Ares Capital

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) is a market-leading Business Development Company and one of the largest direct lenders in the U.S.(1) Our dynamic global platform combines powerful origination capabilities and extensive knowledge to deliver comprehensive solutions to meet the distinct and underserved financing needs of private middle-market... companies across a wide range of industries. As a patient, long-term investor with permanent capital, we are able to hold large positions and have the ability to offer sponsors and management teams enhanced certainty of execution. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company ("BDC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Our common stock is publicly traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "ARCC". Ares Capital is able to leverage the power of the broader Ares platform to access resources, relationships and significant capital markets, trading and research experience to provide ARCC with attractive investment opportunities. The partners and investment committee members for Ares Capital's investment adviser possess an average of over 26 years of relevant experience. We invest across a range of industries, targeting market-leading companies with a history of stable cash flows, demonstrated competitive advantages, identifiable growth prospects, and experienced management teams. Our investment strategy focuses on:Read More