UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2010
PROSPECT CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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10 East 40th Street, 44th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-448-0702
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 9, 2010, Prospect Capital Corporation issued a press release containing a copy of a
letter delivered to the Board of Directors of Allied Capital Corporation (“Allied”) making its
final and best offer to acquire Allied. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release, dated February 9, 2010 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Prospect
Capital Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
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Prospect Capital Corporation
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| Dated: February 9, 2010 |
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/s/ John F. Barry III
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John F. Barry III |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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