Our company has been publicly owned since 1960 and we have delivered over 40 years of solid investment returns and dividends to our shareholders. We believe Allied Capital provides the best platform for a public shareholder to participate in the growth and profitability of the private equity industry. Historically, only large institutional investors have been able to benefit from the returns of private equity investing. Allied Capital invests in private and undervalued public companies that demonstrate the necessary growth dynamics to provide solid investment return. Our investments include both debt and equity securities.
Debt securities provide predictable recurring interest income.
Equity securities provide investment upside through capital gains.