Common stock, $0.001 par value
- Symbol
- ARCC
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Classification
- COMMON
- Status
- Current
Current Report · Items 2.02, 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K
Ares Capital Corporation
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition · Other Events
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition . On July 29, 2026, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.…
Company context
Founded in 2004, Ares Capital is a leading specialty finance company focused on providing direct loans and other investments in private middle-market companies in the United States. Ares Capital's objective is to source and invest in high-quality borrowers that need capital to achieve their business goals, which oftentimes can lead to economic growth and employment. Ares Capital believes its loans and other investments in these companies can help generate attractive levels of current income and potential capital appreciation for investors. Ares Capital, through its investment manager, utilizes its extensive, direct origination capabilities and incumbent borrower relationships to source and underwrite predominantly senior secured loans but also subordinated debt and equity investments. Ares Capital has elected to be regulated as a BDC and was the largest publicly traded BDC by market capitalization as of September 30, 2026. Ares Capital is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a publicly traded, leading global alternative investment manager. For more information about Ares Capital, visit www.arescapitalcorp.com.
Current securities
Registered securities in this filing
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION · 8-K · Filed 2026-07-29
Disclosure sections
Item 2.02Item 2.02 - Results of Operations
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On July 29, 2026, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 29, 2026, the registrant announced the declaration of a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.