---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-119533"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARCC"
cik: "0001287750"
company_name: "ARES CAPITAL CORP"
filed_at: "2023-11-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T23:52:18.565446+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ares Capital issues $300M additional 7.000% notes due 2027; proceeds to repay credit facilities

## Summary
- Issued $300M of 7.000% notes due 2027; net proceeds ~$298.2M after $2.3M in expenses.
- Notes are additional issuance under same indenture as $600M August 2023 notes; same CUSIP and terms.
- Matures Jan 15, 2027; interest paid semi-annually at 7.000% starting Jan 15, 2024.
- Proceeds to repay outstanding credit facility debt; may reborrow for general corporate purposes.
- Underwriters include BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, SMBC Nikko, and Wells Fargo.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-119533
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARCC
- cik: 0001287750
- company_name: ARES CAPITAL CORP
- filed_at: 2023-11-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923119533/0001104659-23-119533-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923119533/tm2329803d5_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Debt Financings
  ARES CAPITAL CORP incurred senior notes of $300 million at 7.000% maturing January 15, 2027.
  - Instrument: senior notes
  - Principal: $300 million
  - Rate: 7.000%
  - Maturity: January 15, 2027
  - Event: incurrence
  source text: On November 17, 2023, Ares Capital Corporation (the “Company”) issued an additional $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% notes due 2027 (the “New 2027 Notes”)
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923119533/0001104659-23-119533-index.htm

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