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Ticker · ARCC ISIN · US04010L1035 LEI · WEQ82666OJYSI5GUAB47 US Financial and insurance activities
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Filings indexed 1,136 across all filing types
Latest filing 2020-07-07 Proxy Solicitation & In…
Country US United States of America
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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
DEFA14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'SCHEDULE 14A' and is identified as a 'Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.' It includes language about soliciting votes for a Special Meeting of Stockholders, instructions for voting by proxy, and references to proxy cards and voting procedures. There is no detailed financial data, management discussion, or report content. The document is clearly proxy solicitation material related to a shareholder meeting, not the meeting materials themselves or voting results. According to the filing definitions, proxy solicitation materials fall under 'Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI)'. The document length is about 5,482 characters, which is consistent with a proxy statement or solicitation material. Therefore, the correct classification is PSI.
2020-07-07 English
497AD
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a communication announcing a series of fixed income investor calls scheduled for July 7, 2020, involving senior management of Ares Capital Corporation. It explicitly states that it is not an offer to sell securities and references a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. The document is short (2288 characters) and primarily serves as an announcement of upcoming investor calls and related logistics. There is no substantive financial data, detailed financial results, or report content. It is not a transcript of the calls, nor a formal report or filing of financial results. The document fits best as a Capital/Financing Update (CAP) because it relates to investor calls about fixed income securities and references the registration statement and offering process. It is not a Regulatory Filing (RNS) because it is a specific announcement related to financing activities rather than a general regulatory compliance document.
2020-07-06 English
FORM 8-K
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated June 22, 2020, for Ares Capital Corporation. It reports the submission of matters to a vote of security holders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including election of directors and ratification of the independent auditor. The content focuses on voting results from the annual meeting, which aligns with the category of Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements (DVA). The document length is 4479 characters, which is short but contains detailed voting results, not just an announcement of a report. Therefore, it is not a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). It is not a full Annual Report (10-K), nor an earnings release or management report. The key indicator is the detailed vote tabulations certified by the inspector of election, which fits the DVA category.
2020-06-24 English
8-K
Capital/Financing Update 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 describes the entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically a revolving credit and security agreement and a purchase and sale agreement related to financing activities. It includes details about the credit facility, terms, and financial obligations. There are no comprehensive financial statements or detailed financial performance data typical of annual or interim reports. The document is not a transcript, proxy, or governance report. It is an update on financing arrangements and capital structure changes. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length and detail support a high confidence in this classification.
2020-06-16 English
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Director's Dealing
2020-06-16 English
DEFA14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Schedule 14A filing, which is a proxy statement or related materials filed with the SEC. The text explicitly states it is 'Definitive Additional Materials' related to proxy materials for a special meeting of stockholders. It includes video stills and social media advertisements encouraging stockholders to vote on proposals outlined in the proxy materials. This type of filing is related to proxy solicitation and information provided to shareholders to request votes for meetings. The document is not the proxy statement itself but additional materials related to it. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). The document length is 2575 characters, which is consistent with additional materials rather than a full report or announcement. There is no financial data or management discussion, so it is not an Annual Report or Management Report. It is not a report publication announcement or regulatory filing. Hence, the best fit is PSI with high confidence.
2020-06-15 English

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