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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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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 3, 2010

Allied Capital Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Maryland 0-22832 52-1081052
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia   20006
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   202 721-6100

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 3, 2010, Allied Capital Corporation issued a press release. The full text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated February 3, 2010.





 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Allied Capital Corporation
          
February 3, 2010   By:   Penni F. Roll
       
        Name: Penni F. Roll
        Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release dated February 3, 2010.