Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: ARES CAPITAL CORP
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 19, 2009
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) regarding a press release issued on August 19, 2009 (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific financial data. It serves as a notice of disclosure and incorporates a press release by reference. Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in this document.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide details on material changes versus prior periods. It only indicates that a press release was issued on the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The registrant issued a press release on August 19, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1. The content of this commentary is not included in the provided text.
Legal Status: The information disclosed under Item 7.01 is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into filings under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated August 19, 2009) for the actual content of the disclosure.
- Verify if the press release contains updated financial guidance or material risk factors not present in the 8-K summary.
- Confirm the status of the disclosure regarding Section 18 liability as noted in the filing.