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.
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We seek to originate investments in market-leading companies with a history of stable cash flows, demonstrated key differentiators and experienced management teams.
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Phone: (888) 818-5298
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John Stilmar
Managing Director, Public Investor Relations and Communications
Tel: (678) 538-1983
Email: [email protected]
Carl Drake
Partner, Head of Public Investor Relations and Communications
Tel: (678) 538-1981
Email: [email protected]
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Ares Capital Corporation
Attn: John Stilmar
One Buckhead Plaza
3060 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30305
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(1) Largest publicly traded BDC by market capitalization as of September 30, 2023.
(2) ARCC generated a 13% annualized total shareholder return since its 2004 IPO. Total return is calculated assuming dividends are reinvested and investors did not participate in ARCC’s rights offering issuance in March 2008.
(3) At fair value as of September 30, 2023.
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