Allied Capital Announces Results of 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

WASHINGTON -- Allied Capital Corporation (NYSE: ALD) held its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders today. Two items were submitted for stockholder approval. Stockholders approved both of the proposals during the meeting.

The items voted upon included the election of four directors of the Company who will serve for three years, or until their successors are elected, and the ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the year ending December 31, 2009.

The company broadcast the meeting through a live webcast. A replay of this webcast is currently available through its website at www.alliedcapital.com.

About Allied Capital

Allied Capital (NYSE: ALD) is a business development company (BDC) in the U.S. that is regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Allied Capital has a portfolio of investments in the debt and equity capital of middle market businesses nationwide. Founded in 1958 and operating as a public company since 1960, Allied Capital has been investing in the U.S. entrepreneurial economy for 50 years. Allied Capital has a diverse portfolio of investments in 104 companies across a variety of industries. For more information, please visit www.alliedcapital.com, call Allied Capital investor relations toll-free at [phone], or e-mail us at [e-mail].