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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 2021-07-28 Capital/Financing Update
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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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 references to the shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. The document does not contain financial statements, management discussion, or detailed financial results. It is a disclosure about a capital raising event, specifically a public offering of shares. This fits the definition of a Capital/Financing Update (CAP) filing, which covers updates on company fundraising and financing activities. The document length is about 5,394 characters, sufficient for a detailed announcement but not a full financial report. Therefore, the correct classification is CAP with high confidence.
2021-07-28 English
IRANNOTICE
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a notice letter referencing a disclosure made in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. It states that the disclosure is incorporated by reference and was filed with the SEC. The document itself does not contain substantive financial data or the full quarterly report but serves as a notification of disclosure pursuant to specific regulatory provisions (Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act and Exchange Act Section 13(r)). The document length is short (1531 characters) and is primarily a certification/notice letter. According to the Certification Rule and Menu vs Meal Rule, this type of document should be classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS) rather than the actual quarterly report (IR).
2021-07-28 English
IRANNOTICE
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a notice of disclosure filed pursuant to specific regulatory provisions (Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act). It references a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, which was filed separately. The document itself is a short letter providing notice of this disclosure and does not contain substantive financial data or the full report. It is primarily a regulatory compliance filing and an attestation by the General Counsel. Given the short length (1531 characters) and the nature of the content, this fits the criteria for a Regulatory Filing (RNS) rather than the actual quarterly report or any other report type.
2021-07-28 English
10-Q
Interim / Quarterly Report Q2 2021
2021-07-28 English
8-K
Earnings Release Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated July 28, 2021, for Ares Capital Corporation. It includes announcements of financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and a dividend declaration for the third quarter of 2021. The document references a press release included as Exhibit 99.1. The content is typical of a current report announcing earnings and dividend information but does not contain full financial statements or detailed analysis itself. The document length is 5457 characters, which is relatively short and consistent with an 8-K filing announcing earnings results and dividend declarations rather than a full quarterly or annual report. Therefore, the document is best classified as an Earnings Release (ER), which is the initial announcement of quarterly financial results and key highlights.
2021-07-28 English
8-K
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated June 29, 2021, by Ares Capital Corporation. It announces the entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically a Second Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement related to the company's revolving funding facility. The content focuses on changes to the interest rate terms of the credit facility and references the filing of the amendment as an exhibit. There are no financial statements or comprehensive financial data presented, nor is this a full annual or quarterly report. The document is an update on financing activities and capital structure changes. Therefore, it fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is 4706 characters, which is sufficient to contain substantive information about the financing amendment rather than just an announcement of a report publication or a regulatory filing. Confidence is high given the clear description of the amendment to the credit facility and the nature of the Form 8-K item.
2021-07-01 English

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