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Published on 1/23/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Ares Capital prices upsized $150 million tap of 4.875% due 2018 to yield 4.25%

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Nov. 12 - Ares Capital Corp. sold an upsized $150 million add-on to its existing 4.875% senior notes due Nov. 30, 2018 at 102.7 to yield 4.25%, or Treasuries plus 266 basis points, according to an informed source and a 497AD filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The yield printed at the tight end of talk, which was set in the area of 4.3%, and the amount was increased from $100 million.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

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

The original $600 million issue priced at Treasuries plus 366 bps on Nov. 14.

The specialty finance company is based in Los Angeles.

Issuer:Ares Capital Corp.
Amount:$150 million
Description:Add-on to 4.875% notes due 2018
Maturity:Nov. 30, 2018
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Barclays
Coupon:4.875%
Price:102.7
Yield:4.25%
Spread:Treasuries plus 266 bps
Trade date:Jan. 23
Settlement date:Jan. 28
Price talk:4.3% area
Total issue size:$750 million, including $600 million priced on Nov. 14

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