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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 2018-02-13 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

Filing Released Lang Actions
8-K
Regulatory Filings 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 text mentions the announcement of financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, and a dividend declaration. It explicitly states that the press release is included as an exhibit and that the information is being furnished, not filed, indicating this is an announcement rather than the full financial report itself. The document length is 4032 characters, which is relatively short and consistent with an announcement rather than a full report. Therefore, this filing is best classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS), which is the fallback category for miscellaneous filings and announcements that do not fit other specific categories like Earnings Release or Annual Report.
2018-02-13 English
4
Director's Dealing
2018-01-24 English
POS EX
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to a Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes extensive exhibits related to indentures, notes, underwriting agreements, and other financial instruments. The document is a registration statement amendment primarily focused on exhibits and financial statements, which are typical for capital raising or securities registration purposes. The presence of detailed indentures and underwriting agreements indicates it relates to capital markets activities rather than a financial report or earnings release. Form N-2 is used for registration of securities by investment companies, indicating this is a capital/financing related filing. Therefore, the document is best classified as a Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length and content confirm it is not a mere announcement but a substantive filing. Confidence is high due to the clear SEC form type and content.
2018-01-11 English
8-K
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated January 11, 2018, by Ares Capital Corporation. It reports the entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically an Eighth Supplemental Indenture related to the issuance of $600 million of 4.250% notes due 2025. The document details the terms of the notes, their maturity, interest rate, redemption options, and covenants. It also mentions the use of proceeds and references related exhibits such as the indenture and legal opinions. The content focuses on a financing transaction involving debt issuance and related agreements. This fits the definition of a Capital/Financing Update (CAP), which covers updates on company fundraising and financing activities. The document is not an annual or quarterly report, audit report, or earnings release, nor is it a regulatory filing of miscellaneous nature. It is a detailed disclosure of a financing event, consistent with CAP filings.
2018-01-11 English
497
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled as a "Prospectus Supplement" filed pursuant to Rule 497, which is a regulatory filing related to securities offerings. It details the offering of $600 million in 4.250% notes due 2025, including terms, risk factors, underwriting, and legal matters. The text includes detailed information about the notes, the company, and the offering process, but it is not a full financial report like an annual or quarterly report. The document is a supplement to a prospectus and serves as an offering document for debt securities. This type of document fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP), as it provides updates on company fundraising and financing activities. The document length is substantial (15,000 characters), indicating it is the actual prospectus supplement, not just an announcement of a report. Therefore, the correct classification is CAP with high confidence.
2018-01-09 English
497AD
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a press release announcing the pricing of a public offering of $600 million 4.250% notes due 2025 by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes details about the offering, the underwriters, the use of proceeds, and disclaimers about the offering documents. There are no financial statements, management discussion, or detailed financial analysis present. The document is primarily an announcement of a capital raising event, specifically a debt offering. This fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is 5157 characters, which is sufficient to contain substantive information about the offering, not just a brief notice or a report publication announcement. Therefore, the classification is CAP with high confidence.
2018-01-08 English

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