ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, dated February 28, 2006, serves as a current report for ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION. The filing primarily announces the release of financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, and the declaration of a quarterly dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes and Dividend Declaration
- Dividend Declaration: The company declared a first-quarter dividend of $0.36 per share.
- Record Date: March 24, 2006.
- Payment Date: April 14, 2006.
- Financial Results: The company announced results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, though specific comparative figures are not detailed in this summary text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the announcement of the dividend and the reference to the full press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for detailed fiscal year 2005 financial performance metrics.
- Verify the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the $0.36 per share payment.
- Confirm the payment date of April 14, 2006, for cash flow planning.