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Ticker · ARCC ISIN · US04010L1035 LEI · WEQ82666OJYSI5GUAB47 US Financial and insurance activities
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Latest filing 2017-03-15 Proxy Solicitation & In…
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
DEF 14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
2017-03-15 English
PRE 14A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Schedule 14A filing, which is a Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It includes a Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders and detailed proxy solicitation information for a Special Meeting. The content focuses on soliciting votes for a proposal related to issuing shares below net asset value, describing voting procedures, quorum requirements, and proxy revocation. There is no financial data or report content such as earnings, annual reports, or management discussion. The document is clearly a Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement, as it is intended to inform shareholders and solicit their votes for the special meeting proposals.
2017-02-27 English
8-K
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated February 22, 2017. It includes Item 2.02 which announces the results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016, and references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results. It also includes Item 7.01 announcing a dividend declaration. The document itself is a current report filing that announces financial results and dividend declaration but does not contain detailed financial statements or comprehensive financial analysis. The length is 3894 characters, which is relatively short and consistent with an announcement rather than a full report. Therefore, this is best classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS) since it is a current report announcing financial results and dividend declaration, not the full earnings release or annual report itself.
2017-02-22 English
10-K
Annual Report FY 2016
2017-02-22 English
POS EX
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form N-2 Registration Statement filed with the SEC by Ares Capital Corporation. It includes detailed financial statements, exhibits, and amendments related to securities registration. The presence of extensive financial statements, audited and unaudited, and detailed exhibits related to indentures, notes, and agreements indicates this is a comprehensive regulatory filing related to securities registration and capital structure. The document is not an earnings release, annual report, or management discussion but a registration statement amendment primarily focused on securities offering and related disclosures. This fits best under the category of Transaction in Own Shares (POS) because Form N-2 is used for registration of securities, often including share offerings or capital changes. The document is lengthy (15,000 characters) and contains substantive financial data and exhibits, not merely an announcement or certification. Therefore, the classification is POS with high confidence.
2017-01-27 English
8-K
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, dated January 27, 2017, reporting the issuance of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% Convertible Notes due 2022 by Ares Capital Corporation. The content details the terms of the convertible notes, the indenture, use of proceeds, and related covenants. It is a current report disclosing a material definitive agreement and creation of a direct financial obligation. There are no financial statements or comprehensive financial data typical of annual or interim reports. The document is not an earnings release, call transcript, or management report. It is a regulatory filing reporting a capital/financing update related to debt issuance. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length (9427 characters) supports it being a substantive filing rather than a brief announcement or certification.
2017-01-27 English

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