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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 2016-10-18 M&A Activity
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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425 Filing
M&A Activity 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 discusses a definitive merger agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and American Capital, Ltd., including details about the strategic acquisition, benefits, and voting instructions for stockholders. The document also references a joint proxy statement and registration statement filed with the SEC on Form N-14, which are typical for merger-related communications. The content is focused on soliciting votes for the merger proposals and providing information about the transaction rather than presenting financial statements or detailed financial analysis. This aligns with a merger communication filed under Rule 425, which is a type of merger and acquisition activity announcement. Therefore, the appropriate classification is M&A Activity (Code: TAR). The document is substantive and detailed, supporting a high confidence level.
2016-10-18 English
425 Filing
Merger & Acquisition Classification · 100% 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 communications. It discusses a definitive merger agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and American Capital, Ltd., detailing the terms of the acquisition, stockholder voting information, merger consideration, and expected closing dates. It references a proxy statement and registration statement on Form N-14, which is a merger proxy statement filed with the SEC. The content is focused on merger-related information and solicitation of shareholder votes for the merger approval. This aligns with the definition of Merger & Acquisition filings (Code: MA), which include merger communications such as Form 425 and DEFM14A. The document is lengthy (15,000 characters) and contains substantive merger details, not just an announcement or summary, so it is not a Report Publication Announcement or Regulatory Filing. Therefore, the correct classification is Merger & Acquisition (MA).
2016-10-18 English
Regulatory Filings 2016
Regulatory Filings
2016-10-17 English
Regulatory Filings 2016
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a letter from Ares Capital Corporation to the SEC requesting acceleration of the effective date of a Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933. It references Rule 461(a) and a specific Registration Statement number. The content is a formal regulatory communication related to a registration process, not a financial report or detailed filing. The document length is short (942 characters), and it is a correspondence letter rather than a report or announcement of financial results. This fits best under Regulatory Filings (RNS), which covers general regulatory announcements and compliance documents that do not fit other categories.
2016-10-13 English
Regulatory Filings 2016
Regulatory Filings Classification · 100% confidence The document is a correspondence letter from legal counsel to the SEC regarding comments on a Registration Statement on Form N-14 filed by Ares Capital Corporation. It discusses responses to SEC staff comments and amendments to the Registration Statement, including updates to fees, expenses, and financial statement notes. The document is a letter of correspondence related to regulatory review and amendments, not the registration statement itself or a financial report. It is a regulatory filing correspondence, not a full report or announcement of a report publication. Therefore, it fits best under Regulatory Filings (RNS).
2016-10-13 English
N-14 8C/A
Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form N-14 registration statement filed with the SEC, dated October 13, 2016, related to a proposed merger between Ares Capital Corporation and American Capital, Ltd. It includes detailed information about the merger agreement, merger consideration, proxy solicitation, and stockholder voting instructions. The document is a comprehensive filing that serves as a proxy solicitation and information statement to shareholders regarding the merger transaction and related proposals. It is not a financial report, earnings release, or audit report. It is not merely an announcement or notice but a detailed solicitation document for shareholder approval of merger-related proposals. Therefore, the document fits the category of Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement (PSI).
2016-10-13 English

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