Ares Capital Expands Credit Facility by $500M, Lowers Borrowing Costs

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Ares Capital Corporation has significantly expanded its SMBC Funding Facility by $500 million to $1.6 billion and increased its accordion feature to $2.5 billion, while also securing a slight reduction in interest rates.

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• Credit Facility Expansion

  The SMBC Funding Facility commitments were increased by $500 million, from $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion.

• Increased Accordion Feature

  The maximum potential size of the facility through its accordion feature was raised from $1.3 billion to $2.5 billion, providing significant future flexibility.

• Reduced Borrowing Costs

  The interest rate spread on the facility was adjusted downwards by 0.05% (5 basis points) over SOFR and the base rate.

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This amendment to an existing credit facility provides Ares Capital with substantial additional liquidity and financial flexibility. The $500 million increase in commitments, coupled with the expanded $2.5 billion accordion feature, significantly enhances the company's capacity to fund new investments and manage its balance sheet. The slight reduction in borrowing costs, though minor, is a positive development. This move is particularly important given the company's recent report of declining EPS and unrealized losses, demonstrating proactive management of its capital structure to support operations and extend its financial runway.