debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
Ares Capital issues $750M 6.25% notes due 2033, swaps to floating rate
ARES CAPITAL CORP
- Issued $750M aggregate principal 6.250% notes due Sept 15, 2033; closed Sept 15, 2026.
- Net proceeds to repay outstanding credit facility debt; may reborrow for investments.
- Entered $750M interest rate swap paying 3M SOFR+1.8525%, receiving 6.250% fixed, maturing 2033.
- Notes are unsecured; redeemable at company option; change-of-control repurchase clause included.
- Offered via underwriters led by BofA, J.P. Morgan, RBC, SMBC Nikko, Wells Fargo.