ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on August 3, 2016, by Ares Capital Corporation. The filing serves to announce the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, and to disclose a new dividend declaration.
Key Financial Metrics and Dividend Declaration
The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. However, the text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Dividend Declaration:
- Amount: $0.38 per share
- Quarter: Third Quarter 2016
- Record Date: September 15, 2016
- Payment Date: September 30, 2016
Material Changes and Guidance
The filing text does not contain specific data regarding material changes versus prior periods, forward-looking guidance, management commentary on operational performance, or specific risk factors. These details are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q2 2016 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
- Verify the company's liquidity position and debt levels as reported in the full press release.
- Confirm the dividend payment schedule and eligibility requirements for the $0.38 per share distribution.
- Check for any updates to the company's outlook or risk factors mentioned in the full press release.