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Ares Dynamic Credit Fund (NYSE: ARDC) holder buys 160,000 preferred

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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a 10% owner of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc., bought 160,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D, at $25.00 per share on July 14, 2026. It also reports directly holding 400,000 Series C and 360,000 Series B preferred shares.

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Insider THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS
Role 10% Owner
Bought 160,000 shs ($4.00M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D 160,000 $25.00 $4.00M
holding Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series B -- -- --
holding Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D — 160,000 shares (Direct); Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series B — 360,000 shares (Direct); Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C — 400,000 shares (Direct)
Series D preferred shares purchased 160,000 shares Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D bought on July 14, 2026
Purchase price per Series D share $25.00 Price paid for Series D preferred shares on July 14, 2026
Series D preferred shares held after 160,000 shares Directly owned Series D Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares after the purchase
Series C preferred shares held 400,000 shares Directly owned Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C as of July 14, 2026
Series B preferred shares held 360,000 shares Directly owned Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series B as of July 14, 2026
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares financial
"Security title Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D"
A share that pays a fixed return and must be bought back by the issuer at a set time or upon a predetermined event, combining features of stock and a loan. It matters to investors because holders get priority on payments and a promised repayment date—like lending money with a scheduled payback—so these shares limit upside from company growth but reduce risk compared with ordinary shares and can affect a company’s future cash needs.
open-market purchase financial
"Transaction action listed as open-market purchase for Series D"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
ten percent owner financial
"Reporting person identified as a ten percent owner of the issuer"

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What did Thrivent Financial for Lutherans buy in ARDC on July 14, 2026?

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans bought 160,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D, of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. at $25.00 per share on July 14, 2026, establishing a direct position in this preferred series.

At what price were ARDC Series D preferred shares purchased by Thrivent?

Thrivent purchased the Series D Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares at $25.00 per share. The transaction covered 160,000 shares, creating a direct holding in this preferred class of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

How many ARDC preferred shares does Thrivent now hold by series?

Thrivent directly holds 160,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D, along with 400,000 Series C and 360,000 Series B shares. All positions are stated as directly owned in Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

Does Thrivent’s recent activity in ARDC include any share sales?

The disclosed activity shows an open-market purchase of 160,000 Series D preferred shares and reported holdings in Series B and C. It does not list any sale transactions for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. in this set of entries.

What is Thrivent’s status in relation to Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC)?

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is identified as a ten percent owner of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. It directly holds preferred shares across Series B, C and D, including a newly reported Series D purchase at $25.00 per share.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS

(Last)(First)(Middle)
901 MARQUETTE AVENUE
SUITE 2500

(Street)
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55402-3211

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. [ ARDC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series D07/14/2026P160,000A$25160,000D
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series B360,000D
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C400,000D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ David S. Royal07/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)