Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution of $0.1125 Per Share

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE:ARDC) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1125 per common share for November 2025.

The distribution key dates are Ex‑Date: Nov 21, 2025, Record Date: Nov 21, 2025, and Payable Date: Nov 28, 2025. Based on a closing share price of $13.88 on Nov 10, 2025, the announcement shows an annualized distribution rate of approximately 9.73% (annualized monthly amount divided by current price).

The company cautioned the distribution rate is informational only, not a guaranteed yield, and that amounts/sources are estimates subject to final determination after fiscal year end; tax reporting will be provided on Form 1099‑DIV and the fund may pay an adjusting distribution in December if needed to meet tax requirements.

Positive

• Declared monthly distribution of $0.1125 per share
• Payable on Nov 28, 2025 with ex/record date Nov 21, 2025
• Implied annualized distribution rate of ~9.73% based on $13.88 share price

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• Distribution rate is informational and not guaranteed
• Distribution sources are estimates and may change for tax reporting
• Future distributions are at the fund's discretion and may be adjusted

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of November 2025 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below.

The following dates apply to the declared distribution:

Ex-Date: November 21, 2025
Record Date: November 21, 2025
Payable Date: November 28, 2025
Per Share Amount: $0.1125

Based on the Fund's current share price of $13.88 (as of its close on November 10, 2025), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 9.73% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price). Information regarding the distribution rate is included for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. The distribution rate should not be considered the yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

The timing and amount of future distributions, if any, are at the discretion of the Fund. As required by Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice will be distributed to the Fund's stockholders in the event that a portion of a monthly distribution is derived from sources other than undistributed net investment income, such as from short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, or return of capital. Such notices will also be posted on the Fund's website at www.arespublicfunds.com.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment performance during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to change based on tax regulations. The final determination of the source of these distributions will be made after the Fund's fiscal year end. If necessary, the Fund may elect to pay an adjusting distribution in December that includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the monthly distributions for that year to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. In January or February of each year, investors will be sent a Form 1099‑DIV for the previous calendar year that will define how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

This press release is not intended to, and does not constitute, an offer to purchase or sell shares of ARDC.

About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation. ARDC seeks to provide an attractive level of total return primarily through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation. ARDC invests in a broad, dynamically-managed portfolio of credit investments. There can be no assurance that ARDC will achieve its investment objective. ARDC's net asset value may be accessed through its NASDAQ ticker symbol, XADCX. Additional information is available at www.arespublicfunds.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws, and may relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and others beyond the Fund's control. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.

This document is not an offer to sell securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. An investor should consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund is a closed-end fund, which does not engage in a continuous offering of its shares. Since its initial public offering, the Fund has traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ARDC. Investors wishing to purchase or sell shares may do so by placing orders through a broker dealer or other intermediary.

Contact:

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.
John Stilmar
jstilmar@aresmgmt.com
(888) 818-5298
or
Destra Capital Advisors LLC
ARDC@destracapital.com
(877) 855-3434

SOURCE: Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

What distribution did ARDC declare for November 2025 and when is it payable?

ARDC declared a monthly distribution of $0.1125 per share, payable on Nov 28, 2025.

What are the ex‑date and record date for ARDC's November 2025 distribution?

Both the ex‑date and record date are Nov 21, 2025.

How was the ~9.73% annualized distribution rate for ARDC calculated?

The rate annualizes the monthly $0.1125 and divides by the closing share price of $13.88 on Nov 10, 2025.

Will ARDC's November 2025 distribution affect my taxes and how will I be informed?

Distribution sources are estimates; final tax reporting will be provided on Form 1099‑DIV after year end and amounts may change.

Can ARDC change the timing or amount of future distributions after November 2025?

Yes; the timing and amount of future distributions are at the discretion of the fund and may be adjusted.

Will ARDC make an adjusting distribution for 2025 if needed to meet tax requirements?

The fund may elect to pay an adjusting distribution in December to include additional income or gains if necessary to satisfy tax rules.