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May 13, 2024
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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date May 13, 2024
Entity File Number 814-00663
Entity Registrant Name ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0001287750
Entity Tax Identification Number 33-1089684
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity Address, Address Line One 245 Park Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two 44th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10167
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 750-7300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol ARCC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false