PROSPECT CAPITAL CORP current report, 05 March 2010

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Prospect Capital Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 5, 2010
Event: Termination of solicitation in opposition to the proposed merger between Ares Capital Corporation and Allied Capital Corporation.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing is a current report regarding a corporate event and does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The filing text does not provide a clear value for any financial metrics.

Material Changes

The material change reported is the cessation of Prospect Capital Corporation's active solicitation efforts against the Ares Capital/Allied Capital merger. No financial performance changes are reported in this document.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the termination of its opposition to the merger.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the body of this 8-K filing beyond the context of the merger solicitation.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Prospect Capital Corporation has stopped opposing the Ares Capital and Allied Capital merger.
  • The decision was announced via a press release dated March 5, 2010.
  • Investors should review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the rationale behind terminating the solicitation.
  • This filing contains no new financial data or earnings guidance.