ALLIED CAPITAL CORP

ALLIED CAPITAL CORP

Allied Capital Corporation (CIK 3906) is a Washington, DC-based business development company that provides long-term debt and equity capital to privately held companies across various industries through privately negotiated transactions. Founded in 1958 and initially traded over-the-counter, the company expanded its operations to the New York Stock Exchange in 2001 under ticker symbol ALD. As a BDC, Allied Capital focuses on supporting the expansion of middle-market private companies while generating returns for shareholders through quarterly cash dividends, which the company has paid consistently since 1963. The company manages assets exceeding $5 billion and faces risks inherent to illiquid private equity investments, including portfolio company performance volatility and market conditions affecting exit opportunities. Explore Allied Capital's detailed financial disclosures and SEC filings on Earnings Feed to understand the company's investment strategy and performance.