Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 28, 2021, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. For information concerning the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic and its impact on our business and our operating results, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, "Risk Factors - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy, which has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our portfolio companies and our business and operations" in Ares Capital's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 10, 2021, see Part II - Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors, "Risk Factors - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy, which has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our portfolio companies and our business and operations" in Ares Capital's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on July 28, 2021 and Part II - Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Results of Operations - Net Unrealized Gains/Losses therein, in Ares Capital's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on February 10, 2021.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 28, 2021, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the declaration of a third quarter 2021 dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on September 30, 2021 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2021.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.



(d)                Exhibits:

 Exhibit Number                    Description

  99.1                Press Release, dated July 28, 2021

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