Prospect Capital Provides $15 Million in Financing to Support the Acquisition of a Specialty Pharmacy Services Company


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Nov 9, 2011) - Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) ("Prospect") announced today that Prospect has provided a $15 million secured second lien loan to support the acquisition of a specialty pharmacy services company (the "Company") in a private equity backed transaction.

The Company is a leading mail order pharmacy that offers a comprehensive service solution designed to address the complexities of the workers compensation market. By ensuring appropriate and timely access to medication, the Company's services help to improve medical outcomes and return employees to the workplace.

"Prospect is pleased to provide financing to support the growth and recapitalization of this industry-leading company," said David Moszer, a Managing Director of Prospect Capital Management and Manager of Prospect's Financial Sponsors Group.

Prospect has closed over $935 million of new originations during calendar year 2011.

ABOUT PROSPECT CAPITAL CORPORATION
Prospect Capital Corporation (www.prospectstreet.com) is a closed-end investment company that lends to and invests in private and microcap public businesses. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and long-term capital appreciation through debt and equity investments.

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