Ares Capital Corporation

Ares Capital Corporation operates as a specialized Business Development Company, providing comprehensive debt and equity financing solutions. It offers a range of financial products, including growth capital, acquisition financing, recapitalization, and mezzanine debt, all designed to support the distinct needs of middle-market enterprises. The company's approach centers on delivering tailored capital structures to facilitate various stages of business development and strategic initiatives.

Ares Capital Corporation was established in 2004, building upon the foundation of Ares Management, which was co-founded in 1997 by a team of finance veterans including Antony Ressler, Michael Arougheti, David Kaplan, John H. Kissick, and Bennett Rosenthal. Their initial insight involved a focus on credit strategies to achieve robust investment performance, a principle that extended into the formation of Ares Capital to address specific market needs.

The company serves a broad base of US middle-market companies, acting as a critical capital partner for businesses seeking flexible and reliable funding. Ares Capital's vision is to be a market-leading provider of customized financial solutions, committed to enabling the growth and long-term success of its portfolio companies by supplying the necessary capital and expertise.