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Ticker · ARCC ISIN · US04010L1035 LEI · WEQ82666OJYSI5GUAB47 US Financial and insurance activities
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Filings indexed 1,137 across all filing types
Latest filing 2016-12-08 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

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425 Filing
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 95% confidence The document is a communication from Ares Capital Corporation to its stockholders urging them to vote in an upcoming Special Meeting. It references a joint proxy statement dated October 18, 2016, and discusses voting instructions, recommendations from proxy advisory firms, and details about the solicitation of proxies related to a proposed transaction (merger) between Ares Capital and American Capital. The document also includes disclaimers about the solicitation and forward-looking statements about the merger. The presence of terms like 'proxy statement', 'solicitation of proxies', 'voting instructions', and references to SEC filings such as Form N-14 and Rule 425 under the Securities Act indicates this is a proxy solicitation document. It is not the proxy statement itself but a solicitation letter encouraging voting, which fits the category of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). The document is over 10,000 characters and contains substantive content related to proxy solicitation, not just an announcement or a brief notice, so it is not an RPA or RNS. Therefore, the correct classification is PSI with high confidence.
2016-12-08 English
425 Filing
Merger & Acquisition Classification · 95% confidence The document is filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are commonly used for merger-related communications. It references a joint proxy statement and a registration statement related to a proposed merger between Ares Capital Corporation and American Capital, Ltd. The text urges stockholders to vote on merger proposals and provides detailed information about the solicitation of proxies for a special meeting. The document is a solicitation letter encouraging voting on merger proposals and includes disclaimers and forward-looking statements typical of merger proxy solicitations. It is not the proxy statement itself, nor a full merger proxy filing, but a communication related to the merger solicitation process. Given these characteristics, the document fits best under the category of Merger & Acquisition (MA) filings, which include merger communications such as Form 425 filings. The document length (9813 characters) and content confirm it is not a brief announcement or a full annual report but a merger-related solicitation communication.
2016-11-25 English
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Director's Dealing
2016-11-22 English
425 Filing
Investor Presentation Classification · 95% confidence The document is filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating it is related to a merger transaction. It is titled as an "Investor Presentation" by Ares Capital Corporation regarding the strategic acquisition of American Capital, Ltd. The content includes forward-looking statements, disclaimers, details about the merger agreement, transaction terms, financial considerations, and strategic rationale. It references the filing of a joint proxy statement and registration statement with the SEC, which are typical in merger communications. The document is a detailed presentation aimed at investors explaining the merger transaction, its benefits, financial impact, and related information. It is not a formal proxy statement, annual report, or earnings release, but rather a presentation document. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Investor Presentation (IP).
2016-11-22 English
425 Filing
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 95% confidence The document is a supplement to a joint proxy statement/prospectus related to a special meeting of stockholders concerning proposed mergers involving Ares Capital Corporation and American Capital, Ltd. It references Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are commonly used for merger-related proxy materials. The content includes detailed comparative fees and expenses, pro forma financial information, and management fee structures related to the merger transaction. The document is clearly a supplement to a proxy statement and prospectus, which are materials sent to shareholders to provide information and request votes for meetings, especially in the context of mergers and acquisitions. Therefore, this document fits the category of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). The document length (15,000 characters) and detailed content confirm it is not merely an announcement or a brief notice but a substantive supplement to proxy materials.
2016-11-22 English
425 Filing
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 95% confidence The document is a communication filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which relates to proxy solicitation materials in connection with a merger transaction between Ares Capital Corporation and American Capital, Ltd. It includes a request for stockholders to vote their proxy for a Special Meeting, references a joint proxy statement dated October 18, 2016, and provides information on where to find the proxy statement and registration statement. The document is primarily a solicitation letter urging shareholders to vote and contains disclaimers and forward-looking statements about the merger. It does not contain the proxy statement itself, detailed financial data, or the actual voting results. It is a solicitation communication related to a proxy vote for a merger transaction, which fits the category of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI). The length (9668 characters) and content confirm it is not a brief announcement or a full report but a detailed solicitation letter.
2016-11-14 English

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