10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2012

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 814-61

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	75-1072796
(State or other jurisdiction of  incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

12900 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas	75230
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 233-8242

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes xNo o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such filings).  Yes xNo o

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

3,800,393 shares of Common Stock, $1 par value, as of February 7, 2013.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	Page
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities December 31, 2012 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2012	3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011	4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets(Unaudited) at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011	6
	Consolidated Schedule of Investments December 31, 2012 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2012	7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	19
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	32
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	36
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	37
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	37
Item 6.	Exhibits	37
Signatures		38

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(In thousands except per share data)

	December 31 2012			March 31 2012
Assets	(Unaudited)
Investments at market or fair value
Companies more than 25% owned (Cost: December 31, 2012 - $12,814, March 31, 2012 - $14,870)	$	346,595		$	283,575
Companies 5% to 25% owned (Cost: December  31, 2012 - $15,594, March 31, 2012 - $14,003)		135,011			209,222
Companies less than 5% owned (Cost: December 31, 2012 -$59,220, March 31, 2012 - $60,120)		69,672			65,749
Total investments (Cost: December 31, 2012 - $87,628, March 31, 2012 - $88,993)		551,278			558,546
Cash and cash equivalents		67,623			64,895
Receivables
Dividends and interest		8,203			1,741
Affiliates		438			220
Pension assets		7,490			7,349
Other assets		180			238
Total assets	$	635,212		$	632,989
Liabilities
Other liabilities	$	2,278		$	688
Income tax payable		1,125			–
Accrued pension cost		1,684			1,568
Deferred income taxes		2,036			2,027
Total liabilities		7,123			4,283
Net Assets
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized, 5,000,000 shares; issued, 4,383,271 shares at December 31, 2012 and 4,339,416 at March 31, 2012		4,383			4,339
Additional capital		182,566			177,841
Accumulated net investment income		1,427			412
Accumulated net realized gain		–			498
Unrealized appreciation of investments		463,650			469,553
Treasury stock - at cost on 584,878 shares		(23,937	)		(23,937	)
Total net assets		628,089			628,706
Total liabilities and net assets	$	635,212		$	632,989
Net asset value per share (on the 3,798,393 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 3,754,538 at March 31, 2012)	$	165.36		$	167.45

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended December 31						Nine Months Ended December 31
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Investment income:
Interest	$	518		$	506		$	1,696		$	1,444
Dividends		6,308			4,955			7,548			6,148
Management and other income		146			163			523			486
		6,972			5,624			9,767			8,078
Operating expenses:
Salaries		2,357			588			3,720			1,571
Stock option expense		62			253			334			757
Net pension benefit		(9	)		(75	)		(26	)		(225	)
Professional fees		191			202			767			741
Other operating expenses		272			244			935			739
		2,873			1,212			5,730			3,583
Income before income taxes		4,099			4,412			4,037			4,495
Income tax expense/(benefit)		(43	)		27			(3	)		74
Net investment income	$	4,142		$	4,385		$	4,040		$	4,421
Proceeds from disposition of investments	$	11,023		$	13,417		$	78,528		$	31,956
Cost of investments sold		9,258			14,528			9,882			20,628
Realized gain (loss) on investments before income tax		1,765			(1,111	)		68,646			11,328
Income tax expense		1,125			1,249			1,125			1,249
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		640			(2,360	)		67,521			10,079
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments		22,296			48,798			(5,904	)		165
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments	$	22,936		$	46,438		$	61,617		$	10,244
Increase in net assets from operations	$	27,078		$	50,823		$	65,657		$	14,665

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Nine Months Ended December 31, 2012			Nine Months Ended December 31, 2011
Operations:
Net investment income	$	4,040		$	4,421
Net realized gain on investments		67,521			10,079
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments		(5,904	)		165
Increase in net assets from operations		65,657			14,665
Distributions from:
Undistributed net investment income		(3,025	)		(3,003	)
Net realized gain distribution		(66,826	)		-
Net realized gains deemed distributed to shareholders		(1,194	)		(3,216	)
Capital share transactions:
Allocated increase in share value for deemed distribution		1,194			3,216
Exercise of employee stock options		3,243			98
Stock option expense		334			757
Increase/(decrease) in net assets		(617	)		12,517
Net assets, beginning of period		628,706			539,233
Net assets, end of period	$	628,089		$	551,750

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended December 31						Nine Months Ended December 31
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Increase in net assets from operations	$	27,078		$	50,823		$	65,657		$	14,665
Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net proceeds from disposition of investments		11,023			13,417			78,521			31,956
Return of Capital on Investment		511			–			768			–
Proceeds from repayment of loan securities or investments		–			–			–			2,111
Purchases of securities		(2,482	)		(1,577	)		(9,278	)		(13,077	)
Depreciation and amortization		7			6			25			16
Net pension benefit		(9	)		(75	)		(26	)		(225	)
Realized (gain) loss on investments before income tax		(1,765	)		1,111			(68,646	)		(11,328	)
Taxes payable on behalf of shareholders on deemed distribution		1,125			1,249			1,125			1,249
Net (increase) decrease in unrealized appreciation of investments		(22,296	)		(48,798	)		5,904			(164	)
Stock option expense		62			253			334			757
Increase in dividend and interest receivable		(5,586	)		(5,031	)		(6,462	)		(5,468	)
Decrease (increase) in receivables from affiliates		(104	)		(5	)		(218	)		50
Decrease in other assets		22			–			32			4
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities		1,687			(5	)		1,591			(5	)
Increase in deferred income taxes		(43	)		27			9			81
Net cash provided by operating activities		9,230			11,395			69,336			20,622
Cash flows from financing activities
Distributions from undistributed net investment income		(1,520	)		(1,502	)		(3,025	)		(3,003	)
Dividend paid from capital gain		–						(66,826	)		–
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options		226			–			3,243			98
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,294	)		(1,502	)		(66,608	)		(2,905	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		7,936			9,893			2,728			17,717
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		59,687			53,323			64,895			45,499
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	67,623		$	63,216		$	67,623		$	63,216

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes	$	–	$	–	$	–	$	–
Non-cash transaction:

a. In December 2012, the $3,200,000 investment in Trax Holdings, Inc. debt security and $800,000 accrued interest were converted into Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. In July 2011, the $1,000,000 investment in iMemories, Inc. debt security was converted into Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.  These transactions had the following non-cash effect on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

Total Investments $ 4,000 $ – $ 4,000 $ 1,000

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)			Investment (b)	Cost		Value (c)
*†ALAMO GROUP INC. Seguin, Texas Tractor-mounted mowing and mobile excavation equipment for governmental, industrial and agricultural markets; street-sweeping equipment for municipalities.		22.0	%	‡2,832,300 shares common stock (acquired 4-1-73 thru 5-09-11)	$	2,190,937	$	92,397,312
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC Atlanta, Georgia Holding company of Atlantic Capital Bank, a full service commercial bank.		1.9	%	300,000 shares common stock (acquired 4-10-07)		3,000,000		2,534,000
¥BALCO, INC. Wichita, Kansas Specialty architectural products used in the construction and remodeling of commercial and institutional buildings.		95.7	%	445,000 shares common stock and 60,920 shares Class B non-voting common stock (acquired 10-25-83 and 5-30-02)		624,920		4,600,000
*BOXX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Austin, Texas Workstations for computer graphic imaging and design.		14.9	%	3,125,354 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,125,354 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (acquired 8-20-99 thru 8-8-01)		1,500,000		1,220,000
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Houston, Texas Cleans above ground oil storage tanks with a patented, automated system.		73.4	%	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-16 (acquired 5-19-10 thru 10-20-10)		779,278		183,000
				12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-17 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-26-11)		2,285,700		537,000
				12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 3-31-17 (acquired 9-9-11 and 10-26-11)		1,523,800		358,000
				10% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-17 (acquired 7-14-08 thru 4-28-10)		6,200,700		1,458,000
				12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 10-31-17 (acquired 10-19-12)		499,997		118,000
				3,033,410 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,033,410 shares common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 7-14-08 thru 11-18-10)		3,033,410		1
				Warrants to purchase 1,436,499 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, expiring 10-31-2027 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-19-12)		–		–
						14,322,885		2,654,001

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)			Investment (b)	Cost		Value (c)
*†ENCORE WIRE    CORPORATION McKinney, Texas Electric wire and cable for residential, commercial and industrial construction use.		6.2	%	‡1,312,500 shares common stock (acquired 9-10-92 thru 10-15-98)		5,200,000		39,768,750
¥†HEELYS, INC. Carrollton, Texas Heelys stealth skate shoes, equipment and apparel sold through sporting goods chains, department stores and footwear retailers.		31.1	%	‡9,317,310  shares common stock (acquired 5-26-00)		102,490		20,684,428
†HOLOGIC, INC. Bedford, Massachusetts Medical instruments including bone densitometers, mammography devices and digital radiography systems.		< 1%		‡582,820 shares common stock (acquired 8-27-99)		202,529		11,662,286
iMEMORIES, INC. Scottsdale, Arizona Enables online video and photo sharing and DVD creation for home movies recorded in analog and new digital format.		23	%	17,391,304 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 19,891,304 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-10-09)		4,000,000		4,000,000
				4,684,967 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,684,967 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-20-11)		1,078,479		1,078,479
				Warrants to purchase 2,500,000  shares of common stock at $0.12 per share, expiring 1-21-21(acquired 9-13-10 thru 1-21-11)		–		–
				10% convertible notes, $308,000 principal due 7-31-2014 (acquired  9-7-12)		308,000		308,000
						5,386,479		5,386,479
INSTAWARES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Atlanta, Georgia Provides services to the    restaurant industry via its five subsidiary companies.		4.5	%	3,846,154 Class D shares (acquired 5-20-11)		5,000,000		5,829,000
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC. Durham, North Carolina Provides fully-integrated, outsourced drug development and bio-manufacturing services.		17.1	%	7,142,857 shares Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 7,142,857 shares of common stock at $0.49 per share (acquired 9-08-09)		5,000,000		5,400,000
				Warrants to purchase 63,007 shares of preferred stock at $ 0.70 per share, acquired 1-26-2012		-		-
						5,000,000		5,400,000

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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(Unaudited)

December 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)			Investment (b)	Cost		Value (c)
¥MEDIA RECOVERY, INC. Dallas, Texas Computer datacenter and office automation supplies and accessories; impact, tilt monitoring and temperature sensing devices to detect mishandling shipments; dunnage for protecting shipments.		97.9	%	800,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 11-4-97)		800,000		2,200,000
				4,000,002 shares common stock (acquired 11-4-97)		4,615,000		11,100,000
						5,415,000		13,300,000
*PALLETONE, INC. Bartow, Florida Manufacturer of wooden pallets and pressure-treated lumber.		7.7	%	12.3% senior subordinated notes, $2,000,000 principal due 12-18-2015 (acquired  9-25-06)		1,553,150		1,600,000
				150,000 shares common stock (acquired 10-18-01)		150,000		2
						1,703,150		1,600,002
¥THE RECTORSEAL CORPORATION Houston, Texas Specialty chemicals for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications; smoke containment systems for building fires; also owns 20% of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.		100.0	%	27,907 shares common stock (acquired 1-5-73 and 3-31-73)		52,600		229,600,000
TCI HOLDINGS, INC. Denver, Colorado Cable television systems and microwave relay systems.		–		21 shares 12% Series C Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (acquired 1-30-90)		–		779,000
TITANLINER, INC. Midland, Texas Manufactures, installs and rents spill containment system for oilfield applications.		29.9	%	217,038 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 217,038 shares of Series A preferred stock at $12.65 per share (acquired 6-29-12)		3,203,000		3,203,000
				7%  senior subordinated secured promissory note, due 6-30-17 (acquired 6-29-12)		2,747,000		2,747,000
				Warrants to purchase 122,239 shares of Series A preferred stock at $ 0.01 per share, expiring 1-26-12		-		-
						5,950,000		5,950,000

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)			Investment (b)	Cost		Value (c)
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC. Scottsdale, Arizona Provides a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the transportation validation, accounting, payment and information management process.		25.4	%	475,430 shares Series B convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 475,430 common stock at $8.41 per share(acquired 12-5-12)		4,000,000		7,000,000
				1,061,279shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 1,061,279 common stock at $4.64 per share (acquired 12-8-08 and 2-17-09)		5,000,000		12,400,000
						9,000,000		19,400,000
*WELLOGIX, INC. Houston, Texas Developer and supporter of software used by the oil and gas industry.		19.1	%	4,788,371 shares Series A-1 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,788,371 shares of common stock at $1.0441 per share (acquired 8-19-05 thru 6-15-08)		5,000,000		25,000
¥THE WHITMORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Rockwall, Texas Specialized surface mining, railroad and industrial lubricants; coatings for automobiles and primary metals; fluid contamination control devices.		80.0	%	80 shares common stock (acquired 8-31-79)		1,600,000		71,400,000
MISCELLANEOUS		–		Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P. 2.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 8-4-08 thru 6-18-10)		1,359,790		1,359,000
		–		BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P. 5.5% limited partnership interest (acquired 7-14-06 thru 11-30-11)		5,897,276		5,016,000
		–		CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P. 1.9% limited partnership interest (acquired 1-22-08 and 11-16-11)		1,331,256		1,816,000
		100.0	%	¥CapStar Holdings   Corporation 500 shares common stock (acquired 6-10-10); 1,000,000 shares preferred stock (acquired 12-17-12)		4,703,619		6,674,000

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)			Investment (b)	Cost		Value (c)
Miscellaneous (continued)		–		Diamond State Ventures, L.P. 1.4% limited partnership interest (acquired 10-12-99 thru 8-26-05)		-		96,000
		–		¥Discovery Alliance, LLC 90.0% limited liability company (acquired  9-12-08 thru 10-20-11)		1,315,000		1,167,000
		–		First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P. 3.0% limited partnership interest (acquired 12-26-00 thru 8-12-05)		778,895		164,000
		100	%	¥Humac Company 1,041,000 shares common stock (acquired 1-31-75 and 12-31-75)		–		169,000
		–		†North American Energy Partners, Inc. 77,194 shares common stock (acquired 8-20-12)		236,986		262,460
		–		STARTech Seed Fund II 3.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-28-00 thru 2-23-05)		754,327		364,000
TOTAL INVESTMENTS					$	87,628,139	$	551,277,718

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)			Investment (b)	Cost		Value (c)
*†ALAMO GROUP INC. Seguin, Texas Tractor-mounted mowing and mobile excavation equipment for governmental, industrial and agricultural markets; street-sweeping equipment for municipalities.		22.0	%	‡2,832,300 shares common stock (acquired 4-1-73 thru 5-09-11)	$	2,190,937	$	85,138,938
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC Atlanta, Georgia Holding company of Atlantic Capital Bank, a full service commercial bank.		1.9	%	300,000 shares common stock (acquired 4-10-07)		3,000,000		2,299,000
¥BALCO, INC. Wichita, Kansas Specialty architectural products used in the construction and remodeling of commercial and institutional buildings.		95.7	%	445,000 shares common stock and 60,920 shares Class B non-voting common stock (acquired 10-25-83 and 5-30-02)		624,920		4,100,000
*BOXX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Austin, Texas Workstations for computer graphic imaging and design.		14.9	%	3,125,354 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,125,354 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (acquired 8-20-99 thru 8-8-01)		1,500,000		600,000
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Houston, Texas Cleans above ground oil storage tanks with a patented, automated system.		73.4	%	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-16 (acquired 5-19-10 thru 10-20-10)		779,278		444,189
				12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-17 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-26-11)		2,285,700		1,302,849
				12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 8-31-16 (acquired 9-9-11 and 10-26-11)		1,264,754		720,910
				10% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-17 (acquired 7-14-08 thru 4-28-10)		6,200,700		3,534,399
				3,033,410 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,033,410 shares common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 7-14-08 thru 11-18-10)		3,033,410		1
				Warrants to purchase 1,269,833 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, expiring 8-31-2021 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 8-31-11)		–		–
						13,563,842		6,002,348

*†ENCORE WIRE    CORPORATION McKinney, Texas Electric wire and cable for residential, commercial and industrial construction use. 16.9 % ‡4,086,750 shares common stock (acquired 7-16-92 thru 10-7-98) 5,800,000 121,458,210

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)		Investment (b)	Cost	Value (c)
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC.    Sugar Land, Texas Owns Bill Young Productions, Texas Video and Post, and Extreme and television commercials and corporate communications videos.	53.6	%	13,035 shares Series A Common Stock (acquired 9-26-08 and 12-18-08)	325,875	714,000
			39,359.18 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 157,437.72 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)	2,625,000	8,626,000
			3,750 shares 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 15,000 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)	375,000	822,000
				3,325,875	10,162,000
¥†HEELYS, INC. Carrollton, Texas Heelys stealth skate shoes, equipment and apparel sold through sporting goods chains, department stores and footwear retailers.	31.1	%	‡9,317,310  shares common stock (acquired 5-26-00)	102,490	20,498,082
†HOLOGIC, INC. Bedford, Massachusetts Medical instruments including bone densitometers, mammography devices and digital radiography systems.	< 1	%	‡632,820 shares common stock (acquired 8-27-99)	220,000	13,637,271
iMEMORIES, INC. Scottsdale, Arizona Enables online video and photo sharing and DVD creation for home movies recorded in analog and new digital format.	25.3	%	17,391,304 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 19,891,304 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-10-09)	4,000,000	4,000,000
			4,684,967 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,684,967 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-20-11)	1,078,479	1,078,479
			Warrants to purchase 2,500,000  shares of common stock at $0.12 per share, expiring 1-21-21(acquired 9-13-10 thru 1-21-11)	–	–
				5,078,479	5,078,479
INSTAWARES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Atlanta, Georgia Provides services to the    restaurant industry via its five subsidiary companies.	4.5	%	3,846,154 Class D shares (acquired 5-20-11)	5,000,000	5,000,000
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC. Durham, North Carolina Provides fully-integrated, outsourced drug development and bio-manufacturing services.	17.1	%	7,142,857 shares Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 10,204,082 shares of common stock at $0.49 per share (acquired 9-08-09)	5,000,000	3,200,000

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)		Investment (b)	Cost	Value (c)
¥MEDIA RECOVERY, INC. Dallas, Texas Computer datacenter and office automation supplies and accessories; impact, tilt monitoring and temperature sensing devices to detect mishandling shipments; dunnage for protecting shipments.	97.9	%	800,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 11-4-97)	800,000	3,100,000
			4,000,002 shares common stock (acquired 11-4-97)	4,615,000	15,600,000
				5,415,000	18,700,000
*PALLETONE, INC. Bartow, Florida Manufacturer of wooden pallets and pressure-treated lumber.	7.7	%	12.3% senior subordinated notes, $2,000,000 principal due 12-18-15 (acquired  9-25-06)	1,553,150	2,000,000
			150,000 shares common stock (acquired 10-18-01)	150,000	2
				1,703,150	2,000,002
¥THE RECTORSEAL CORPORATION Houston, Texas Specialty chemicals for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications; smoke containment systems for building fires; also owns 20% of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.	100.0	%	27,907 shares common stock (acquired 1-5-73 and 3-31-73)	52,600	166,300,000
TCI HOLDINGS, INC. Denver, Colorado Cable television systems and microwave relay systems.	–		21 shares 12% Series C Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (acquired 1-30-90)	–	802,000
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC. Scottsdale, Arizona Provides a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the transportation validation, accounting, payment and information management process.	29.4	%	18% convertible  promissory note, $3,200,000 principal  due 9-17-2012 (acquired 4-6-11 thru 11-10-11)	3,200,000	3,200,000
			1,061,279shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 1,061,279 common stock at $4.64 per share (acquired 12-8-08 and 2-17-09)	5,000,000	6,600,000
				8,200,000	9,800,000
VIA HOLDINGS, INC. Sparks, Nevada Designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality office seating.	3.2	%	12,686 shares common stock (acquired 3-4-11 and 3-25-11)	4,926,290	2
*WELLOGIX, INC. Houston, Texas Developer and supporter of software used by the oil and gas industry.	19.1	%	4,788,371 shares Series A-1 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,788,371 shares of common stock at $1.0441 per share (acquired 8-19-05 thru 6-15-08)	5,000,000	25,000

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)		Investment (b)	Cost	Value (c)
¥THE WHITMORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Rockwall, Texas Specialized surface mining, railroad and industrial lubricants; coatings for automobiles and primary metals; fluid contamination control devices.	80.0	%	80 shares common stock (acquired 8-31-79)	1,600,000	67,200,000
MISCELLANEOUS	–		Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P. 2.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 8-4-08 thru 6-18-10)	1,725,000	1,551,000
	–		BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P. 5.5% limited partnership interest (acquired 7-14-06 thru 11-30-11)	5,808,470	5,012,000
	–		CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P. 1.9% limited partnership interest (acquired 1-22-08 and 11-16-11)	1,331,256	1,438,000
	100.0	%	¥CapStar Holdings   Corporation 500 shares common stock (acquired 6-10-10)	3,703,619	5,338,000
	–		Diamond State Ventures, L.P. 1.4% limited partnership interest (acquired 10-12-99 thru 8-26-05)	76,000	184,000
	–		¥Discovery Alliance, LLC 90.0% limited liability company (acquired  9-12-08 thru 10-20-11)	1,180,000	1,280,000
	–		First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P. 3.0% limited partnership interest (acquired 12-26-00 thru 8-12-05)	778,895	662,000
	100	%	¥Humac Company 1,041,000 shares common stock (acquired 1-31-75 and 12-31-75)	–	159,000
	–		STARTech Seed Fund I 12.1% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-17-98 thru 1-5-00)	178,066	39,000

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012

Company	Equity (a)	Investment (b)		Cost		Value (c)
Miscellaneous (continued)	–	STARTech Seed Fund II 3.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-28-00 thru 2-23-05)		843,891		371,000
	–	Sterling Group Partners I, L.P. 1.7% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-20-01 thru 1-24-05)		1,064,042		511,000
TOTAL INVESTMENTS			$	88,992,822	$	558,546,332

†Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment ‡Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

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Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments

(a)  Equity

The percentages in the “Equity” column express equity interests held by Capital Southwest Corporation and Capital Southwest Venture Corporation (together, the “Company”) in each issuer.  Each percentage represents the amount of the issuer’s common stock the Company owns or can acquire as a percentage of the issuer’s total outstanding common stock, plus stock reserved for all warrants, convertible securities and employee stock options.

(b)  Investments

Unrestricted securities (indicated by ‡) are freely marketable securities having readily available market quotations.  All other securities are restricted securities, which are subject to one or more restrictions on resale and are not freely marketable.  At December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, restricted securities represented approximately 70.1% and 56.9% of the value of the consolidated investment portfolio, respectively.

Our investments are carried at fair value in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.  In accordance with the 1940 Act, unrestricted minority-owned publicly traded securities, for which the market quotations are readily available, are valued at the closing sale price for the NYSE listed securities and the lower of the closing bid price or the last sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date; other privately held securities are valued as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors.

ASC 820 defines fair value in terms of the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the “exit price”) and excludes transaction costs.  Under ASC 820, the fair value measurement also assumes that the transaction to sell an asset occurs in the principal market for the asset or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset.  The principal market is the market in which the reporting entity would sell or transfer the asset with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset.  In determining the principal market for an asset or liability under ASC 820, it is assumed that the reporting entity has access to the market as of the measurement date.

(c)  Value

Debt Securities are generally valued on the basis of the price the security would command in order to provide a yield-to-maturity equivalent to the present yield of comparable debt instruments of similar quality.  Issuers whose debt securities are judged to be of poor quality and doubtful collectability may instead be valued by assigning percentage discounts commensurate with the quality of such debt securities.  Debt securities may also be valued based on the resulting value from the sale of the business at the estimated fair market value.

Partnership Interests, Preferred Equity and Common Equity,including unrestricted marketable securities, are valued at the closing sale price for the NYSE listed securities and the lower of the closing bid price or the last sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date. For those without a principal market, our Board of Directors considers the financial condition and operating results of the issuer; the long-term potential of the business of the issuer; the market for and recent sales prices of the issuer’s securities; the values of similar securities issued by companies in similar businesses; and the proportion of the issuer’s securities owned by the Company.  Investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) and for which fair market value is not readily determinable are valued using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent, such as member units or ownership interest in partners’ capital to which a proportionate share of net assets is attributed) of the investment.

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Equity Warrants are valued on the basis of the Black-Scholes model which defines the market value of a warrant in relation to the market price of its common stock, share price volatility, and time to maturity.

(d)  Agreements between Certain Issuers and the Company

Agreements between certain issuers and the Company provide that the issuer will bear substantially all costs in connection with the Company disposing such common stock, including those costs involved in registration under the Securities Act of 1933, but excluding underwriting discounts and commissions.  These agreements cover common stock owned at December 31, 2012 and common stock which may be acquired thereafter through the exercise of warrants and conversion of debentures and preferred stock.  They apply to restricted securities of all issuers in the investment portfolio of the Company except securities of the following issuers which are not obligated to bear registration costs:  Humac Company and The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.

(e)  Descriptions and Ownership Percentages

The descriptions of the companies and ownership percentages shown in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments were obtained from published reports and other sources believed to be reliable.  Acquisition dates indicated are the dates specific securities were acquired, which may differ from the original investment dates.  Certain securities were received in exchange for or upon conversion or exercise of other securities previously acquired.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

Capital Southwest Corporation (“CSW”) was organized as a Texas corporation on April 19, 1961.  Until September 1969, CSW operated as a licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.  At that time, we transferred to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Capital Southwest Venture Corporation ("CSVC"), certain assets and our license as a small business investment company ("SBIC").  CSVC is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).  Prior to March 30, 1988, CSW was registered as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act.  On that date, CSW elected to become a Business Development Company (“BDC”) subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Small Business Incentive Act of 1980.  Because CSW wholly owns CSVC, the portfolios of both CSW and CSVC are referred to collectively as “our,” “we” and “us.”  Capital Southwest Management Company (“CSMC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW, is the management company for CSW and CSVC.  CSMC generally incurs all normal operating and administrative expenses, including, but not limited to, salaries and related benefits, rent, equipment and other administrative costs required for its day-to-day operations.

Our portfolio is a composite of companies, consisting of companies in which we have controlling interests, developing companies and marketable securities of established publicly traded companies.  We make available significant managerial assistance to the companies in which we invest and believe that providing managerial assistance to such investee companies is critical to their business development activities.  CSMC receives a monthly fixed fee for management services provided to certain of its control portfolio companies.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).  Under rules and regulations applicable to investment companies, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company.  An exception to this general principle occurs if the investment company has an investment in an operating company that provides services to the investment company.  Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements include CSMC, our management company.

The financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 6 of Regulation S-X. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Certain information and footnotes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, although we believe that the disclosures provided in this Form 10-Q are adequate for a fair presentation.  The information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim period.

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Portfolio Investment Classification

We classify our investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act.  Under the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are defined as investments in which we own more than 25% of the voting securities or have rights to maintain greater than 50% of the board representation; “Affiliated Investments” are defined as investments in which we own between 5% and 25% of the voting securities; and “Non-Control/Non-Affiliated Investments” are defined as investments that are neither “Control Investments” nor “Affiliated Investments.”

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of CSW, CSVC and CSMC.

Fair Value Measurements We adopted FASB ASC 820 on April 1, 2008.  ASC 820 (1) creates a single definition of fair value, (2) establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and (3) expands disclosure requirements about items measured at fair value.  ASC 820 applies to both items recognized and reported at fair value in the financial statements and items disclosed at fair value in the notes to the financial statements.  ASC 820 does not change existing accounting rules governing what can or what must be recognized and reported at fair value in our financial statements, or disclosed at fair value in our notes to financial statements. Additionally, ASC 820 does not eliminate practicability exceptions that exist in accounting pronouncements amended by this Topic when measuring fair value.

Fair value is generally determined based on quoted market prices in the active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  If quoted market prices are not available, we use valuation techniques that place greater reliance on observable inputs and less reliance on unobservable inputs.  Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, our estimate of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed.  In addition, changes in the market environment, portfolio company performance and other events may occur over the lives of the investments that may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned.  We determine the fair value of each individual investment and record changes in fair value as unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Pursuant to our internal valuation process, each portfolio company is valued once a quarter.  In addition to our internal valuation process, our Board of Directors retains a nationally recognized firm to provide limited scope third party valuation services on certain portfolio investments at the end of our fiscal year.  Our Board of Directors retained Duff & Phelps to provide limited scope third party valuation services on six investments comprising 85.8% of our net asset value at March 31, 2012.  For full disclosure of Duff & Phelps’ services, see page 5 of the Form 10-K under the heading “Determination of Net Asset Value and Portfolio Valuation Process.”

We believe our investments at December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 approximate fair value based on the market in which we operate and other conditions in existence as of these dates.

Investments Investments are stated at fair value determined by our Board of Directors as described in Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Note 3 below.  The average cost method is used in determining cost of investments sold.  Investments are recorded on a trade date basis.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.  Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Segment Information We operate and manage our business in a singular segment.  As an investment company, we invest in portfolio companies in various industries and geographic areas as presented in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Interest and Dividend Income  Interest and dividend income is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent amounts are expected to be collected.  Dividend income is recorded at the ex-dividend date for marketable securities and restricted securities.  In accordance with our valuation policy, accrued interest and dividend income is evaluated periodically for collectability.  When a debt or loan becomes 90 days or more past due, and if we otherwise do not expect the debtor to be able to service all of its debt or other obligations, we will generally establish a reserve against the interest income, thereby placing the loan or debt security’s status on non-accrual basis, and cease to recognize interest income on that loan or debt security until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due.  If a loan or debt security’s status significantly improves regarding ability to service debt or other obligations, it will be restored to accrual basis.

Federal Income Taxes  CSW and CSVC have elected and intend to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) necessary to qualify as regulated investment companies (RICs).  By meeting these requirements, they will not be subject to corporate federal income taxes on ordinary income distributed to shareholders.  In order to comply as a RIC, each company is required to timely distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the IRC, each year.  Investment company taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses.  Investment company taxable income generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains and losses are not included in investment company taxable income until they are realized.

In addition to the requirement that we must annually distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, we may either distribute or retain our realized net capital gains from investments, but any net capital gains not distributed may be subject to corporate level tax. Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. When we retain the capital gains, they are classified as a “deemed distribution” to our shareholders and are subject to our corporate tax rate of 35%.  As an investment company that qualifies as a RIC under the IRC, federal income taxes payable on security gains that we elect to retain are accrued only on the last day of our tax year, December 31.  Any capital gains actually distributed to shareholders are generally taxable to the shareholders as long-term capital gains. See Note 4 for further discussion.

CSMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW, is not a RIC and is required to pay taxes at the current corporate rate.

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We account for interest and penalties as part of operating expenses.  There were no interest or penalties incurred during the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Deferred Taxes  CSMC sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan which covers its employees and employees of certain of its controlled affiliates.  Deferred taxes related to the qualified defined benefit pension plan are recorded as incurred.

Stock-Based Compensation  We account for our stock-based compensation using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  Accordingly, we recognize stock-based compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments awards granted to employees.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options. For restricted stock awards, we measured the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and will amortize this fair value to shared-based compensation expense over the vesting term.  See Note 6 for further discussion.

Defined Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Plans  We record annual amounts relating to the defined benefit pension plan based on calculations, which include various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates and assumed rates of return depending on the pension plan.  Material changes in pension costs may occur in the future due to changes in the discount rate, changes in the expected long-term rate of return, changes in level of contributions to the plans and other factors.  The funded status is the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation.  We recognize changes in the funded status of defined benefit plan in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the year in which the changes occur and measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end.  We presently use March 31 as the measurement date for our defined benefit plan.

Concentration of Risk  We place our idle cash in financial institutions, and at times, such balances may be in excess of the federally insured limits.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs ("ASU 2011-04"). ASU 2011-04 results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. See Note 3 Investments, for further information regarding valuation techniques and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by our Company to value Level 3 investments.

3.  INVESTMENTS

We record our investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with GAAP.  When available, we base the fair value of our investments on directly observable market prices or on market data derived for comparable assets.  For all other investments, inputs used to measure fair value reflect management’s best estimate of assumptions that would be used by market participants in pricing the investments in a hypothetical transaction.

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The levels of fair value inputs used to measure our investments are characterized in accordance with the fair value hierarchy established by the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).  We use judgment and consider factors specific to the investment in determining the significance of an input to a fair value measurement.  While management believes our valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy and investments that fall into each of the levels are described below:

· Level 1:  Investments whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.  We use Level 1 inputs for publicly traded securities.  Such investments are valued at the closing price for listed securities and at the lower of the closing bid price or the closing sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date.

· Level 2: Investments whose values are based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and similar data.  We did not value any of our investments using Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

· Level 3: Investments whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.  These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the investment.  We use Level 3 inputs for measuring the fair value of approximately 70.1% of our investments.

As required by ASC 820, when the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within the fair value measurement is categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement which may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).  Therefore, gains and losses for such investments categorized within the Level 3 table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).  We conduct reviews of fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis.  Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of certain investments.

Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and, therefore, require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value determination of each portfolio company requires one or more of the following unobservable inputs:

· Financial information obtained from each portfolio company, including audited and unaudited statements of operations and balance sheets for the most recent period available as compared to budgeted numbers;

· Current and projected financial condition of the portfolio company;

· Current and projected ability of the portfolio company to service its debt obligations;

· Projected operating results of the portfolio company;

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· Current information regarding any offers to purchase the investment or recent private sales transactions;

· Current ability of the portfolio company to raise any additional financing as needed;

· Change in the economic environment which may have a material impact on the operating results of the portfolio company;

· Qualitative assessment of key management;

· Contractual rights, obligations or restrictions associated with the investment; and

· Other factors deemed relevant.

Preferred Stock and Common Stock

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our equity securities are EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, net book values, tangible book value multiples, and the weighted average costs of capital (“WACC”). Generally, increases or decreases in EBITDA or revenue multiple inputs result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively. Generally, increases or decreases in WACC result in a lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third party-appraisals. For recent investments, we generally rely on our cost basis to determine the fair value unless fair value is deemed to have departed from this level.

Debt Securities

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our debt securities are risk adjusted discount factors used in the yield valuation technique and probability of principal recovery. Significant increase or decrease in any of these valuation inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third party inputs.

Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Company Interests

For recent investments, we evaluate limited partnership or limited liability company interests at cost, which is deemed to represent market value, unless or until there is substantive evidence that cost does not correspond to fair value. Thereafter, these securities are generally valued at our percentage interest of the fund or company’s calculated net asset value, unless there is substantive evidence that the net asset value does not correspond to fair value. All investments of each fund are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

Warrants

We generally use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of warrants held in our portfolio. Option pricing models, including the Black-Scholes model, require the use of subjective inputs, including expected volatility, expected life, expected dividend rate, and expected risk-free rate of return. In the Black-Scholes model, variation in the expected volatility or expected term assumptions has a significant impact on fair value.

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The table below presents the valuation technique and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company to value our Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2012. Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and therefore require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The table is not intended to be all inclusive, but instead captures the significant unobservable inputs relevant to our determination of fair value.

Type	Valuation Technique	Fair Value (in millions)		Unobservable Input	Range				Weighted Average
Preferred & Common Equity	Market Approach	$	325.5	EBITDA Multiple		3.25x - 6.56x			6.42	x
	Market Approach	$	10.9	Revenue Multiple		0.30x – 1.70x			0.95	x
	Market Approach	$	6.7	Cash and Asset Value		NA			NA
	Discounted Cash Flow	$	0.8	Discount Rate		1.81	%		1.81	%
	Market Approach	$	2.5	Multiple of Tangible Book Value		1.05	x		1.05	x
	Market Approach	$	22.6	Recent Transaction Price		NA			NA
	Market Approach	$	0.2	Market Value of Held Securities		NA			NA
		$	369.2
Warrants	Black Scholes Pricing Model	$	0.0	Stock Price and Expected Volatility	$	0.00		$	0.00
Debt	Discounted Cash Flow	$	4.3	Discount Rate		10.00	%		10.00	%
	Recent Transaction Price	$	3.0	Recent Transaction Price		NA			NA
		$	7.3
Partnership Interests	Net Asset Value*	$	10.0	Fund Value		NA			NA
	Total	$	386.5

* All funds are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

As of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, 70.1% and 56.9%, respectively, of our portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3.

The following fair value hierarchy tables set forth our investment portfolio by level as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 (in millions):

	Fair Value Measurements at 12/31/12 Using
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Debt	$	7.3	$	−	$	−	$	7.3
Partnership Interests		10.0		−		−		10.0
Preferred Equity		44.1		−		−		44.1
Common Equity		489.9		164.8		−		325.1
Total Investments	$	551.3	$	164.8	$	−	$	386.5

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	Fair Value Measurements at 3/31/12 Using
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Debt	$	11.2	$	−	$	−	$	11.2
Partnership Interests		11.0		−		−		11.0
Preferred Equity		33.9		−		−		33.9
Common Equity		502.4		240.7		−		261.7
Total Investments	$	558.5	$	240.7	$	−	$	317.8

The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of investments measured using Level 3 inputs during the nine months ended December 31, 2012 (in millions):

	Fair Value 3/31/12		Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)			Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized			New / Add-On Invest- ments		Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity			Fair Value 12/31/12
Debt	$	11.2	$	(4.2	)	$	−		$	3.5	$	(3.2	)	$	7.3
Partnership Interest		11.0		(0.4	)		(0.8	)		0.2		−			10.0
Preferred Equity		33.9		11.8			(4.8	)		−		3.2			44.1
Common Equity		261.7		64.1			(0.7	)		−		−			325.1
Total Investments	$	317.8	$	71.3		$	(6.3	)	$	3.7	$	−		$	386.5

The total unrealized gains included in earnings that related to assets still held at report date for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $78,199,034 and $10,243,394, respectively.

4.  INCOME TAXES

We operate to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the IRC and have a calendar tax year end of December 31.  In order to qualify as a RIC, we must annually distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable ordinary income, based on our tax year, to our shareholders in a timely manner.  Investment company ordinary income includes net short-term capital gains but excludes net long-term capital gains.  A RIC is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its ordinary income and long-term capital gains that are distributed to its shareholders, including “deemed distributions” discussed below.  As permitted by the Code, a RIC can designate dividends paid in the subsequent tax year as dividends of current year ordinary income and net long-term gains if those dividends are both declared by the extended due date of the RIC’s federal income tax return and paid to shareholders by the last day of the subsequent tax year.

We have distributed or intend to distribute sufficient dividends to eliminate taxable income for our completed tax years.  If we fail to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement or otherwise fail to qualify as a RIC in any tax year, we would be subject to tax in such year on all of our taxable income, regardless of whether we made any distributions to our shareholders.  For the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we declared and paid ordinary dividends in the amounts of $3,025,032 and $3,003,030, respectively.

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Additionally, we are subject to a nondeductible federal excise tax of 4% if we do not distribute at least 98% of our investment company ordinary taxable income before the end of our tax year. For the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we distributed 100% of our investment company ordinary taxable income.  As a result, we have made no tax provisions for income taxes on ordinary taxable income for the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

A RIC may elect to retain its long-term capital gains by designating them as “deemed distribution” to its shareholders and paying a federal tax rate of 35% on the long-term capital gains for the benefit of its shareholders.  Shareholders then report their share of the retained capital gains on their income tax returns as if it had been received and report a tax credit for tax paid on their behalf by the RIC.  Shareholders then add the amount of the “deemed distribution” net of such tax, to the basis of their shares.

· Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. For the tax year ended December 31, 2012, we had net long-term capital gains of $3,214,547 for tax purposes and $2,319,012 for book purposes, which we elected to retain and treat as deemed distributions to our shareholders. For the tax year ended December 31, 2011, we had net long-term capital gains of $3,568,376 for tax purposes and $4,465,088 for book purposes, which we elected to retain and treat as deemed distributions to our shareholders.

· In order to make the election to retain capital gains, we incurred federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders in the amount of $1,125,092 for the tax year ended December 31, 2012.  For the tax year ended December 31, 2011, we incurred federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders in the amount of $1,248,932.

For the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, CSW and CSVC qualified to be taxed as RICs.  We intend to meet the applicable qualifications to be taxed as a RIC in future years.  Management feels it is probable that we will maintain our RIC status for a period longer than one year.  However, either company’s ability to meet certain portfolio diversification requirements of RICs in future years may not be controllable by such company.

CSMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW, is not a RIC and is required to pay taxes at the current corporate rate.  CSMC sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan which covers its employees and employees of certain of its wholly owned portfolio companies.  Deferred taxes related to the qualified defined pension plan are recorded as incurred.

5.  ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS

Distributions made by RICs often differ from aggregate GAAP-basis undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized gains (total GAAP-basis net realized gains).  The principal cause is that required minimum fund distributions are based on income and gain amounts determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, rather than GAAP.  The differences created can be temporary, meaning that they will reverse in the future, or they can be permanent.  In subsequent periods, when all or a portion of a temporary difference becomes a permanent difference, the amount of the permanent difference will be reclassified to “additional capital.”

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We incur federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders as a result of our election to retain long-term capital gains. Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. As of December 31, 2012, we had accumulated long-term capital gains of $1,820,574. As of March 31, 2012 we had accumulated long-term capital gains of $498,438.  In accordance with the RIC rules, we elected to retain our long-term capital gains for the tax year ended December 31, 2012, pay the applicable income taxes of  $1,125,092, and designate the after-tax gain as “deemed distributions” to our shareholders.  “Deemed distributions” are reclassed from accumulated net realized gains into additional paid in capital. As of December 31, 2012, we reclassed $1,193,920 as “deemed distributions.”

6.  EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS

On July 20, 2009, shareholders approved our 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”), which provides for the granting of stock options to employees and officers  and authorizes the issuance of common stock upon exercise of such options for up to 140,000 shares.  All options are granted at or above market price, generally expire up to ten years from the date of grant and are generally exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the date of grant in five annual installments.  Options to purchase 38,750 shares at a price of $76.74 (market price at the time of the grant) were granted on October 19, 2009. Additionally, options to purchase 20,000 shares at a price of $95.79 (market price at time of the grant) were granted on March 22, 2010, options to purchase 15,000 shares at a price of $88.20 were granted on July 19, 2010 and options to purchase 10,000 shares at a price of $96.92 were granted on July 18, 2011. During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, 1,300 options were exercised, thus leaving 49,650 options outstanding and 70,250 options available for grant under the 2009 Plan.

We previously granted stock options under our 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”), as approved by shareholders on July 19, 1999.  The 1999 Plan expired on April 19, 2009.  Options previously made under our 1999 Stock Option Plan and outstanding on July 20, 2009 continue in effect governed by provisions of the 1999 Plan.  All options granted under the 1999 Plan were granted at or above market price, generally expire up to ten years from the date of grant and are generally exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the date of grant in five to ten annual installments. During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, 4,000 options were forfeited and 1,015 options were exercised, thus leaving 63,500 options outstanding under the 1999 Plan.

We recognize compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments granted on or after that date and for all awards granted to employees prior to April 1, 2006 that remain unvested on that date.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options.  Accordingly, for the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $33,769 and $253,350, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $1,040,698, which will be amortized over the remaining weighted average service period of approximately 1.5 years.

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The following table summarizes the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan price per option at grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model:

			Black-Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions
Date of Issuance	Weighted Average Fair Value		Expected Dividend Yield			Risk- Free Interest Rate			Expected Volatility			Expected Life  (in years)
2009 Plan
July 18, 2011	$	33.07		0.83	%		1.45	%		40.0	%		5
July 19, 2010	$	28.58		0.91	%		1.73	%		37.5	%		5
March 22, 2010	$	32.56		0.84	%		2.43	%		37.8	%		5
October 19, 2009	$	25.36		1.04	%		2.36	%		37.6	%		5
1999 Plan
July 30, 2008	$	29.93		0.62	%		3.36	%		20.2	%		5
July 21, 2008	$	27.35		0.67	%		3.41	%		20.2	%		5
July 16, 2007	$	41.78		0.39	%		4.95	%		19.9	%		5
July 17, 2006	$	33.05		0.61	%		5.04	%		21.2	%		7
May 15, 2006	$	31.28		0.64	%		5.08	%		21.1	%		7

The following table summarizes activity in the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan as of December 31, 2012:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
2009 Plan
Balance at March 31, 2011		73,750		$	84.24
Granted		10,000			96.92
Exercised		–			–
Canceled / Forfeited		–			–
Balance at March 31, 2012		83,750		$	85.75
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(20,100	)		79.91
Canceled / Forfeited		(14,000	)		98.64
Balance at December 31, 2012		49,650		$	88.11
1999 Plan
Balance at March 31, 2011		96,500		$	114.78
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(1,500	)		65.70
Canceled / Forfeited		–			–
Balance at March 31, 2012		95,000		$	113.63
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(17,105	)		95.55
Canceled / Forfeited		(14,395	)		111.14
Balance at December 31, 2012		63,500		$	130.80
Combined Balance at December 31, 2012		113,150		$	112.06

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December 31, 2012	Weighted Average Aggregate Intrinsic Remaining Contractual Term	Value
Outstanding	1.5 years	$	3,534,415
Exercisable	1.0 years	$	2,263,512

At December 31, 2012, the range of exercise prices and weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding options was $76.74 to $152.98 and 1.0 year, respectively.  The total number of options exercisable under both the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan at December 31, 2012 and 2011, was 68,150 shares with a weighted-average exercise price of $124.39 and 83,590 with a weighted-average exercise price of $113.04, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, 28,395 options were forfeited, 37,205 options were exercised. There were 1,500 options exercised and new shares issued for $98,550 in cash during the nine months ended December 31, 2011.

Stock Awards

Pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation 2010 Restricted Stock Award Plan, our Board of Directors has reserved for issuance 47,000 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees. A restricted stock award is an award of shares of our common stock (which have full voting and dividend rights but are restricted with regard to sale or transfer), the restrictions on which lapse ratably over a specified period of time (generally five years). Restricted stock awards are independent of stock option grants and are subject to forfeit if employment terminates prior to these restrictions lapsing. These shares vest over a five-year period from the grant date and are expensed over the five-year service period starting on the grant date. On January 16, 2012, the Board of Directors granted 9,650 shares of restricted stock to key employees of the Company. During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, 3,000 shares of restricted stock were forfeited. The following table summarizes the restricted stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2012:

Restricted stock available for issuance as of March 31, 2012	37,350
Less restricted stock forfeited during the year	(3,000	)
Restricted stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2012	40,350

We expense the cost of the restricted stock awards, which is determined to equal the fair value of the restricted stock award at the date of the grant on a straight-line basis over the vesting period in which the restrictions on these stock awards lapse. For these purposes, the fair value of the restricted stock award is determined based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, we recognized total share based compensation expense of $27,797 related to the restricted stock issued to our employees and officers.  For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, no restricted stock had been issued.

As of December 31, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards was $444,752, which will be amortized over the weighted-average service period of approximately 4.1 years.

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The following table represents a summary of the activity for our restricted stock awards for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012:

Restricted Stock Awards	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years)
Unvested at March 31, 2012		9,650		$	83.60		4.8
Granted		−			−		−
Vested		−			−		−
Forfeited or expired		(3,000	)	$	83.60		−
Unvested at December 31, 2012		6,650		$	83.60		4.1

Phantom Stock Plan

On January 16, 2012, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of 26,000 phantom stock options pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation Phantom Stock Option Plan to provide deferred compensation to certain key employees.  Under the plan, awards vest on the fifth anniversary of the award date. Upon exercise of the phantom option, a cash payment in an amount for each phantom share equal to estimated fair market value minus the phantom option exercise price will be distributed to plan participants. The exercise price of each phantom share is $146.95 (Net Asset Value at December 31, 2011), and the estimated liability for phantom stock awards is $541,865 as of December 31, 2012.

The following table represents a summary of the activity for our phantom stock plan for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012:

Phantom Stock Awards	Number of Shares			Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years)
Unvested at March 31, 2012		26,000		$	146.95		4.8
Granted		−			−		−
Vested		−			−		−
Forfeited or expired		(7,500	)	$	146.95		−
Unvested at December 31, 2012		18,500		$	146.95		4.1

7.  COMMITMENTS

From time to time, the Company may be liable for claims against its portfolio companies.  We do not believe the effects of such claims would have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

CSW has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up to $8,456,366 in nine portfolio companies as of December 31, 2012.

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8.  SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION

The following presents a summary of per share data for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

	Three Months Ended December 31						Nine Months Ended December 31
Per Share Data	2012			2011			2012			2011
Investment income	$	1.84		$	1.50		$	2.57		$	2.15
Operating expenses		(.74	)		(.32	)		(1.50	)		(.96	)
Income taxes		(.01	)		(.01	)		(.01	)		(.01	)
Net investment income		1.09			1.17			1.06			1.18
Distributions from undistributed net investment income		(.40	)		(.40	)		(.80	)		(.80	)
Net realized gain/(loss) net of tax		.17			(.64	)		17.78			2.68
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments		5.87			13.00			(1.56	)		.04
Dividends from capital gains		–						(17.59	)
Exercise of employee stock options		(.04	)		–			(.76	)		(.03	)
Stock option expense		.02			.07			.09			.20
Other*		–			–			(.31	)		–
Increase (decrease) in net asset value		6.71			13.20			(2.09	)		3.27
Net asset value
Beginning of period		158.65			133.75			167.45			143.68
End of period	$	165.36		$	146.95		$	165.36		$	146.95

* Reflects impact of the different share amounts as a result of issuance or forfeiture of restricted stock during the period.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”).

The information contained herein may contain “forward-looking statements” based on our current expectations, assumptions and estimates about us and our industry.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “might,” “could,” “continue” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstancesare forward-looking statements.  Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of several factors more fully described in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and in the Form 10-K.  The forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q related only to events as of the date on which the statements are made.  You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes and other financial information included in the Form 10-K.  We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

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Resultsof Operations

The composite measure of our financial performance in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is captioned “Increase in net assets from operations” and consists of three elements.  The first is “Net investment income,” which is the difference between income from interest, dividends and fees and its combined operating and interest expenses, net of applicable income taxes.  The second element is “Net realized gain (loss) on investments,” which is the difference between the proceeds received from disposition of portfolio securities and their stated cost, net of applicable income tax expense based on the Company’s tax year.  The third element is the “Net increase in unrealized appreciation of investments,” which is the net change in the market or fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio, compared with stated cost.  It should be noted that the “Net realized gain (loss) on investments” and “Net increase in unrealized appreciation of investments” are directly related in that when an appreciated portfolio security is sold to realize a gain, a corresponding decrease in net unrealized appreciation occurs by transferring the gain associated with the transaction from being “unrealized” to being “realized.”  Conversely, when a loss is realized on a depreciated portfolio security, an increase in net unrealized appreciation occurs.

Net Investment Income

For the nine months ended December 31, 2012, total investment income was $9,767,472, a $1,689,264, or 20.9%, increase from the $8,078,208 total investment income for the nine months ended December 31, 2011.  This comparable period increase was primarily attributable to interest income accrued on additional debt investments made in Cinatra, Trax, TitanLiner and iMemories in 2012 as well as an increase of $1,391,074 in dividend receivables from Whitmore and Rectorseal.

The Company’s principal objective is to achieve capital appreciation. Therefore, a significant portion of the investment portfolio is structured to maximize the potential return from equity participation and provides minimal current yield in the form of interest or dividends.  The Company also earns interest income from the short-term investment of cash funds, and the annual amount of such income varies based upon the average level of funds invested during the year and fluctuations in short-term interest rates.  During the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company also had interest income from temporary cash investments of $50,400 and $35,421, respectively.

The Company also receives management fees primarily from its controlled affiliates, which aggregated $456,850 and $420,100 for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

During the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded dividend income from the following sources:

	Nine Months Ended December 31,
	2012		2011
Alamo Group, Inc.	$	509,814	$	509,694
CapitalSouth Partners Fund III		198,647		79,459
Encore Wire Corporation		134,235		245,205
The RectorSeal Corporation		5,315,372		4,202,512
TCI Holdings, Inc.		60,953		60,953
The Whitmore Manufacturing Company		1,328,842		1,050,628
	$	7,547,863	$	6,148,451

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Due to the nature of its business, the majority of the Company’s operating expenses are related to employee and director compensation, office expenses, legal, professional and accounting fees and the net pension benefit.  Total operating expenses, increased by $2,148,141 or 60% during the nine months ended December 31, 2012 as compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2011.  Of the $2,148,141 increase, $1,657,303 is related to the establishment of bonus and phantom option accruals during the quarter ended December 31, 2012. The remainder of the increase is due primarily to compensation adjustments that went into effect in July 2012 as well as staff growth during the nine months ended December 31, 2012.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we sold 2,774,250 shares of common stock in Encore Wire Corporation held by our subsidiary, CSVC, to Encore Wire generating a capital gain of $66,037,485. We also sold 50,000 shares of common stock of Hologic, Inc. generating a capital gain of $850,548. In addition, we sold all investment ownership in Extreme International, Inc. generating net cash proceeds of $11,890,630 and a realized gain of $7,600,125. We also received cash proceeds in the amount of $2,823 from Palm Harbor Home Liquidating Trust. These gains were offset by a $4,926,289 realized loss associated with sales of all investment ownership in VIA holdings., $760,742 realized loss related to liquidation of Sterling Group Partners, L.P., $150,594 realized loss related to liquidation of StarTech Seed Fund I, L.P. , and $7,000 capital loss adjustment related to a final true-up of the Lifemark Group, Inc. divesture from June 2010. The net realized gain for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 was $68,646,356. We declared and paid a cash dividend in the amount of $66,825,782 or $17.59 per share of common stock in June 2012. In total, we recognized net realized gains of $1,820,574 for the nine months ended December 31, 2012.

 During the nine months ended December 31, 2011, we sold all of our shares of preferred stock (Series A, Series B and Series C) in Phi Health, Inc, generating net cash proceeds of $38,959 and a realized loss of $5,910,655; we sold all of our shares of Series A convertible preferred stock, along with warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock of All Components, Inc. in a management buy-out generating cash proceeds of $18,000,000 and a realized gain of $17,850,000; we received $500,000 in cash proceeds from Essex Capital Corporation as settlement for an unsecured promissory note generating a gain of $500,000, which was the by-product of an option exercise agreement; we sold all of our shares of common stock of Texas Capital BancShares, Inc., generating net cash proceeds of $13,416,341 and a realized gain of $9,866,335; we sold our warrants in PalletOne, Inc. generating cash proceeds of $459 and a realized loss of $45,287; and we recognized a loss of $10,820,624 when Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. was officially declared bankrupt.  In total, we recognized net realized gains of $11,328,436 for the nine months ended December 31, 2011.

Management does not attempt to maintain a consistent level of realized gains from year to year, but instead attempts to maximize total investment portfolio appreciation.  This strategy often dictates the long-term holding of portfolio securities in pursuit of increased values and increased unrealized appreciation, but may at opportune times dictate realizing gains or losses through the disposition of certain portfolio investments.

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments

For the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we recognized a $5,903,931 decrease in net change in unrealized appreciation of investments.  The largest decreases in unrealized appreciation were attributable to Encore Wire Corporation, which decreased $81,089,460 primarily due to our recent sale of CSVC’s interest in Encore Wire Corporation; Hologic, Inc. decreased $1,957,514 attributable primarily to recent sales of 50,000 shares; Media Recovery, Inc. decreased $5,400,000; and Cinatra Clean Technologies, Inc. decreased $4,107,390 due to slowdowns in their respective business segments. Offsetting these decreases were Alamo Group, Inc. which increased $7,258,374 due to an increase in stock price; The Rectorseal Corporation, which increased $63,300,000; KBI Biopharma, which increased $2,200,000; Trax Holdings, Inc., which increased $8,800,000; The Whitmore Manufacturing Company, which increased $4,200,000; and Instawares Holding Company, LLC, which increased $829,000. All of these increases were attributable to increases in the entities’ respective earnings and recent transaction prices.

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Set forth in the following table are the significant increases and decreases in unrealized appreciation by portfolio company:

	Three Months Ended December 31,						Nine Months Ended December 31,
		2012			2011			2012			2011
Alamo Group, Inc.	$	(3,277,112	)	$	14,161,500		$	7,258,374		$	(664,075	)
Cinatra Clean Technologies, Inc.		(1,720,997	)		(3,598,835	)		(4,107,390	)		(6,192,538	)
Encore Wire Corporation		1,365,000			19,412,063			(81,089,460	)*		13,281,938
Hologic, Inc.		(122,334	)		1,449,158			(1,957,514	)		(2,967,926	)
Instawares Holding Company, LLC		94,000			-			829,000			-
KBI Biopharma, Inc.		-			300,000			2,200,000			(2,300,000	)
Media Recovery, Inc.		1,200,000			2,200,000			(5,400,000	)		500,000
The RectorSeal Corporation		21,000,000			12,400,000			63,300,000			9,000,000
Trax Holdings, Inc.		6,400,000			-			8,800,000			41,970
Whitmore Manufacturing Company		(5,700,000	)		1,400,000			4,200,000			5,400,000

* Gain of $66,037,485 was realized on the sale of 2,774,250 shares of common stock during the nine months ended December 31, 2012.

A description of the investments listed above and other material components of the investment portfolio are included elsewhere in this report under the caption “Consolidated Schedule of Investments – December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012.”

Portfolio Investments

During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we invested $5,950,000 into a new investment, TitanLiner, Inc., and $3,090,849 in existing portfolio companies.

We have agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up to $8,456,366 in nine portfolio companies as of December 31, 2012.

Financial Liquidity and Capital Resources

At December 31, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $67.6 million.  Pursuant to the SBA regulations, cash and cash equivalents of $14.7 million held by CSVC may not be transferred or advanced to CSW without the consent of the SBA.

Management believes that the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and cash available from other sources described above are adequate to meet its expected requirements. Consistent with the long-term strategy of the Company, the disposition of investments from time to time may also be an important source of funds for future investment activities.

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Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates

There have been no changes during the quarter ended December 31, 2012 to the critical accounting policies or the areas that involve the use of significant judgments or estimates we described in the Form 10-K.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in marketable equity security prices.  We do not use derivative financial instruments to mitigate any of these risks.

Our investment performance is a function of our portfolio companies’ profitability, which may be affected by economic cycles, competitive forces, foreign currency fluctuations and production costs including labor rates, raw material prices and certain basic commodity prices.  Most of the companies in our investment portfolio do not hedge their exposure to raw material and commodity price fluctuations.  However, the portfolio company with the greatest exposure to foreign currency fluctuations generally hedges its exposure.  All of these factors may have an adverse effect on the value of our investments and on our net asset value.

Our investment in portfolio securities includes fixed-rate debt securities which totaled $7,309,000 at December 31, 2012, equivalent to 1.3% of the value of our total investments.  Generally, these debt securities are below investment grade and have relatively high fixed rates of interest; therefore, minor changes in market yields of publicly traded debt securities have little or no effect on the values of debt securities in our portfolio and no effect on interest income.  Our investments in debt securities are generally held to maturity and their fair values are determined on the basis of the terms of the debt security and the financial condition of the issuer.

A portion of our investment portfolio consists of debt and equity securities of private companies.  We anticipate little or no effect on the values of these investments from modest changes in public market equity valuations.  Should significant changes in market valuations of comparable publicly traded companies occur, there may be a corresponding effect on valuations of private companies, which would affect the value and the amount and timing of proceeds eventually realized from these investments.  A portion of our investment portfolio also consists of unrestricted, freely marketable common stock of publicly traded companies.  These freely marketable investments, which are valued at the public market price, are directly exposed to equity price risks because a change in an issuer’s public market equity price would result in an identical change in the value of our investment in such security.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon this evaluation, our Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to us that is required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the normal course of business or otherwise.  Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies.  We have no current pending legal proceedings to which we are party or to which any of our assets is subject.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to our risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K.

Item  6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Certification of Chairman of the Board and President required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), filed herewith.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, filed herewith.
32.1	Certification of Chairman of the Board and President required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

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

	CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION
February 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Gary L. Martin
Date		Gary L. Martin
		Chairman of the Board and President
February 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Tracy L. Morris
Date		Tracy L. Morris
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Gary L. Martin certify that:

1. I have reviewed this interim report on Form 10-Q of Capital Southwest Corporation (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  February 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Gary L. Martin
		Gary L. Martin
		Chairman of the Board and President

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Tracy L. Morris certify that:

1. I have reviewed this interim report on Form 10-Q of Capital Southwest Corporation (the “registrant”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  February 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Tracy L. Morris
		Tracy L. Morris
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of the Chairman of the Board and President

Pursuant to

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Gary L. Martin, Chairman of the Board and President of Capital Southwest Corporation, certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2013 (“accompanied report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the accompanied report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Capital Southwest Corporation.

Date:  February 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Gary L. Martin
		Gary L. Martin
		Chairman of the Board and President

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Tracy L. Morris, Chief Financial Officer of Capital Southwest Corporation, certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2013 (“accompanied report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the accompanied report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Capital Southwest Corporation.

Date:  February 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Tracy L. Morris
		Tracy L. Morris
		Chief Financial Officer

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ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012
ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
Distributed net capital gains			$ 17.59
Accumulated long term capital gains	$ 1,820,574		$ 1,820,574		$ 498,438
Long-term capital gains federal taxes	1,125,000	1,249,000	1,125,000	1,249,000
Net realized gains deemed distributed			$ 1,194,000	$ 3,216,000

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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]

ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

Capital Southwest Corporation ("CSW") was organized as a Texas corporation on April 19, 1961.  Until September 1969, CSW operated as a licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.  At that time, we transferred to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Capital Southwest Venture Corporation ("CSVC"), certain assets and our license as a small business investment company ("SBIC").  CSVC is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act").  Prior to March 30, 1988, CSW was registered as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act.  On that date, CSW elected to become a Business Development Company ("BDC") subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Small Business Incentive Act of 1980.  Because CSW wholly owns CSVC, the portfolios of both CSW and CSVC are referred to collectively as "our," "we" and "us."  Capital Southwest Management Company ("CSMC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW, is the management company for CSW and CSVC.  CSMC generally incurs all normal operating and administrative expenses, including, but not limited to, salaries and related benefits, rent, equipment and other administrative costs required for its day-to-day operations.

Our portfolio is a composite of companies, consisting of companies in which we have controlling interests, developing companies and marketable securities of established publicly traded companies.  We make available significant managerial assistance to the companies in which we invest and believe that providing managerial assistance to such investee companies is critical to their business development activities.  CSMC receives a monthly fixed fee for management services provided to certain of its control portfolio companies.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).  Under rules and regulations applicable to investment companies, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company.  An exception to this general principle occurs if the investment company has an investment in an operating company that provides services to the investment company.  Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements include CSMC, our management company.

The financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 6 of Regulation S-X. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012 (the "Form 10-K"), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Certain information and footnotes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, although we believe that the disclosures provided in this Form 10-Q are adequate for a fair presentation.  The information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim period.

Portfolio Investment Classification

We classify our investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act.  Under the 1940 Act, "Control Investments" are defined as investments in which we own more than 25% of the voting securities or have rights to maintain greater than 50% of the board representation; "Affiliated Investments" are defined as investments in which we own between 5% and 25% of the voting securities; and "Non-Control/Non-Affiliated Investments" are defined as investments that are neither "Control Investments" nor "Affiliated Investments."

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SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION [Abstract]
Investment income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.84		$ 1.50		$ 2.57		$ 2.15
Operating expenses (in dollars per share)	$ (0.74)		$ (0.32)		$ (1.5)		$ (0.96)
Income taxes (in dollars per share)	$ (0.01)		$ (0.01)		$ (0.01)		$ (0.01)
Net investment income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.09		$ 1.17		$ 1.06		$ 1.18
Distributions from undistributed net investment income (in dollars per share)	$ (0.4)		$ (0.4)		$ (0.8)		$ (0.8)
Net realized gain/(loss) net of tax (in dollars per share)	$ 0.17		$ (0.64)		$ 17.78		$ 2.68
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments (in dollars per share)	$ 5.87		$ 13.00		$ (1.56)		$ 0.04
Dividends from capital gains (in dollars per share)	$ 0				$ (17.59)
Exercise of employee stock options (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)		$ 0		$ (0.76)		$ (0.03)
Stock option expense (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02		$ 0.07		$ 0.09		$ 0.20
Other (in dollars per share)	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ (0.31)	[1]	$ 0	[1]
Increase (decrease) in net asset value (in dollars per share)	$ 6.71		$ 13.20		$ (2.09)		$ 3.27
Net asset value, Beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 158.65		$ 133.75		$ 167.45		$ 143.68
Net asset value, End of period (in dollars per share)	$ 165.36		$ 146.95		$ 165.36		$ 146.95

[1] Reflects impact of the different share amounts as a result of issuance or forfeiture of restricted stock during the period.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2012
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	$ 87,628,000		$ 88,993,000
Value	551,278,000		558,546,000
ALAMO GROUP INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Seguin, Texas	[1],[2],[3]	Seguin, Texas	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Description of company	Tractor-mounted mowing and mobile excavation equipment for governmental, industrial and agricultural markets; street-sweeping equipment for municipalities.	[1],[2],[3]	Tractor-mounted mowing and mobile excavation equipment for governmental, industrial and agricultural markets; street-sweeping equipment for municipalities.	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Equity (in hundredths)	22.00%	[1],[2],[3],[5]	22.00%	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]
Investment	2,832,300 shares common stock (acquired 4-1-73 thru 5-09-11)	[1],[2],[3],[6],[7]	2,832,300 shares common stock (acquired 4-1-73 thru 5-09-11)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[6],[7]
Cost	2,190,937	[1],[2],[3]	2,190,937	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Value	92,397,312	[1],[2],[3],[8]	85,138,938	[1],[2],[3],[4],[8]
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Atlanta, Georgia	[2],[3]	Atlanta, Georgia	[2],[3]
Description of company	Holding company of Atlantic Capital Bank, a full service commercial bank.	[2],[3]	Holding company of Atlantic Capital Bank, a full service commercial bank.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	1.90%	[2],[3],[5]	1.90%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	300,000 shares common stock (acquired 4-10-07)	[2],[3],[6]	300,000 shares common stock (acquired 4-10-07)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	3,000,000	[2],[3]	3,000,000	[2],[3]
Value	2,534,000	[2],[3],[8]	2,299,000	[2],[3],[8]
BALCO, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Wichita, Kansas	[2],[3]	Wichita, Kansas	[2],[3],[9]
Description of company	Specialty architectural products used in the construction and remodeling of commercial and institutional buildings.	[2],[3]	Specialty architectural products used in the construction and remodeling of commercial and institutional buildings.	[2],[3],[9]
Equity (in hundredths)	95.70%	[2],[3],[5]	95.70%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	445,000 shares common stock and 60,920 shares Class B non-voting common stock (acquired 10-25-83 and 5-30-02)	[2],[3],[6]	445,000 shares common stock and 60,920 shares Class B non-voting common stock (acquired 10-25-83 and 5-30-02)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	624,920	[2],[3]	624,920	[2],[3],[9]
Value	4,600,000	[2],[3],[8]	4,100,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
BOXX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Austin, Texas	[2],[3],[4]	Austin, Texas	[2],[3],[4]
Description of company	Workstations for computer graphic imaging and design.	[2],[3],[4]	Workstations for computer graphic imaging and design.	[2],[3],[4]
Equity (in hundredths)	14.90%	[2],[3],[4],[5]	14.90%	[2],[3],[4],[5]
Investment	3,125,354 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,125,354 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (acquired 8-20-99 thru 8-8-01)	[2],[3],[4],[6]	3,125,354 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,125,354 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (acquired 8-20-99 thru 8-8-01)	[2],[3],[4],[6]
Cost	1,500,000	[2],[3],[4]	1,500,000	[2],[3],[4]
Value	1,220,000	[2],[3],[4],[8]	600,000	[2],[3],[4],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Houston, Texas	[2],[3]	Houston, Texas	[2],[3]
Description of company	Cleans above ground oil storage tanks with a patented, automated system.	[2],[3]	Cleans above ground oil storage tanks with a patented, automated system.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	73.40%	[2],[3],[5]	73.40%	[2],[3],[5]
Cost	14,322,885	[2],[3]	13,563,842	[2],[3]
Value	2,654,001	[2],[3],[8]	6,002,348	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2016 (acquired 5-19-10 thru 10-20-10)	[2],[3],[6]	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2016 (acquired 5-19-10 thru 10-20-10)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	779,278	[2],[3]	779,278	[2],[3]
Value	183,000	[2],[3],[8]	444,189	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-26-11)	[2],[3],[6]	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-26-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	2,285,700	[2],[3]	2,285,700	[2],[3]
Value	537,000	[2],[3],[8]	1,302,849	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 3 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 3-31-2017 (acquired 9-9-11 and 10-26-11)	[2],[3],[6]	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 8-31-2016 (acquired 9-9-11 and 10-26-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	1,523,800	[2],[3]	1,264,754	[2],[3]
Value	358,000	[2],[3],[8]	720,910	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 4 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	10% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 7-14-08 thru 4-28-10)	[2],[3],[6]	10% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 7-14-08 thru 4-28-10)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	6,200,700	[2],[3]	6,200,700	[2],[3]
Value	1,458,000	[2],[3],[8]	3,534,399	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 5 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 10-31-17 (acquired 10-19-12)	[2],[3],[6]	3,033,410 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,033,410 shares common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 7-14-08 thru 11-18-10)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	499,997	[2],[3]	3,033,410	[2],[3]
Value	118,000	[2],[3],[8]	1	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 6 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	3,033,410 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,033,410 shares common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 7-14-08 thru 11-18-10)	[2],[3],[6]	Warrants to purchase 1,269,833 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, expiring 8-31-2021 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 8-31-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	3,033,410	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]
Value	1	[2],[3],[8]	0	[2],[3],[8]
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 7 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	Warrants to purchase 1,436,499 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, expiring 10-31-2027 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-19-12)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	0	[2],[3]
Value	0	[2],[3],[8]
ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	McKinney, Texas	[2],[3]	McKinney, Texas	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Description of company	Electric wire and cable for residential, commercial and industrial construction use.	[2],[3]	Electric wire and cable for residential, commercial and industrial construction use.	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Equity (in hundredths)	6.20%	[2],[3],[5]	16.90%	[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]
Investment	1,312,500 shares common stock (acquired 9-10-92 thru 10-15-98)	[2],[3],[6],[7]	4,086,750 shares common stock (acquired 7-16-92 thru 10-7-98)	[1],[2],[3],[4],[6],[7]
Cost	5,200,000	[2],[3]	5,800,000	[1],[2],[3],[4]
Value	39,768,750	[2],[3],[8]	121,458,210	[1],[2],[3],[4],[8]
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location			Sugar Land, Texas	[2],[3]
Description of company			Owns Bill Young Productions, Texas Video and Post, and Extreme and television commercials and corporate communications videos.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)			53.60%	[2],[3],[5]
Cost			3,325,875	[2],[3]
Value			10,162,000	[2],[3],[8]
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment			13,035 shares Series A Common Stock (acquired 9-26-08 and 12-18-08)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost			325,875	[2],[3]
Value			714,000	[2],[3],[8]
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment			39,359.18 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 157,437.72 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost			2,625,000	[2],[3]
Value			8,626,000	[2],[3],[8]
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 3 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment			3,750 shares 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 15,000 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost			375,000	[2],[3]
Value			822,000	[2],[3],[8]
HEELYS, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Carrollton, Texas	[1],[2],[3],[9]	Carrollton, Texas	[1],[2],[3],[9]
Description of company	Heelys stealth skate shoes, equipment and apparel sold through sporting goods chains, department stores and footwear retailers.	[1],[2],[3],[9]	Heelys stealth skate shoes, equipment and apparel sold through sporting goods chains, department stores and footwear retailers.	[1],[2],[3],[9]
Equity (in hundredths)	31.10%	[1],[2],[3],[5],[9]	31.10%	[1],[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	9,317,310 shares common stock (acquired 5-26-00)	[1],[2],[3],[6],[7],[9]	9,317,310 shares common stock (acquired 5-26-00)	[1],[2],[3],[6],[7],[9]
Cost	102,490	[1],[2],[3],[9]	102,490	[1],[2],[3],[9]
Value	20,684,428	[1],[2],[3],[8],[9]	20,498,082	[1],[2],[3],[8],[9]
HOLOGIC, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Bedford, Massachusetts	[1],[2],[3]	Bedford, Massachusetts	[1],[2],[3]
Description of company	Medical instruments including bone densitometers, mammography devices and digital radiography systems.	[1],[2],[3]	Medical instruments including bone densitometers, mammography devices and digital radiography systems.	[1],[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	1.00%	[1],[2],[3],[5]	1.00%	[1],[2],[3],[5]
Investment	‡582,820 shares common stock (acquired 8-27-99)	[1],[2],[3],[6],[7]	632,820 shares common stock (acquired 8-27-99)	[1],[2],[3],[6],[7]
Cost	202,529	[1],[2],[3]	220,000	[1],[2],[3]
Value	11,662,286	[1],[2],[3],[8]	13,637,271	[1],[2],[3],[8]
iMEMORIES, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Scottsdale, Arizona	[2],[3]	Scottsdale, Arizona	[2],[3]
Description of company	Enables online video and photo sharing and DVD creation for home movies recorded in analog and new digital format.	[2],[3]	Enables online video and photo sharing and DVD creation for home movies recorded in analog and new digital format.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	23.00%	[2],[3],[5]	25.30%	[2],[3],[5]
Cost	5,386,479	[2],[3]	5,078,479	[2],[3]
Value	5,386,479	[2],[3],[8]	5,078,479	[2],[3],[8]
iMEMORIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	17,391,304 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 19,891,304 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-10-09)	[2],[3],[6]	17,391,304 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 19,891,304 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-10-09)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	4,000,000	[2],[3]	4,000,000	[2],[3]
Value	4,000,000	[2],[3],[8]	4,000,000	[2],[3],[8]
iMEMORIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	4,684,967 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,684,967 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-20-11)	[2],[3],[6]	4,684,967 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,684,967 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-20-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	1,078,479	[2],[3]	1,078,479	[2],[3]
Value	1,078,479	[2],[3],[8]	1,078,479	[2],[3],[8]
iMEMORIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 3 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	Warrants to purchase 2,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.12 per share, expiring 1-21-21(acquired 9-13-10 thru 1-21-11)	[2],[3],[6]	Warrants to purchase 2,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.12 per share, expiring 1-21-21(acquired 9-13-10 thru 1-21-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	0	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]
Value	0	[2],[3],[8]	0	[2],[3],[8]
iMEMORIES, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 4 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	10% convertible notes, $308,000 principal due 7-31-2014 (acquired 9-7-12)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	308,000	[2],[3]
Value	308,000	[2],[3],[8]
INSTAWARES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Atlanta, Georgia	[2],[3]	Atlanta, Georgia	[2],[3]
Description of company	Provides services to the restaurant industry via its five subsidiary companies.	[2],[3]	Provides services to the restaurant industry via its five subsidiary companies.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	4.50%	[2],[3],[5]	4.50%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	3,846,154 Class D shares (acquired 5-20-11)	[2],[3],[6]	3,846,154 Class D shares (acquired 5-20-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	5,000,000	[2],[3]	5,000,000	[2],[3]
Value	5,829,000	[2],[3],[8]	5,000,000	[2],[3],[8]
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Durham, North Carolina	[2],[3]	Durham, North Carolina	[2],[3]
Description of company	Provides fully-integrated, outsourced drug development and bio-manufacturing services.	[2],[3]	Provides fully-integrated, outsourced drug development and bio-manufacturing services.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	17.10%	[2],[3],[5]	17.10%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment			7,142,857 shares Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 10,204,082 shares of common stock at $0.49 per share (acquired 9-08-09)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	5,000,000	[2],[3]	5,000,000	[2],[3]
Value	5,400,000	[2],[3],[8]	3,200,000	[2],[3],[8]
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	7,142,857 shares Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 7,142,857 shares of common stock at $0.49 per share (acquired 9-08-09)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	5,000,000	[2],[3]
Value	5,400,000	[2],[3],[8]
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	Warrants to purchase 63,007 shares of preferred stock at $ 0.70 per share, acquired 1-26-2012	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	0	[2],[3]
Value	0	[2],[3],[8]
MEDIA RECOVERY, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Dallas, Texas	[2],[3],[9]	Dallas, Texas	[2],[3],[9]
Description of company	Computer datacenter and office automation supplies and accessories; impact, tilt monitoring and temperature sensing devices to detect mishandling shipments; dunnage for protecting shipments.	[2],[3],[9]	Computer datacenter and office automation supplies and accessories; impact, tilt monitoring and temperature sensing devices to detect mishandling shipments; dunnage for protecting shipments.	[2],[3],[9]
Equity (in hundredths)	97.90%	[2],[3],[5],[9]	97.90%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Cost	5,415,000	[2],[3]	5,415,000	[2],[3]
Value	13,300,000	[2],[3],[8]	18,700,000	[2],[3],[8]
MEDIA RECOVERY, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	800,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 11-4-97)	[2],[3],[6],[9]	800,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 11-4-97)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	800,000	[2],[3],[9]	800,000	[2],[3],[9]
Value	2,200,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]	3,100,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
MEDIA RECOVERY, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	4,000,002 shares common stock (acquired 11-4-97)	[2],[3],[6]	4,000,002 shares common stock (acquired 11-4-97)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	4,615,000	[2],[3]	4,615,000	[2],[3]
Value	11,100,000	[2],[3],[8]	15,600,000	[2],[3],[8]
PALLETONE, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Bartow, Florida	[2],[3],[4]	Bartow, Florida	[2],[3],[4]
Description of company	Manufacturer of wooden pallets and pressure-treated lumber.	[2],[3],[4]	Manufacturer of wooden pallets and pressure-treated lumber.	[2],[3],[4]
Equity (in hundredths)	7.70%	[2],[3],[4],[5]	7.70%	[2],[3],[4],[5]
Cost	1,703,150	[2],[3]	1,703,150	[2],[3]
Value	1,600,002	[2],[3],[8]	2,000,002	[2],[3],[8]
PALLETONE, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	12.3% senior subordinated notes, $2,000,000 principal due 12-18-2015 (acquired 9-25-06)	[2],[3],[4],[6]	12.3% senior subordinated notes, $2,000,000 principal due 12-18- 2015 (acquired 9-25-06)	[2],[3],[4],[6]
Cost	1,553,150	[2],[3],[4]	1,553,150	[2],[3],[4]
Value	1,600,000	[2],[3],[4],[8]	2,000,000	[2],[3],[4],[8]
PALLETONE, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	150,000 shares common stock (acquired 10-18-01)	[2],[3],[6]	150,000 shares common stock (acquired 10-18-01)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	150,000	[2],[3]	150,000	[2],[3]
Value	2	[2],[3],[8]	2	[2],[3],[8]
THE RECTORSEAL CORPORATION [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Houston, Texas	[2],[3],[9]	Houston, Texas	[2],[3],[9]
Description of company	Specialty chemicals for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications; smoke containment systems for building fires; also owns 20% of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.	[2],[3],[9]	Specialty chemicals for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications; smoke containment systems for building fires; also owns 20% of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.	[2],[3],[9]
Equity (in hundredths)	100.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]	100.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	27,907 shares common stock (acquired 1-5-73 and 3-31-73)	[2],[3],[6],[9]	27,907 shares common stock (acquired 1-5-73 and 3-31-73)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	52,600	[2],[3],[9]	52,600	[2],[3],[9]
Value	229,600,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]	166,300,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
TCI HOLDINGS, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Denver, Colorado	[2],[3]	Denver, Colorado	[2],[3]
Description of company	Cable television systems and microwave relay systems.	[2],[3]	Cable television systems and microwave relay systems.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	21 shares 12% Series C Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (acquired 1-30-90)	[2],[3],[6]	21 shares 12% Series C Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (acquired 1-30-90)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	0	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]
Value	779,000	[2],[3],[8]	802,000	[2],[3],[8]
TITANLINER INC [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Midland, Texas	[2],[3]
Description of company	Manufactures, installs and rents spill containment system for oilfield applications.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	29.90%	[2],[3],[5]
Cost	5,950,000	[2],[3]
Value	5,950,000	[2],[3],[8]
TITANLINER INC [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	217,038 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 217,038 shares of Series A preferred stock at $12.65 per share (acquired 6-29-2012)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	3,203,000	[2],[3]
Value	3,203,000	[2],[3],[8]
TITANLINER INC [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	7% senior subordinated secured promissory note, due 6-30-2017 (acquired 6-29-2012)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	2,747,000	[2],[3]
Value	2,747,000	[2],[3],[8]
TITANLINER INC [Member] | Investment Type 3 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	Warrants to purchase 122,239 shares of Series A preferred stock at $ 0.01 per share, expiring 1-26-2012	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	0	[2],[3]
Value	0	[2],[3],[8]
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Scottsdale, Arizona	[2],[3]	Scottsdale, Arizona	[2],[3]
Description of company	Provides a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the transportation validation, accounting, payment and information management process.	[2],[3]	Provides a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the transportation validation, accounting, payment and information management process.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)	25.40%	[2],[3],[5]	29.40%	[2],[3],[5]
Cost	9,000,000	[2],[3]	8,200,000	[2],[3]
Value	19,400,000	[2],[3],[8]	9,800,000	[2],[3],[8]
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 1 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	475,430 shares Series B convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 475,430 common stock at $8.41 per share(acquired 12-5-12)	[2],[3],[6]	18% convertible promissory note, $3,200,000 principal due 9-17-2012 (acquired 4-6-11 thru 11-10-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	4,000,000	[2],[3]	3,200,000	[2],[3]
Value	7,000,000	[2],[3],[8]	3,200,000	[2],[3],[8]
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC. [Member] | Investment Type 2 [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment	1,061,279 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 1,061,279 common stock at $4.64 per share (acquired 12-8-08 and 2-17-09)	[2],[3],[6]	1,061,279 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 1,061,279 common stock at $4.64 per share (acquired 12-8-08 and 2-17-09)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	5,000,000	[2],[3]	5,000,000	[2],[3]
Value	12,400,000	[2],[3],[8]	6,600,000	[2],[3],[8]
VIA HOLDINGS, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location			Sparks, Nevada	[2],[3]
Description of company			Designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality office seating.	[2],[3]
Equity (in hundredths)			3.20%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment			12,686 shares common stock (acquired 3-4-11 and 3-25-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost			4,926,290	[2],[3]
Value			2	[2],[3],[8]
WELLOGIX, INC. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Houston, Texas	[2],[3],[4]	Houston, Texas	[2],[3],[4]
Description of company	Developer and supporter of software used by the oil and gas industry.	[2],[3],[4]	Developer and supporter of software used by the oil and gas industry.	[2],[3],[4]
Equity (in hundredths)	19.10%	[2],[3],[4],[5]	19.10%	[2],[3],[4],[5]
Investment	4,788,371 shares Series A-1 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,788,371 shares of common stock at $1.0441 per share (acquired 8-19-05 thru 6-15-08)	[2],[3],[4],[6]	4,788,371 shares Series A-1 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,788,371 shares of common stock at $1.0441 per share (acquired 8-19-05 thru 6-15-08)	[2],[3],[4],[6]
Cost	5,000,000	[2],[3],[4]	5,000,000	[2],[3],[4]
Value	25,000	[2],[3],[4],[8]	25,000	[2],[3],[4],[8]
THE WHITMORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Location	Rockwall, Texas	[2],[3],[9]	Rockwall, Texas	[2],[3],[9]
Description of company	Specialized surface mining, railroad and industrial lubricants; coatings for automobiles and primary metals; fluid contamination control devices.	[2],[3],[9]	Specialized surface mining, railroad and industrial lubricants; coatings for automobiles and primary metals; fluid contamination control devices.	[2],[3],[9]
Equity (in hundredths)	80.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]	80.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	80 shares common stock (acquired 8-31-79)	[2],[3],[6],[9]	80 shares common stock (acquired 8-31-79)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	1,600,000	[2],[3],[9]	1,600,000	[2],[3],[9]
Value	71,400,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]	67,200,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P. 2.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 8-4-08 thru 6-18-10)	[2],[3],[6]	Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P. 2.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 8-4-08 thru 6-18-10)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	1,359,790	[2],[3]	1,725,000	[2],[3]
Value	1,359,000	[2],[3],[8]	1,551,000	[2],[3],[8]
BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P. 5.5% limited partnership interest (acquired 7-14-06 thru 11-30-11)	[2],[3],[6]	BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P. 5.5% limited partnership interest (acquired 7-14-06 thru 11-30-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	5,897,276	[2],[3]	5,808,470	[2],[3]
Value	5,016,000	[2],[3],[8]	5,012,000	[2],[3],[8]
CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P. 1.9% limited partnership interest (acquired 1-22-08 and 11-16-11)	[2],[3],[6]	CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P. 1.9% limited partnership interest (acquired 1-22-08 and 11-16-11)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	1,331,256	[2],[3]	1,331,256	[2],[3]
Value	1,816,000	[2],[3],[8]	1,438,000	[2],[3],[8]
CapStar Holdings Corporation [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	100.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]	100.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	CapStar Holdings Corporation 500 shares common stock (acquired 6-10-10); 1,000,000 shares preferred stock (acquired 12-17-12)	[2],[3],[6],[9]	CapStar Holdings Corporation 500 shares common stock (acquired 6-10-10)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	4,703,619	[2],[3],[9]	3,703,619	[2],[3],[9]
Value	6,674,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]	5,338,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
Diamond State Ventures, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	Diamond State Ventures, L.P. 1.4% limited partnership interest (acquired 10-12-99 thru 8-26-05)	[2],[3],[6]	Diamond State Ventures, L.P. 1.4% limited partnership interest (acquired 10-12-99 thru 8-26-05)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	0	[2],[3]	76,000	[2],[3]
Value	96,000	[2],[3],[8]	184,000	[2],[3],[8]
Discovery Alliance, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	Discovery Alliance, LLC 90.0% limited liability company (acquired 9-12-08 thru 10-20-11)	[2],[3],[6],[9]	Discovery Alliance, LLC 90.0% limited liability company (acquired 9-12-08 thru 10-20-11)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	1,315,000	[2],[3],[9]	1,180,000	[2],[3],[9]
Value	1,167,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]	1,280,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P. 3.0% limited partnership interest (acquired 12-26-00 thru 8-12-05)	[2],[3],[6]	First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P. 3.0% limited partnership interest (acquired 12-26-00 thru 8-12-05)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	778,895	[2],[3]	778,895	[2],[3]
Value	164,000	[2],[3],[8]	662,000	[2],[3],[8]
Humac Company [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	100.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]	100.00%	[2],[3],[5],[9]
Investment	Humac Company 1,041,000 shares common stock (acquired 1-31-75 and 12-31-75)	[2],[3],[6],[9]	Humac Company 1,041,000 shares common stock (acquired 1-31-75 and 12-31-75)	[2],[3],[6],[9]
Cost	0	[2],[3],[9]	0	[2],[3],[9]
Value	169,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]	159,000	[2],[3],[8],[9]
North American Energy Partners, Inc [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[1],[2],[3],[5]
Investment	North American Energy Partners, Inc. 77,194 shares common stock (acquired 8-20-12)	[1],[2],[3],[6]
Cost	236,986	[1],[2],[3]
Value	262,460	[1],[2],[3],[8]
STARTech Seed Fund I [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)			0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment			STARTech Seed Fund I 12.1% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-17-98 thru 1-5-00)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost			178,066	[2],[3]
Value			39,000	[2],[3],[8]
STARTech Seed Fund II [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]	0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment	STARTech Seed Fund II 3.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-28-00 thru 2-23-05)	[2],[3],[6]	STARTech Seed Fund II 3.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-28-00 thru 2-23-05)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost	754,327	[2],[3]	843,891	[2],[3]
Value	364,000	[2],[3],[8]	371,000	[2],[3],[8]
Sterling Group Partners I, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity (in hundredths)			0.00%	[2],[3],[5]
Investment			Sterling Group Partners I, L.P. 1.7% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-20-01 thru 1-24-05)	[2],[3],[6]
Cost			1,064,042	[2],[3]
Value			$ 511,000	[2],[3],[8]

[1] Publicly-owned company

[2] Agreements between certain issuers and the Company provide that the issuer will bear substantially all costs in connection with the Company disposing such common stock, including those costs involved in registration under the Securities Act of 1933, but excluding underwriting discounts and commissions. These agreements cover common stock owned at December 31, 2012 and common stock which may be acquired thereafter through the exercise of warrants and conversion of debentures and preferred stock. They apply to restricted securities of all issuers in the investment portfolio of the Company except securities of the following issuers which are not obligated to bear registration costs: Humac Company and The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.

[3] The descriptions of the companies and ownership percentages shown in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments were obtained from published reports and other sources believed to be reliable. Acquisition dates indicated are the dates specific securities were acquired, which may differ from the original investment dates. Certain securities were received in exchange for or upon conversion or exercise of other securities previously acquired.

[4] Affiliated investment

[5] The percentages in the "Equity" column express equity interests held by Capital Southwest Corporation and Capital Southwest Venture Corporation (together, the "Company") in each issuer. Each percentage represents the amount of the issuer's common stock the Company owns or can acquire as a percentage of the issuer's total outstanding common stock, plus stock reserved for all warrants, convertible securities and employee stock options.

[6] Unrestricted securities (indicated by ‡) are freely marketable securities having readily available market quotations. All other securities are restricted securities, which are subject to one or more restrictions on resale and are not freely marketable. At December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, restricted securities represented approximately 70.1% and 56.9% of the value of the consolidated investment portfolio, respectively. Our investments are carried at fair value in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. In accordance with the 1940 Act, unrestricted minority-owned publicly traded securities, for which the market quotations are readily available, are valued at the closing sale price for the NYSE listed securities and the lower of the closing bid price or the last sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date; other privately held securities are valued as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors. ASC 820 defines fair value in terms of the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the "exit price") and excludes transaction costs. Under ASC 820, the fair value measurement also assumes that the transaction to sell an asset occurs in the principal market for the asset or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset. The principal market is the market in which the reporting entity would sell or transfer the asset with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset. In determining the principal market for an asset or liability under ASC 820, it is assumed that the reporting entity has access to the market as of the measurement date.

[7] Unrestricted securities as define in Note (a)

[8] Debt Securities are generally valued on the basis of the price the security would command in order to provide a yield-to-maturity equivalent to the present yield of comparable debt instruments of similar quality. Issuers whose debt securities are judged to be of poor quality and doubtful collectability may instead be valued by assigning percentage discounts commensurate with the quality of such debt securities. Debt securities may also be valued based on the resulting value from the sale of the business at the estimated fair market value. Partnership Interests, Preferred Equity and Common Equity, including unrestricted marketable securities, are valued at the closing sale price for the NYSE listed securities and the lower of the closing bid price or the last sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date. For those without a principal market, our Board of Directors considers the financial condition and operating results of the issuer; the long-term potential of the business of the issuer; the market for and recent sales prices of the issuer's securities; the values of similar securities issued by companies in similar businesses; and the proportion of the issuer's securities owned by the Company. Investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) and for which fair market value is not readily determinable are valued using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent, such as member units or ownership interest in partners' capital to which a proportionate share of net assets is attributed) of the investment. Equity Warrants are valued on the basis of the Black-Scholes model which defines the market value of a warrant in relation to the market price of its common stock, share price volatility, and time to maturity.

[9] Control investment

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Investments at market or fair value
Companies more than 25% owned (Cost: December 31, 2012 - $12,814, March 31, 2012 - $14,870)	$ 346,595	$ 283,575
Companies 5% to 25% owned (Cost: December 31, 2012 - $15,594, March 31, 2012 - $14,003)	135,011	209,222
Companies less than 5% owned (Cost: December 31, 2012 - $59,220, March 31, 2012 - $60,120)	69,672	65,749
Total investments (Cost: December 31, 2012 - $87,628, March 31, 2012 - $88,993)	551,278	558,546
Cash and cash equivalents	67,623	64,895
Receivables
Dividends and interest	8,203	1,741
Affiliates	438	220
Pension assets	7,490	7,349
Other assets	180	238
Total assets	635,212	632,989
Liabilities
Other liabilities	2,278	688
Income tax payable	1,125	0
Accrued pension cost	1,684	1,568
Deferred income taxes	2,036	2,027
Total liabilities	7,123	4,283
Net Assets
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized, 5,000,000 shares; issued, 4,383,271 shares at December 31, 2012 and 4,339,416 at March 31, 2012	4,383	4,339
Additional capital	182,566	177,841
Accumulated net investment income	1,427	412
Accumulated net realized gain	0	498
Unrealized appreciation of investments	463,650	469,553
Treasury stock - at cost on 584,878 shares	(23,937)	(23,937)
Total net assets	628,089	628,706
Total liabilities and net assets	$ 635,212	$ 632,989
Net asset value per share (on the 3,798,393 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 3,754,538 at March 31, 2012)	$ 165.36	$ 167.45

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Increase in net assets from operations	$ 27,078	$ 50,823	$ 65,657	$ 14,665
Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net proceeds from disposition of investments	11,023	13,417	78,521	31,956
Return of Capital on Investment	511		768	0
Proceeds from repayment of loan securities or investments	0	0	0	2,111
Purchases of securities	(2,482)	(1,577)	(9,278)	(13,077)
Depreciation and amortization	7	6	25	16
Net pension benefit	(9)	(75)	(26)	(225)
Realized (gain) loss on investments before income tax	(1,765)	1,111	(68,646)	(11,328)
Taxes payable on behalf of shareholders on deemed distribution	1,125	1,249	1,125	1,249
Net (increase) decrease in unrealized appreciation of investments	(22,296)	(48,798)	5,904	(165)
Stock option expense	62	253	334	757
Increase in dividend and interest receivable	(5,586)	(5,031)	(6,462)	(5,468)
Decrease (increase) in receivables from affiliates	(104)	(5)	(218)	50
Decrease in other assets	22	0	32	4
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	1,687	(5)	1,591	(5)
Increase in deferred income taxes	(43)	27	9	81
Net cash provided by operating activities	9,230	11,395	69,336	20,621
Cash flows from financing activities
Distributions from undistributed net investment income	(1,520)	(1,502)	(3,025)	(3,003)
Dividend paid from capital gain	0		(66,826)	0
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	226	0	3,243	98
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,294)	(1,502)	(66,608)	(2,905)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	7,936	9,893	2,728	17,716
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	59,687	53,323	64,895	45,499
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	67,623	63,216	67,623	63,216
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes	0	0	0	0
Non-cash transaction:
Total Investments	$ 4,000	$ 0	$ 4,000	$ 1,000

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Number of investments provided by third party valuation services		6
Net asset value percentage of investment provided by third party valuation services (in hundredths)		85.80%
Annual minimum distribution (in hundredths)	90.00%
Distributed net capital gains (in dollars per share)	$ 17.59
Corporate tax rate (in hundredths)	35.00%

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Annual distribution minimum (in hundredths)	90.00%
Ordinary dividends declared and paid	$ 3,025,032	$ 3,003,030
Federal excise tax (in hundredths)	4.00%
Minimum distribution to avoid excise tax (in hundredths)	98.00%
Investment company ordinary taxable income, Maximum (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Federal tax rate (in hundredths)	35.00%
Distributed net capital gains	$ 17.59
Net long term unrealized capital gains, tax basis	3,214,547	3,568,376
Net long-term capital gains, book basis	2,319,012	4,465,088
Long term capital gains federal taxes	$ 1,125,092	$ 1,248,932
Period expected to maintain regulated investment company status	longer than one year

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012 TRAX HOLDINGS, INC. [Member] Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 iMEMORIES, INC. [Member] Series C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Investment cost	$ 3,200,000	$ 1,000,000
Accrued interest receivable	$ 800,000

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Investments at market or fair value
Companies more than 25% owned, Cost	$ 12,814	$ 14,870
Companies 5% to 25% owned, Cost	15,594	14,003
Companies less than 5% owned, Cost	59,220	60,120
Total investments, Cost	$ 87,628	$ 88,993
Net Assets
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	4,383,271	4,339,416
Treasury stock (in shares)	584,878	584,878
Shares outstanding (in shares)	3,798,393	3,754,538

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements We adopted FASB ASC 820 on April 1, 2008.  ASC 820 (1) creates a single definition of fair value, (2) establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and (3) expands disclosure requirements about items measured at fair value.  ASC 820 applies to both items recognized and reported at fair value in the financial statements and items disclosed at fair value in the notes to the financial statements.  ASC 820 does not change existing accounting rules governing what can or what must be recognized and reported at fair value in our financial statements, or disclosed at fair value in our notes to financial statements. Additionally, ASC 820 does not eliminate practicability exceptions that exist in accounting pronouncements amended by this Topic when measuring fair value.

Fair value is generally determined based on quoted market prices in the active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  If quoted market prices are not available, we use valuation techniques that place greater reliance on observable inputs and less reliance on unobservable inputs.  Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, our estimate of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed.  In addition, changes in the market environment, portfolio company performance and other events may occur over the lives of the investments that may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned.  We determine the fair value of each individual investment and record changes in fair value as unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Pursuant to our internal valuation process, each portfolio company is valued once a quarter.  In addition to our internal valuation process, our Board of Directors retains a nationally recognized firm to provide limited scope third party valuation services on certain portfolio investments at the end of our fiscal year.  Our Board of Directors retained Duff & Phelps to provide limited scope third party valuation services on six investments comprising 85.8% of our net asset value at March 31, 2012.  For full disclosure of Duff & Phelps' services, see page 5 of the Form 10-K under the heading "Determination of Net Asset Value and Portfolio Valuation Process."

We believe our investments at December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 approximate fair value based on the market in which we operate and other conditions in existence as of these dates.

Investments

Investments Investments are stated at fair value determined by our Board of Directors as described in Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Note 3 below.  The average cost method is used in determining cost of investments sold.  Investments are recorded on a trade date basis.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.  Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Segment Information

Segment Information We operate and manage our business in a singular segment.  As an investment company, we invest in portfolio companies in various industries and geographic areas as presented in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest and Dividend Income  Interest and dividend income is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent amounts are expected to be collected.  Dividend income is recorded at the ex-dividend date for marketable securities and restricted securities.  In accordance with our valuation policy, accrued interest and dividend income is evaluated periodically for collectability.  When a debt or loan becomes 90 days or more past due, and if we otherwise do not expect the debtor to be able to service all of its debt or other obligations, we will generally establish a reserve against the interest income, thereby placing the loan or debt security's status on non-accrual basis, and cease to recognize interest income on that loan or debt security until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due.  If a loan or debt security's status significantly improves regarding ability to service debt or other obligations, it will be restored to accrual basis.

Federal Income Taxes

Federal Income Taxes  CSW and CSVC have elected and intend to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) necessary to qualify as regulated investment companies (RICs).  By meeting these requirements, they will not be subject to corporate federal income taxes on ordinary income distributed to shareholders.  In order to comply as a RIC, each company is required to timely distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the IRC, each year.  Investment company taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses.  Investment company taxable income generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains and losses are not included in investment company taxable income until they are realized.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation  We account for our stock-based compensation using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  Accordingly, we recognize stock-based compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments awards granted to employees.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options. For restricted stock awards, we measured the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and will amortize this fair value to shared-based compensation expense over the vesting term.  See Note 6 for further discussion.

Defined Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Plans

Defined Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Plans  We record annual amounts relating to the defined benefit pension plan based on calculations, which include various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates and assumed rates of return depending on the pension plan.  Material changes in pension costs may occur in the future due to changes in the discount rate, changes in the expected long-term rate of return, changes in level of contributions to the plans and other factors.  The funded status is the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation.  We recognize changes in the funded status of defined benefit plan in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the year in which the changes occur and measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer's fiscal year-end.  We presently use March 31 as the measurement date for our defined benefit plan.

Concentration of Risk

Concentration of Risk  We place our idle cash in financial institutions, and at times, such balances may be in excess of the federally insured limits.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting PronouncementsIn May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs ("ASU 2011-04"). ASU 2011-04 results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. See Note 3 Investments, for further information regarding valuation techniques and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by our Company to value Level 3 investments.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 07, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000017313
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		3,800,393
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012

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INVESTMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

INVESTMENTS [Abstract]

Valuation technique and qualitative information

The table below presents the valuation technique and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company to value our Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2012. Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and therefore require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The table is not intended to be all inclusive, but instead captures the significant unobservable inputs relevant to our determination of fair value.

Type	Valuation Technique	Fair Value (in millions)		Unobservable Input	Range				Weighted Average
Preferred & Common Equity	Market Approach	$	325.5	EBITDA Multiple		3.25x - 6.56x			6.42	x
	Market Approach	$	10.9	Revenue Multiple		0.30x – 1.70x			0.95	x
	Market Approach	$	6.7	Cash and Asset Value		NA			NA
	Discounted Cash Flow	$	0.8	Discount Rate		1.81	%		1.81	%
	Market Approach	$	2.5	Multiple of Tangible Book Value		1.05	x		1.05	x
	Market Approach	$	22.6	Recent Transaction Price		NA			NA
	Market Approach	$	0.2	Market Value of Held Securities		NA			NA
		$	369.2
Warrants	Black Scholes Pricing Model	$	0.0	Stock Price and Expected Volatility	$	0.00		$	0.00
Debt	Discounted Cash Flow	$	4.3	Discount Rate		10.00	%		10.00	%
	Recent Transaction Price	$	3.0	Recent Transaction Price		NA			NA
		$	7.3
Partnership Interests	Net Asset Value*	$	10.0	Fund Value		NA			NA
	Total	$	386.5

* All funds are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

Investment portfolio

The following fair value hierarchy tables set forth our investment portfolio by level as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 (in millions):

	Fair Value Measurements at 12/31/12 Using
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Debt	$	7.3	$	−	$	−	$	7.3
Partnership Interests		10.0		−		−		10.0
Preferred Equity		44.1		−		−		44.1
Common Equity		489.9		164.8		−		325.1
Total Investments	$	551.3	$	164.8	$	−	$	386.5

	Fair Value Measurements at 3/31/12 Using
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Debt	$	11.2	$	−	$	−	$	11.2
Partnership Interests		11.0		−		−		11.0
Preferred Equity		33.9		−		−		33.9
Common Equity		502.4		240.7		−		261.7
Total Investments	$	558.5	$	240.7	$	−	$	317.8

Changes in the fair value of investments

The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of investments measured using Level 3 inputs during the nine months ended December 31, 2012 (in millions):

	Fair Value 3/31/12		Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)			Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized			New / Add-On Invest- ments		Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity			Fair Value 12/31/12
Debt	$	11.2	$	(4.2	)	$	−		$	3.5	$	(3.2	)	$	7.3
Partnership Interest		11.0		(0.4	)		(0.8	)		0.2		−			10.0
Preferred Equity		33.9		11.8			(4.8	)		−		3.2			44.1
Common Equity		261.7		64.1			(0.7	)		−		−			325.1
Total Investments	$	317.8	$	71.3		$	(6.3	)	$	3.7	$	−		$	386.5

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment income:
Interest	$ 518	$ 506	$ 1,696	$ 1,444
Dividends	6,308	4,955	7,548	6,148
Management and other income	146	163	523	486
Revenues total	6,972	5,624	9,767	8,078
Operating expenses:
Salaries	2,357	588	3,720	1,571
Stock option expense	62	253	334	757
Net pension benefit	(9)	(75)	(26)	(225)
Professional fees	191	202	767	741
Other operating expenses	272	244	935	739
Total operating expenses	2,873	1,212	5,730	3,583
Income before income taxes	4,099	4,412	4,037	4,495
Income tax expense (benefit)	(43)	27	(3)	74
Net investment income	4,142	4,385	4,040	4,421
Proceeds from disposition of investments	11,023	13,417	78,528	31,956
Cost of investments sold	9,258	14,528	9,882	20,628
Realized gain (loss) on investments before income tax	1,765	(1,111)	68,646	11,328
Income tax expense	1,125	1,249	1,125	1,249
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	640	(2,360)	67,521	10,079
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments	22,296	48,798	(5,904)	165
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments	22,936	46,438	61,617	10,244
Increase in net assets from operations	$ 27,078	$ 50,823	$ 65,657	$ 14,665

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

4.  INCOME TAXES

We operate to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the IRC and have a calendar tax year end of December 31.  In order to qualify as a RIC, we must annually distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable ordinary income, based on our tax year, to our shareholders in a timely manner.  Investment company ordinary income includes net short-term capital gains but excludes net long-term capital gains.  A RIC is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its ordinary income and long-term capital gains that are distributed to its shareholders, including "deemed distributions" discussed below.  As permitted by the Code, a RIC can designate dividends paid in the subsequent tax year as dividends of current year ordinary income and net long-term gains if those dividends are both declared by the extended due date of the RIC's federal income tax return and paid to shareholders by the last day of the subsequent tax year.

We have distributed or intend to distribute sufficient dividends to eliminate taxable income for our completed tax years.  If we fail to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement or otherwise fail to qualify as a RIC in any tax year, we would be subject to tax in such year on all of our taxable income, regardless of whether we made any distributions to our shareholders.  For the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we declared and paid ordinary dividends in the amounts of $3,025,032 and $3,003,030, respectively.

Additionally, we are subject to a nondeductible federal excise tax of 4% if we do not distribute at least 98% of our investment company ordinary taxable income before the end of our tax year. For the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we distributed 100% of our investment company ordinary taxable income.  As a result, we have made no tax provisions for income taxes on ordinary taxable income for the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

A RIC may elect to retain its long-term capital gains by designating them as "deemed distribution" to its shareholders and paying a federal tax rate of 35% on the long-term capital gains for the benefit of its shareholders.  Shareholders then report their share of the retained capital gains on their income tax returns as if it had been received and report a tax credit for tax paid on their behalf by the RIC.  Shareholders then add the amount of the "deemed distribution" net of such tax, to the basis of their shares.

· Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. For the tax year ended December 31, 2012, we had net long-term capital gains of $3,214,547 for tax purposes and $2,319,012 for book purposes, which we elected to retain and treat as deemed distributions to our shareholders. For the tax year ended December 31, 2011, we had net long-term capital gains of $3,568,376 for tax purposes and $4,465,088 for book purposes, which we elected to retain and treat as deemed distributions to our shareholders.

· In order to make the election to retain capital gains, we incurred federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders in the amount of $1,125,092 for the tax year ended December 31, 2012.  For the tax year ended December 31, 2011, we incurred federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders in the amount of $1,248,932.

For the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, CSW and CSVC qualified to be taxed as RICs.  We intend to meet the applicable qualifications to be taxed as a RIC in future years.  Management feels it is probable that we will maintain our RIC status for a period longer than one year.  However, either company's ability to meet certain portfolio diversification requirements of RICs in future years may not be controllable by such company.

CSMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW, is not a RIC and is required to pay taxes at the current corporate rate.  CSMC sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan which covers its employees and employees of certain of its wholly owned portfolio companies.  Deferred taxes related to the qualified defined pension plan are recorded as incurred.

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INVESTMENTS

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

INVESTMENTS [Abstract]

INVESTMENTS

3.  INVESTMENTS

We record our investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with GAAP.  When available, we base the fair value of our investments on directly observable market prices or on market data derived for comparable assets.  For all other investments, inputs used to measure fair value reflect management's best estimate of assumptions that would be used by market participants in pricing the investments in a hypothetical transaction.

The levels of fair value inputs used to measure our investments are characterized in accordance with the fair value hierarchy established by the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC").  We use judgment and consider factors specific to the investment in determining the significance of an input to a fair value measurement.  While management believes our valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy and investments that fall into each of the levels are described below:

· Level 1:  Investments whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.  We use Level 1 inputs for publicly traded securities.  Such investments are valued at the closing price for listed securities and at the lower of the closing bid price or the closing sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date.

· Level 2: Investments whose values are based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and similar data.  We did not value any of our investments using Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

· Level 3: Investments whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.  These inputs reflect management's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the investment.  We use Level 3 inputs for measuring the fair value of approximately 70.1% of our investments.

As required by ASC 820, when the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within the fair value measurement is categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement which may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).  Therefore, gains and losses for such investments categorized within the Level 3 table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).  We conduct reviews of fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis.  Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of certain investments.

Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and, therefore, require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value determination of each portfolio company requires one or more of the following unobservable inputs:

· Financial information obtained from each portfolio company, including audited and unaudited statements of operations and balance sheets for the most recent period available as compared to budgeted numbers;

· Current and projected financial condition of the portfolio company;

· Current and projected ability of the portfolio company to service its debt obligations;

· Projected operating results of the portfolio company;

· Current information regarding any offers to purchase the investment or recent private sales transactions;

· Current ability of the portfolio company to raise any additional financing as needed;

· Change in the economic environment which may have a material impact on the operating results of the portfolio company;

· Qualitative assessment of key management;

· Contractual rights, obligations or restrictions associated with the investment; and

· Other factors deemed relevant.

Preferred Stock and Common Stock

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our equity securities are EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, net book values, tangible book value multiples, and the weighted average costs of capital ("WACC"). Generally, increases or decreases in EBITDA or revenue multiple inputs result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively. Generally, increases or decreases in WACC result in a lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third party-appraisals. For recent investments, we generally rely on our cost basis to determine the fair value unless fair value is deemed to have departed from this level.

Debt Securities

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our debt securities are risk adjusted discount factors used in the yield valuation technique and probability of principal recovery. Significant increase or decrease in any of these valuation inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third party inputs.

Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Company Interests

For recent investments, we evaluate limited partnership or limited liability company interests at cost, which is deemed to represent market value, unless or until there is substantive evidence that cost does not correspond to fair value. Thereafter, these securities are generally valued at our percentage interest of the fund or company's calculated net asset value, unless there is substantive evidence that the net asset value does not correspond to fair value. All investments of each fund are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

Warrants

We generally use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of warrants held in our portfolio. Option pricing models, including the Black-Scholes model, require the use of subjective inputs, including expected volatility, expected life, expected dividend rate, and expected risk-free rate of return. In the Black-Scholes model, variation in the expected volatility or expected term assumptions has a significant impact on fair value.

The table below presents the valuation technique and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company to value our Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2012. Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and therefore require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The table is not intended to be all inclusive, but instead captures the significant unobservable inputs relevant to our determination of fair value.

Type	Valuation Technique	Fair Value (in millions)		Unobservable Input	Range				Weighted Average
Preferred & Common Equity	Market Approach	$	325.5	EBITDA Multiple		3.25x - 6.56x			6.42	x
	Market Approach	$	10.9	Revenue Multiple		0.30x – 1.70x			0.95	x
	Market Approach	$	6.7	Cash and Asset Value		NA			NA
	Discounted Cash Flow	$	0.8	Discount Rate		1.81	%		1.81	%
	Market Approach	$	2.5	Multiple of Tangible Book Value		1.05	x		1.05	x
	Market Approach	$	22.6	Recent Transaction Price		NA			NA
	Market Approach	$	0.2	Market Value of Held Securities		NA			NA
		$	369.2
Warrants	Black Scholes Pricing Model	$	0.0	Stock Price and Expected Volatility	$	0.00		$	0.00
Debt	Discounted Cash Flow	$	4.3	Discount Rate		10.00	%		10.00	%
	Recent Transaction Price	$	3.0	Recent Transaction Price		NA			NA
		$	7.3
Partnership Interests	Net Asset Value*	$	10.0	Fund Value		NA			NA
	Total	$	386.5

* All funds are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

As of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, 70.1% and 56.9%, respectively, of our portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3.

The following fair value hierarchy tables set forth our investment portfolio by level as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 (in millions):

	Fair Value Measurements at 12/31/12 Using
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Debt	$	7.3	$	−	$	−	$	7.3
Partnership Interests		10.0		−		−		10.0
Preferred Equity		44.1		−		−		44.1
Common Equity		489.9		164.8		−		325.1
Total Investments	$	551.3	$	164.8	$	−	$	386.5

	Fair Value Measurements at 3/31/12 Using
Asset Category	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Debt	$	11.2	$	−	$	−	$	11.2
Partnership Interests		11.0		−		−		11.0
Preferred Equity		33.9		−		−		33.9
Common Equity		502.4		240.7		−		261.7
Total Investments	$	558.5	$	240.7	$	−	$	317.8

The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of investments measured using Level 3 inputs during the nine months ended December 31, 2012 (in millions):

	Fair Value 3/31/12		Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)			Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized			New / Add-On Invest- ments		Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity			Fair Value 12/31/12
Debt	$	11.2	$	(4.2	)	$	−		$	3.5	$	(3.2	)	$	7.3
Partnership Interest		11.0		(0.4	)		(0.8	)		0.2		−			10.0
Preferred Equity		33.9		11.8			(4.8	)		−		3.2			44.1
Common Equity		261.7		64.1			(0.7	)		−		−			325.1
Total Investments	$	317.8	$	71.3		$	(6.3	)	$	3.7	$	−		$	386.5

The total unrealized gains included in earnings that related to assets still held at report date for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $78,199,034 and $10,243,394, respectively.

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INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012
INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
Portfolio investments categorized as Level 3 (in hundredths)	70.10%			56.90%
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 386,500,000
Summary of changes in fair value of investments [Roll Forward]
Fair value beginning of period	317,800,000
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)	71,300,000
Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized	(6,300,000)
New / Add-On Investments	3,700,000
Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity	0
Fair value end of period	386,500,000
Unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings that related to asset still held at report date	78,199,034		10,243,394
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	551,300,000			558,500,000
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	164,800,000			240,700,000
Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	386,500,000			317,800,000
Debt [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	7,300,000
Summary of changes in fair value of investments [Roll Forward]
Fair value beginning of period	11,200,000
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)	(4,200,000)
Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized	0
New / Add-On Investments	3,500,000
Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity	(3,200,000)
Fair value end of period	7,300,000
Debt [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	7,300,000			11,200,000
Debt [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Debt [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Debt [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	7,300,000			11,200,000
Debt [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	4,300,000
Discount Rate (in hundredths)	10.00%
Weighted Average Discount Rate (in hundredths)	10.00%
Debt [Member] | Recent Transaction Price [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	3,000,000
Partnership Interest [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	10,000,000	[1]
Summary of changes in fair value of investments [Roll Forward]
Fair value beginning of period	11,000,000
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)	(400,000)
Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized	(800,000)
New / Add-On Investments	200,000
Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity	0
Fair value end of period	10,000,000
Partnership Interest [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	10,000,000			11,000,000
Partnership Interest [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Partnership Interest [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Partnership Interest [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	10,000,000			11,000,000
Preferred Equity [Member]
Summary of changes in fair value of investments [Roll Forward]
Fair value beginning of period	33,900,000
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)	11,800,000
Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized	(4,800,000)
New / Add-On Investments	0
Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity	3,200,000
Fair value end of period	44,100,000
Preferred Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	44,100,000			33,900,000
Preferred Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Preferred Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Preferred Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	44,100,000			33,900,000
Common Equity [Member]
Summary of changes in fair value of investments [Roll Forward]
Fair value beginning of period	261,700,000
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)	64,100,000
Net Changes from Unrealized to Realized	(700,000)
New / Add-On Investments	0
Conversion of Security from Debt to Equity	0
Fair value end of period	325,100,000
Common Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	489,900,000			502,400,000
Common Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	164,800,000			240,700,000
Common Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	0			0
Common Equity [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Investments	325,100,000			261,700,000
Warrant [Member] | Pricing Model [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	0
Stock Price and Expected Volatility (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Preferred & Common Equity [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	369,200,000
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	325,500,000
Weighted Average Multiple	6.42
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Multiple	3.25
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Multiple	6.56
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	10,900,000
Weighted Average Multiple	0.95
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Multiple	0.30
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Multiple	1.70
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	800,000
Discount Rate (in hundredths)	1.81%
Weighted Average Discount Rate (in hundredths)	1.81%
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,500,000
Multiple	1.05
Weighted Average Multiple	1.05
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	22,600,000
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	200,000
Preferred & Common Equity [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 6,700,000

[1] All funds are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

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EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS [Abstract]

Summary of assumptions used in the valuation of option grants

The following table summarizes the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan price per option at grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model:

			Black-Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions
Date of Issuance	Weighted Average Fair Value		Expected Dividend Yield			Risk- Free Interest Rate			Expected Volatility			Expected Life  (in years)
2009 Plan
July 18, 2011	$	33.07		0.83	%		1.45	%		40.0	%		5
July 19, 2010	$	28.58		0.91	%		1.73	%		37.5	%		5
March 22, 2010	$	32.56		0.84	%		2.43	%		37.8	%		5
October 19, 2009	$	25.36		1.04	%		2.36	%		37.6	%		5
1999 Plan
July 30, 2008	$	29.93		0.62	%		3.36	%		20.2	%		5
July 21, 2008	$	27.35		0.67	%		3.41	%		20.2	%		5
July 16, 2007	$	41.78		0.39	%		4.95	%		19.9	%		5
July 17, 2006	$	33.05		0.61	%		5.04	%		21.2	%		7
May 15, 2006	$	31.28		0.64	%		5.08	%		21.1	%		7

Summary of option activity

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
2009 Plan
Balance at March 31, 2011		73,750		$	84.24
Granted		10,000			96.92
Exercised		–			–
Canceled / Forfeited		–			–
Balance at March 31, 2012		83,750		$	85.75
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(20,100	)		79.91
Canceled / Forfeited		(14,000	)		98.64
Balance at December 31, 2012		49,650		$	88.11
1999 Plan
Balance at March 31, 2011		96,500		$	114.78
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(1,500	)		65.70
Canceled / Forfeited		–			–
Balance at March 31, 2012		95,000		$	113.63
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(17,105	)		95.55
Canceled / Forfeited		(14,395	)		111.14
Balance at December 31, 2012		63,500		$	130.80
Combined Balance at December 31, 2012		113,150		$	112.06

December 31, 2012	Weighted Average Aggregate Intrinsic Remaining Contractual Term	Value
Outstanding	1.5 years	$	3,534,415
Exercisable	1.0 years	$	2,263,512

Restricted stock available for issuance

Pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation 2010 Restricted Stock Award Plan, our Board of Directors has reserved for issuance 47,000 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees. A restricted stock award is an award of shares of our common stock (which have full voting and dividend rights but are restricted with regard to sale or transfer), the restrictions on which lapse ratably over a specified period of time (generally five years). Restricted stock awards are independent of stock option grants and are subject to forfeit if employment terminates prior to these restrictions lapsing. These shares vest over a five-year period from the grant date and are expensed over the five-year service period starting on the grant date. On January 16, 2012, the Board of Directors granted 9,650 shares of restricted stock to key employees of the Company. During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, 3,000 shares of restricted stock were forfeited. The following table summarizes the restricted stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2012:

Restricted stock available for issuance as of March 31, 2012	37,350
Less restricted stock forfeited during the year	(3,000	)
Restricted stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2012	40,350

Restricted stock awards activity

The following table represents a summary of the activity for our restricted stock awards for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012:

Restricted Stock Awards	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years)
Unvested at March 31, 2012		9,650		$	83.60		4.8
Granted		−			−		−
Vested		−			−		−
Forfeited or expired		(3,000	)	$	83.60		−
Unvested at December 31, 2012		6,650		$	83.60		4.1

Phantom stock awards activity

The following table represents a summary of the activity for our phantom stock plan for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012:

Phantom Stock Awards	Number of Shares			Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years)
Unvested at March 31, 2012		26,000		$	146.95		4.8
Granted		−			−		−
Vested		−			−		−
Forfeited or expired		(7,500	)	$	146.95		−
Unvested at December 31, 2012		18,500		$	146.95		4.1

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COMMITMENTS

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

COMMITMENTS [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS

7.  COMMITMENTS

From time to time, the Company may be liable for claims against its portfolio companies.  We do not believe the effects of such claims would have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

CSW has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up to $8,456,366 in nine portfolio companies as of December 31, 2012.

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ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS

5.  ACCUMULATED NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS

Distributions made by RICs often differ from aggregate GAAP-basis undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized gains (total GAAP-basis net realized gains).  The principal cause is that required minimum fund distributions are based on income and gain amounts determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, rather than GAAP.  The differences created can be temporary, meaning that they will reverse in the future, or they can be permanent.  In subsequent periods, when all or a portion of a temporary difference becomes a permanent difference, the amount of the permanent difference will be reclassified to "additional capital."

We incur federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders as a result of our election to retain long-term capital gains. Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. As of December 31, 2012, we had accumulated long-term capital gains of $1,820,574. As of March 31, 2012 we had accumulated long-term capital gains of $498,438.  In accordance with the RIC rules, we elected to retain our long-term capital gains for the tax year ended December 31, 2012, pay the applicable income taxes of  $1,125,092, and designate the after-tax gain as "deemed distributions" to our shareholders.  "Deemed distributions" are reclassed from accumulated net realized gains into additional paid in capital. As of December 31, 2012, we reclassed $1,193,920 as "deemed distributions."

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EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS [Abstract]

EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS

6.  EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS

On July 20, 2009, shareholders approved our 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2009 Plan"), which provides for the granting of stock options to employees and officers  and authorizes the issuance of common stock upon exercise of such options for up to 140,000 shares.  All options are granted at or above market price, generally expire up to ten years from the date of grant and are generally exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the date of grant in five annual installments.  Options to purchase 38,750 shares at a price of $76.74 (market price at the time of the grant) were granted on October 19, 2009. Additionally, options to purchase 20,000 shares at a price of $95.79 (market price at time of the grant) were granted on March 22, 2010, options to purchase 15,000 shares at a price of $88.20 were granted on July 19, 2010 and options to purchase 10,000 shares at a price of $96.92 were granted on July 18, 2011. During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, 1,300 options were exercised, thus leaving 49,650 options outstanding and 70,250 options available for grant under the 2009 Plan.

We previously granted stock options under our 1999 Stock Option Plan (the "1999 Plan"), as approved by shareholders on July 19, 1999.  The 1999 Plan expired on April 19, 2009.  Options previously made under our 1999 Stock Option Plan and outstanding on July 20, 2009 continue in effect governed by provisions of the 1999 Plan.  All options granted under the 1999 Plan were granted at or above market price, generally expire up to ten years from the date of grant and are generally exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the date of grant in five to ten annual installments. During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, 4,000 options were forfeited and 1,015 options were exercised, thus leaving 63,500 options outstanding under the 1999 Plan.

We recognize compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments granted on or after that date and for all awards granted to employees prior to April 1, 2006 that remain unvested on that date.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options.  Accordingly, for the quarters ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $33,769 and $253,350, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $1,040,698, which will be amortized over the remaining weighted average service period of approximately 1.5 years.

The following table summarizes the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan price per option at grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model:

			Black-Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions
Date of Issuance	Weighted Average Fair Value		Expected Dividend Yield			Risk- Free Interest Rate			Expected Volatility			Expected Life  (in years)
2009 Plan
July 18, 2011	$	33.07		0.83	%		1.45	%		40.0	%		5
July 19, 2010	$	28.58		0.91	%		1.73	%		37.5	%		5
March 22, 2010	$	32.56		0.84	%		2.43	%		37.8	%		5
October 19, 2009	$	25.36		1.04	%		2.36	%		37.6	%		5
1999 Plan
July 30, 2008	$	29.93		0.62	%		3.36	%		20.2	%		5
July 21, 2008	$	27.35		0.67	%		3.41	%		20.2	%		5
July 16, 2007	$	41.78		0.39	%		4.95	%		19.9	%		5
July 17, 2006	$	33.05		0.61	%		5.04	%		21.2	%		7
May 15, 2006	$	31.28		0.64	%		5.08	%		21.1	%		7

The following table summarizes activity in the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan as of December 31, 2012:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
2009 Plan
Balance at March 31, 2011		73,750		$	84.24
Granted		10,000			96.92
Exercised		–			–
Canceled / Forfeited		–			–
Balance at March 31, 2012		83,750		$	85.75
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(20,100	)		79.91
Canceled / Forfeited		(14,000	)		98.64
Balance at December 31, 2012		49,650		$	88.11
1999 Plan
Balance at March 31, 2011		96,500		$	114.78
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(1,500	)		65.70
Canceled / Forfeited		–			–
Balance at March 31, 2012		95,000		$	113.63
Granted		–			–
Exercised		(17,105	)		95.55
Canceled / Forfeited		(14,395	)		111.14
Balance at December 31, 2012		63,500		$	130.80
Combined Balance at December 31, 2012		113,150		$	112.06

December 31, 2012	Weighted Average Aggregate Intrinsic Remaining Contractual Term	Value
Outstanding	1.5 years	$	3,534,415
Exercisable	1.0 years	$	2,263,512

At December 31, 2012, the range of exercise prices and weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding options was $76.74 to $152.98 and 1.0 year, respectively.  The total number of options exercisable under both the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan at December 31, 2012 and 2011, was 68,150 shares with a weighted-average exercise price of $124.39 and 83,590 with a weighted-average exercise price of $113.04, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, 28,395 options were forfeited, 37,205 options were exercised. There were 1,500 options exercised and new shares issued for $98,550 in cash during the nine months ended December 31, 2011.

Stock Awards

Pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation 2010 Restricted Stock Award Plan, our Board of Directors has reserved for issuance 47,000 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees. A restricted stock award is an award of shares of our common stock (which have full voting and dividend rights but are restricted with regard to sale or transfer), the restrictions on which lapse ratably over a specified period of time (generally five years). Restricted stock awards are independent of stock option grants and are subject to forfeit if employment terminates prior to these restrictions lapsing. These shares vest over a five-year period from the grant date and are expensed over the five-year service period starting on the grant date. On January 16, 2012, the Board of Directors granted 9,650 shares of restricted stock to key employees of the Company. During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, 3,000 shares of restricted stock were forfeited. The following table summarizes the restricted stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2012:

Restricted stock available for issuance as of March 31, 2012	37,350
Less restricted stock forfeited during the year	(3,000	)
Restricted stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2012	40,350

We expense the cost of the restricted stock awards, which is determined to equal the fair value of the restricted stock award at the date of the grant on a straight-line basis over the vesting period in which the restrictions on these stock awards lapse. For these purposes, the fair value of the restricted stock award is determined based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, we recognized total share based compensation expense of $27,797 related to the restricted stock issued to our employees and officers.  For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, no restricted stock had been issued.

As of December 31, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards was $444,752, which will be amortized over the weighted-average service period of approximately 4.1 years.

The following table represents a summary of the activity for our restricted stock awards for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012:

Restricted Stock Awards	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years)
Unvested at March 31, 2012		9,650		$	83.60		4.8
Granted		−			−		−
Vested		−			−		−
Forfeited or expired		(3,000	)	$	83.60		−
Unvested at December 31, 2012		6,650		$	83.60		4.1

Phantom Stock Plan

On January 16, 2012, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of 26,000 phantom stock options pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation Phantom Stock Option Plan to provide deferred compensation to certain key employees.  Under the plan, awards vest on the fifth anniversary of the award date. Upon exercise of the phantom option, a cash payment in an amount for each phantom share equal to estimated fair market value minus the phantom option exercise price will be distributed to plan participants. The exercise price of each phantom share is $146.95 (Net Asset Value at December 31, 2011), and the estimated liability for phantom stock awards is $541,865 as of December 31, 2012.

The following table represents a summary of the activity for our phantom stock plan for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012:

Phantom Stock Awards	Number of Shares			Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years)
Unvested at March 31, 2012		26,000		$	146.95		4.8
Granted		−			−		−
Vested		−			−		−
Forfeited or expired		(7,500	)	$	146.95		−
Unvested at December 31, 2012		18,500		$	146.95		4.1

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SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION

8.  SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION

The following presents a summary of per share data for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

	Three Months Ended December 31						Nine Months Ended December 31
Per Share Data	2012			2011			2012			2011
Investment income	$	1.84		$	1.50		$	2.57		$	2.15
Operating expenses		(.74	)		(.32	)		(1.50	)		(.96	)
Income taxes		(.01	)		(.01	)		(.01	)		(.01	)
Net investment income		1.09			1.17			1.06			1.18
Distributions from undistributed net investment income		(.40	)		(.40	)		(.80	)		(.80	)
Net realized gain/(loss) net of tax		.17			(.64	)		17.78			2.68
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments		5.87			13.00			(1.56	)		.04
Dividends from capital gains		–						(17.59	)
Exercise of employee stock options		(.04	)		–			(.76	)		(.03	)
Stock option expense		.02			.07			.09			.20
Other*		–			–			(.31	)		–
Increase (decrease) in net asset value		6.71			13.20			(2.09	)		3.27
Net asset value
Beginning of period		158.65			133.75			167.45			143.68
End of period	$	165.36		$	146.95		$	165.36		$	146.95

* Reflects impact of the different share amounts as a result of issuance or forfeiture of restricted stock during the period.

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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]
Percentage of voting securities, minimum, Control Investments (in hundredths)	25.00%
Percentage of board representation, minimum, Control Investments (in hundredths)	50.00%
Percentage of voting securities, minimum, Affiliated Investments (in hundredths)	5.00%
Percentage of voting securities, maximum, Affiliated Investments (in hundredths)	25.00%

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EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended						3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended							0 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Range 76.74 to 152.98 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Range 76.74 to 152.98 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Stock Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Stock Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Stock Options [Member]	Jan. 15, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Jan. 16, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Restricted Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Jan. 15, 2012 Phantom Stock Awards [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Phantom Stock Awards [Member]	Jan. 16, 2012 Phantom Stock Awards [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 1999 Plan [Member] Range 76.74 to 152.98 [Member]	Jul. 20, 2009 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 30, 2008 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 21, 2008 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 16, 2007 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 17, 2006 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	May 15, 2006 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 20, 2009 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jul. 20, 2009 1999 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jul. 18, 2011 2009 Plan [Member]	Jul. 19, 2010 2009 Plan [Member]	Mar. 22, 2010 2009 Plan [Member]	Oct. 19, 2009 2009 Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 2009 Plan [Member] Range 76.74 to 152.98 [Member]	Jul. 18, 2011 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 19, 2010 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Mar. 22, 2010 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Oct. 19, 2009 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Jul. 20, 2009 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 2009 Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)						47,000							26,000																						140,000
Options available for grant (in shares)								40,350		40,350																										70,250	70,250
Expiration period from date of grant															10 years																				10 years
Number of annual installments on exercise of awards																								5	10										5
Compensation expense			$ 33,769	$ 253,350				$ 27,797
Unrecognized compensation cost			1,040,698		1,040,698
Weighted average service period					1 year 6 months			4 years 1 month 6 days
Options fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)																$ 29.93	$ 27.35	$ 41.78	$ 33.05	$ 31.28											$ 33.07	$ 28.58	$ 32.56	$ 25.36
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)																0.62%	0.67%	0.39%	0.61%	0.64%											0.83%	0.91%	0.84%	1.04%
Risk free interest rate (in hundredths)																3.36%	3.41%	4.95%	5.04%	5.08%											1.45%	1.73%	2.43%	2.36%
Expected volatility (in hundredths)																20.20%	20.20%	19.90%	21.20%	21.10%											40.00%	37.50%	37.80%	37.60%
Expected life (in years)																5 years	5 years	5 years	7 years	7 years											5 years	5 years	5 years	5 years
Stock options [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)																						95,000	96,500														83,750	73,750
Granted (in shares)																						0	0			10,000	15,000	20,000	38,750								0	10,000
Exercised (in shares)	(37,205)	(1,500)																			1,015	(17,105)	(1,500)													1,300	(20,100)	0
Canceled / Forfeited (in dollars per share)	(28,395)																				4,000	(14,395)	0														(14,000)	0
Balance at end of period (in shares)			113,150		113,150																63,500	63,500	95,000													49,650	49,650	83,750
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Beginning of Period (in dollars per share)																						$ 113.63	$ 114.78														$ 85.75	$ 84.24
Granted (in dollars per share)																						$ 0	$ 0			$ 96.92	$ 88.20	$ 95.79	$ 76.74								$ 0	$ 96.92
Exercised (in dollars per share)																						$ 95.55	$ 65.70														$ 79.91	$ 0
Canceled / Forfeited (in dollars per share)																						$ 111.14	$ 0														$ 98.64	$ 0
Balance at end of period (in dollars per share)			$ 112.06		$ 112.06																$ 130.80	$ 130.80	$ 113.63													$ 88.11	$ 88.11	$ 85.75
Weighted average remaining contractual term, outstanding	1 year				1 year 6 months
Weighted average remaining contractual term, exercisable					1 year
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding			3,534,415		3,534,415
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable			2,263,512		2,263,512
Stock Awards [Abstract]
Award vesting period						5 years					5 years
Restricted stock granted to key employees (in shares)							9,650
Restricted stock available for issuance beginning balance (in shares)										37,350
Less restricted stock forfeited during the year										(3,000)
Restricted stock available for issuance ending balance (in shares)								40,350		40,350																										70,250	70,250
Unrecognized compensation cost								444,752		444,752
Number of shares [Rollforward]
Number of shares unvested beginning (in shares)										9,650		26,000
Granted (in shares)									0	0		0
Vested (in shares)										0		0
Forfeited or expired (in shares)										(3,000)		(7,500)
Number of shares unvested ending (in shares)								6,650		6,650		18,500
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Rollforward]
Weighted Average, Unvested Beginning (in dollars per share)										$ 83.60		$ 146.95
Weighted Average, granted (in dollars per share)										$ 0		$ 0
Weighted Average, vested (in dollars per share)										$ 0		$ 0
Weighted Average, forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)										$ 83.60		$ 146.95
Weighted Average, Unvested Ending (in dollars per share)								$ 83.60		$ 83.60		$ 146.95
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term (in Years) [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term Unvested Beginning										4 years 9 months 18 days		4 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term , granted										0 years		0 years
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term, vested										0 years		0 years
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term, Forfeited or expired										0 years		0 years
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term, Unvested Ending										4 years 9 months 18 days		4 years 9 months 18 days
Estimated deferred compensation liability												541,865
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)	$ 76.74
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$ 152.98
Weighted average remaining contractual term, outstanding	1 year				1 year 6 months
Canceled (in shares)	28,395																				(4,000)	14,395	0														14,000	0
Shares issued on exercise of stock options	37,205	1,500																			(1,015)	17,105	1,500													(1,300)	20,100	0
Options exercisable (in shares)														83,590																68,150
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)														$ 113.04																$ 124.39
New shares issued for cash		$ 98,550

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operations:
Net investment income	$ 4,040	$ 4,421
Net realized gain on investments	67,521	10,079
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments	(5,904)	165
Increase in net assets from operations	65,657	14,665
Distributions from:
Undistributed net investment income	(3,025)	(3,003)
Net realized gain distribution	(66,826)
Net realized gains deemed distributed to shareholders	(1,194)	(3,216)
Capital share transactions:
Allocated increase in share value for deemed distribution	1,194	3,216
Exercise of employee stock options	3,243	98
Stock option expense	334	757
Increase/(decrease) in net assets	(617)	12,517
Net assets, beginning of period	628,706	628,706
Net assets, end of period	$ 628,089	$ 551,750

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of CSW, CSVC and CSMC.

Fair Value Measurements We adopted FASB ASC 820 on April 1, 2008.  ASC 820 (1) creates a single definition of fair value, (2) establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and (3) expands disclosure requirements about items measured at fair value.  ASC 820 applies to both items recognized and reported at fair value in the financial statements and items disclosed at fair value in the notes to the financial statements.  ASC 820 does not change existing accounting rules governing what can or what must be recognized and reported at fair value in our financial statements, or disclosed at fair value in our notes to financial statements. Additionally, ASC 820 does not eliminate practicability exceptions that exist in accounting pronouncements amended by this Topic when measuring fair value.

Fair value is generally determined based on quoted market prices in the active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  If quoted market prices are not available, we use valuation techniques that place greater reliance on observable inputs and less reliance on unobservable inputs.  Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, our estimate of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed.  In addition, changes in the market environment, portfolio company performance and other events may occur over the lives of the investments that may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned.  We determine the fair value of each individual investment and record changes in fair value as unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Pursuant to our internal valuation process, each portfolio company is valued once a quarter.  In addition to our internal valuation process, our Board of Directors retains a nationally recognized firm to provide limited scope third party valuation services on certain portfolio investments at the end of our fiscal year.  Our Board of Directors retained Duff & Phelps to provide limited scope third party valuation services on six investments comprising 85.8% of our net asset value at March 31, 2012.  For full disclosure of Duff & Phelps' services, see page 5 of the Form 10-K under the heading "Determination of Net Asset Value and Portfolio Valuation Process."

We believe our investments at December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012 approximate fair value based on the market in which we operate and other conditions in existence as of these dates.

Investments Investments are stated at fair value determined by our Board of Directors as described in Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Note 3 below.  The average cost method is used in determining cost of investments sold.  Investments are recorded on a trade date basis.

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.  Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Segment Information We operate and manage our business in a singular segment.  As an investment company, we invest in portfolio companies in various industries and geographic areas as presented in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Interest and Dividend Income  Interest and dividend income is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent amounts are expected to be collected.  Dividend income is recorded at the ex-dividend date for marketable securities and restricted securities.  In accordance with our valuation policy, accrued interest and dividend income is evaluated periodically for collectability.  When a debt or loan becomes 90 days or more past due, and if we otherwise do not expect the debtor to be able to service all of its debt or other obligations, we will generally establish a reserve against the interest income, thereby placing the loan or debt security's status on non-accrual basis, and cease to recognize interest income on that loan or debt security until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due.  If a loan or debt security's status significantly improves regarding ability to service debt or other obligations, it will be restored to accrual basis.

Federal Income Taxes  CSW and CSVC have elected and intend to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) necessary to qualify as regulated investment companies (RICs).  By meeting these requirements, they will not be subject to corporate federal income taxes on ordinary income distributed to shareholders.  In order to comply as a RIC, each company is required to timely distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the IRC, each year.  Investment company taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses.  Investment company taxable income generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains and losses are not included in investment company taxable income until they are realized.

In addition to the requirement that we must annually distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, we may either distribute or retain our realized net capital gains from investments, but any net capital gains not distributed may be subject to corporate level tax. Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. When we retain the capital gains, they are classified as a "deemed distribution" to our shareholders and are subject to our corporate tax rate of 35%.  As an investment company that qualifies as a RIC under the IRC, federal income taxes payable on security gains that we elect to retain are accrued only on the last day of our tax year, December 31.  Any capital gains actually distributed to shareholders are generally taxable to the shareholders as long-term capital gains. See Note 4 for further discussion.

CSMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW, is not a RIC and is required to pay taxes at the current corporate rate.

We account for interest and penalties as part of operating expenses.  There were no interest or penalties incurred during the nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Deferred Taxes  CSMC sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan which covers its employees and employees of certain of its controlled affiliates.  Deferred taxes related to the qualified defined benefit pension plan are recorded as incurred.

Stock-Based Compensation  We account for our stock-based compensation using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  Accordingly, we recognize stock-based compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments awards granted to employees.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options. For restricted stock awards, we measured the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and will amortize this fair value to shared-based compensation expense over the vesting term.  See Note 6 for further discussion.

Defined Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Plans  We record annual amounts relating to the defined benefit pension plan based on calculations, which include various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates and assumed rates of return depending on the pension plan.  Material changes in pension costs may occur in the future due to changes in the discount rate, changes in the expected long-term rate of return, changes in level of contributions to the plans and other factors.  The funded status is the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation.  We recognize changes in the funded status of defined benefit plan in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the year in which the changes occur and measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer's fiscal year-end.  We presently use March 31 as the measurement date for our defined benefit plan.

Concentration of Risk  We place our idle cash in financial institutions, and at times, such balances may be in excess of the federally insured limits.

Recent Accounting PronouncementsIn May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs ("ASU 2011-04"). ASU 2011-04 results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. See Note 3 Investments, for further information regarding valuation techniques and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by our Company to value Level 3 investments.

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COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
Investment in portfolio companies, at maximum	$ 8,456,366
Number of portfolio companies, at maximum	9

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SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION [Abstract]

Summary of per share data

The following presents a summary of per share data for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

	Three Months Ended December 31						Nine Months Ended December 31
Per Share Data	2012			2011			2012			2011
Investment income	$	1.84		$	1.50		$	2.57		$	2.15
Operating expenses		(.74	)		(.32	)		(1.50	)		(.96	)
Income taxes		(.01	)		(.01	)		(.01	)		(.01	)
Net investment income		1.09			1.17			1.06			1.18
Distributions from undistributed net investment income		(.40	)		(.40	)		(.80	)		(.80	)
Net realized gain/(loss) net of tax		.17			(.64	)		17.78			2.68
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments		5.87			13.00			(1.56	)		.04
Dividends from capital gains		–						(17.59	)
Exercise of employee stock options		(.04	)		–			(.76	)		(.03	)
Stock option expense		.02			.07			.09			.20
Other*		–			–			(.31	)		–
Increase (decrease) in net asset value		6.71			13.20			(2.09	)		3.27
Net asset value
Beginning of period		158.65			133.75			167.45			143.68
End of period	$	165.36		$	146.95		$	165.36		$	146.95

* Reflects impact of the different share amounts as a result of issuance or forfeiture of restricted stock during the period.