Ares Capital Corporation has entered into a significant financing agreement, marked by the execution of a Third Supplemental Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association. This agreement, dated June 3, 2025, builds upon the Base Indenture established on May 13, 2024, facilitating Ares Capital's issuance of $750 million in 5.500% notes due 2030. The transaction involved key financial institutions including BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, RBC Capital Markets, SMBC Nikko Securities America, and Wells Fargo Securities, acting as underwriters. This strategic move underscores Ares Capital's commitment to leveraging financial markets to bolster its capital structure while adhering to regulatory covenants.