[8-K] ARES CAPITAL CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The company also declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share.

The dividend is payable on December 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2025. The results press release was furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549 

_____________________________________________________________________  

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 28, 2025

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland

814-00663

33-1089684

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY						10167
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value			ARCC			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2025, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01  Other Events.

On October 28, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on December 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2025.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)                               Exhibits:

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated October 28, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: October 28, 2025
			By:			/s/ SCOTT C. LEM
			Name:			Scott C. Lem
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Ares Capital (ARCC) announce in this 8-K?

ARCC furnished Q3 2025 financial results via Exhibit 99.1 and declared a Q4 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share.

What is Ares Capital’s (ARCC) Q4 2025 dividend and key dates?

The dividend is $0.48 per share, payable on December 30, 2025 to holders of record on December 15, 2025.

How were ARCC’s Q3 2025 results provided?

Results were announced in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02.

Is the ARCC results press release considered filed with the SEC?

No. The information under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, was furnished and not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.

Which quarter’s results did ARCC announce?

ARCC announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.