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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 2020-05-05 Regulatory Filings
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
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated May 5, 2020, by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and a dividend declaration. The document references the quarterly period but does not contain detailed financial statements or substantive financial data itself; rather, it furnishes information and a press release. The document is a current report providing updates on financial results and dividend declaration, typical of an 8-K filing. Given the nature of the content and the format, this is best classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS), which is the fallback category for miscellaneous filings that do not fit other specific categories such as full quarterly reports or earnings releases. The document is not a full quarterly report (IR) because it lacks comprehensive financial data and analysis, nor is it an earnings release (ER) because it is filed as an 8-K with additional regulatory disclosures. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS).
2020-05-05 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 pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The text explicitly states it is a 'Definitive Additional Materials' filing related to proxy materials, including video stills and social media advertisements encouraging stockholders to vote on proposals. This type of filing is related to proxy solicitation and shareholder voting information. The document is not the proxy statement itself but additional materials related to it. According to the filing definitions, materials sent to shareholders to provide information and request votes for meetings fall under 'Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement' (PSI). Therefore, the correct classification is PSI. The document length is 2503 characters, which is short but contains substantive proxy solicitation materials, not just an announcement or certification, so it is not RPA or RNS.
2020-04-30 English
DEFA14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Schedule 14A filing, which is a proxy statement or related materials filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The text explicitly mentions 'Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)' and 'Definitive Additional Materials' related to a proxy statement. This type of filing corresponds to Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement filings, which provide information to shareholders to solicit votes for meetings. The document length is short (2203 characters) and does not contain financial statements or detailed financial data, so it is not an Annual Report or Management Report. Therefore, the correct classification is Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI).
2020-04-28 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 focuses on the amendment and restatement of a senior secured credit facility, detailing changes in the credit agreement, including increased commitments, extended maturity dates, and covenants. There are no financial statements or comprehensive financial data presented, only a summary of the credit facility amendment. The document also references exhibits including the credit agreement and a press release. This type of filing is an update on financing activities and capital structure changes, which fits the Capital/Financing Update category. The document length is 7590 characters, sufficient to provide substantive detail on the financing update but not a full financial report. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP).
2020-03-31 English
DEFA14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Schedule 14A filing, which is a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It includes information about the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, voting instructions, director nominations, and ratification of the independent auditor. The text explicitly mentions it is a proxy statement and includes voting proposals and instructions for shareholders. This type of document is classified as Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). The document length (7693 characters) and content confirm it is the proxy statement itself, not just an announcement or a brief notice.
2020-03-30 English
DEF 14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
2020-03-30 English

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