ARES CAPITAL CORP current report, 09 August 2006

ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed on August 9, 2006, by ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION. The filing serves to announce financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, and to disclose a dividend declaration. The detailed financial results are contained in a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being included in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the provided text.

Material Changes and Dividend Declaration

Under Item 7.01, the company announced the declaration of a third-quarter dividend of $0.40 per share. The record date for this dividend is September 15, 2006, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2006. No other material changes to operations or financial condition are detailed in the text of this specific form.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. It strictly references the press release for the announcement of results and the dividend.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q2 2006 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
  • Verify the dividend payment date of September 30, 2006, and the record date of September 15, 2006.
  • Confirm the total number of shares outstanding to calculate the total dividend payout obligation.
  • Check for any subsequent filings that may provide the detailed financial statements referenced in this 8-K.