UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November 5, 2009

 

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300

 

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 5, 2009, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

 

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and by this reference incorporated herein, on November 5, 2009 announcing the declaration of a fourth quarter dividend of $0.35 per share.  The dividend is payable on December 31, 2009 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2009.

 

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)          Exhibits:

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated as of November 5, 2009

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date:   November 5, 2009
	By:	/s/ Richard S. Davis
	Name:	Richard S. Davis
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated as of November 5, 2009

 

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