debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
Ares Strategic Income Fund issues $1.1B in senior notes due 2029 and 2031
ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
- $600M of 4.850% notes due Jan 15, 2029; $500M of 5.150% notes due Jan 15, 2031; interest semiannual from Jan 15, 2026.
- Notes are direct unsecured obligations; proceeds used to repay existing debt facilities; may reborrow for investments.
- Entered $600M interest rate swap receiving 4.850% fixed, paying 1-month SOFR+1.622% through Jan 2029.
- Entered $500M forward-starting swap receiving 5.150% fixed, paying 1-month SOFR+1.946% effective Jul 2026 through Jan 2031.
- Registration rights agreements require exchange offer filing within 365 days; failure triggers additional interest payments.
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