Ares Capital Corporation ARCC

Company Overview

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that provides financing solutions to middle-market companies. The company operates within the private credit and alternative asset management industries and is externally managed by Ares Management LLC, a global alternative investment manager. ARCC’s core business is originating and investing in senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity investments to support leveraged buyouts, growth capital needs, refinancings, and recapitalizations of private companies.

ARCC primarily serves U.S. middle-market companies, typically defined as businesses with annual EBITDA between approximately $10 million and $250 million. The company’s strategic advantage lies in its scale, long operating history, and integration with the broader Ares platform, which provides deep industry expertise, extensive sponsor relationships, and access to proprietary deal flow. Founded in 2004, Ares Capital Corporation has grown to become one of the largest BDCs by assets, benefiting from industry consolidation following the 2008 financial crisis and sustained growth in private credit markets.