ARES CAPITAL CORP - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION on May 8, 2006. The report discloses the announcement of financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and the declaration of a first-quarter 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 attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes and Dividend Declaration
The company declared a first-quarter dividend of $0.38 per share. The record date for this dividend is June 15, 2006, and the payment date is June 30, 2006. No other material changes to financial condition are detailed in the body of this filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It serves solely to notify the market of the results announcement and dividend declaration.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release).
- Confirm the dividend payment schedule: Record date June 15, 2006; Payment date June 30, 2006.
- Note that the financial data in the press release is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.