Ares Capital (US:ARCC) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) specializes in providing direct loans and investing in the private equity and debt of middle-market companies. It focuses

About Ares Capital
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) specializes in providing direct loans and investing in the private equity and debt of middle-market companies. It focuses on sectors like healthcare, energy, and technology, aiming to support growth and acquisitions for its portfolio companies through flexible financing solutions. A core objective of Ares Capital is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments, often working closely with businesses to tailor financial structures to their specific needs. The company's strategy involves seeking out attractive, risk-adjusted returns for its investors, leveraging its extensive industry expertise and market reach to identify promising investment opportunities.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Ares Capital
- Direct lending to middle-market companies, providing flexible financing solutions.
- Syndicated loans, participating in a broader market for larger transactions.
- Senior secured loans, offering first lien loans with priority over unsecured debt.
- Mezzanine debt financing, providing subordinate financing for growth or acquisitions.
- Private equity sponsor finance, supporting buyouts and recapitalizations with equity commitments.
- Asset-based loans, leveraging company assets for collateral-based financing.
Ares Capital executive team
- Mr. Mitchell Scott Goldstein CPACo-Chairman, Partner & Co-Head of Ares Credit Group
- Mr. Bennett RosenthalCo-Founder, Director, Partner & Chairman of Private Equity Group
- Mr. Michael J. AroughetiExecutive VP & Director
- Mr. Kort SchnabelCEO, Partner & Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending
- Mr. James MillerPresident
- Mr. Scott C. LemCFO & Treasurer
- Ms. Jana MarkowiczChief Operating Officer
- Mr. Won Jae ChoChief Accounting Officer
- Mr. John W. StilmarPartner & Co-Head of Public Markets Investor Relations
- Ms. Lisa A. MorganChief Compliance Officer