Shareholders to Vote on Authorizing Issuance of Up to 25% Stock Below NAV

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Ares Capital is asking shareholders to approve a proposal allowing the company to issue up to 25% of its stock below net asset value, a move that could lead to significant dilution for current investors.

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• Shareholder Vote on Below-NAV Stock Issuance

  Shareholders will vote on a proposal to authorize the company to issue up to 25% of its outstanding common stock at a price below its net asset value per share.

• Special Meeting Scheduled

  A special meeting for stockholders is scheduled for August 13, 2026, to vote on this and other proposals.

• Board Recommends Approval

  The Board of Directors recommends a "For" vote on the proposal, which would be effective for a twelve-month period if approved.

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Ares Capital is seeking shareholder approval to issue a substantial amount of new common stock (up to 25% of outstanding shares) at a price below its net asset value per share. This authorization, if granted, would provide the company significant flexibility to raise capital over the next year, but at the potential cost of substantial dilution for existing shareholders, as new shares would be sold at a discount to the company's intrinsic value. This move follows a recent quarter with declining net income and unrealized losses, suggesting a strategic need for flexible capital access.