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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 2021-08-16 Declaration of Voting R…
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

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8-K
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated August 13, 2021, for Ares Capital Corporation. It reports the submission of matters to a vote of security holders at a special meeting, including detailed voting results on a proposal related to issuing shares below net asset value. The document is relatively short (4109 characters) and primarily serves as an official announcement of voting results rather than a full report or detailed financial disclosure. The key section is 'Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders,' which aligns with the category for Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements (DVA). Therefore, the appropriate classification is DVA with high confidence.
2021-08-16 English
FORM 8-K
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 100% 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 describes the issuance of additional notes (debt financing) by the company, including details about the terms, proceeds, and use of funds. This is a clear update on the company's capital raising activity. The document does not contain full financial statements or comprehensive financial performance data, so it is not an Annual Report (10-K) or Interim Report (IR). It is not a call transcript, management report, or governance information. The primary focus is on a financing transaction, specifically the issuance of new notes. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is sufficient and contains substantive details about the financing event, supporting a high confidence level.
2021-08-11 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. It details a $400,000,000 offering of 2.875% Notes due 2028 by Ares Capital Corporation. The text includes detailed terms of the notes, risk factors, use of proceeds, underwriting details, and legal matters. This type of document is a capital raising disclosure related to debt securities issuance, which fits the category of Capital/Financing Update filings. It is not an annual or quarterly report, audit report, earnings release, or any other category. The document length is substantial (15,000 characters), and it contains detailed offering information, not just an announcement or a brief summary. Therefore, the correct classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP).
2021-08-05 English
DEFA14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Schedule 14A filing, which is a definitive proxy statement or additional materials related to a shareholder meeting. It includes a request for stockholder support at a special meeting and discusses proposals for stockholder approval. The document does not contain financial statements or detailed financial results, but rather communication to shareholders to solicit votes. This fits the definition of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). The document length is 3405 characters, which is consistent with a proxy solicitation document rather than a full report. Therefore, the correct classification is PSI with high confidence.
2021-08-04 English
497AD
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a communication regarding a $400 million reopening of a 7-year senior unsecured debt issuance by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes details such as coupon rate, maturity date, ratings, bookrunners, settlement date, and disclaimers about the offering. The document references SEC registration and prospectus supplements but does not contain financial statements or detailed financial analysis. It is primarily an announcement of a capital raising activity (debt issuance) and related terms. The document length is 3017 characters, which is relatively short and consistent with an announcement rather than a full report. Therefore, this fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP).
2021-08-04 English
497AD
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a communication filed pursuant to Rule 497(a) and Rule 482ad, which are SEC rules related to the offering of securities. It provides detailed information about a debt offering by Ares Capital Corporation, including terms such as coupon rate, maturity, ratings, bookrunners, and settlement details. The document is a preliminary prospectus supplement or offering guidance for a bond reopening, not a financial report or earnings release. It does not contain financial statements or management discussion but rather details about a capital raising transaction. Therefore, it fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is 3021 characters, which is consistent with an announcement rather than a full report.
2021-08-04 English

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