Ares Capital Corporation Announces March 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share
DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS
OPERATING RESULTS |
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Q1-25(3) |
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Q1-24(3) |
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(dollar amounts in millions, except per share data) |
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Total
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Per Share |
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Total
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Per Share |
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GAAP net income per share(1) |
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$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.76 |
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Core EPS(2) |
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$ |
0.50 |
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$ |
0.59 |
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Dividends declared and payable |
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$ |
0.48 |
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$ |
0.48 |
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Net investment income(1) |
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$ |
365 |
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$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
325 |
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$ |
0.55 |
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Net realized losses(1) |
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$ |
(61 |
) |
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$ |
(0.09 |
) |
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$ |
(32 |
) |
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$ |
(0.05 |
) |
Net unrealized (losses) gains(1) |
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$ |
(63 |
) |
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$ |
(0.09 |
) |
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$ |
156 |
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$ |
0.26 |
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GAAP net income(1) |
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$ |
241 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
449 |
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$ |
0.76 |
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As of |
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(dollar amounts in millions, except per share data) |
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Portfolio investments at fair value |
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$ |
27,130 |
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$ |
26,720 |
Total assets |
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$ |
28,317 |
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$ |
28,254 |
Stockholders’ equity |
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$ |
13,672 |
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$ |
13,355 |
Net assets per share |
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$ |
19.82 |
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$ |
19.89 |
Debt/equity ratio |
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1.02x |
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1.03x |
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Debt/equity ratio, net of available cash(4) |
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0.98x |
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0.99x |
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(1) |
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All per share amounts and weighted average shares outstanding are basic and diluted. The basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended |
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(2) |
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Core EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. Core EPS is the net increase (decrease) in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations, and excludes net realized and unrealized gains and losses, any capital gains incentive fee attributable to such net realized and unrealized gains and losses and any income taxes related to such net realized gains and losses, divided by the basic weighted average shares outstanding for the relevant period. GAAP net income (loss) per share is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. |
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(3) |
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Net income can vary substantially from period to period due to various factors, including the level of new investment commitments, the recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons of net income may not be meaningful. |
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(4) |
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Computed as total principal debt outstanding less available cash divided by stockholders’ equity. Available cash excludes restricted cash as well as cash held for uses specifically designated for paying interest and expenses on certain debt. |
“As announced last quarter, after more than a decade as ARCC’s CEO, I will transition leadership to
“We are starting the year with solid first quarter results, underpinned by a healthy portfolio, stable credit quality, and significant financial flexibility,” said
“Since the beginning of this year, we have actively enhanced our capital and liquidity position by first accessing the unsecured notes market and then extending maturities, increasing capacity and reducing pricing on two of our secured revolving facilities,” said
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY |
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(dollar amounts in millions) |
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Q1-25 |
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Q1-24 |
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Portfolio Activity During the Period: |
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Gross commitments |
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$ |
3,453 |
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$ |
3,554 |
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Exits of commitments |
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$ |
2,857 |
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$ |
3,414 |
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Portfolio Information: |
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As of |
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Portfolio investments at fair value |
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$ |
27,130 |
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$ |
26,720 |
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Fair value of accruing debt and other income producing securities(5) |
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$ |
23,981 |
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$ |
23,643 |
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Number of portfolio company investments |
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566 |
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550 |
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Percentage of floating rate securities at fair value(6) |
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69 |
% |
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69 |
% |
Weighted average yields on debt and other income producing securities(7): |
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At amortized cost |
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11.0 |
% |
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11.1 |
% |
At fair value |
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11.1 |
% |
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11.2 |
% |
Weighted average yields on total investments(8): |
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At amortized cost |
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9.9 |
% |
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10.0 |
% |
At fair value |
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9.8 |
% |
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9.9 |
% |
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Asset class percentage at fair value: |
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First lien senior secured loans |
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58 |
% |
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57 |
% |
Second lien senior secured loans |
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6 |
% |
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7 |
% |
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP |
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4 |
% |
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5 |
% |
Senior subordinated loans |
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5 |
% |
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5 |
% |
Preferred equity |
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10 |
% |
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10 |
% |
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7 |
% |
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7 |
% |
Other equity |
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10 |
% |
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9 |
% |
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(5) |
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Includes the fair value of Ares Capital’s equity investment in |
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(6) |
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(7) |
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Weighted average yields on debt and other income producing securities are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities (including the annualized amount of the regular dividend received by |
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(8) |
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Weighted average yields on total investments are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities (including the annualized amount of the regular dividend received by |
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(9) |
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Includes Ares Capital’s subordinated loan and equity investments in IHAM, as applicable. |
In the first quarter of 2025,
In the first quarter of 2025,
As of
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of
In
In
In
During the three months ended
FIRST QUARTER 2025 DIVIDENDS PAID
On
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In
From
From
In addition, as of
WEBCAST / CONFERENCE CALL
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Founded in 2004,
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements included herein or on the webcast/conference call may constitute “forward-looking statements,” which relate to future events or Ares Capital’s future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and conditions may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Ares Capital’s filings with the
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (in millions, except per share data) |
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As of |
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ASSETS |
(unaudited) |
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Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of |
$ |
27,130 |
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$ |
26,720 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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647 |
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635 |
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Restricted cash |
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95 |
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225 |
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Interest receivable |
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239 |
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292 |
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Receivable for open trades |
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33 |
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224 |
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Other assets |
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173 |
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158 |
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Total assets |
$ |
28,317 |
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$ |
28,254 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Debt |
$ |
13,922 |
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$ |
13,727 |
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Base management fee payable |
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102 |
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100 |
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Income based fee payable |
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85 |
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91 |
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Capital gains incentive fee payable |
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80 |
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105 |
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Interest and facility fees payable |
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130 |
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170 |
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Payable to participants |
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27 |
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163 |
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Payable for open trades |
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10 |
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236 |
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Accounts payable and other liabilities |
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289 |
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275 |
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Secured borrowings |
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— |
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32 |
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Total liabilities |
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14,645 |
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14,899 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Common stock, par value |
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1 |
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1 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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12,906 |
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12,502 |
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Accumulated undistributed earnings |
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765 |
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852 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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13,672 |
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13,355 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
28,317 |
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$ |
28,254 |
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NET ASSETS PER SHARE |
$ |
19.82 |
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$ |
19.89 |
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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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INVESTMENT INCOME |
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Interest income from investments |
$ |
526 |
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$ |
513 |
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Capital structuring service fees |
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46 |
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28 |
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Dividend income |
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143 |
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147 |
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Other income |
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17 |
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13 |
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Total investment income |
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732 |
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701 |
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EXPENSES |
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Interest and credit facility fees |
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186 |
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159 |
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Base management fee |
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102 |
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87 |
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Income based fee |
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85 |
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88 |
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Capital gains incentive fee |
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(25 |
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25 |
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Administrative fees |
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4 |
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3 |
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Other general and administrative |
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8 |
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7 |
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Total expenses |
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360 |
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369 |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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372 |
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332 |
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Income tax expense, including excise tax |
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7 |
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7 |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
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365 |
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325 |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS, FOREIGN CURRENCY AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS: |
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Net realized losses |
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(61 |
) |
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(18 |
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Net unrealized (losses) gains |
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(63 |
) |
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156 |
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Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions |
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(124 |
) |
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138 |
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REALIZED LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT |
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— |
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(14 |
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NET INCREASE IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS |
$ |
241 |
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$ |
449 |
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: |
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Basic |
$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.76 |
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Diluted |
$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.76 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING: |
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Basic |
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676 |
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591 |
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Diluted |
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676 |
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591 |
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SCHEDULE 1 |
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Reconciliations of GAAP net income per share to Core EPS |
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Reconciliations of GAAP net income per share, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Core EPS for the three months ended |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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GAAP net income per share(1) |
$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.76 |
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Adjustments: |
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Net realized and unrealized losses (gains)(1) |
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0.18 |
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(0.21 |
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Capital gains incentive fee attributable to net realized and unrealized gains and losses(1) |
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(0.04 |
) |
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0.04 |
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Income tax expense related to net realized gains and losses(1) |
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— |
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— |
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Core EPS(2) |
$ |
0.50 |
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$ |
0.59 |
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(1) |
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All per share amounts and weighted average shares outstanding are basic and diluted. The basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended |
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(2) |
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Core EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. Core EPS is the net increase (decrease) in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations, and excludes net realized and unrealized gains and losses, any capital gains incentive fee attributable to such net realized and unrealized gains and losses and any income taxes related to such net realized gains and losses, divided by the basic weighted average shares outstanding for the relevant period. GAAP net income (loss) per share is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. |
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