Independent
Tenure on this board
16.2 yrs
Meeting calendar
ARCC · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 7, 2026
Ares Capital Corp
3 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of three Class I directors (Ann Torre Bates, Steven B. McKeever, Michael J Arougheti) and ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
Market cap
$13.8B
1Y TSR
-10.5%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 2, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 7, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of three Class I director nominees—Ann Torre Bates, Steven B. McKeever and Michael J Arougheti—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors qualify.
- 2
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the audit committee and Board’s selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.9 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
17.5 yrs
Also a director at
Ares Management Corp (ARES)Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC.U)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2.1% | 15,023,928 | $271M |
| 2 | UBS Group AG | 1.5% | 11,096,173 | $200M |
| 3 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 1.5% | 10,887,111 | $196M |
| 4 | STRS OHIO | 1.5% | 10,500,000 | $189M |
| 5 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 1.1% | 7,673,289 | $136M |
| 6 | Generali Asset Management SPA SGR | 1.1% | 7,547,995 | $136M |
| 7 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1.0% | 7,306,344 | $132M |
| 8 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1.0% | 6,859,550 | $124M |
| 9 | Legal General Group Plc | 0.8% | 5,975,008 | $108M |
| 10 | LPL Financial LLC | 0.6% | 4,038,185 | $73M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ares Capital Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Ares Capital Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Ares Capital Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Ares Capital Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Ares Capital Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ares Capital Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Ares Capital Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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