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Published on 1/23/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Ares prices $200 million add-on to 3.875% notes due 2020 at 250 bps over Treasuries

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Jan. 23 – Ares Capital Corp. sold a $200 million add-on to its existing 3.875% senior notes due Jan. 15, 2020 with a spread of 250 basis points over Treasuries, according to an informed source and a 497AD filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes (/BBB/BBB) sold in line with talk.

Pricing was at 100.185 to yield 3.831%.

The bookrunners were BofA Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC.

Proceeds will be used to repay debt and for general corporate purposes.

The original $400 million offering of notes sold with a spread of 235 bps over Treasuries on Nov. 18.

The alternative asset management firm is based in Los Angeles.

Issuer:Ares Capital Corp.
Amount:$200 million
Description:Add-on to senior notes
Maturity:Jan. 15, 2020
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Coupon:3.875%
Price:100.185
Yield:3.831%
Spread:Treasuries plus 250 bps
Make-whole call:Treasuries plus 35 bps prior to Dec. 15, 2019, then callable at par
Trade date:Jan. 23
Settlement date:Jan. 28
Ratings:Standard & Poor's: BBB
Fitch: BBB
Price talk:Treasuries plus 250 bps area
Total issue size:$600 million, including $400 million priced on Nov. 18

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