ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on November 2, 2016, by Ares Capital Corporation. The filing serves to announce financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, and to disclose a dividend declaration. Detailed financial metrics are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is not fully reproduced in this filing text.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are referenced as being included in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Material Changes and Dividend Declaration
- Dividend Declaration: The company declared a fourth-quarter 2016 dividend of $0.38 per share.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on December 30, 2016, to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2016.
- Financial Results: The company announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, though specific comparative changes versus the prior period are not detailed in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. These disclosures are presumed to be within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the full financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the dividend payment date of December 30, 2016, and the record date of December 15, 2016.
- Review the press release for specific revenue, net income, and book value per share figures not included in this summary.