ARES CAPITAL CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2026, and issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• On the same date the company announced a second-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: April 28, 2026.
• Reporting period: Quarter ended March 31, 2026 (financial results announced in press release, Exhibit 99.1).
• Dividend declared: $0.48 per share for Q2 2026.
• Dividend payable date: June 30, 2026; record date: June 15, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The 8-K provides Ares Capital’s latest quarterly earnings/financial results, which investors should review to assess revenue, earnings, and portfolio performance for Q1 2026.
• The declared $0.48 per-share dividend is material for income-focused shareholders — it confirms the company’s planned cash distribution and sets key dates for eligibility and payment.
• Retail investors should read the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or the company’s investor materials for the detailed financial metrics (earnings, revenue, NAV, portfolio updates) underlying these announcements.