780       25,267       25,267  
 
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-2
    6.1 %     57,039       28,103       28,103  
 
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-CKN5
    5.2 %     84,482       46,176       46,176  
 
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2001-C1
    5.6 %     55,432       24,075       24,075  
 
SBMS VII, Inc., Series 2001-C2
    6.2 %     72,422       40,037       40,037  
 
Crest 2001-1, Ltd. (collateralized debt obligation)
            24,207       24,207       24,207  

   
Total CMBS
          $ 1,194,479     $ 582,553     $ 582,553  

                                   
Interest Number of
Rate Ranges Loans Cost Value





Commercial Mortgage Loans
                               
      Up to 6.99%       7     $ 3,404     $ 5,100  
      7.00%- 8.99%       30       34,583       36,589  
      9.00%-10.99%       16       13,617       13,618  
      11.00%-12.99%       14       11,977       11,979  
      13.00%-14.99%       7       12,455       12,251  
    15.00% and above     2       84       60  

 
Total commercial mortgage loans
            76     $ 76,120     $ 79,597  

Residual Interest
                  $ 70,179     $ 69,879  
Real Estate Owned
                    3,784       2,489  

 
Total commercial real estate finance
                  $ 732,636     $ 734,518  

Total portfolio
                  $ 2,286,602     $ 2,329,590  

                                 
(1) Public company.        
(2) Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted.        
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at and for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 is unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

      Allied Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation, is a closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”). Allied Capital Corporation (“ACC”) has a subsidiary that has also elected to be regulated as a BDC, Allied Investment Corporation (“Allied Investment”), which is licensed under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”). In addition, ACC has a real estate investment trust subsidiary, Allied Capital REIT, Inc. (“Allied REIT”), and several subsidiaries which are single-member limited liability companies established primarily to hold real estate properties. In April 2001, ACC established a subsidiary, A.C. Corporation (“AC Corp”), which provides diligence and structuring services on private finance and commercial real estate transactions, as well as structuring, transaction, management and advisory services to the Company, its portfolio companies and other third parties.

      Allied Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries, collectively, are hereinafter referred to as the “Company.”

      In accordance with specific rules prescribed for investment companies, subsidiaries hold investments on behalf of the Company or provide substantial services to the Company. Portfolio investments are held for purposes of deriving investment income and future capital gains. The Company consolidates the results of its subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes. The financial results of the Company’s portfolio investments are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

      The investment objective of the Company is to achieve current income and capital gains. In order to achieve this objective, the Company invests in private and undervalued public companies and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) in a variety of industries and in diverse geographic locations.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

  Basis of Presentation

      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2001 balances to conform with the 2002 financial statement presentation.

      The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial results of the Company included herein contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2002 and the results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

  Valuation of Portfolio Investments

      The Company, as a BDC, invests primarily in illiquid securities including the debt and equity of private companies and non-investment grade CMBS. The Company’s investments are generally subject to restrictions on resale and generally have no established trading market. The Company values its securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with the Company’s valuation policy. The Company determines fair value to be the amount for which an investment could be exchanged in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time between willing parties other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The Company’s valuation policy considers the fact that privately negotiated securities increase in value over a long period of time, that the Company does not intend to trade the securities, and that no ready market exists. The Company’s valuation policy is intended to provide a consistent basis for establishing the fair value of the portfolio. The Company will record unrealized depreciation on investments when it believes that an asset has been impaired and full collection for the loan or realization of an equity security is doubtful. Conversely, the Company will record unrealized appreciation if it has a clear indication that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and, therefore, the Company’s security has also appreciated in value. Under its valuation policy, the Company does not consider temporary changes in the capital markets, such as interest rate movements or changes in the public equity markets, in order to determine whether an investment in a private company has been impaired or whether a private investment has increased in value. The value of investments in public securities are determined using quoted market prices discounted for illiquidity and restrictions on resale.

  Loans and Debt Securities

      For loans and debt securities, value normally corresponds to cost unless the borrower’s condition or external factors lead to a determination of value at a lower amount.

      When the Company receives nominal cost warrants or free equity securities (“nominal cost equity”), the Company allocates its cost basis in its investment between its debt securities and its nominal cost equity at the time of origination. At that time, the original issue discount basis of the nominal cost equity is recorded by increasing the cost basis in the equity and decreasing the cost basis in the related debt securities.

      Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount are capitalized and then amortized into interest income using the effective interest method. The weighted average yield on loans and debt securities is computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate earned plus the annual amortization of loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount earned on accruing loans and debt securities, divided by (b) total loans and debt securities at value. The weighted average yield is computed as of the balance sheet date. Prepayment premiums are recorded on loans when received.

  Equity Securities

      Equity interests in portfolio companies for which there is no liquid public market are valued based on various factors, including cash flow from operations and other pertinent factors such as

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

recent offers to purchase a portfolio company’s securities or other liquidation events. The determined values are generally discounted to account for liquidity issues and minority control positions.

      The value of the Company’s equity interests in public companies for which market prices are readily available is based upon the average of the closing public market price for the last three trading days up to and including the balance sheet date. Securities that carry certain restrictions on sale are typically valued at a discount from the public market value of the security. Dividend income is recorded on cumulative preferred equity securities on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected and on common equity securities on the record date for private companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded companies.

  Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (“CMBS”)

      CMBS are carried at fair value. Fair value is based upon a discounted cash flow model which utilizes prepayment and loss assumptions based upon historical experience, economic factors and the characteristics of the underlying cash flow. The Company’s assumption with regard to discount rate is based upon the yield of comparable securities. The Company recognizes income from the amortization of original issue discount using the effective interest method, using the anticipated yield over the projected life of the investment. Yields are revised when there are changes in estimates of future credit losses, actual losses incurred, and actual and estimated prepayment speeds. Changes in estimated yield are recognized as an adjustment to the estimated yield over the remaining life of the CMBS from the date the estimated yield is changed. The Company recognizes unrealized depreciation on its CMBS whenever it determines that the value of its CMBS is less than the cost basis. The Company generally invests in CMBS bonds with the intention of holding the bonds to their maturity.

  Residual Interest

      The Company values its residual interest from a previous securitization and recognizes income using the same accounting policies used for the CMBS. The residual interest spread is carried at fair value based on discounted estimated future cash flows. The Company recognizes income from the residual interest spread using the effective interest method. At each reporting date, the effective yield is recalculated and used to recognize income until the next reporting date.

  Net Realized and Unrealized Gains

      Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the year, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses reflect the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period.

  Fee Income

      Fee income includes fees for diligence, structuring, transaction services, management services and investment advisory services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies and other third parties. Diligence, structuring and transaction services fees are generally recognized as income when services are rendered or when the related transactions are completed. Management and investment advisory services fees are generally recognized as income as the services are rendered.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

  Deferred Financing Costs

      Financing costs are based on actual costs incurred in obtaining financing and are deferred and amortized as part of interest expense over the term of the related debt instrument.

  Derivative Financial Instruments

      The Company may or may not use derivative financial instruments to reduce interest rate risk. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value with changes in value reflected in net unrealized gains or losses during the reporting period.

  Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

  Dividends to Shareholders

      Dividends to shareholders are recorded on the record date.

  Federal and State Income Taxes

      The Company intends to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) that are applicable to regulated investment companies (“RIC”) and real estate investment trusts (“REIT”). The Company and its subsidiaries that qualify as a RIC or a REIT intend to annually distribute or retain through a deemed distribution all of their taxable income to shareholders; therefore, the Company has made no provision for income taxes for these entities. AC Corp is a corporation subject to federal and state income taxes and records a provision for income taxes as appropriate.

  Per Share Information

      Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period presented. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options to issue common stock were exercised into common stock. Earnings per share is computed after subtracting dividends on preferred shares.

  Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 3. Portfolio

  Private Finance

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the private finance portfolio consisted of the following:

                                                   
2002 2001


Cost Value Yield Cost Value Yield
($ in thousands)





Loans and debt securities
  $ 1,174,491     $ 1,105,798       14.3 %   $ 1,169,673     $ 1,107,890       14.8 %
Equity interests
    394,213       499,093               384,293       487,182          
     
     
             
     
         
 
Total
  $ 1,568,704     $ 1,604,891             $ 1,553,966     $ 1,595,072          
     
     
             
     
         

      Private finance investments are generally structured as loans and debt securities that carry a relatively high fixed rate of interest, which may be combined with equity features, such as conversion privileges, or warrants or options to purchase a portion of the portfolio company’s equity at a pre-determined strike price, which is generally a nominal price for warrants or options in a private company.

      Debt securities typically have a maturity of five to ten years, with interest-only payments in the early years and payments of both principal and interest in the later years, although debt maturities and principal amortization schedules vary.

      Equity interests consist primarily of securities issued by privately owned companies and may be subject to restrictions on their resale or may be otherwise illiquid. Equity securities generally do not produce a current return, but are held in anticipation for investment appreciation and ultimate gain on sale.

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the Company had an investment totaling $229,688,000 and $227,449,000, respectively, in Business Loan Express, Inc. (“BLX”), a small business lender that participates in the SBA Section 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program. The Company owns 94.9% of BLX’s common stock. As the controlling shareholder of BLX, the Company has provided an unconditional guaranty to the BLX credit facility lenders in an amount up to 50% of the total obligations (consisting of principal, accrued interest and other fees) on BLX’s 3-year unsecured revolving credit facility for $124,000,000. The amount guaranteed by the Company at March 31, 2002 was $51,460,000. This guaranty can be called by the lenders only in the event of a default by BLX. BLX was in compliance with the terms of its credit facility at March 31, 2002. In consideration for providing this guaranty, BLX will pay the Company an annual guaranty fee of $3,100,000 in 2002. BLX is headquartered in New York, NY.

      At March 31, 2002, the Company had an investment in The Hillman Companies, Inc. (formerly SunSource, Inc.) totaling $97,702,000. The Company owns 93.2% of Hillman’s common stock. Hillman is a leading manufacturer of key making equipment and distributor of key blanks, fasteners, signage and other small hardware components to hardware retailers, and its primary operations are located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, approximately 98% of the Company’s private finance loan portfolio was composed of fixed interest rate loans. At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, loans and debt securities with a value of $111,291,000 and $93,744,000, respectively, were not accruing interest. Loans greater than 120 days delinquent generally do not accrue interest.

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Note 3. Portfolio, continued

      The geographic and industry compositions of the private finance portfolio at value at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                   
2002 2001


Geographic Region
               
Mid-Atlantic
    41 %     43 %
West
    20       19  
Midwest
    18       17  
Southeast
    14       14  
Northeast
    6       5  
International
    1       2  
     
     
 
 
Total
    100 %     100 %
     
     
 
Industry
               
Consumer products
    28 %     28 %
Business services
    23       22  
Financial services
    15       15  
Industrial products
    11       10  
Retail
    5       5  
Education
    5       5  
Telecommunications
    4       4  
Broadcasting & cable
    3       4  
Other
    6       7  
     
     
 
 
Total
    100 %     100 %
     
     
 

  Commercial Real Estate Finance

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the commercial real estate finance portfolio consisted of the following:

                                                   
2002 2001


Cost Value Yield Cost Value Yield
($ in thousands)





CMBS
  $ 503,668     $ 503,668       15.9 %   $ 582,553     $ 582,553       14.8 %
Loans
    69,873       72,893       8.3 %     76,120       79,597       7.7 %
Residual interest
    69,680       69,380       9.4 %     70,179       69,879       9.4 %
Real estate owned
    5,719       3,228               3,784       2,489          
     
     
             
     
         
 
Total
  $ 648,940     $ 649,169             $ 732,636     $ 734,518          
     
     
             
     
         

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Note 3. Portfolio, continued

  CMBS

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the CMBS portfolio consisted of the following:

                                   
2002 2001


Cost Value Cost Value
(in thousands)



CMBS bonds
  $ 456,411     $ 456,411     $ 558,346     $ 558,346  
Collateralized debt obligations
    47,257       47,257       24,207       24,207  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 503,668     $ 503,668     $ 582,553     $ 582,553  
     
     
     
     
 

      CMBS Bonds. At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the CMBS bonds, which were purchased from the original issuer, consisted of the following:

                 
2002 2001
($ in thousands)

Face
  $ 1,039,313     $ 1,170,272  
Original issue discount
    (582,902 )     (611,926 )
     
     
 
Cost
  $ 456,411     $ 558,346  
     
     
 
Value
  $ 456,411     $ 558,346  
     
     
 
Yield
    15.7%       14.7%  

      The non-investment grade and unrated tranches of the CMBS bonds in which the Company invests are junior in priority for payment of principal to the more senior tranches of the related CMBS bond issuance. Cash flow from the underlying mortgages generally is allocated first to the senior tranches, with the most senior tranches having a priority right to the cash flow. Then, any remaining cash flow is allocated, generally, among the other tranches in order of their relative seniority. To the extent there are defaults and unrecoverable losses on the underlying mortgages resulting in reduced cash flows, the Company’s most subordinate tranch will bear this loss first. At March 31, 2002, the Company’s CMBS bonds were subordinate to 93% to 97% of the tranches of various CMBS bond issuances. At March 31, 2002, 0.56% of the underlying collateral loans were over 30 days delinquent.

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Note 3. Portfolio, continued

      The underlying rating classes of the CMBS at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                                   
2002 2001


Percentage Percentage
Value of Total Value of Total
($ In Thousands)



BB+
  $ 4,493       1.0 %   $ 24,785       4.4 %
BB
    16,373       3.6       69,404       12.4  
BB-
    21,372       4.7       67,460       12.1  
B+
    108,699       23.8       103,560       18.6  
B
    137,574       30.1       131,362       23.5  
B-
    76,161       16.7       73,572       13.2  
CCC
    9,073       2.0       8,893       1.6  
Unrated
    82,666       18.1       79,310       14.2  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 456,411       100.0 %   $ 558,346       100.0 %
     
     
     
     
 

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the CMBS bonds were secured by approximately 4,000 and 3,800 commercial mortgage loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $21.2 billion and $20.5 billion, respectively. The geographic composition and the property types of the underlying mortgage loans securing the CMBS calculated using the outstanding principal balance at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                   
2002 2001


Geographic Region
               
West
    32 %     32 %
Mid-Atlantic
    24       24  
Midwest
    21       21  
Southeast
    17       17  
Northeast
    6       6  
     
     
 
 
Total
    100 %     100 %
     
     
 
                   
Property Type
               
Retail
    31 %     31 %
Housing
    27       27  
Office
    21       22  
Hospitality
    7       7  
Other
    14       13  
     
     
 
 
Total
    100 %     100 %
     
     
 

      The Company’s yield on its CMBS bonds is based upon a number of assumptions that are subject to certain business and economic uncertainties and contingencies. Examples include the timing and magnitude of credit losses on the mortgage loans underlying the CMBS that are a result of the general condition of the real estate market (including competition for tenants and their related credit quality) and changes in market rental rates. The initial yield on each CMBS bond has been computed assuming an approximate 1% loss rate on its entire underlying collateral mortgage pool,

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Note 3. Portfolio, continued

with the estimated losses being assumed to occur in three equal installments in years three, six and nine. As each CMBS bond ages, the amount of losses and the expected timing of recognition of such losses will be updated, and the respective yield will be adjusted as necessary. As these uncertainties and contingencies are difficult to predict and are subject to future events which may alter these assumptions, no assurance can be given that the anticipated yields to maturity will be achieved.

  Collateralized Debt Obligations. At March 31, 2002, the Company owned preferred shares in two collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) secured by investment grade unsecured debt issued by various real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and non-investment grade CMBS bonds. The investment grade REIT debt collateral consists of $631,855,000 issued by 36 REITs. The non-investment grade CMBS collateral consists of BB+, BB and BB- CMBS bonds with a face amount of $368,145,000 that were issued in 28 separate CMBS transactions (“CMBS Collateral”). Included in the CMBS Collateral for the CDO, $323,183,000 of these CMBS bonds are senior in priority of repayment to certain lower rated CMBS bonds held by the Company, which were issued in 22 separate CMBS transactions. The preferred shares are junior in priority for payment of principal to the more senior tranches of debt issued by the CDOs. To the extent there are defaults and unrecoverable losses on the underlying collateral resulting in reduced cash flows, the preferred shares will bear this loss first. At March 31, 2002, the Company’s preferred shares in the CDOs were subordinate to approximately 92% of the more senior tranches of debt issued by the CDOs. The yield on the CDOs at March 31, 2002 was 17.3%.

      The Company acts as the disposition consultant with respect to the CDOs, which allows the Company to approve disposition plans for individual collateral securities. For these services, the Company collects annual fees based on the outstanding collateral pool balance, and for the quarter ended March 31, 2002, this fee totaled $37,000.

  Loans

      The commercial mortgage loan portfolio contains loans that were originated by the Company or were purchased from third-party sellers.

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, approximately 75% and 25% and 76% and 24% of the Company’s commercial mortgage loan portfolio was composed of fixed and adjustable interest rate loans, respectively. As of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, loans with a value of $10,556,000 and $15,241,000, respectively, were not accruing interest. Loans greater than 120 days delinquent generally do not accrue interest.

      The geographic composition and the property types securing the commercial mortgage loan portfolio at value at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                   
2002 2001


Geographic Region
               
Southeast
    36 %     36 %
Mid-Atlantic
    24       23  
West
    19       20  
Midwest
    16       16  
Northeast
    5       5  
     
     
 
 
Total
    100 %     100 %
     
     
 

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Note 3. Portfolio, continued
                   
Property Type
               
Office
    37 %     34 %
Hospitality
    25       25  
Retail
    20       21  
Recreation
    4       4  
Other
    14       16  
     
     
 
 
Total
    100 %     100 %
     
     
 

  Residual Interest

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the residual interest consisted of the following:

                                   
2002 2001


Cost Value Cost Value
(in thousands)



Residual interest
  $ 68,853     $ 68,853     $ 68,853     $ 68,853  
Residual interest spread
    827       527       1,326       1,026  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 69,680     $ 69,380     $ 70,179     $ 69,879  
     
     
     
     
 

      The residual interest primarily consists of a retained interest totaling $68,853,000 from a 1998 asset securitization whereby bonds were sold in three classes rated AAA, AA and A. The residual interest represents a right to cash flows from the underlying collateral pool of loans after these senior bond obligations are satisfied.

      The Company sold $295 million of loans, and received cash proceeds, net of costs, of approximately $223 million. The Company retained a trust certificate for its residual interest in the loan pool sold, and will receive interest income from this residual interest as well as the residual interest spread (“Residual”) from the interest earned on the loans sold less the interest paid on the bonds over the life of the bonds. As of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the mortgage loan pool had an approximate weighted average stated interest rate of 9.3%. The three bond classes sold had an aggregate weighted average interest rate of 6.7% and 6.6% as of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively.

      The Company uses a discounted cash flow methodology for determining the value of its retained Residual. In determining the cash flow of the Residual, the Company assumes a prepayment speed of 15% after the applicable prepayment lockout period and credit losses of 1% or approximately $1.1 million of the total principal balance of the underlying collateral throughout the life of the collateral. These assumptions result in an expected weighted average life of the bonds of 0.5 years. The value of the resulting Residual cash flows is then determined by applying a discount rate of 9% which, in the Company’s view, is commensurate with the market’s perception of risk of comparable assets.

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Note 4. Debt

      The Company records debt at cost. At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the Company had the following debt:

                                     
2002 2001


Facility Amount Facility Amount
Amount Drawn Amount Drawn
(in thousands)



Notes payable and debentures:
                               
 
Unsecured long-term notes payable
  $ 694,000     $ 694,000     $ 694,000     $ 694,000  
 
SBA debentures
    101,800       94,500       101,800       94,500  
 
Auction rate reset note
    81,856       81,856       81,856       81,856  
 
OPIC loan
    5,700       5,700       5,700       5,700  
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total notes payable and debentures
    883,356       876,056       883,356       876,056  
     
     
     
     
 
Revolving line of credit
    527,500       57,000       497,500       144,750  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 1,410,856     $ 933,056     $ 1,380,856     $ 1,020,806  
     
     
     
     
 

  Notes Payable and Debentures

      Unsecured Long-Term Notes Payable. The Company issued unsecured long-term notes to private institutional investors. The notes require semi-annual interest payments until maturity and have original terms of five or seven years. At March 31, 2002, the notes had remaining maturities of one to four years. The weighted average fixed interest rate on the notes was 7.6% at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001. The notes may be prepaid in whole or in part, together with an interest premium, as stipulated in the note agreement.

      SBA Debentures. At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the Company had debentures payable to the SBA with terms of ten years and at fixed interest rates ranging from 5.9% to 8.2% and 2.4% to 8.2%, respectively. At March 31, 2002, the debentures had remaining maturities of three to ten years. The weighted average interest rate was 7.0% and 6.7% at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. The debentures require semi-annual interest-only payments with all principal due upon maturity. The SBA debentures are subject to prepayment penalties if paid prior to maturity.

      Auction Rate Reset Note. The Company has an Auction Rate Reset Senior Note Series A that matures on December 2, 2002, and bears interest at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.75%, which adjusts quarterly. Interest is due quarterly and the Company, at its option, may pay or defer and capitalize such interest payments. The amount outstanding on the note will increase as interest due is deferred and capitalized.

      As a means to repay the note, the Company has entered into an agreement to issue debt, equity or other securities in one or more public or private transactions in an amount at least equal to the outstanding principal balance, or prepay the note, on or before August 31, 2002. If the note is prepaid, the Company will pay a fee equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of the note outstanding.

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Note 4. Debt, continued

      Scheduled future maturities of notes payable and debentures at March 31, 2002, are as follows:

           
Amount Maturing
Year (in thousands)


2002
  $ 81,856  
2003
    140,000  
2004
    221,000  
2005
    179,000  
2006
    180,700  
Thereafter
    73,500  
     
 
 
Total
  $ 876,056  
     
 

  Revolving Line of Credit

      The Company has an unsecured revolving line of credit for $527,500,000. The facility may be expanded up to $600,000,000 at the Company’s option. The facility bears interest at a rate equal to (i) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.25% or (ii) the higher of (a) the Bank of America, N.A. prime rate or (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. The interest rate adjusts at the beginning of each new interest period, usually every thirty days. The interest rate was 3.2% at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, and the facility requires an annual commitment fee equal to 0.25% of the committed amount. The line expires in August 2003, and may be extended under substantially similar terms for one additional year at the Company’s sole option. The line of credit requires monthly interest payments and all principal is due upon its expiration.

      The average debt outstanding on the revolving line of credit was $62,292,000 and $106,338,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001, respectively. The maximum amount borrowed under this facility and the weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001, were $145,250,000 and $213,500,000, and 3.2% and 5.4%, respectively.

      The Company has various financial and operating covenants required by the revolving line of credit and the notes payable and debentures. These covenants require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, including debt to equity and interest coverage, and a minimum net worth. As of March 31, 2002, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Note 5. Preferred Stock

      Allied Investment has outstanding a total of 60,000 shares of $100 par value, 3% cumulative preferred stock and 10,000 shares of $100 par value, 4% redeemable cumulative preferred stock issued to the SBA pursuant to Section 303(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. The 3% cumulative preferred stock does not have a required redemption date. Allied Investment has the option to redeem in whole or in part the preferred stock by paying the SBA the par value of such securities and any dividends accumulated and unpaid to the date of redemption. The 4% redeemable cumulative preferred stock has a required redemption date in June 2005.

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Note 6. Shareholders’ Equity

      Sales of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2002, and the year ended December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                   
2002 2001
($ in thousands)

Number of common shares
    785       13,286  
Gross proceeds
  $ 20,600     $ 301,539  
Less costs including underwriting fees
    (650 )     (14,651 )
     
     
 
 
Net proceeds
  $ 19,950     $ 286,888  
     
     
 

      In addition, the Company issued 204,855 shares of common stock with a value of $5,157,000 to acquire one portfolio investment in a stock-for-stock exchange during 2001.

      The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan, whereby the Company may buy shares of its common stock in the open market or issue new shares in order to satisfy dividend reinvestment requests. If the Company issues new shares, the issue price is equal to the average of the closing sale prices reported for the Company’s common stock for the five consecutive days immediately prior to the dividend payment date.

      Dividend reinvestment plan activity for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001 was as follows:

                 
2002 2001
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Shares issued
    57       271  
Average price per share
  $ 27.64     $ 23.32  

Note 7. Earnings Per Common Share

      Earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:

                 
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,

2002 2001
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 55,961     $ 52,028  
Less preferred stock dividends
    (55 )     (55 )
     
     
 
Income available to common shareholders
  $ 55,906     $ 51,973  
     
     
 
Basic shares outstanding
    99,977       85,504  
Dilutive options outstanding to officers
    2,387       1,555  
     
     
 
Diluted shares outstanding
    102,364       87,059  
     
     
 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.56     $ 0.61  
     
     
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.60  
     
     
 

Note 8. Dividends and Distributions

      The Company’s Board of Directors declared and the Company paid a $0.53 per common share dividend, or $53,259,000, for the three months ended March 31, 2002.

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Note 9. Financial Highlights

                   
At and for the At and for the
Three Months Ended Year Ended
March 31, December 31,
2002 2001


Per Common Share Data
               
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 13.57     $ 12.11  
     
     
 
 
Net investment income before net realized and unrealized gains*
    0.53       1.92  
 
Net realized and unrealized gains*
    0.02       0.23  
 
Income tax benefit*
    0.00       0.01  
     
     
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    0.55       2.16  
     
     
 
Net decrease in net assets from shareholder distributions
    (0.53 )     (2.01 )
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions
    0.12       1.31  
     
     
 
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 13.71     $ 13.57  
     
     
 
Market value, end of period
  $ 27.50     $ 26.00  
Total return
    7.85 %     35.43 %


Based on diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
                 
At and for the At and for the
Three Months Ended Year Ended
March 31, December 31,
2002 2001


Ratios and Supplemental Data
               
Ending net assets
  $ 1,381,341     $ 1,352,123  
Common shares outstanding at end of period
    100,765       99,607  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    102,364       93,003  
Employee and administrative expenses/ average net assets
    0.81 %     3.80 %
Total expenses/average net assets
    2.09 %     9.31 %
Net investment income/ average net assets
    3.94 %     15.15 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    3.49 %     10.04 %
Average debt outstanding
  $ 938,347     $ 847,121  
Average debt per share
  $ 9.17     $ 9.11  

Note 10. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

      For the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001 the Company paid $5,860,000 and $63,237,000, respectively, for interest. For the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company’s non-cash financing activities totaled $3,029,000 and $17,523,000, respectively, and includes the issuance of common stock related to the acquisition of portfolio investments, stock option exercises and dividend reinvestment. The non-cash financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2001 includes the issuance of $5,157,000 of the Company’s common stock to acquire portfolio investments.

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Note 11. Hedging Activities

      The Company invests in BB+, BB and BB- CMBS bonds, which are purchased at prices that are based on the 10-year Treasury rate. The Company has entered into transactions with a financial institution to hedge against movement in Treasury rates on certain of these CMBS bonds. These transactions involved the Company receiving the proceeds from the sale of borrowed Treasury securities, with the obligation to replenish the borrowed Treasury securities at a later date based on the then current market price. The Company recorded the proceeds of the sale of the borrowed Treasury securities of $39,010,000 as an other asset, and the related obligation to replenish the borrowed Treasury securities of $38,012,000, which represents the fair value of the obligation, as an other liability at March 31, 2002. The difference between the sales proceeds and the related obligation of $998,000 was recorded as an unrealized gain in the first quarter of 2002.

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

      The following analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included herein and in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements include the plans and objectives of management for future operations and financial objectives, loan portfolio growth and availability of funds. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors that could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements are set forth below in the Investment Considerations section. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the uncertainties of economic, competitive and market conditions, and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements included herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate. Therefore, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.

OVERVIEW

      The Company is a business development company (“BDC”) that provides long-term debt and equity investment capital to support the expansion of growing companies in a variety of industries and in diverse geographic locations. Our lending and investment activity is focused in private finance and commercial real estate finance, or the investment in non-investment grade commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”).

      The Company’s portfolio composition at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 was as follows:

                 
At At
March 31, December 31,
2002 2001


Private Finance
    71 %     68 %
Commercial Real Estate Finance
    29 %     32 %
Small Business Finance
    %     %

      The Company’s earnings depend primarily on the level of interest and related portfolio income and net realized and unrealized gains earned on the Company’s investment portfolio after deducting interest paid on borrowed capital and operating expenses. Interest income results from the stated interest rate earned on a loan and the amortization of loan origination points and discounts. The level of interest income is directly related to the balance of the interest-bearing investment portfolio multiplied by the weighted average yield. The Company’s ability to generate interest income is dependent on economic, regulatory and competitive factors that influence new investment activity, and the Company’s ability to secure debt and equity capital for its investment activities.

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PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

      Total portfolio investment activity and yields at and for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 and at and for the year ended December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                         
At and for the Three
Months Ended At and for the
March 31, Year Ended

December 31,
2002 2001 2001
($ in millions)


(unaudited)
Portfolio at value
  $ 2,254.1     $ 1,886.8     $ 2,329.6  
Investments funded
  $ 80.0     $ 150.8     $ 680.3  
Change in accrued or reinvested interest and dividends
  $ 13.3     $ 14.6     $ 51.6  
Repayments
  $ 31.0     $ 30.3     $ 74.5  
Sales
  $ 125.1     $ 35.2     $ 130.0  
Yield
    14.3 %     14.3 %     14.3 %

Private Finance

      The private finance portfolio, investment activity and yields at and for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 and at and for the year ended December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                           
At and for the
Three Months At and for the
Ended March 31,  Year Ended

December 31,
2002 2001 2001
($ in millions)


(unaudited)
Portfolio at value:
                       
 
Loans and debt securities
  $ 1,105.8     $ 959.5     $ 1,107.9  
 
Equity interests
    499.1       343.8       487.2  
     
     
     
 
Total portfolio
  $ 1,604.9     $ 1,303.3     $ 1,595.1  
     
     
     
 
Investments funded
  $ 37.6     $ 20.6     $ 287.7  
Change in accrued or reinvested interest and dividends
  $ 12.1     $ 12.2     $ 48.9  
Repayments
  $ 28.8     $ 17.0     $ 43.8  
Yield
    14.3 %     14.7 %     14.8 %

      Private finance new investment activity across the industry slowed during 2001, largely due to a lack of available senior debt capital and the state of the economy in general. The level of merger and acquisition activity throughout the U.S. continued to be depressed as 2002 began, and the Company saw few opportunities for mezzanine or equity investment in the first quarter of 2002. The Company made investments within its own portfolio during the first quarter of 2002 by providing senior and subordinated capital to existing portfolio companies. In addition, the availability of senior debt capital from traditional sources, such as banks, continues to be scarce, and the Company had several opportunities to purchase senior or subordinated notes at a discount from lending institutions looking to liquidate or reduce middle market portfolios.

      Investments funded during the first quarter of 2002 consisted of a variety of types of private finance transactions, including $2.1 million in new mezzanine investments, $29.2 million to purchase senior and subordinated notes at a discount, $1.2 million of growth, acquisition and other financings, and $5.1 million to fund existing investment commitments. Investments funded during 2001 consisted of $117.3 million in new mezzanine investments, $74.6 million in control buyout transactions, $88.9 million of growth, acquisition and other financings, and $6.9 million to fund existing investment

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commitments. The Company funds new investments using cash, through the issuance of its common equity, the reinvestment of previously accrued interest and dividends in debt or equity securities, or the current reinvestment of interest and dividend income through the receipt of a debt or equity security. From time to time the Company may opt to reinvest accrued interest receivable in a new debt or equity security, in lieu of receiving such interest in cash and providing a subsequent growth investment.

      Key investment characteristics for new mezzanine investments for the year ended December 31, 2001 were as follows:

         
2001

Number of investments
    13  
Average investment size (millions)
  $ 9.0  
Weighted average yield
    15.8 %
Average portfolio company revenue (millions)
  $ 87.0  
Average portfolio company years in business
    44  

      The average investment and portfolio company characteristics above are computed using simple averages based upon underwriting data for investment activity for that year. As a result, any one investment may have had individual investment characteristics that may vary significantly from the stated simple average. In addition, average investment characteristics may vary from year to year.

      The weighted average yield on new mezzanine investments will fluctuate over time depending on the equity “kicker” or warrants received with each debt financing. The yield on new mezzanine investments is computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate earned on new interest-bearing investments divided by (b) total new mezzanine investments. Private finance mezzanine investments are generally structured such that equity kickers may provide an additional future investment return of up to 10%.

      In addition to private finance mezzanine investment activities, the Company may acquire more than 50% of the common stock of a company in a control buyout transaction. Control investments are generally structured such that the Company earns a current return through a combination of interest income on senior loans and subordinated debt, dividends on preferred and common stock, and management or transaction services fees to compensate the Company for the management assistance that is provided to the controlled portfolio company. The Company’s most significant investments acquired through control buyout transactions at March 31, 2002 were The Hillman Companies, Inc., (formerly SunSource, Inc.), acquired in 2001, and Business Loan Express, Inc., acquired in 2000.

      During 2001, the Company acquired 93.2% of the common equity of SunSource, Inc. for $71.5 million in cash. Subsequently, SunSource completed the sale of its STS business unit and distributed $16.5 million in cash to the Company, reducing the Company’s common stock cost basis to $57.2 million at December 31, 2001. As part of the STS sale, the Company invested $3.2 million in the new STS. During the third quarter of 2001, the Company received fees from SunSource of $2.8 million related to transaction assistance for the SunSource sale and STS sale, and $1.6 million for the syndication of SunSource’s senior credit facilities. In addition, the Company realized a gain of $2.5 million from the sale of warrants prior to the buyout transaction. During the first quarter of 2002, SunSource changed its name to The Hillman Companies, Inc. (“Hillman”). Hillman is a leading manufacturer of key making equipment and distributor of key blanks, fasteners, signage and other small hardware components to hardware retailers. Hillman’s primary operations are located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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      On December 31, 2000, the Company acquired 94.9% of BLC Financial Services, Inc. in a “going private” buyout transaction for $95.2 million. The Company issued approximately 4.1 million shares, or $86.1 million of new equity, and paid $9.1 million in cash to acquire BLC, which thereafter changed its name to Business Loan Express, Inc. (“BLX”).

      As part of the transaction, the Company recapitalized its Allied Capital Express operations as an independently managed private portfolio company and merged it into BLX. The Company contributed certain assets, including its online rules-based underwriting technology and fixed assets, and transferred 37 employees to the private portfolio company. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s investment in BLX as of December 31, 2000 totaled $204.1 million and consisted of $74.5 million of subordinated debt, $25.1 million of preferred stock, and $104.5 million of common stock, including capitalized costs.

      BLX has a 3-year $124.0 million revolving credit facility (“BLX Credit Facility”). As the controlling shareholder of BLX, the Company has provided an unconditional guaranty to the BLX Credit Facility lenders in an amount of up to 50% of the total obligations (consisting of principal, accrued interest and other fees) of BLX on the line of credit. The amount guaranteed by the Company at March 31, 2002 was $51.5 million. This guaranty can be called by the lenders only in the event of a default by BLX. BLX was in compliance with the terms of the BLX Credit Facility at March 31, 2002.

      BLX is the nation’s second largest government guaranteed lender utilizing the Small Business Administration’s 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program. BLX has offices in 34 cities and is headquartered in New York, NY.

      In addition to Hillman and BLX, the Company owns a controlling interest in Wyoming Technical Institute (“WyoTech”). As announced on April 10, 2002, the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Corinthian Colleges, Inc. to sell WyoTech for approximately $85 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions including certain regulatory and accrediting body approvals and subject to certain working capital and net equity adjustments. The transaction is expected to close on July 1, 2002. The Company acquired WyoTech in December of 1998 and owns 91% of the common equity of the company. The Company’s investment had a cost basis of $16.4 million, which represented all of the debt ($12.6 million), preferred stock ($3.7 million) and 91% of the common equity capital ($0.1 million) of WyoTech, that was valued at $70.4 million at March 31, 2002. The Company cannot yet determine the precise realized gain that will result from the sale of WyoTech due to various closing costs, transaction costs, and potential working capital and net equity adjustments that will be added to or deducted from the sales price as of the effective date of the sale. However, the Company estimates that the value of its investment in WyoTech’s common equity of $54.1 million at March 31, 2002, reflects a discount of approximately 5% to 8% from what the Company’s final value of the common stock may be upon culmination of the sale.

      During the second quarter of 2000, the Company began an initiative to invest in and strategically partner with select private equity funds focused on venture capital investments. The strategy for these fund investments is to provide solid investment returns and build strategic relationships with the fund managers and their portfolio companies. The Company believes that it will have opportunities to co-invest with the funds as well as finance their portfolio companies as they mature.

      The Company believes that the fund investment strategy is an effective means of participating in private equity investing through a diverse pooled investment portfolio. The fund concept allows the Company to participate in a pooled investment return without exposure to the risk of any single investment. Since the beginning of 2000, the Company has committed a total of $44.5 million to

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eight private equity funds. The Company funded $0.8 million and $4.4 million of these commitments for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and during the year ended December 31, 2001.

Commercial Real Estate Finance

      The commercial real estate finance portfolio, investment activity and yields at and for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 and at and for the year ended December 31, 2001 were as follows:

                           
At and for the
Three Months Ended At and for
March 31, the Year Ended

December 31,
2002 2001 2001
($ in millions)


(unaudited)
Portfolio at value:
                       
 
CMBS
  $ 503.7     $ 406.6     $ 582.6  
 
Loans and other
    145.5       176.9       151.9  
     
     
     
 
Total portfolio
  $ 649.2     $ 583.5     $ 734.5  
     
     
     
 
Investments funded
  $ 42.4     $ 130.2     $ 392.6  
Change in accrued or reinvested interest
  $ 1.2     $ 2.4     $ 2.7  
Repayments
  $ 2.2     $ 13.3     $ 30.7  
Sales
  $ 125.1     $ 35.2     $ 130.0  
Yield
    14.3 %     13.7 %     13.5 %

      During 1998, the Company reduced its commercial mortgage loan origination activity for its own portfolio due to declining interest rates and began to sell its loans to other lenders. Then, beginning in the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company began to take advantage of a unique market opportunity to acquire non-investment grade CMBS at significant discounts from the face amount of the bonds. Turmoil in the capital markets at that time created a lack of liquidity for the traditional buyers of non-investment grade bonds. As a result, yields on these collateralized bonds increased, thus providing an attractive investment opportunity. The Company believes that CMBS is an attractive asset class because of the yields that can be earned on a security that is secured by commercial mortgage loans, and ultimately commercial real estate properties. The Company plans to continue its CMBS investment activity, however, in order to maintain a balanced portfolio, the Company expects that CMBS will continue to represent approximately 20% to 25% of total assets. The Company’s CMBS investment activity level will be dependent upon its ability to invest in CMBS at attractive yields.

      The non-investment grade CMBS bonds in which the Company invests are junior in priority for payment of principal to the more senior tranches of the related CMBS bond issuance. Cash flow from the underlying mortgages generally is allocated first to the senior tranches, with the most senior tranches having a priority right to the cash flow. Then, any remaining cash flow is allocated, generally, among the other tranches in order of their relative seniority. To the extent there are defaults and unrecoverable losses on the underlying mortgages resulting in reduced cash flows, the Company’s most subordinate tranch will bear this loss first. At March 31, 2002, the Company’s CMBS bonds were subordinate to 93% to 97% of the tranches of bonds issued in various CMBS transactions.

      Given that the non-investment grade CMBS bonds in which the Company invests are junior in priority for payment of principal, the Company invests in these CMBS bonds at an approximate discount of 50% from the face amount of the bonds. During the first quarter of 2002, the Company invested $19.3 million in CMBS bonds with a face value of $45.6 million. In addition, the Company invested $23.1 million in non-investment grade securities related to a collateralized debt obligation

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(“CDO”) secured by CMBS bonds and investment grade REIT debt. The weighted average yield to maturity on first quarter 2002 investments is 16.9%. During 2001, the Company invested $365.8 million in CMBS bonds with a face value of $661.4 million and a weighted average yield to maturity of 14.0%. In 2001, the Company also purchased $24.6 million in non-investment grade securities related to a CDO issuance secured by CMBS bonds and investment grade REIT debt. The Company acts as the collateral disposition consultant for both CDOs in which it has invested.

      The underlying pools of mortgage loans that are collateral for the Company’s new CMBS bond investments for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001 had respective underwritten loan to value (“LTV”) and underwritten debt service coverage ratios (“DSCR”) as follows:

                                 
2002 2001


Loan to Value Ranges Amount Percentage Amount Percentage
($ in millions)



Less than 60%
  $ 139.9       19 %   $ 1,259.7       15 %
60-65%
    37.5       5       941.6       11  
65-70%
    45.3       6       1,140.6       14  
70-75%
    207.9       29       2,400.4       29  
75-80%
    291.6       40       2,466.4       30  
Greater than 80%
    5.3       1       119.6       1  
     
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 727.5       100 %   $ 8,328.3       100 %
     
     
     
     
 
Weighted average LTV
    71.1 %             69.7 %        
                                 
2002 2001
Debt Service Coverage

Ratio(1) Ranges Amount Percentage Amount Percentage
($ in millions)



Greater than 2.00
  $ 4.0       1 %   $ 484.8       6 %
1.76-2.00
    4.7       1       158.2       2  
1.51-1.75
    87.4       12       855.0       10  
1.26-1.50
    460.4       63       5,008.3       60  
1.00-1.25
    171.0       23       1,822.0       22  
     
     
     
     
 
Total
  $ 727.5       100 %   $ 8,328.3       100 %
     
     
     
     
 
Weighted average DSCR
    1.35               1.48          

(1)  Defined as annual net cash flow before debt service divided by annual debt service payments.

      As a part of the Company’s strategy to maximize its return on equity capital, the Company sold CMBS bonds rated BB+, BB and BB- during the first quarter of 2002, and during 2001 totaling $123.3 million, and $124.5 million, respectively. These bonds had an effective yield of 11.2% and 10.3%, and were sold for $128.8 million and $126.8 million, respectively, resulting in realized gains on the sales. The sales of these lower-yielding bonds increased the Company’s overall liquidity.

      The effective yield on the Company’s CMBS portfolio at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 was 15.9% and 14.8%, respectively. The yield on the CMBS portfolio at any point in time will vary depending on the concentration of lower yielding BB+, BB and BB- securities held in the portfolio. At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the unamortized discount related to the CMBS portfolio was $582.9 million and $611.9 million, respectively. At March 31, 2002, the CMBS bonds owned by the Company were secured by approximately 4,000 commercial mortgage loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $21.2 billion.

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      The Company has been liquidating much of its whole commercial mortgage loan portfolio so that it can redeploy the proceeds into higher yielding assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2002 and for the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company sold $1.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively, of commercial mortgage loans. At March 31, 2002, the Company’s whole commercial real estate loan portfolio had been reduced to $72.9 million from $79.6 million at December 31, 2001.

      The Company employs a standard grading system for the entire portfolio. Grade 1 is used for those investments from which a capital gain is expected. Grade 2 is used for investments performing in accordance with plan. Grade 3 is used for investments that require closer monitoring; however, no loss of interest or principal is expected. Grade 4 is used for investments for which some loss of current interest is expected, but no loss of principal is expected. Grade 5 is used for investments for which some loss of principal is expected and the investment is written down to net realizable value.

      At March 31, 2002, and December 31, 2001, the Company’s portfolio was graded as follows:

                                 
2002 2001


Percentage Percentage
Portfolio of Total Portfolio of Total
Grade at Value Portfolio at Value Portfolio





($ in millions)
1
  $ 578.3       25.7 %   $ 603.3       25.9 %
2
    1,505.5       66.8       1,553.8       66.7  
3
    47.4       2.1       79.5       3.4  
4
    82.0       3.6       44.5       1.9  
5
    40.9       1.8       48.5       2.1  
     
     
     
     
 
    $ 2,254.1       100.0 %   $ 2,329.6       100.0 %
     
     
     
     
 

      Total Grades 4 and 5 assets as a percentage of the total portfolio at value at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were 5.4% and 4.0%, respectively. The Company expects that a certain number of portfolio companies will be in the Grades 4 or 5 categories from time to time. Part of the business of private finance is working with troubled portfolio companies to improve their businesses and protect the Company’s investment. The number of portfolio companies and related investment amount included in Grades 4 and 5 may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter as the Company helps these companies work through their problems. The Company continues to follow its historical practice of working with a troubled portfolio company in order to recover the maximum amount of the Company’s investment, but records unrealized depreciation for the expected full amount of the potential loss when such exposure is identified.

      For the total investment portfolio, loans greater than 90 days delinquent were $39.5 million at value at March 31, 2002, or 1.8% of the total portfolio. Included in this category are loans valued at $11.9 million that are secured by real estate. Loans greater than 90 days delinquent were $39.1 million at value at December 31, 2001, or 1.7% of the total portfolio. Included in this category are loans valued at $14.1 million that were secured by commercial real estate. Loans greater than 120 days delinquent generally do not accrue interest. As a provider of long-term privately negotiated investment capital, it is not atypical to defer payment of principal or interest from time to time. As a result, the amount of the portfolio that is greater than 90 days delinquent may vary from quarter to quarter. The terms of the private finance agreements frequently provide an opportunity for portfolio companies to restructure their debt and equity capital. During such restructuring, the Company may not receive or accrue interest or dividend payments. The investment portfolio is priced to provide current returns for shareholders assuming that a portion of the portfolio at any time may not be accruing interest currently. The Company also prices its investments for a total return including

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interest or dividends plus capital gains from the sale of equity securities. Therefore, the amount of loans greater than 90 days delinquent is not necessarily an indication of future principal loss or loss of anticipated investment return. The Company’s portfolio grading system is used as a means to assess loss of current investment return (Grade 4 assets) or loss of investment principal (Grade 5 assets).

      At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, 0.56% and 0.42%, respectively, of the loans in the underlying collateral pool for the Company’s CMBS portfolio were over 30 days delinquent. The Company closely monitors the performance of all of the loans in the underlying collateral pools securing its CMBS investments. The Company believes that the current performance of the underlying loans would not require an adjustment to its yield assumptions, but these assumptions will continue to be monitored and adjusted in the future, if necessary.

Other Assets and Other Liabilities

      Because the Company invests in BB+, BB and BB- CMBS bonds, which are purchased at prices that are based on the 10-year Treasury rate, the Company has entered into transactions with a financial institution to hedge against movement in Treasury rates on certain of these CMBS bonds. These transactions involved the Company receiving the proceeds from the sale of borrowed Treasury securities, with the obligation to replenish the borrowed Treasury securities at a later date based on the then current market price. The Company recorded the proceeds of the sale of the borrowed Treasury securities of $39.0 million as an other asset, and the related obligation to replenish the borrowed Treasury securities of $38.0 million, which represents the fair value of the obligation, as an other liability at March 31, 2002. The Company recorded the difference between the sales proceeds and the related obligation of $1.0 million as unrealized appreciation in the first quarter of 2002.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001

      The following table summarizes the Company’s operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001.

                                     
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,

Percent
2002 2001 Change Change
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)



(unaudited)
Interest and Related Portfolio Income
                               
 
Interest and dividends
  $ 64,973     $ 54,875     $ 10,098       18 %
 
Premiums from loan dispositions
    1,613       821       792       96 %
 
Fees and other income
    15,805       9,375       6,430       69 %
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total interest and related portfolio income
    82,391       65,071       17,320       27 %
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses
                               
 
Interest
    17,469       15,930       1,539       10 %
 
Employee
    8,035       6,446       1,589       25 %
 
Administrative
    3,018       2,967       51       2 %
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    28,522       25,343       3,179       13 %
     
     
     
     
 
   
Net investment income before net realized and unrealized gains
    53,869       39,728       14,141       36 %
     
     
     
     
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
                               
 
Net realized gains
    9,605       1,154       8,451       732 %
 
Net unrealized gains (losses)
    (7,513 )     11,146       (18,659 )     (167 )%
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total net realized and unrealized gains
    2,092       12,300       (10,208 )     (83 )%
     
     
     
     
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 55,961     $ 52,028     $ 3,933       8 %
     
     
     
     
 
Diluted net investment income per share
  $ 0.53     $ 0.46     $ 0.07       15 %
     
     
     
     
 
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.60     $ (0.05 )     (8 )%
     
     
     
     
 
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    102,364       87,059       15,305       18 %

      Net increase in net assets resulting from operations (NIA) results from total interest and related portfolio income earned, less total expenses incurred in the operations of the Company, plus net realized and unrealized gains or losses.

      Total interest and related portfolio income includes interest income, premiums from loan dispositions and fees and other income.

                 
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,

2002 2001
($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Total Interest and Related Portfolio Income
  $ 82.4     $ 65.1  
Per share
  $ 0.80     $ 0.75  

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      The increase in interest income earned results primarily from continued growth of the Company’s investment portfolio and the Company’s focus on increasing its overall portfolio yield. The Company’s investment portfolio, excluding non-interest bearing equity interests in portfolio companies, increased by 14% to $1,755.0 million at March 31, 2002 from $1,542.9 million at March 31, 2001. The weighted average yield on the interest bearing investments in the portfolio at March 31, 2002 and 2001 was as follows:

                 
March 31,

2002 2001


Private Finance
    14.3%       14.7%  
Commercial Real Estate Finance
    14.3%       13.7%  
Total Portfolio
    14.3%       14.3%  

      Included in net premiums from loan dispositions are prepayment premiums of $1.6 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. While the scheduled maturities of private finance and commercial real estate loans range from five to ten years, it is not unusual for the Company’s borrowers to refinance or pay off their debts to the Company ahead of schedule. Because the Company seeks to finance primarily seasoned, performing companies, such companies at times can secure lower cost financing as their balance sheets strengthen, or as more favorable interest rates become available. Therefore, the Company generally structures its loans to require a prepayment premium for the first three to five years of the loan.

      Fees and other income primarily include fees related to financial structuring, diligence, management services to portfolio companies, guaranties and other advisory services. The Company generates fee income for the transaction services and management services that it provides. As a BDC, the Company is required to make significant managerial assistance available to the companies in its investment portfolio.

      Fees and other income for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 primarily included fees of $8.0 million related to structuring and diligence, fees of $2.0 million related to transaction services provided to portfolio companies, and fees of $5.7 million related to management services provided to portfolio companies, other advisory services and guaranty fees. Fees and other income are generally related to specific transactions or services, and therefore may vary substantially from period to period. Points or loan origination fees that represent yield enhancement on a loan are capitalized and amortized into interest income over the life of the loan.

      Operating expenses include interest, employee and administrative expenses. The Company’s single largest expense is interest on indebtedness. The fluctuations in interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 are attributable to changes in the level of borrowings by the Company and its subsidiaries under various notes payable and debentures and its revolving credit

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facility. The Company’s borrowing activity and weighted average interest cost, including fees and closing costs, were as follows:
                 
At and for the
Three Months
Ended
March 31,

2002 2001
($ in millions)

Total Outstanding Debt
  $ 933.1     $ 883.8  
Average Outstanding Debt
  $ 938.3     $ 790.1  
Weighted Average Cost
    7.4%       7.8%  
BDC Asset Coverage*
    264%       232%  

As a BDC, the Company is generally required to maintain a minimum ratio of 200% of total assets to total borrowings.

      Employee expenses include salaries and employee benefits. The increase in salaries and employee benefits for the periods presented reflects wage increases and the experience level of employees hired. Total employees were 101 and 96 at March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

      Administrative expenses include the leases for the Company’s headquarters in Washington, DC, and its regional offices, travel costs, stock record expenses, directors’ fees, legal and accounting fees, insurance premiums and various other expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, employee and administrative costs as a percentage of total interest and related portfolio income less interest expense plus net realized and unrealized gains was 16% and 15%, respectively.

      Net realized gains resulted from the sale of equity securities associated with certain private finance investments and the realization of unamortized discount resulting from the sale and early repayment of private finance loans, commercial mortgage loans and CMBS bonds, offset by losses on investments. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses were as follows:

                 
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,

2002 2001
($ in millions)

Realized Gains
  $ 12.9     $ 1.9  
Realized Losses
    (3.3 )     (0.7 )
     
     
 
Net Realized Gains
  $ 9.6     $ 1.2  
     
     
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)
  $ (7.5 )   $ 11.1  
     
     
 

      Realized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2002 primarily resulted from a transaction involving one private finance portfolio company, Aurora Communications, LLC ($4.9 million), and the sale of CMBS bonds ($7.1 million). The Company reversed previously recorded unrealized appreciation totaling $5.2 million and $1.1 million when gains were realized for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

      Realized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2002 primarily resulted from a transaction involving one private finance portfolio company, The Loewen Group, Inc. ($2.7 million). In January 2002, The Loewen Group, Inc. (“Loewen”) emerged from bankruptcy and as a result, the Company exchanged its old debt securities for new debt securities and publicly traded common stock in the reorganized company, which resulted in a realized loss. Loewen has changed its name to

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Alderwoods Group, Inc. Losses realized for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 had been recognized in NIA over time as unrealized depreciation when the Company determined that the respective portfolio security’s value had become impaired. Thus, the Company reversed previously recorded unrealized depreciation totaling $3.2 million and $0.7 million when the related losses were realized for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

      The Company, as a BDC, invests primarily in illiquid securities including the debt and equity of private companies and non-investment grade CMBS. The Company’s investments generally take many months to complete. The structure of each debt and equity security is specifically negotiated and includes many terms governing interest rate, repayment terms, prepayment penalties, financial covenants, operating covenants, ownership parameters, dilution parameters, liquidation preferences, voting rights, and put or call rights. The Company’s investments are generally subject to restrictions on resale and generally have no established trading market. The Company values its securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with the Company’s valuation policy. The Company determines fair value to be the amount for which an investment could be exchanged in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time between willing parties other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

      The Company’s valuation policy considers the fact that privately negotiated securities increase in value over a long period of time, that the Company does not intend to trade the securities, and that no ready market exists. The Company’s valuation policy is intended to provide a consistent basis for establishing the fair value of the portfolio. Unlike banks, the Company is not permitted to provide a general reserve for anticipated loan losses. Instead, the Company must value each individual investment on a quarterly basis. The Company will record unrealized depreciation on investments when it believes that an asset has been impaired and full collection for the loan or realization of an equity security is doubtful. Conversely, the Company will record unrealized appreciation if it has a clear indication that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and, therefore, the Company’s security has also appreciated in value. Under its valuation policy, the Company does not consider temporary changes in the capital markets, such as interest rate movements or changes in the public equity markets, in order to determine whether an investment in a private company has been impaired or whether such an investment has increased in value. The value of investments in public securities is determined using quoted market prices, discounted for illiquidity or restrictions on resale.

      During the first quarter of 2002, the Company increased the value of its equity investment in WyoTech Acquisition Corporation by $10.0 million to reflect the anticipated sale of WyoTech on July 1, 2002 as discussed above. The Company also increased the value of its investment in Blue Rhino Corporation by $3.8 million due to the increase in value of the company’s publicly traded common stock. In addition to WyoTech and Blue Rhino, the Company increased the value of other portfolio companies by $0.9 million in total. These companies increased in value because of continued positive performance, and valuation data that would indicate that a valuation increase was necessary.

      During the first quarter of 2002, the Company decreased the value of its investment in Velocita, Inc. by $10.9 million and Alderwoods Group, Inc. by $2.0 million. In addition, the Company decreased the value of other portfolio companies by a total of $5.2 million and also reversed previously recorded unrealized appreciation of $2.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2002.

      All per share amounts included in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section have been computed using the weighted average shares used to compute diluted earnings per share, which were 102.4 million and 87.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

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      The Company has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). As long as the Company qualifies as a RIC, the Company is not taxed on its investment company taxable income or realized capital gains, to the extent that such taxable income or gains are distributed, or deemed to be distributed, to shareholders on a timely basis. Annual tax distributions may differ from NIA for the fiscal year due to timing differences in the recognition of income and expenses, returns of capital and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, which are not included in taxable income.

      In order to maintain its RIC status, the Company must, in general, (1) continue to qualify as a BDC; (2) derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, gains from the sale of securities and other specified types of income; (3) meet investment diversification requirements as defined in the Code; and (4) distribute annually to shareholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income as defined in the Code. The Company intends to take all steps necessary to continue to meet the RIC qualifications. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will continue to qualify for such treatment in future years.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and Cash Equivalents

      At March 31, 2002, the Company had $2.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. The Company invests otherwise uninvested cash in U.S. government- or agency-issued or guaranteed securities that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, or in high quality, short-term repurchase agreements fully collateralized by such securities. The Company’s objective is to manage to a low cash balance and fund new originations with its revolving line of credit.

Debt

      The Company had outstanding debt at March 31, 2002, as follows:

                             
Annual
Facility Amount Interest
Amount Outstanding Cost(1)
($ in millions)


Notes payable and debentures:
                       
 
Unsecured long-term notes
  $ 694.0     $ 694.0       7.8 %
 
SBA debentures
    101.8       94.5       8.0 %
 
Auction rate reset note
    81.9       81.9       3.7 %
 
OPIC loan
    5.7       5.7       6.6 %
     
     
     
 
   
Total notes payable and debentures
  $ 883.4     $ 876.1       7.4 %
     
     
     
 
Revolving line of credit
    527.5       57.0       3.2 %(3)
     
     
     
 
   
Total debt(4)
  $ 1,410.9     $ 933.1       7.4 %
     
     
     
 

(1)  The annual interest cost includes the cost of commitment fees and other facility fees that are recognized into interest expense over the contractual life of the respective borrowings.
(2)  The annual portfolio return to cover interest payments is calculated as the March 31, 2002 annualized cost of debt per class of financing divided by total assets at March 31, 2002.
(3)  The current interest rate payable on the revolving line of credit is 3.2%, which excludes the annual cost of commitment fees and other facility fees of $2.1 million.
(4)  The Company has provided guarantees to certain portfolio companies as noted in the Consolidated Statement of Investments.

      Unsecured Long-Term Notes. The Company has issued long-term debt to institutional lenders, primarily insurance companies. The notes have five- or seven-year maturities, with maturity dates

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beginning in 2003. The notes require payment of interest only semi-annually, and all principal is due upon maturity.

      SBA Debentures. The Company, through its SBIC subsidiary, has debentures payable to the SBA with terms of ten years. The notes require payment of interest only semi-annually, and all principal is due upon maturity. Under the SBIC program, the Company may borrow up to $111.7 million from the SBA. At March 31, 2002, the Company had a commitment to borrow up to an additional $7.3 million above the amount outstanding from the SBA. The commitment expires on September 30, 2005.

      Auction Rate Reset Note. The Company has an Auction Rate Reset Senior Note Series A that matures on December 2, 2002 and bears interest at the three-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.75%, which adjusts quarterly. Interest is due quarterly, and the Company, at its option, may pay or defer and capitalize such interest payments. The amount outstanding on the note will increase as interest due is deferred and capitalized. As a means to repay the note, the Company has entered into an agreement to issue $81.9 million of debt, equity or other securities in one or more public or private transactions, or prepay the Auction Rate Reset Note, on or before August 31, 2002. If the note is prepaid, the Company will pay a fee equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of the note outstanding.

      Revolving Line of Credit. As of March 31, 2002, the Company has a $527.5 million unsecured revolving line of credit that expires in August 2003, with the right to extend maturity for one additional year at the Company’s sole option under substantially similar terms. This facility was increased by $30.0 million during the first quarter of 2002 from $497.5 million at December 31, 2001, and may be further expanded up to $600 million. The credit facility bears interest at a rate equal to (i) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.25% or (ii) the higher of (a) the Bank of America, N.A. prime rate or (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. The credit facility requires monthly payments of interest, and all principal is due upon maturity.

Equity Capital and Dividends

      The Company raises debt and equity capital for continued investment in its portfolio. Because the Company is a RIC, it distributes its income and requires external capital for growth. Because the Company is a BDC, it is limited in the amount of debt capital it may use to fund its growth, since it is generally required to maintain a minimum ratio of 200% of total assets to total borrowings, or approximately a 1 to 1 debt to equity capital ratio.

      To support its growth during the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Company raised $19.9 million in new equity capital through the sale of shares from its shelf registration statement. The Company issues equity from time to time when it has a clear use of proceeds for attractive investment opportunities. Historically, this process has enabled the Company to raise equity on an accretive basis for existing shareholders. In addition, the Company raised $1.6 million in new equity capital through the issuance of shares through the dividend reinvestment plan. At March 31, 2002, total shareholders’ equity had increased to $1,381.3 million.

      The Company’s Board of Directors reviews the dividend quarterly, and may adjust the quarterly dividend throughout the year as the Company’s earnings momentum builds. For the first and second quarters of 2002, the Board declared a dividend of $0.53 and $0.55 per common share, respectively. Dividends are paid from the Company’s taxable income.

      As a result of growth in ordinary taxable income combined with the increased size and diversity of the Company’s portfolio and its projected future capital gains, the Company’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate whether to retain or distribute capital gains on an annual basis. The

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Company’s dividend policy allows the Company to continue to distribute some capital gains, but will also allow the Company to retain gains that exceed a normal capital gains distribution level, and therefore avoid any unusual spike in dividends in any one year. The dividend policy also enables the Board of Directors to selectively retain gains to support future growth.

      The Company plans to maintain a strategy of financing its operations, dividend requirements and future investments with cash from operations, through borrowings under short- or long-term credit facilities or other debt securities, through asset sales, or through the sale or issuance of new equity capital. The Company maintains a matched-funding philosophy that focuses on matching the estimated maturities of its loan and investment portfolio to the estimated maturities of its borrowings. The Company uses its short-term credit facilities as a means to bridge to long-term financing, which may or may not result in temporary differences in the matching of estimated maturities. The Company evaluates its interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis. To the extent deemed necessary, the Company may hedge variable and short-term interest rate exposure through interest rate swaps or other techniques. At March 31, 2002, the Company’s debt to equity ratio was 0.68 to 1, it had $470.5 million available under its revolving line of credit, and its weighted average cost of funds was 7.4%. There are no significant maturities of long-term debt until 2003. The Company believes that it has access to capital sufficient to fund its ongoing investment and operating activities, and from which to pay dividends.

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INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

      Investing in the Company involves a number of significant risks and other factors relating to the structure and investment objective of the Company. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve its investment objective.

      Investing in Private Companies Involves a High Degree of Risk. Our portfolio consists primarily of long-term loans to and investments in private companies. Investments in private businesses involve a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses and accordingly should be considered speculative. There is generally no publicly available information about the companies in which we invest, and we rely significantly on the diligence of our employees and agents to obtain information in connection with our investment decisions. In addition, some smaller businesses have narrower product lines and market shares than their competition, and may be more vulnerable to customer preferences, market conditions or economic downturns, which may adversely affect the return on, or the recovery of, our investment in such businesses.

      Our Portfolio of Investments is Illiquid. We acquire most of our investments directly from the issuer in privately negotiated transactions. The majority of the investments in our portfolio are subject to restrictions on resale or otherwise have no established trading market. The illiquidity of our investments may adversely affect our ability to dispose of loans and securities at times when it may be advantageous for us to liquidate such investments. In addition, if we were required to liquidate some or all of the investments in the portfolio, the proceeds of such liquidation would be significantly less than the current value of such investments.

      Our Portfolio Investments Are Recorded at Fair Value As Determined in Good Faith by the Board of Directors in Absence of Readily Ascertainable Public Market Values. Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), the Company values its securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Since there is typically no ready market for the investments in our portfolio, our Board of Directors estimates the fair value of these investments pursuant to a written valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Unlike banks, we are not permitted to provide a general reserve for anticipated loan losses; we are instead required by the 1940 Act to specifically value each individual investment and record an unrealized loss for an asset that we believe has become impaired. Without a readily ascertainable market value, the estimated value of our portfolio of investments may differ significantly from the values that would be placed on the portfolio if there existed a ready market for the investments. We adjust quarterly the valuation of our portfolio to reflect the Board of Directors’ estimate of the current fair value of each investment in our portfolio. Any changes in estimated fair value are recorded in the Company’s statement of operations as “Net unrealized gains (losses).”

      Economic Recessions or Downturns Could Impair Our Portfolio Companies and Harm Our Operating Results. Although our investment strategy focuses on investment in companies in less cyclical industries, some of the companies in which we have made or will make investments may be susceptible to economic slowdowns or recessions. An economic slowdown may affect the ability of a company to engage in a liquidity event or repay our loans. These conditions could lead to financial losses in our portfolio and a decrease in our revenues, net income and assets.

      Our business of making private equity investments and positioning them for liquidity events also may be affected by current and future market conditions. The absence of a robust senior lending environment may slow the amount of private equity investment activity generally. As a result, the pace of our investment activity may slow. In addition, significant changes in the capital markets could have an effect on the valuations of private companies and on the potential for liquidity events

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involving such companies. This could affect the amount and timing of gains realized on our investments.

      Our Borrowers May Default on Their Payments. We make long-term unsecured, subordinated loans and invest in equity securities, which may involve a higher degree of repayment risk. We primarily invest in companies that may have limited financial resources and that may be unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. Numerous factors may affect a borrower’s ability to repay its loan, including the failure to meet its business plan, a downturn in its industry or negative economic conditions. Deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition and prospects may be accompanied by deterioration in any related collateral.

      Our Private Finance Investments May Not Produce Current Returns or Capital Gains. Private finance investments are typically structured as debt securities with a relatively high fixed rate of interest and with equity features such as conversion rights, warrants or options. As a result, private finance investments are generally structured to generate interest income from the time they are made, and may also produce a realized gain from an accompanying equity feature. We cannot be sure that our portfolio will generate a current return or capital gains.

      Our Financial Results Could Be Negatively Affected If BLX Fails to Perform As Expected. Business Loan Express, Inc. (“BLX”) is our largest portfolio investment. Our financial results could be negatively affected if BLX, as a portfolio company, fails to perform as expected or if regulations related to the SBA 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program change. At March 31, 2002, the investment totaled $229.7 million, or 10% of total assets. In addition, as controlling shareholder of BLX, we have provided an unconditional guaranty to BLX’s credit facility lenders in an amount equal to 50% of BLX’s total obligations on its $124.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The amount we have guaranteed at March 31, 2002 was $51.5 million. This guaranty can only be called in the event of a default by BLX.

      Investments in Non-Investment Grade Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities May Be Illiquid and May Have a Higher Risk of Default. The commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) in which we invest are non-investment grade, which means that nationally recognized statistical rating organizations rate them below the top four investment-grade rating categories (i.e., “AAA” through “BBB”), and are sometimes referred to as “junk bonds.” The non-investment grade CMBS tend to be less liquid, may have a higher risk of default and may be more difficult to value. Non-investment grade securities usually provide a higher yield than do investment-grade bonds, but with the higher return comes greater risk. Non-investment grade securities are considered speculative, and their capacity to pay principal and interest in accordance with the terms of their issue is not ensured.

      We May Not Borrow Money Unless We Maintain Asset Coverage for Indebtedness of At Least 200% Which May Affect Returns to Shareholders. We must maintain asset coverage for a class of senior security representing indebtedness of at least 200%. Our ability to achieve our investment objective may depend in part on our continued ability to maintain a leveraged capital structure by borrowing from banks or other lenders on favorable terms. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain such leverage. If asset coverage declines to less than 200%, we may be required to sell a portion of our investments when it is disadvantageous to do so. As of March 31, 2002, our asset coverage for senior indebtedness was 264%.

      We Borrow Money Which Magnifies the Potential for Gain or Loss on Amounts Invested and May Increase the Risk of Investing in Our Company. Although we maintain a conservatively leveraged capital structure, borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested and, therefore, increase the risks associated with investing in our securities. We

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borrow from, and issue senior debt securities to, banks, insurance companies and other lenders. Lenders of these senior securities have fixed dollar claims on our consolidated assets that are superior to the claims of our common shareholders. If the value of our consolidated assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to the Company’s common stock to increase more sharply than it would have had we not leveraged. Conversely, if the value of our consolidated assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any increase in our consolidated income in excess of consolidated interest payable on the borrowed funds would cause our net income to increase more than it would without the leverage, while any decrease in our consolidated income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect our ability to make common stock dividend payments. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique.

      At March 31, 2002, the Company had $933.1 million of outstanding indebtedness, bearing a weighted average annual interest cost of 7.4%. In order for us to cover these annual interest payments on indebtedness, we must achieve annual returns on our assets of at least 2.9%.

      Changes in Interest Rates May Affect Our Cost of Capital and Net Investment Income. Because we borrow money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our interest income. In periods of sharply rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which would reduce our net investment income before net realized and unrealized gains. We use a combination of long-term and short-term borrowings and equity capital to finance our investing activities. The Company utilizes its short-term credit facilities as a means to bridge to long-term financing. Our long-term fixed-rate investments are financed primarily with long-term fixed-rate debt and equity. We may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. The Company has analyzed the potential impact of changes in interest rates on interest income net of interest expense. Assuming that the balance sheet were to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter the existing interest rate sensitivity, a hypothetical immediate 1% change in interest rates would have affected the net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or NIA, by less than 1% over a six month horizon. Although management believes that this measure is indicative of the Company’s sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in credit quality, size and composition of the assets on the balance sheet and other business developments that could affect NIA. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the potential outcome simulated by this estimate.

      Because We Must Distribute Income, We Will Continue to Need Additional Capital to Grow. We will continue to need capital to fund incremental growth in our investments. Historically, we have borrowed from financial institutions and have issued equity securities. A reduction in the availability of new capital could limit our ability to grow. We must distribute at least 90% of our taxable ordinary income, which excludes net realized long-term capital gains, to our shareholders to maintain our regulated investment company (“RIC”) status. As a result, such earnings will not be available to fund investment originations. We expect to continue to borrow from financial institutions and sell additional equity securities. If we fail to obtain funds from such sources or from other sources to fund our investments, it could limit our ability to grow, which could have a material adverse effect on the value of the Company’s common stock. In addition, as a BDC, we are generally required to maintain a ratio of at least 200% of total assets to total borrowings, which may restrict our ability to borrow in certain circumstances.

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      Loss of Pass-Through Tax Treatment Would Substantially Reduce Net Assets and Income Available for Dividends. We have operated the Company so as to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). If we meet source of income, diversification and distribution requirements, the Company qualifies for effective pass-through tax treatment. The Company would cease to qualify for such pass-through tax treatment if it were unable to comply with these requirements. We also could be subject to a 4% excise tax and/or corporate level income tax if we do not distribute or deem to distribute taxable income in excess of the required distributions as a RIC. If the Company ceased to qualify as a RIC, the Company would become subject to federal income tax, which would substantially reduce our net assets and the amount of income available for distribution to our shareholders.

      We Operate in a Competitive Market for Investment Opportunities. We compete for investments with many other companies and individuals, some of whom have greater resources than we do. Increased competition would make it more difficult for us to purchase or originate investments at attractive prices. As a result of this competition, sometimes we may be precluded from making otherwise attractive investments.

      Changes in the Law or Regulations That Govern the Company Could Have a Material Impact on the Company or Our Operations. We are regulated by the SEC and the SBA. In addition, changes in the laws or regulations that govern BDCs, RICs, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and small business investment companies (“SBICs”) may significantly affect our business. Any change in the law or regulations that govern our business could have a material impact on the Company or its operations. Laws and regulations may be changed from time to time, and the interpretations of the relevant laws and regulations also are subject to change.

      Results May Fluctuate and May Not Be Indicative of Future Performance. The Company’s operating results will fluctuate and, therefore, you should not rely on current or historical period results to be indicative of the Company’s performance in future reporting periods. Factors that could cause operating results to fluctuate include, among others, variations in the investment origination volume and fee income earned, variation in timing of prepayments, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets and general economic conditions.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

      There has been no material change in quantitative or qualitative disclosures about market risk since December 31, 2001.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings

      The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Item 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

      On December 20, 2001, Allied Capital issued 204,855 shares of its common stock to stockholders of a private company in connection with the acquisition of the private company. The sale of the shares were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering. The aggregate offering price for the shares of common stock sold in such offering was $5,157,000.

      During the three months ended March 31, 2002, Allied Capital issued a total of 56,774 shares of common stock under its dividend reinvestment plan pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The aggregate offering price for the shares of common stock sold under the dividend reinvestment plan was approximately $1.6 million.

 
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

      Not applicable.

 
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

      None.

Item 5.  Other Information

      Not applicable.

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

      (a) List of Exhibits

         
Exhibit
Number Description


  3 (i)(a)(22)   Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation.
  3 (ii)(22)   Amended and Restated Bylaws.
  4 .1(4)   Specimen certificate of the Company’s Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. See exhibits 3(i) and 3(ii) for other instruments defining the rights of security holders.
  4 .2(2)   Form of debenture between certain subsidiaries of the Company and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
  5     Not applicable.
  9     Not applicable.
  10 .1(15)   Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated August 3, 2001.
  10 .2(5)   Note Agreement dated as of April 30, 1998.
  10 .3(3)   Loan Agreement between Allied I and Overseas Private Investment Corporation, dated April 10, 1995. Letter dated December 11, 1997 evidencing assignment of Loan Agreement from Allied I to the Company.
  10 .4(8)   Note Agreement dated as of May 1, 1999.
  10 .4a(10)   Note Agreement dated as of November 15, 1999.

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Exhibit
Number Description


  10 .4b(13)   Note Agreement dated as of October 15, 2000.
  10 .4c(17)   Auction Rate Reset Note Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2000 between the Company and Intrepid Funding Master Trust, a Delaware business trust administered by Banc of America Securities LLC; Forward Issuance Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2000, between the Company and Banc of America Securities LLC; Remarketing and Contingency Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2000 between the Company and Banc of America Securities LLC.
  10 .4d(21)   Note Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2001.
  10 .5(16)   Amendment and Consent Agreement to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 11, 2000.
  10 .6(4)   Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1, 1998 among Allied Capital CMT, Inc., Allied Capital Commercial Mortgage Trust 1998-1 and the Company and LaSalle National Bank Inc. and ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
  10 .7(4)   Indenture dated as of January 1, 1998 between Allied Capital Commercial Mortgage Trust 1998-1 and LaSalle National Bank.
  10 .8(4)   Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated January 1, 1998 between Allied Capital CMT, Inc., LaSalle National Bank, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company.
  10 .9(4)   Guaranty dated as of January 1, 1998 by the Company.
  10 .10a(14)   Employment agreement dated June 15, 2000 between the Company and William L. Walton.
  10 .10b(14)   Employment agreement dated June 15, 2000 between the Company and Joan M. Sweeney.
  10 .10c(16)   Employment agreement dated June 15, 2000 between the Company and John M. Scheurer.
  10 .11(7)   Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan dated December 30, 1998.
  10 .11a(18)   Amendment to Deferred Compensation Plan dated October 18, 2000.
  10 .11.b(21)   Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan, dated May 15, 2001.
  10 .12(6)   Amended Stock Option Plan.
  10 .12a(9)   Allied Capital 401(k) Plan dated September 1, 1999.
  10 .12b(18)   Amendment to 401(k) Plan dated December 31, 2000.
  10 .13a(4)   Form of Custody Agreement with Riggs Bank N.A. with respect to safekeeping.
  10 .13b(4)   Form of Custody Agreement with LaSalle National Bank.
  10 .13(15)   Custodian agreement with LaSalle Bank National Association, dated July 9, 2001.
  10 .14a(15)   Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 18, 2001 by and among the Company, Allied Capital Lock Acquisition Corporation, and SunSource Inc.
  10 .15(19)   Control Investor Guaranty Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2001, between the Company and Fleet National Bank, in its capacity as Administrative Agent for the Lenders and Business Loan Express, Inc.
  10 .18(23)   Dividend Reinvestment Plan, as amended.
  11     Statement regarding computation of per share earnings is incorporated by reference to Note 8 to the Company’s Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

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Exhibit
Number Description


  21     Subsidiaries of the Company and jurisdiction of incorporation/organization:
             
        Allied Investment Corporation   Maryland
        Allied Capital REIT, Inc.   Maryland
        Allied Capital Holdings LLC   Delaware
        Allied Capital Beteiligungsberatung GmbH   Germany
        A.C. Corporation   Delaware
 

    (1)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
 
    (2)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with Allied I’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
 
    (3)  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit f.7 of Allied I’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 filed with the registration statement on Form N-2 on January 24, 1996 (File No. 33-64629). Assignment to Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
 
    (4)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name to the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 filed on the Company’s behalf with the Commission on May 5, 1998 (File No. 333-51899).
 
    (5)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998.
 
    (6)  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Company’s definitive proxy materials for the Company’s 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Commission on April 3, 2001.
 
    (7)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
 
    (8)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1999.
 
    (9)  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the Allied Capital 401(k) Plan registration statement on Form S-8, filed on behalf of such Plan on October 8, 1999 (File No. 333-88681).

  (10)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
 
  (11)  Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s registration statement on Form N-14 filed on the Company’s behalf with the Commission on November 6, 2000.
 
  (12)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name to the Company’s registration statement on Form N-14 filed on the Company’s behalf with the Commission on November 6, 2000.
 
  (13)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2000.
 
  (14)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name to the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-43534) filed on August 11, 2000.
 
  (15)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name to the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 filed on August 10, 2001 (File No. 333-67336).
 
  (16)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the registration statement on Form N-2 filed on March 21, 2001 (File No. 333-43534).
 
  (17)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form N-2 filed on September 12, 2000 (File No. 333-43534).

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  (18)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form N-2 filed on January 19, 2001 (File No. 333-43534).
 
  (19)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the registration statement on Form N-2 filed on May 15, 2001 (File No. 333-43534).
 
  (20)  Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3(i) filed with Allied Lending’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
 
  (21)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form N-2 filed on November 14, 2001 (File No. 333-67336).
 
  (22)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s registration statement on form N-2 filed on May 8, 2002.
 
  (23)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same name filed with the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the registration statement on Form N-2 filed on March 22, 2002.

      (b) Reports on Form 8-K.

          On April 3, 2002, Allied Capital filed a Form 8-K reporting that it had selected KPMG LLP to serve as its independent public accountants for the fiscal year December 31, 2002 and dismissed Arthur Andersen LLP as its public accountants effective upon completion of the December 31, 2001 audit.

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SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunder duly authorized.

  ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION
                 (Registrant)
     
Dated: May 8, 2002
  /s/ PENNI F. ROLL
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Chief Financial Officer

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