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    Amendment: SEC Form 10-K/A filed by Ares Capital Corporation

    3/24/25 4:19:53 PM ET
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    UNITED STATES
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    FORM 10-K/A
    (Amendment No. 1)
    ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
    OR
    o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from _____ to _____
    Commission File No. 814-00663
    __________________________________________________________________________

    ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

    (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
    Maryland 33-1089684
    (State or other jurisdiction of
    incorporation or organization)
     (I.R.S. Employer
    Identification No.)
    245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, New York 10167
     (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
    (212) 750-7300
     (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
    Title of each class 
    Trading Symbol
    Name of each exchange on which registered 
    Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareARCCThe NASDAQ Global Select Market

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

    Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

    Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes ý    No o

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section §232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý    No o

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
    Large accelerated filer ý
     
    Accelerated filer o
     
    Non-accelerated filer o
     
    Smaller reporting company o
    Emerging Growth Company o
    If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. Yes ý    No o

    If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. o

    Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). o

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

    The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 30, 2024, based on the closing price on that date of $20.84 on The NASDAQ Global Select Market, was approximately $13,066,189,804. As of March 20, 2025, there were 684,478,489 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

    Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Amendment No. 1.




    EXPLANATORY NOTE

    Ares Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation, (together with its subsidiaries, where applicable, “Ares Capital or the “Company”, which may also be referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”), is filing this Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 5, 2025 (the “Form 10-K”), to include the audited financial statements of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (“IHAM”), our unconsolidated, wholly owned portfolio company, for the year ended December 31, 2024. IHAM consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Exhibit 99.2) are included in Part IV, Item 15 of this filing. Our independent registered public accounting firm is KPMG LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Auditor Firm ID: 185.

    We have determined that IHAM has met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X for which we are required, pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, to attach separate audited financial statements as an exhibit to our Form 10-K. In accordance with Rule 3-09(b), the separate audited financial statements of IHAM are being filed as an amendment to the Form 10-K within 90 days after the end of IHAM’s fiscal year, December 31, 2024.

    In addition, this Amendment revises Part IV, Item 15 of the Form 10-K to correct the exhibit number of Exhibit 19.1 and include the filing of new Exhibits 31.1, 31.2 and 32.1, certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and (b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and new Exhibit 23.2, consent of Independent Auditors.

    Except as described above, no other changes have been made to the Form 10-K. This Amendment does not reflect subsequent events that may have occurred after the original filing date of the Form 10-K or modify or update in any way disclosures made in the Form 10-K. Among other things, forward-looking statements made in the Form 10-K have not been revised to reflect events that occurred or facts that became known to us after filing of the Form 10-K, and such forward-looking statements should be read in their historical context. Furthermore, this Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC.






    PART IV

    Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

    The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:

    1.    Financial Statements

    The following financial statements and related notes were filed as part of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 5, 2025:

    Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
    Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
    Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
    Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

    The following financial statements and related notes of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. are included in the Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X:

    Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
    Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
    Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

    2.    Financial Statement Schedules—None. We have omitted financial statement schedules because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes to the financial statements.

    3.    Exhibits.

    Exhibit NumberDocument
    3.1
    Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, filed on April 25, 2023).
    3.2
    Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 12, 2019).
    4.1
    Form of Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d) to the Company’s pre effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333 114656), filed on September 28, 2004).
    4.2
    Form of Subscription Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(4) to the Company’s pre effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-149139), filed on April 9, 2008).
    4.3
    Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2010, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814 00663), filed on October 22, 2010).
    4.4
    Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 11, 2018, relating to the 4.250% Notes due 2025, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 11, 2018).
    4.5
    Form of 4.250% Notes due 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 11, 2018).
    4.6
    Eleventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 15, 2020, relating to the 3.250% Notes due 2025, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814 00663), filed on January 15, 2020).
    4.7
    Form of 3.250% Notes due 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814 00663), filed on January 15, 2020).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    4.8
    Twelfth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 2020, relating to the 3.875% Notes due 2026, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed July 15, 2020).
    4.9
    Form of 3.875% Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed July 15, 2020).
    4.10
    Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2021, relating to the 2.150% Notes due 2026, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 13, 2021).
    4.11
    Form of 2.150% Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 13, 2021).
    4.12
    Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 10, 2021, relating to the 2.875% Notes due 2028, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 10, 2021).
    4.13
    Form of 2.875% Notes due 2028 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 10, 2021).
    4.14
    Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 4, 2021, relating to the 3.200% Notes due 2031, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 4, 2021).
    4.15
    Form of 3.200% Notes due 2031(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 4, 2021).
    4.16
    Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2022, relating to the 2.875% Notes due 2027, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 13, 2022).
    4.17
    Form of 2.875% due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 13, 2022).
    4.18
    Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 3, 2023, relating to the 7.000% Notes due 2027, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on August 3, 2023).
    4.19
    Form of 7.000% Notes due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on August 3, 2023).
    4.20
    Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 23, 2024, relating to the 5.875% Notes due 2029, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 23, 2024).
    4.21
    Form of 5.875% Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 23, 2024).
    4.22
    Indenture, dated as of May 13, 2024, by and between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's 10-Q (File No. 814-000663), for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, filed on July 30, 2024).
    4.23
    First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 13, 2024, relating to the 5.950% Notes due 2029, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 13, 2024).
    4.24
    Form of 5.950% Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 13, 2024).
    4.25
    Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 8, 2025, relating to the 5.800% Notes due 2032, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 8, 2025).
    4.26
    Form of 5.800% Notes due 2032 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 8, 2025).
    4.27
    Indenture, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).
    4.28
    Form of Class A Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).
    4.29
    Form of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    4.30
    Form of Subordinated Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).
    4.31
    Indenture and Security Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    4.32
    Form of Class A Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    4.33
    Form of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    4.34
    Form of Subordinated Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    4.35
    Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.35 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025).
    10.1
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Ares Capital Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 12, 2019).
    10.2
    Second Amended and Restated Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Capital Management LLC, dated as of June 6, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 7, 2019).
    10.3
    Amended and Restated Administration Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Operations LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, filed on August 9, 2007).
    10.4
    Amended and Restated Custodian Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2009, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (j) to the Company’s pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-158211), filed on May 28, 2009).
    10.5
    Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 19, 2014, to the Amended and Restated Custodian Agreement dated as of May 15, 2009, by and among Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed on February 26, 2015).
    10.6
    Trademark License Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Management LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(k)(3) to the Company’s pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-114656), filed on September 17, 2004).
    10.7
    Form of Indemnification Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and directors and certain officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(3) to the Company’s Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-188175), filed on April 26, 2013).
    10.8
    Form of Indemnification Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and members of Ares Capital Management LLC investment committee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(4) to the Company’s Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-188175), filed on April 26, 2013).
    10.9
    Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, among Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 25, 2010).
    10.10
    Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, among Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-0663), filed on June 8, 2012).
    10.11
    Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, among Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 25, 2010).
    10.12
    Amendment No. 1 to Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, among Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-0663), filed on June 8, 2012).
    10.13
    Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 25, 2010).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    10.14
    Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2010, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank as note purchaser, U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 30, 2010, filed on May 10, 2010).
    10.15
    Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2011, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 19, 2011).
    10.16
    Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2011, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and as transferor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, collateral custodian and bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 14, 2011).
    10.17
    Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2012, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as note purchaser, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian, trustee and bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 19, 2012).
    10.18
    Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as note purchaser, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian, trustee and bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-0663), filed on June 8, 2012).
    10.19
    Amendment No. 6 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2013, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 28, 2013).
    10.20
    Omnibus Amendment, dated as of May 14, 2014, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender and as a lender, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, and the Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 15, 2014).
    10.21
    Amendment No. 8 to the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2017, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 4, 2017).
    10.22
    Amendment No. 9 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 2, 2017, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, the Company, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender, as a lender and as a successor agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as the resigning agent, Bank of America, N.A. as a lender, U.S. Bank National Association as collateral custodian, trustee and bank, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on February 9, 2022).
    10.23
    Amendment No. 10 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 2, 2018, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as the agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender and Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 3, 2018).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    10.24
    Amendment No. 11 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2018, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as the agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender and Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 17, 2018).
    10.25
    Amendment No. 12 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2019, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 19, 2019).
    10.26
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    10.27
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    10.28
    Amendment No. 15 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2021, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, the Company as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, the lenders named therein, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8‑K (File No. 814‑00663), filed on January 3, 2022).
    10.29
    Amendment No. 16 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2022, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender, Sampension Livsforsikring A/S, as a lender, Arkitekternes Pensionskasse, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Jordbrugsakademikere og Dyrlæger, as a lender, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as a lender, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, as bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8‑K (File No. 814‑00663), filed on July 1, 2022).
    10.30
    Amendment No. 17 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2024, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender, Sampension Livsforsikring A/S, as a lender, Arkitekternes Pensionskasse, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Jordbrugsakademikere og Dyrlæger, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Teknikum og Diplomingeniører, as a lender, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as a lender, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, as bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 11, 2024).
    10.31
    Fifteenth Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on April 17, 2024).
    10.32
    Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, collateral agent and lender, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 24, 2012).
    10.33
    Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, between Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as purchaser, and Ares Capital Corporation, as seller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 24, 2012).
    10.34
    Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2020, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as the borrower, BNP Paribas, as the administrative agent, Ares Capital Corporation as equity holder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 16, 2020).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    10.35
    Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2020, between ARCC FB Funding LLC, as the purchaser and Ares Capital Corporation, as the seller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 16, 2020).
    10.36
    First Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2020, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as the borrower, BNP Paribas, as the administrative agent, Ares Capital Corporation as equity holder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 30, 2020, filed on February 10, 2021).
    10.37
    Second Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 1, 2021).
    10.38
    Third Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed on February 7, 2023).
    10.39
    Fourth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2023, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed on February 7, 2023).
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    Fifth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2023, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, filed on April 25, 2023).
    10.41
    Sixth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2023, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, the Company, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 19, 2023).
    10.42
    Seventh Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2024, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on April 17, 2024).
    10.43
    Eighth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2024, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s 10-Q (File No. 814-000663), for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, filed on July 30, 2024).
    10.44
    Omnibus Amendment No. 1, dated as of September 14, 2012, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 17, 2012).
    10.45
    Omnibus Amendment No. 2, dated as of December 20, 2013, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 23, 2013).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    10.46
    Omnibus Amendment No. 3, dated as of June 30, 2015, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 1, 2015).
    10.47
    Omnibus Amendment No. 4, dated as of August 24, 2017, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on August 28, 2017).
    10.48
    Omnibus Amendment No. 5, dated as of September 12, 2018, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 13, 2018).
    10.49
    Omnibus Amendment No. 6, dated as of September 10, 2019, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012 and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 10, 2019).
    10.50
    Omnibus Amendment No. 7, dated as of December 31, 2019, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012 and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 2, 2020).
    10.51
    Amendment No. 8, dated as of May 28, 2021, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 28, 2021).
    10.52
    Amendment No. 9, dated as of April 28, 2023, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 4, 2023).
    10.53
    Amendment No. 10, dated as of March 28, 2024, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on April 3, 2024).
    10.54
    Amendment No. 11, dated as of December 6, 2024, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, Citizens Bank, N.A., as lender, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch, as lender (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 11, 2024).
    10.55
    Uncommitted Continuing Agreement for Standby Letters of Credit and Demand Guarantees, dated as of May 11, 2023, between Ares Capital Corporation and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as the issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 17, 2023).
    10.56
    Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as issuer, Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).
    10.57
    Asset Management Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as issuer and Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    10.58
    Master Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).
    10.59
    Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as transferor, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as transferee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024).
    10.60
    Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Truist Securities, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
    10.61
    Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Jefferies LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
    10.62
    Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
    10.63
    Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
    10.64
    Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Regions Securities LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
    10.65
    Class A Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and among Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as loan agent and collateral trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    10.66
    Class B Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and among Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as loan agent and collateral trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    10.67
    Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as issuer, Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    10.68
    Asset Management Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as issuer and Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    10.69
    Master Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    10.70
    Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as transferor, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as transferee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024).
    11.1
    Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in Note 10 to the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements filed herewith).
    19.1
    Insider Trading Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025).
    21.1
    Subsidiaries of Ares Capital Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025).
    23.1
    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 23.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025).
    23.2
    Consent of Independent Auditors*
    31.1
    Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
    31.2
    Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
    32.1
    Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
    97.1
    Clawback Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 7, 2024).



    Exhibit NumberDocument
    99.1
    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Supplemental Information (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025).
    99.2
    Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. for the year ended December 31, 2024*
    101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
    101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
    101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
    104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
    ________________________________________
    *Filed herewith
    **Furnished herewith





    SIGNATURES
     
    Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      
     ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
      
      
    Date: March 24, 2025By:/s/ R. KIPP DEVEER
      
    R. Kipp deVeer
    Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and
    Director
       
    Date: March 24, 2025By:/s/ SCOTT C. LEM
      
    Scott C. Lem
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer)
    Date: March 24, 2025By:/s/ PAUL CHO
      
    Paul Cho
    Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer)

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    Ares Capital Corporation Announces Tax Reporting Information for Calendar Year 2025

    Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today the tax treatment of the Company's 2025 common stock distributions (CUSIP #: 04010L103).       Ordinary Income Per Share     Record Date Payable Date Total Paid Per Share Ordinary Rate 20% Rate (1) Long Term Capital Gains per Share (2) Interest - Related Dividends (3) 3/14/2025 3/31/2025 $ 0.4800 $ 0.339128 $ 0.140872 $ 0.0000 84.7500% 6/13/2025 6/30/2025 $ 0.4800 $ 0.339128 $ 0.140872 $ 0.0000 84.7500% 9/15/2

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    Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $750 Million 5.250% Unsecured Notes Due 2031

    Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.250% notes due 2031. The notes will mature on April 12, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at Ares Capital's option at any time at par plus a "make-whole" premium, if applicable. BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., CIBC World Markets Corp., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for this

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    Ares Capital Corporation Announces December 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share

    DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share. The first quarter 2026 dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026. DECEMBER 31, 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Ares Capital also announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. OPERATING RESULTS     Q4-25(3)   Q4-24(3)   FY-25   FY-24 (dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)   Total Amount   Per Share   Total Amount   Pe

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    Ares Capital Corporation Announces Tax Reporting Information for Calendar Year 2025

    Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today the tax treatment of the Company's 2025 common stock distributions (CUSIP #: 04010L103).       Ordinary Income Per Share     Record Date Payable Date Total Paid Per Share Ordinary Rate 20% Rate (1) Long Term Capital Gains per Share (2) Interest - Related Dividends (3) 3/14/2025 3/31/2025 $ 0.4800 $ 0.339128 $ 0.140872 $ 0.0000 84.7500% 6/13/2025 6/30/2025 $ 0.4800 $ 0.339128 $ 0.140872 $ 0.0000 84.7500% 9/15/2

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    Ares Capital Corporation Announces September 30, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share

    Dividend Declarations Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share. The fourth quarter 2025 dividend is payable on December 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2025. SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Ares Capital also announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. OPERATING RESULTS     Q3-25(3)   Q3-24(3) (dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)   Total Amount   Per Share   Total Amount   Per Share GAAP net income

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    Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Kort Schnabel as Chief Executive Officer

    Kipp deVeer to Step Down as CEO Effective April 30, 2025, and Will Remain as a Board Director Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) ("Ares Capital" or the "Company") announced today that Co-President Kort Schnabel has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective April 30, 2025. Concurrently, Kipp deVeer will be stepping down as CEO and will remain a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. deVeer will also continue to serve as a member of the Investment Committee of Ares Capital's investment adviser. Jim Miller, who was appointed Co-President of Ares Capital in October 2024, will continue as the Company's sole President. Mr. Schnabel joined Ares Management Corporati

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    Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Jim Miller as Co-President

    Michael Smith and Mitch Goldstein Appointed as Co-Chairmen of Board of Directors Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that James ("Jim") R. Miller was appointed as Co-President to serve alongside current Co-President, Kort Schnabel. Concurrently, Ares Capital's Board of Directors was expanded by one member. Mitchell ("Mitch") Goldstein joined Ares Capital's Board of Directors, and Mitch Goldstein and Michael L. Smith have been appointed to serve as Co-Chairmen of Ares Capital's Board of Directors. Michael Arougheti will cease to serve as Chairman of Ares Capital's Board of Directors but will continue to serve as a Director. Kipp deVeer will continue in hi

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    Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Scott Lem as Chief Financial Officer

    Penni Roll to Step Down as Chief Financial Officer of Ares Capital Corporation Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that Ares Capital's Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Treasurer, Scott Lem, has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2024. Mr. Lem succeeds Penni Roll, who plans to step down as Ares Capital's Chief Financial Officer, effective the same date. Ms. Roll, who also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Ares Management Corporation's ("Ares") Credit Group, will remain an officer of Ares Capital and at Ares in a senior leadership capacity. Since joining Ares in 2003, Mr. Lem has served in a numb

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