Ares Capital Corporation is a finance and investment company that offers financial assistance for middle market acquisitions, recapitalizations and leveraged buyouts. It provides various finance products, such as first and second lien senior and subordinated debt, as well as common equity. The company s clients include American Renal Associates, Capella Healthcare, Heartland Dental Care, Best Brands Corporation and American Residential Services. Ares Capital Corporation serves the health care, food and beverage, educational, financial, retail, manufacturing, publishing, media, aerospace, defense, telecommunications and transportation industries. It also offers a range of portfolio management and market research services. The company employs a team of various investment professionals, including advisors and analysts.