NEW YORK - April 6, 2009 - Golub Capital announced today that it was named Buyouts Magazine "Middle Market Lender of the Year" for 2008.

"Golub Capital is proud to receive this acknowledgement from Buyouts," said Greg Cashman, Senior Managing Director.

"It is a testament of the firm's commitment to support our client's deal activities. Even through these rocky market conditions, our mission remains to provide clients with certainty of closing, superior customer service, competitive pricing, flexible products and continuous loyalty. We thank our clients and investors for helping us to build win-win, long-term relationships," said Andy Steuerman, Senior Managing Director.

Golub Capital is positioned as the #1 independent middle market LBO lender. The firm is the only top 20 lender owned by its employees and the only top 20 lender actively providing senior, one-stop and mezzanine financings. In 2008, Golub Capital raised $1.5 billion for new loans (without any TARP funds or FDIC guarantees). For the first time, Golub Capital's assets under management now exceed $3 billion.

Golub Capital was awarded the honor on March 26th at the Buyouts Magazine Award Ceremony held in New York. This is the second award Golub Capital has won for 2008 in a similar category. The firm was previously awarded "Financing Firm of the Year" by the M&A Advisor in 2008.

About Golub Capital:

Golub Capital provides buy-and-hold products range from $5 million to $75 million and include one-loan financings (through the Firm's proprietary GOLD facility), senior, second lien and subordinated debt, preferred stock and co-investment equity. Golub Capital also underwrites and syndicates 1st lien loans up to $150 million. With a broad investment mandate and long-term time horizon, Golub Capital has a high level of flexibility in structuring investments. The firm was named "Middle Market Lender of the Year" by Buyouts Magazine and "Financing Firm of the Year" by M&A Advisor for achievements in 2008. Golub Capital is a national firm with offices in Chicago, New York and Atlanta. For more information, please visit the firm's website at www.golubcapital.com.