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Ares Capital Corporation Issues $1 Billion of 5.800% Notes Due 2032
ARES CAPITAL CORP
- On January 8, 2025, Ares Capital issued $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.800% notes due March 8, 2032.
- The notes are direct unsecured obligations and bear interest at 5.800% per year, payable semiannually.
- Net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding indebtedness under the company's debt facilities.
- Ares Capital entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap with Wells Fargo to swap fixed rate to floating rate based on SOFR.
- The notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at the company's option at any time.