ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION on August 14, 2009. The report primarily serves to disclose a press release under Regulation FD and to announce the filing of a Prospectus Supplement regarding an offering of shares of common stock.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing referencing external exhibits rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed within the body of this filing. The significant event reported is the execution of a capital raise mechanism.
Guidance, Outlook, and Events
- Regulation FD Disclosure: The company issued a press release on August 14, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.
- Capital Markets Activity: On August 14, 2009, the registrant filed a Prospectus Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) pursuant to Rule 497 under the Securities Act of 1933.
- Registration Statement: The Prospectus Supplement relates to a global shelf registration statement (File No. 333-158211) originally filed on March 25, 2009, and declared effective by the SEC on June 26, 2009.
- Offering Details: The filing relates to an offering of shares of common stock, though specific pricing or volume details are contained in the referenced Prospectus Supplement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for the specific details of the Regulation FD disclosure.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Prospectus Supplement) for the terms, size, and pricing of the common stock offering.
- Verify the status of the global shelf registration statement (File No. 333-158211) to understand the remaining capacity for future offerings.