Triangle Capital Corporation Invests $12.0 Million In DLR Restaurants, LLC

RALEIGH, N.C., March 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) ("Triangle" or the "Company"), a leading specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to lower middle market companies located throughout the United States, today announced that it closed a $12.0 million senior subordinated debt investment in DLR Restaurants, LLC ("DLR"). DLR operates Dick's Last Resort restaurants with multiple locations throughout the United States. DLR offers a unique dining experience with an interactive wait staff that entertains customers throughout the meal with tasteful humor.

"DLR has a consistent history of strong operating performance and has demonstrated its ability to move successfully into new markets throughout the country," commented Garland S. Tucker, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Triangle.

About Triangle Capital Corporation

Triangle Capital Corporation ( www.TCAP.com ) is a specialty finance company organized to provide customized financing solutions to lower middle market companies located throughout the United States. Triangle's investment objective is to seek attractive returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity related investments. Triangle's investment philosophy is to partner with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors to provide flexible financing solutions to fund growth, changes of control, or other corporate events. Triangle typically invests $5.0 million - $15.0 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $20.0 million and $100.0 million and EBITDA between $3.0 million and $20.0 million.

Triangle has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"). Triangle is required to comply with a series of regulatory requirements under the 1940 Act as well as applicable NYSE, federal and state laws and regulations. Triangle has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Failure to comply with any of the laws and regulations that apply to Triangle could have a material adverse effect on Triangle and its stockholders.

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