Ares Capital Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) announces that CEO Kipp deVeer will present at the BofA Securities 2023 Financial Services Conference on February 15, 2023, at 3:20 pm ET. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's website, with a replay accessible afterward.

Founded in 2004, Ares Capital specializes in providing direct loans and investments to middle-market companies in the U.S., aiming to drive economic growth. As the largest publicly traded business development company by market capitalization as of December 31, 2022, Ares Capital focuses on senior secured loans and equity investments, managed by Ares Management Corporation.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has declared a first quarter 2023 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on March 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2022, Ares reported a core EPS of $0.63 and GAAP net income per share of $0.34, down from $0.83 in Q4-21. The company's total assets grew to $22.4 billion, with a portfolio at fair value of $21.8 billion. Ares Capital made new investment commitments of $2.5 billion in Q4-22, focusing 61% on first lien senior secured loans. The firm ended the year with $303 million in cash and a debt/equity ratio of 1.29, indicating stable financial health.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) has announced the tax treatment of its 2022 common stock distributions. The record date for the distributions was March 15, 2022, with a payable date of March 31, 2022. A total of $1.8700 was paid per share, with ordinary income of $1.73809 and interest-related dividends at $0.05824. On June 15, September 15, and December 15, 2022, further distributions were announced, with totals of $0.4500, $0.4600, and $0.5100 per share, respectively. Notably, 100% of the dividends paid per share qualify as ordinary income, with no capital gain dividends. Investors are advised to consult tax professionals regarding specifics.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) appointed Jana Markowicz as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). This position is newly created, and she will also serve as COO for Ares Management's U.S. Direct Lending strategy. Markowicz has been with Ares since 2005 and has played a significant role in the growth of its Direct Lending strategy. Kipp deVeer, CEO of Ares Capital, expressed confidence that her leadership will enhance their market position and long-term value for shareholders. Ares Capital is a leading specialty finance company focused on private middle market companies in the U.S.

Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced a public offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,350,000 shares. The offering utilizes Ares Capital’s existing shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. Major underwriters include Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and UBS Investment Bank. The net proceeds are expected to reduce outstanding debt and potentially support general corporate activities. Investors should review the preliminary prospectus for details on risks and investment objectives.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) will report its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, on February 7, 2023, before the market opens. A webcast and conference call will take place at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) the same day to discuss the financial results. Ares Capital focuses on providing financing to private middle market companies, aiming for attractive current income and capital appreciation for investors. Ares Capital is the largest publicly traded business development company by market capitalization as of December 31, 2022.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,200,000 shares. The offering will utilize Ares Capital's shelf registration statement effective since June 3, 2021. The net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt, with potential re-borrowing for general corporate purposes. This offering may impact existing shareholders due to dilution. Major banks involved include Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and UBS Investment Bank.