UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section
13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 18, 2006
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Maryland |
333-134077 |
33-1089684 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
280 Park Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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A.2. below):
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 18, 2006, the Registrant issued a press release, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and by this reference incorporated herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: July 18, 2006 |
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By: |
/s/ DANIEL F. NGUYEN |
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Name: Daniel F. Nguyen |
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Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release
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