ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on November 8, 2006, by Ares Capital Corporation. The filing primarily serves to announce financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, and to disclose a new dividend declaration.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. However, the text of this 8-K summary does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these figures.
Material Changes and Dividend Declaration
On November 8, 2006, the company declared the following dividends payable on December 29, 2006, to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2006:
- Fourth quarter dividend: $0.40 per share
- Additional dividend: $0.10 per share
Total dividend declared: $0.50 per share.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies beyond the reference to the press release. The information disclosed is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the total dividend payout of $0.50 per share and the record date of December 15, 2006.
- Review the press release for details on portfolio performance, asset quality, and liquidity metrics not included in this summary.