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Ticker · ARCC ISIN · US04010L1035 LEI · WEQ82666OJYSI5GUAB47 US Financial and insurance activities
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Filings indexed 1,135 across all filing types
Latest filing 2022-01-12 Earnings Release
Country US United States of America
Listing US ARCC

About ARES CAPITAL CORP

https://www.arescapitalcorp.com/

Ares Capital Corporation is a specialty finance company and a market-leading direct lender. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company provides comprehensive financing solutions to private middle-market companies across a wide range of industries. Its portfolio primarily consists of first and second lien senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and select equity investments. The firm specializes in financing for acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, rescue situations, and general corporate purposes. Ares Capital Corporation is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation, a global alternative investment manager, leveraging its platform for investment origination and management.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
FORM 8-K
Earnings Release Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content includes preliminary financial estimates for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, related to earnings per share and net asset value, as well as recent investment activity. It explicitly states that these are preliminary estimates and not the final financial results, which will be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. The document also clarifies that the information is "furnished" and not "filed," indicating it is an update rather than a full financial report. The document does not contain comprehensive financial statements or detailed analysis typical of an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR) or Annual Report (10-K). Instead, it provides a financial update and preliminary results, which aligns with the characteristics of an Earnings Release (ER). Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Earnings Release (ER).
2022-01-12 English
497AD
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a communication filed pursuant to Rule 497(a) related to a securities offering by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes details about the offering size, pricing date, and the involved underwriters. The text references a preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus filed with the SEC, indicating this is a marketing or offering document rather than a financial report or earnings release. The document length is 4764 characters, which is relatively short and primarily contains disclaimers and offering details. There is no financial data, management discussion, or regulatory certification. This fits the category of a Capital/Financing Update (CAP) as it relates to a new share offering and financing activity.
2022-01-12 English
424B2
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a 424B2 prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for a securities offering by Ares Capital Corporation. It contains detailed information about the company, its business, investment objectives, capital structure, use of proceeds, underwriting, legal matters, and other disclosures typical of a prospectus supplement. The document is lengthy (15,000 characters) and includes forward-looking statements, risk factors, and detailed descriptions of securities and capital stock. This type of document is related to capital raising and financing activities, specifically a securities offering. It is not an annual report, earnings release, or management discussion, nor is it a regulatory filing or announcement of a report. The presence of underwriting, use of proceeds, and detailed offering terms clearly indicate it is a capital/financing update document. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP).
2022-01-12 English
497AD
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a public announcement by Ares Capital Corporation regarding a planned public offering of common stock shares. It includes details about the offering size, underwriters, use of proceeds, and disclaimers about the offering and prospectus. The document references a shelf registration statement and preliminary prospectus supplement but does not contain financial statements or detailed financial analysis. It is a capital raising announcement rather than a full financial report or earnings release. Therefore, it fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is 5529 characters, sufficient to provide substantive information about the offering rather than a brief notice or report publication announcement.
2022-01-12 English
424B2
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 100% confidence The document is a prospectus supplement filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, related to a $500,000,000 offering of 2.875% Notes due 2027 by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes detailed information about the terms of the notes, risk factors, use of proceeds, underwriting, legal matters, and other offering details. This type of document is a capital raising disclosure, specifically a prospectus supplement for a debt securities offering. It is not an annual or quarterly report, audit report, earnings release, or any other type of financial report. It is a detailed disclosure related to a financing activity. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length (15,000 characters) and content confirm it is a full prospectus supplement, not just an announcement or a brief notice.
2022-01-07 English
FWP
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled 'Amended and Restated Pricing Term Sheet' and relates to a $500 million note issuance by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes detailed terms of the notes such as interest rate, maturity, redemption options, ratings, and settlement dates. The document is a free writing prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 433, which is typically used for marketing or offering materials related to securities issuance. It is not a full financial report, earnings release, or regulatory filing about company performance. Instead, it provides detailed information about a specific capital raising transaction. Therefore, this document fits best under the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is 6999 characters, which is sufficient to contain substantive details about the financing terms, supporting this classification. Confidence is high given the clear focus on the note issuance terms and related offering information.
2022-01-07 English

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