ARES CAPITAL CORP

Ares Capital Corporation is a leading business development company (BDC) that provides financing solutions to middle-market companies across various industries. It specializes in growth capital, acquisitions, recapitalizations, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions, along with general refinancing needs. The company focuses on sectors including basic and growth manufacturing, business services, consumer products, health care products and services, and information technology services. Ares Capital Corporation invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans, including unitranche loans, second lien senior secured loans, subordinated loans, preferred equity, and common equity investments to generate current income and capital appreciation. Externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation, it leverages a dynamic global platform with strong origination capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions for underserved private middle-market firms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York, New York, Ares Capital Corporation plays a key role in the specialty finance market by offering patient, long-term capital to support business growth and stability.