# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001287750
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**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-26-020560

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K/A

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**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ARES CAPITAL CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001287750

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 331089684
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 814-00663
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26782965

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 245 PARK AVENUE, 44TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10167
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2127507300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 245 PARK AVENUE, 44TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10167

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

____________________________________________________________________________

**FORM 10-K/A**

**(Amendment No. 1)**

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| 🗷 | **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** |
| **For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025** | **For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025** |
| **OR** | **OR** |
| □ | **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** |
| **For the transition period from _____ to _____** | **For the transition period from _____ to _____** |
| **Commission File No. 814-00663** | **Commission File No. 814-00663** |

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__________________________________________________________________________

**ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|
| **Maryland** | **33-1089684** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| **245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, New York 10167**<br> (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) | **245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, New York 10167**<br> (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
| **(212) 750-7300**<br> (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | **(212) 750-7300**<br> (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |

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____________________________________________________________________________

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **Title of each class**  | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of each exchange on which registered**  |
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | ARCC | The NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None**

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes 🗷&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes □&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No 🗷

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes 🗷&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section §232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes 🗷&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer 🗷 Accelerated filer □ Non-accelerated filer □ Smaller reporting company □ Emerging Growth Company □

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. Yes 🗷&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. □

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes □&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No 🗷

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 30, 2025, based on the closing price on that date of $21.96 on The NASDAQ Global Select Market, was approximately $15,415,428,367. As of March 20, 2026, there were 718,022,845 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.

Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Amendment No. 1.

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**EXPLANATORY NOTE**

Ares Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation, (together with its subsidiaries, where applicable, "Ares Capital or the "Company", which may also be referred to as "we", "us" or "our"), is filing this Amendment No. 1 (the "Amendment") to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 4, 2026 (the "Form 10-K"), to include the audited financial statements of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. ("IHAM"), our unconsolidated, wholly owned portfolio company, for the year ended December 31, 2025. IHAM consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 (Exhibit 99.3) are included in Part IV, Item 15 of this filing. Our independent registered public accounting firm is KPMG LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Auditor Firm ID: 185.

We have determined that IHAM has met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X for which we are required, pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, to attach separate audited financial statements as an exhibit to our Form 10-K. In accordance with Rule 3-09(b), the separate audited financial statements of IHAM are being filed as an amendment to the Form 10-K within 90 days after the end of IHAM's fiscal year, December 31, 2025.

In addition, this Amendment revises Part IV, Item 15 of the Form 10-K to include the filing of new Exhibits 31.1, 31.2 and 32.1, certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and (b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and new Exhibit 23.2, consent of Independent Auditors.

Except as described above, no other changes have been made to the Form 10-K. This Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. This Amendment does not reflect subsequent events that may have occurred after the original filing date of the Form 10-K or modify or update in any way disclosures made in the Form 10-K. Among other things, forward-looking statements made in the Form 10-K have not been revised to reflect events that occurred or facts that became known to us after filing of the Form 10-K, and such forward-looking statements should be read in their historical context.

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**PART IV**

**Item 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules**

The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements

The following financial statements and related notes were filed as part of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 4, 2026:

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025 and 2024

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

The following financial statements and related notes of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. are included in the Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X:

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025 and 2024

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statement Schedules—None. We have omitted financial statement schedules because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes to the financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Document** |
| <u>[3.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775023000021/arccq1-23exhibit31.htm)</u> | Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, filed on April 25, 2023). |
| <u>[3.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775019000004/arccq4-18exhibit32.htm)</u> | Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 12, 2019). |
| <u>[4.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746904029836/a2143663zex-99_d.htm)</u> | Form of Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d) to the Company's pre effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-114656), filed on September 28, 2004). |
| <u>[4.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746908004348/a2183954zex-99_d4.htm)</u> | Form of Subscription Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(4) to the Company's pre effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-149139), filed on April 9, 2008). |
| <u>[4.3](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465910053222/a10-19741_1ex4d1.htm)</u> | Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2010, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814 00663), filed on October 22, 2010). |
| <u>[4.4](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465920083767/tm2024780d2_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Twelfth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 2020, relating to the 3.875% Notes due 2026, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 15, 2020). |
| <u>[4.5](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465920083767/tm2024780d2_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of 3.875% Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 15, 2020). |
| <u>[4.6](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000110465921079461/tm2119296d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 10, 2021, relating to the 2.875% Notes due 2028, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 10, 2021). |
| <u>[4.7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000110465921079461/tm2119296d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of 2.875% Notes due 2028 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 10, 2021). |

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Document** |
| <u>[4.8](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000110465921134391/tm2131275d2_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 4, 2021, relating to the 3.200% Notes due 2031, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 4, 2021). |
| <u>[4.9](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465921134391/tm2131275d2_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of 3.200% Notes due 2031 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 4, 2021). |
| <u>[4.10](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000110465922004033/tm221939d7_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Sixteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 13, 2022, relating to the 2.875% Notes due 2027, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 13, 2022). |
| <u>[4.11](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000110465922004033/tm221939d7_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of 2.875% due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 13, 2022). |
| <u>[4.12](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923087308/tm2322743d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Seventeenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 3, 2023, relating to the 7.000% Notes due 2027, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on August 3, 2023). |
| <u>[4.13](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923087308/tm2322743d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of 7.000% Notes due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on August 3, 2023). |
| <u>[4.14](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924005898/tm243887d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 23, 2024, relating to the 5.875% Notes due 2029, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 23, 2024). |
| <u>[4.15](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924005898/tm243887d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of 5.875% Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 23, 2024). |
| <u>[4.16](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000039/arcc-indenturexexhibit41.htm)</u> | Indenture, dated as of May 13, 2024, by and between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-000663), for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, filed on July 30, 2024). |
| <u>[4.17](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924060586/tm2414194d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 13, 2024, relating to the 5.950% Notes due 2029, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 13, 2024). |
| <u>[4.18](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924060586/tm2414194d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Form of 5.950% Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 13, 2024). |
| <u>[4.19](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925002067/tm252148d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 8, 2025, relating to the 5.800% Notes due 2032, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 8, 2025). |
| <u>[4.20](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925002067/tm252148d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Form of 5.800% Notes due 2032 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 8, 2025). |
| <u>[4.21](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925055956/tm2516716d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2025, relating to the 5.500% Notes due 2030, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 3, 2025). |
| <u>[4.22](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925055956/tm2516716d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Form of 5.500% Notes due 2030 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 3, 2025). |
| <u>[4.23](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925088625/tm2524475d4_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 9, 2025, relating to the 5.100% Notes due 2031, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.24](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925088625/tm2524475d4_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Form of 5.100% Notes due 2031 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.25](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465926002869/tm262535d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 12, 2026, relating to the 5.250% Notes due 2031, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 12, 2026). |
| <u>[4.26](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465926002869/tm262535d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> | Form of 5.250% Notes due 2031 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 12, 2026). |
| <u>[4.27](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Indenture, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[4.28](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class A Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[4.29](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit Number** | **Document** |
| <u>[4.30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Subordinated Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[4.31](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Indenture and Security Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[4.32](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class A Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[4.33](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[4.34](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Subordinated Notes due 2036 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[4.35](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Indenture, dated as of December 3, 2025, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 7 LLC, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.36](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class A-1 Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2038 (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.37](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class A-2 Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2038 (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.38](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2038 (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.39](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex4-1.htm)</u> | Form of Subordinated Notes due 2038 (contained in the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[4.40](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775025000007/arccq4-24ex435descriptiono.htm)</u> | Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.35 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025). |
| <u>[10.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775019000004/arccq4-18exhibit101.htm)</u> | Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Ares Capital Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 12, 2019). |
| <u>[10.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465919034410/a19-11200_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Second Amended and Restated Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Capital Management LLC, dated as of June 6, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 7, 2019). |
| <u>[10.3](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465907060422/a07-18940_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amended and Restated Administration Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Operations LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, filed on August 9, 2007). |
| <u>[10.4](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746909006006/a2192604zex-99_j.htm)</u> | Amended and Restated Custodian Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2009, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (j) to the Company's pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-158211), filed on May 28, 2009). |
| <u>[10.5](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746915001240/a2222984zex-10_5.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 19, 2014, to the Amended and Restated Custodian Agreement dated as of May 15, 2009, by and among Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed on February 26, 2015). |
| <u>[10.6](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746904029007/a2137104zex-99_k3.htm)</u> | Trademark License Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Management LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(k)(3) to the Company's pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-114656), filed on September 17, 2004). |
| <u>[10.7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746913004978/a2214512zex-99_k3.htm)</u> | Form of Indemnification Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and directors and certain officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(3) to the Company's Registration Statement under the Securities Act, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-188175), filed on April 26, 2013). |
| <u>[10.8](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000104746913004978/a2214512zex-99_k4.htm)</u> | Form of Indemnification Agreement between Ares Capital Corporation and members of Ares Capital Management LLC investment committee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(4) to the Company's Registration Statement under the Securities Act, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-188175), filed on April 26, 2013). |
| <u>[10.9](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465910002663/a10-2344_1ex10d3.htm)</u> | Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, among Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 25, 2010). |

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| <u>[10.10](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912042467/a12-14304_1ex10d2.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, among Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-0663), filed on June 8, 2012). |
| <u>[10.11](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465910002663/a10-2344_1ex10d4.htm)</u> | Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, among Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 25, 2010). |
| <u>[10.12](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912042467/a12-14304_1ex10d3.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 1 to Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, among Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, as seller, and Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-0663), filed on June 8, 2012). |
| <u>[10.13](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465910002663/a10-2344_1ex10d2.htm)</u> | Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 25, 2010). |
| <u>[10.14](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465910027004/a10-5865_1ex10d5.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2010, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank as note purchaser, U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 30, 2010, filed on May 10, 2010). |
| <u>[10.15](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465911001920/a11-4139_5ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2011, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 19, 2011). |
| <u>[10.16](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465911056064/a11-27867_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2011, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and as transferor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, collateral custodian and bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 14, 2011). |
| <u>[10.17](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912002745/a12-3035_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2012, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as note purchaser, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian, trustee and bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 19, 2012). |
| <u>[10.18](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912042467/a12-14304_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 7, 2012, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association), as note purchaser, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian, trustee and bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-0663), filed on June 8, 2012). |
| <u>[10.19](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465913005205/a13-3571_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 6 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2013, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 28, 2013). |
| <u>[10.20](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465914038985/a14-12782_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment, dated as of May 14, 2014, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender and as a lender, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, and the Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 15, 2014). |

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| <u>[10.21](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465917000628/a16-23870_2ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 8 to the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2017, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 4, 2017). |
| <u>[10.22](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775022000007/arccq4-2021exhibit1022.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 9 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 2, 2017, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, the Company, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender, as a lender and as a successor agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as the resigning agent, Bank of America, N.A. as a lender, U.S. Bank National Association as collateral custodian, trustee and bank, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on February 9, 2022). |
| <u>[10.23](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465918060183/a18-36236_1ex10d2.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 10 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 2, 2018, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as the agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender and Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 3, 2018). |
| <u>[10.24](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465918073204/a18-41675_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 11 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2018, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as the agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender and Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 17, 2018). |
| <u>[10.25](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465919036280/a19-11739_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 12 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2019, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 19, 2019). |
| <u>[10.26](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465920009832/tm206410d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 13 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2020, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender, TIAA, FSB, as a lender, Sampension Livsforsikring A/S, as a lender, Arkitekternes Pensionskasse, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Jordbrugsakademikere og Dyrlæger, as a lender and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on February 3, 2020). |
| <u>[10.27](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775022000007/arccq4-2021exhibit1027.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 14 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2020, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, the Company, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, and Bank of America, N.A., as a lender, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on February 9, 2022). |
| <u>[10.28](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000110465922000100/tm2136574d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 15 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2021, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, the Company as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, the lenders named therein, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 3, 2022). |
| <u>[10.29](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775022000034/arcc_cpfundinglsa-ex101.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 16 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2022, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender, Sampension Livsforsikring A/S, as a lender, Arkitekternes Pensionskasse, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Jordbrugsakademikere og Dyrlæger, as a lender, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as a lender, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, as bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 1, 2022). |
| <u>[10.30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000046/arcccpfundingfacility-amen.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 17 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2024, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender, Sampension Livsforsikring A/S, as a lender, Arkitekternes Pensionskasse, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Jordbrugsakademikere og Dyrlæger, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Teknikum og Diplomingeniører, as a lender, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as a lender, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, as bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 11, 2024). |

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| <u>[10.31](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775025000038/arcccpfundingfacility-amen.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 18 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2025, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, the lenders party thereto, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, as bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, filed on July 29, 2025). |
| <u>[10.32](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925036853/tm2512535d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Sixteenth Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2025, among Ares Capital Corporation, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-000663), filed on April 21, 2025). |
| <u>[10.33](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912003501/a11-7741_19ex10d1.htm)</u> | Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, collateral agent and lender, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 24, 2012). |
| <u>[10.34](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912003501/a11-7741_19ex10d2.htm)</u> | Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, between Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as purchaser, and Ares Capital Corporation, as seller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 24, 2012). |
| <u>[10.35](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775020000025/arcc06112020-exhibit101.htm)</u> | Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2020, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as the borrower, BNP Paribas, as the administrative agent, Ares Capital Corporation as equity holder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 16, 2020). |
| <u>[10.36](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775020000025/arcc06112020-exhibit102.htm)</u> | Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2020, between ARCC FB Funding LLC, as the purchaser and Ares Capital Corporation, as the seller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on June 16, 2020). |
| <u>[10.37](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000128775021000005/arccq42020-exhibit1031.htm)</u> | First Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2020, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as the borrower, BNP Paribas, as the administrative agent, Ares Capital Corporation as equity holder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 30, 2020, filed on February 10, 2021). |
| <u>[10.38](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000128775021000053/arcc07012021-exhibit101.htm)</u> | Second Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2021, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 1, 2021). |
| <u>[10.39](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775023000010/arcc-bnpfacility3rdamendme.htm)</u> | Third Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed on February 7, 2023). |
| <u>[10.40](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775023000010/ares-bnppxfourthamendmentt.htm)</u> | Fourth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2023, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed on February 7, 2023). |
| <u>[10.41](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775023000021/arcc-bnpfacility5thamendme.htm)</u> | Fifth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2023, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, filed on April 25, 2023). |
| <u>[10.42](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923127342/tm2333163d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Sixth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2023, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 19, 2023). |

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| <u>[10.43](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000021/arcc-bnpfacility7thamendme.htm)</u> | Seventh Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2024, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on April 17, 2024). |
| <u>[10.44](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000039/arcc-bnpfacility8thamendme.htm)</u> | Eighth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2024, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's 10-Q (File No. 814-000663), for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, filed on July 30, 2024). |
| <u>[10.45](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775025000013/arcc-bnpfacility9thamendme.htm)</u> | Ninth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2025, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-000663), filed on March 24, 2025). |
| <u>[10.46](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465912063636/a12-21201_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 1, dated as of September 14, 2012, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 17, 2012). |
| <u>[10.47](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465913091724/a13-26862_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 2, dated as of December 20, 2013, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 23, 2013). |
| <u>[10.48](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465915049302/a15-14969_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 3, dated as of June 30, 2015, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 1, 2015). |
| <u>[10.49](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465917054005/a17-20975_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 4, dated as of August 24, 2017, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on August 28, 2017). |
| <u>[10.50](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465918056693/a18-27144_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 5, dated as of September 12, 2018, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 13, 2018). |
| <u>[10.51](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465919049429/a19-18466_1ex10d1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 6, dated as of September 10, 2019, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012 and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on September 10, 2019). |
| <u>[10.52](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465920000406/tm1928350d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Omnibus Amendment No. 7, dated as of December 31, 2019, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012 and the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 2, 2020). |
| <u>[10.53](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001287750/000128775021000042/arcc05282021-ex101.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 8, dated as of May 28, 2021, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 28, 2021). |

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit Number** | **Document** |
| <u>[10.54](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775023000025/arcc0522023-ex101.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 9, dated as of April 28, 2023, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 4, 2023). |
| <u>[10.55](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000018/arcc03282024-ex101.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 10, dated as of March 28, 2024, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral custodian and bank (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on April 3, 2024). |
| <u>[10.56](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000059/arccsmbcamendmentno11-ex101.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 11, dated as of December 6, 2024, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, Citizens Bank, N.A., as lender, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch, as lender (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 11, 2024). |
| <u>[10.57](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775025000038/arccsmbcamendmentno12-ex102.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 12, dated as of July 25, 2025, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, Citizens Bank, N.A., as lender, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch, as lender (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, filed on July 29, 2025). |
| <u>[10.58](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775026000009/arccsmbcamendmentno13-ex101.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 13, dated as of February 25, 2026, among Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer and transferor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, lender and collateral agent, Citizens Bank, N.A., as lender, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch, as lender (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2012) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on February 27, 2026). |
| <u>[10.59](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465923061866/tm2316047d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Uncommitted Continuing Agreement for Standby Letters of Credit and Demand Guarantees, dated as of May 11, 2023, between Ares Capital Corporation and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as the issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 17, 2023). |
| <u>[10.60](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as issuer, Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[10.61](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex10-2.htm)</u> | Asset Management Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as issuer and Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[10.62](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex10-3.htm)</u> | Master Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[10.63](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924067213/tm2415797d1_ex10-4.htm)</u> | Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as transferor, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC, as transferee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 31, 2024). |
| <u>[10.64](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925009762/tm254084d3_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2025, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Truist Securities, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on February 5, 2025). |
| <u>[10.65](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925009762/tm254084d3_ex10-3.htm)</u> | Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2025, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on February 5, 2025). |
| <u>[10.66](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925009762/tm254084d3_ex10-4.htm)</u> | Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2025, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on February 5, 2025). |
| <u>[10.67](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925009762/tm254084d3_ex10-5.htm)</u> | Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2025, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Regions Securities LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on February 5, 2025). |
| <u>[10.68](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Class A Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and among Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as loan agent and collateral trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit Number** | **Document** |
| <u>[10.69](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex10-2.htm)</u> | Class B Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and among Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as loan agent and collateral trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[10.70](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex10-3.htm)</u> | Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as issuer, Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[10.71](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex10-4.htm)</u> | Asset Management Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as issuer and Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[10.72](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex10-5.htm)</u> | Master Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[10.73](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465924122612/tm2429408d1_ex10-6.htm)</u> | Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as transferor, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 4 LLC, as transferee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on November 25, 2024). |
| <u>[10.74](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> | Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of December 3, 2025, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 7 LLC, as issuer, Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[10.75](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex10-2.htm)</u> | Asset Management Agreement, dated as of December 3, 2025, by and between Ares Direct Lending CLO 7 LLC, as issuer, and Ares Capital Management LLC, as asset manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[10.76](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex10-3.htm)</u> | Master Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of December 3, 2025, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as seller, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 7 LLC, as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[10.77](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000110465925119724/tm2532802d1_ex10-4.htm)</u> | Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 3, 2025, by and between Ares Capital Corporation, as transferor, and Ares Direct Lending CLO 7 LLC, as transferee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on December 9, 2025). |
| <u>[11.1](#i5b98d29dc4044046a4dbb8536c5d21fb_217)</u> | Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in Note 10 to the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements filed herewith). |
| <u>[19.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775025000007/arccq4-24ex972insidertradi.htm)</u> | Insider Trading Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.2 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 5, 2025). |
| <u>[21.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775026000006/arccq4-2025exhibit211.htm)</u> | Subsidiaries of Ares Capital Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 4, 2026). |
| <u>[23.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775026000006/arccq4-2025ex231xconsent.htm)</u> | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 23.1 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 4, 2026). |
| <u>[23.2](arccq4-2025exhibit232_10xka.htm)</u> | Consent of Independent Auditors\* |
| <u>[31.1](arccq4-2025exhibit311_10ka.htm)</u> | Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002\* |
| <u>[31.2](arccq4-2025exhibit312_10ka.htm)</u> | Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002\* |
| <u>[32.1](arccq4-2025exhibit321_10ka.htm)</u> | Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002\*\* |
| <u>[97.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000011/arccq4-23exhibit971.htm)</u> | Clawback Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 7, 2024). |
| <u>[99.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775026000006/arccq4-2025ex991xreportons.htm)</u> | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Supplemental Information (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 4, 2026). |
| <u>[99.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775026000006/arccq4-2025ex992xsdlpconde.htm)</u> | Supplemental Financial Information of Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663), for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 4, 2026). |
| <u>[99.3](ihamconsolidation-fy2025ex.htm)</u> | Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. for the year ended December 31, 2025\* |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document\* |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document\* |
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\* Filed herewith <br> \*\* Furnished herewith

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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| | **ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION** | **ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION** |
| Date: March 23, 2026 | By: | /s/ M. KORT SCHNABEL |
|  |  | M. Kort Schnabel<br>*Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)*  |
| Date: March 23, 2026 | By: | /s/ SCOTT C. LEM |
|  |  | Scott C. Lem<br>*Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer)* |
| Date: March 23, 2026 | By: | /s/ PAUL CHO |
|  |  | Paul Cho<br>*Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer)* |

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## Exhibit 23.2

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Exhibit 23.2**

**Consent of Independent Auditors**

The Board of Directors

Ares Capital Corporation

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement on Form N-2 of Ares Capital Corporation of our report dated March 23, 2026, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P., as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes, which report appears in the annual report on Form 10-K/A of Ares Capital Corporation dated March 23, 2026.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California

March 23, 2026

## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**Certification of Chief Executive Officer**

**of Periodic Report Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

I, M. Kort Schnabel, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Ares Capital Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

---

| |
|:---|
| Date: March 23, 2026 |
| /s/ M. KORT SCHNABEL |
| M. Kort Schnabel<br>*Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)* |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**Certification of Chief Financial Officer**

**of Periodic Report Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

I, Scott C. Lem, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Ares Capital Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

---

| |
|:---|
| Date: March 23, 2026 |
| /s/ SCOTT C. LEM |
| Scott C. Lem <br>*Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer)* |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

**Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer**

**Pursuant to**

**18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Ares Capital Corporation (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), M. Kort Schnabel, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Scott C. Lem, as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

---

| |
|:---|
| Date: March 23, 2026 |
| /s/ M. KORT SCHNABEL |
| M. Kort Schnabel<br>*Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)* |
| Date: March 23, 2026 |
| /s/ SCOTT C. LEM |
| Scott C. Lem<br>*Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer)* |

---

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Ares Capital Corporation and will be retained by Ares Capital Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

## Exhibit 99.3

**Exhibit 99.3**

**IVY HILL ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.** 

Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Year Ended December 31, 2025

(With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon)

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**Table of Contents**

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|:---|:---|
| <u>[Report of Independent Auditors](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_7)</u> | <u>[1](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_7)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_10)</u> | <u>[3](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_10)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_13)</u> | <u>[4](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_13)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_16)</u> | <u>[5](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_16)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_19)</u> | <u>[6](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_19)</u> |
| <u>[Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_22)</u> | <u>[7](#ie33e71ca32eb41d59363b2ee7e9742c5_22)</u> |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Consolidated Balance Sheets**

**(in millions)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments at fair value (amortized cost of $92 and $81, respectively) | $95  | $74  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | 10  | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fee receivable | —  | 1  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 11  | 5  |
| *Assets of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments at fair value (amortized cost of $11,675 and $8,262, respectively) | 11504  | 8098  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | 597  | 967  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest receivable | 43  | 36  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Receivable for open trades | 60  | 44  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 43  | 42  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $12363  | $9276  |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt | $893  | $406  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated note from Ares Capital Corporation | 531  | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | 13  | 12  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 8  | 4  |
| *Liabilities of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt | 8622  | 6550  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes | 336  | 311  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | 109  | 95  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payables for open trades | 179  | 149  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 5  | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 10696  | 7536  |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) |  |  |
| **Equity** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contributed capital | 1700  | 1700  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated earnings | 148  | 186  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | (82) | (79) |
| Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | (99) | (67) |
| Total equity | 1667  | 1740  |
| Total liabilities and equity | $12363  | $9276  |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Consolidated Statements of Operations**

**(in millions)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,**  | **For the Years Ended December 31,**  | **For the Years Ended December 31,**  |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Revenues** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | $6  | $7  | $3  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other income | 2  | 3  | 2  |
| *Revenues from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | 930  | 1014  | 1097  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | 11  | 12  | 8  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues | 949  | 1036  | 1110  |
| **Expenses** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 64  | 37  | 61  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses | 17  | 15  | 14  |
| *Expenses of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 487  | 564  | 580  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to subordinated notes | 42  | 55  | 43  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other expenses | 8  | 11  | 20  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 618  | 682  | 718  |
| **Net operating income** | 331 | 354 | 392 |
| Other income (loss) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | (8) | (2) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on foreign currency and other transactions | (1) | (2) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 12  | (6) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency and other transactions | 1  | (1) | —  |
| *Other income (loss) from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | (99) | (132) | (56) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt  | (2) | 3  | 12  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (8) | 55  | 95  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency and other transactions | (5) | 7  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other income (loss) | (110) | (78) | 47  |
| Net income | 221  | 276  | 439  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | (30) | (5) | 113  |
| Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $251  | $281  | $326  |

---

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity**

**(in millions)**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Contributed Capital** | **Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings** | **Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Total Equity** |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $1547  | $28  | $(163) | $1412  |
| Net income | —  | 326  | 113  | 439  |
| Capital contributions | 153  | —  | —  | 153  |
| Distributions | —  | (243) | (3) | (246) |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $1700  | $111  | $(53) | $1758  |
| Net income (loss) | —  | 281  | (5) | 276  |
| Distributions | —  | (285) | (9) | (294) |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $1700  | $107  | $(67) | $1740  |
| Net income (loss) | —  | 251  | (30) | 221  |
| Distributions | —  | (292) | (2) | (294) |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $1700  | $66  | $(99) | $1667  |

---

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows**

**(in millions)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $221  | $276  | $439  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | 9  | 4  | 2  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | (13) | 8  | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest | (3) | (2) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt issuance costs | 2  | 1  | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of investments | (1) | (2) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | 99  | 132  | 56  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | 13  | (63) | (93) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized (gains) losses on extinguishment of debt | 2  | (3) | (12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt costs | 7  | 23  | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization on investments | (22) | (28) | (24) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK interest | (37) | (23) | (12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collections of PIK interest | 5  | 13  | 5  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (7145) | (3054) | (2754) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale or paydown of investments | 3656  | 4375  | 2423  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees receivable | 1  | —  | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | (4) | —  | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 4  | (4) | 2  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flows due to changes in other assets and liabilities allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other assets and receivables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | 7  | 33  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other liabilities and payables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | 9  | (33) | 37  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (3190) | 1653  | 75  |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (42) | (82) | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from repayments or sales of investments | 27  | 11  | 23  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (15) | (71) | 16  |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt | 1492  | 670  | 499  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt | (475) | (789) | (782) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | (2) | (3) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital contributions | —  | —  | 153  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | (292) | (285) | (243) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt and subordinated notes | 2653  | 1846  | 2104  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt and subordinated notes | (529) | (2728) | (1603) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | (9) | (24) | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | (2) | (9) | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2836  | (1322) | 121  |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (369) | 260  | 212  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 976  | 716  | 504  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $607  | $976  | $716  |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $60  | $38  | $59  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $467  | $529  | $530  |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

**1. ORGANIZATION**

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Partnership" or "IHAM") and a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation ("ARCC"), is an asset manager and a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ares Capital Management LLC ("Ares Capital Management"), a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares Management"), a publicly traded, leading global alternative investment manager, serves as the investment adviser to ARCC pursuant to an investment advisory and management agreement. Additionally, Ivy Hill Asset Management GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of ARCC, is the general partner (the "General Partner") of the Partnership. As of December 31, 2025, IHAM had assets under management of approximately $14.6 billion. As of December 31, 2025, IHAM managed 23 vehicles (such vehicles are collectively referred to as the "IHAM Vehicles").

IHAM is currently party to an administration agreement, referred to herein as the "administration agreement," with Ares Operations LLC ("Ares Operations"), a subsidiary of Ares Management. Pursuant to the administration agreement, Ares Operations furnishes IHAM with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services, services relating to the marketing and sale of interests in IHAM Vehicles, and research and related services, services of, and oversight of, custodians, depositories, accountants, attorneys, underwriters, and such other persons in any other capacity deemed to be necessary. Under the administration agreement, IHAM reimburses Ares Operations for all of the actual costs associated with such services, including Ares Operations' allocable portion of the compensation, rent and other expenses of its officers, employees and respective staff in performing its obligations under the administration agreement.

IHAM manages or controls certain entities that have been consolidated in the accompanying financial statements as described in "Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies." These entities include certain IHAM Vehicles (collectively, the "Consolidated IHAM Vehicles").

**2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES**

***Basis of Presentation***

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and include the accounts of the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles. The Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are investment companies under GAAP based on the following characteristics: the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles obtain funds from one or more investors and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' business purpose and substantive activities are investing funds for returns from capital appreciation and/or investment income. Therefore, investments held in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are recorded at fair value and the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in an investment's fair value is recognized on a current basis in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, IHAM has retained the investment company accounting for the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles under GAAP. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations as of and for the periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

***Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements***

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of actual and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income or loss and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation of investments.

***Principles of Consolidation***

When IHAM consolidates an IHAM Vehicle for GAAP purposes only, IHAM reflects the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a gross basis, including the economic interests held by third-party investors in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles as debt obligations, subordinated notes or non-controlling interests, in the consolidated financial statements of the Partnership. All of the revenues earned by the Partnership as the investment manager of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are eliminated in GAAP consolidation. However, because the eliminated amounts are earned

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

from and funded by third-party investors, the GAAP consolidation of an IHAM Vehicle does not impact the actual net income or loss attributable to the Partnership.

IHAM consolidates those entities in which it has a direct or indirect controlling financial interest based on either a variable interest model or voting interest model, which include certain of the IHAM Vehicles. As such, IHAM consolidates (a) entities in which it holds a majority voting interest or has majority ownership and control over the operational, financial and investing decisions of that entity and (b) entities that IHAM concludes are variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Partnership has more than an insignificant economic interest and power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities, and for which the Partnership is deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

IHAM determines whether an entity should be consolidated by first evaluating whether it holds a variable interest in the entity. Fees that are customary and commensurate with the level of services provided by IHAM, and where the Partnership does not hold other economic interests in the entity that would absorb more than an insignificant amount of the expected losses or returns of the entity, would not be considered a variable interest. IHAM factors in all economic interests, including proportionate interests through related parties, to determine if fees are considered a variable interest.

***Variable Interest Model***

IHAM considers an entity to be a VIE if any of the following conditions exist: (a) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, (b) the holders of equity investment at risk, as a group, lack either the direct or indirect ability through voting rights or similar rights to make decisions that have a significant effect on the success of the entity or the obligation to absorb the expected losses or right to receive the expected residual returns, or (c) the voting rights of some equity investors are disproportionate to their obligation to absorb losses of the entity, their rights to receive returns from an entity, or both and substantially all of the entity's activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with disproportionately few voting rights.

IHAM consolidates all VIEs for which the Partnership is the primary beneficiary. IHAM determines the Partnership is the primary beneficiary when IHAM has the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

IHAM determines whether the Partnership is the primary beneficiary of a VIE at the time the Partnership becomes involved with a VIE and IHAM continuously reconsiders the conclusion. In evaluating whether the Partnership is the primary beneficiary, IHAM evaluates its direct and indirect economic interests in the entity. The consolidation analysis is generally performed qualitatively, however, if the primary beneficiary is not readily determinable, a quantitative analysis may also be performed. This analysis requires judgment. These judgments include: (1) determining whether the equity investment at risk is sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, (2) evaluating whether the equity holders, as a group, can make decisions that have a significant effect on the success of the entity, (3) determining whether two or more parties' equity interests should be aggregated, (4) determining whether the equity investors have proportionate voting rights to their obligations to absorb losses or rights to receive returns from an entity and (5) evaluating the nature of relationships and activities of the parties involved in determining which party within a related-party group is most closely associated with a VIE and hence would be deemed the primary beneficiary.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

Cash and cash equivalents, including cash denominated in foreign currencies, represent cash deposits held at financial institutions. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value. Cash and cash equivalents held at major financial institutions are subject to credit risk to the extent those balances exceed applicable Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") or Securities Investor Protection Corporation limitations.

***Investments***

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized.

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, IHAM looks at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by IHAM. In addition, the Partnership's investments in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are typically valued using a discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis.

As part of the valuation process for debt and equity securities, IHAM may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time), the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company's ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio company's securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets, which may affect the price at which similar investments would trade in their principal markets, and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent sale occurs, IHAM considers the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate its valuation.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Partnership or the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Partnership or the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, the Partnership or the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles could realize significantly less than the value at which the investments have been recorded.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

See Note 4 for more information on the Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' valuation process.

***Management and Incentive Fees***

Management fees are generally based on a defined percentage of fair value of assets, total commitments, invested capital, net asset value ("NAV"), NAV plus unfunded commitments, net investment income, total assets or par value of the investment portfolios managed by IHAM. Management fees are recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue in the period that advisory services are rendered, subject to IHAM's assessment of collectability. Incentive fees are fixed based on certain specific hurdle rates, as defined in the applicable IHAM Vehicles' investment management agreements, and recognized as income only when the amount is realized and no longer subject to reversal, if such hurdle rates have been met.

***Interest and Dividend Income***

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest. Discounts from and premiums to par value on investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. To the extent loans contain PIK provisions, PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each applicable loan agreement, is accrued and recorded as interest income and added to the principal balance of the loan. PIK interest income added to the principal balance is generally

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

collected upon repayment of the outstanding principal. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and addition of PIK interest.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon IHAM's judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid or there is no longer any reasonable doubt that such principal or interest will be collected in full and, in IHAM's judgment, are likely to remain current. IHAM may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value (i.e., typically measured as enterprise value of the portfolio company) or is in the process of collection.

Certain of the Partnership's investments in the IHAM Vehicles entitle the Partnership to potentially receive cash distributions. Estimates of net expected future cash flows, which factor in estimated default and loss assumptions, over the remaining life of the respective vehicles are used to determine the level of dividend income to be recognized each period, and any excess is then recognized as a return of capital.

***Distribution to Subordinated Notes***

Generally, cash received by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles from their investments is categorized as principal or interest proceeds. Interest proceeds are generally used to pay expenses of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles as well as contractual interest accrued on the revolving credit facilities, senior secured notes and subordinated notes, as applicable. Any amounts remaining after expenses and contractual amounts are paid are generally distributed to the equity or subordinated notes holders, as applicable, on a periodic basis. The subordinated notes generally represent the most junior capital in certain of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and effectively represent equity in such vehicles.

***Foreign Currency Translation***

The Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

1) Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

2) Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions, income or expenses.

Results of operations based on changes in foreign exchange rates are separately disclosed in the statements of operations, if any. Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

***Derivative Instruments*** 

The Partnership does not utilize hedge accounting and as such values its derivatives at fair value with the unrealized gains or losses recorded in "net unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency and other transactions" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

***Income Taxes***

The Partnership operates as a disregarded entity for U.S. tax purposes and is not required to file a federal income tax return. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the consolidated financial statements as the Partnership's sole ultimate equity holder, ARCC, is responsible for reporting income or loss generated by the Partnership, to the extent required by federal and state income tax laws and regulations.

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

IHAM is required to determine whether a tax position of the Partnership is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of the benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement, which could result in ARCC, as the sole equity holder of the Partnership, recording a tax liability that would reduce its net assets. Based on its analysis, IHAM has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions taken by the Partnership that would have a material impact on the Partnership's or ARCC's financial position or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

IHAM has reviewed all open tax years for major jurisdictions and has determined that the Partnership does not create any tax liability for any unrecognized tax benefits ("UTB") for ARCC, its sole equity holder, nor did it result in the recognition of any interest and penalties related to UTB for the year ended December 31, 2025.

***Recent Accounting Pronouncements***

IHAM considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standard updates ("ASU") issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. ASUs not listed were assessed by IHAM and either determined to be not applicable or expected to have minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements.

**3. INVESTMENTS**

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles consisted of the following:

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|  | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** |
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| **Investments held by the Partnership** | **Amortized Cost(1)** | **Fair Value** | **Amortized Cost(1)** | **Fair Value** |
| First lien senior secured loans | $59  | $53  | $68  | $65  |
| Senior subordinated loans | 2  | 2  | —  | —  |
| Preferred equity | 6  | —  | 5  | 2  |
| Other equity | 25  | 40  | 8  | 7  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $92  | $95  | $81  | $74  |

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|  | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** | **As of** |
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| **Investments held by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Amortized Cost(1)** | **Fair Value** | **Amortized Cost(1)** | **Fair Value** |
| First lien senior secured loans | $11547  | $11385  | $8201  | $8055  |
| Second lien senior secured loans | —  | —  | 10  | 10  |
| Senior subordinated loans | 1  | 1  | —  | —  |
| Preferred equity | 15  | —  | 19  | 5  |
| Other equity | 112  | 118  | 32  | 28  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $11675  | $11504  | $8262  | $8098  |

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(1)The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and addition of PIK interest.

**4. FAIR VALUE**

***Financial Instrument Valuations***

IHAM follows Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 825-10, *Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabiliti*es ("ASC 825-10"), which provides companies the option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC 825-10 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and a better understanding of the effect of IHAM's choice to use fair value on the Partnership's earnings. ASC 825-10 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheets. IHAM has not elected the ASC 825-10 option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. With the exception of the line items entitled "other

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

assets," "debt" and "subordinated note from Ares Capital Corporation" which are reported at amortized cost, the carrying value of all other assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

IHAM follows the provisions of ASC 820-10, *Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures* ("ASC 820-10"), which expands the application of fair value accounting. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires IHAM to assume that the portfolio investment is sold in its principal market to market participants or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820-10, IHAM has considered both the Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' principal market as the market in which the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles exit their portfolio investments with the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC 820-10, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles have the ability to access.

Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

In addition to using the above inputs in investment valuations, IHAM also evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. IHAM's valuation policy considers the fact that because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments held in the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles, the fair value of the investments must typically be determined using unobservable inputs. No changes were made to IHAM's valuation policies during the year.

The portfolio investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a consolidated basis are typically valued using two different valuation techniques. The primary valuation technique is a yield analysis, which is typically performed for non-credit impaired debt investments in portfolio companies where the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles do not own a controlling equity position. To determine fair value using a yield analysis, a current price is imputed for the investment based upon an assessment of the expected market yield for a similarly structured investment with a similar level of risk. In the yield analysis, IHAM considers the current contractual interest rate, the maturity and other terms of the investment relative to risk of the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and the specific investment. A key determinant of risk, among other things, is the leverage through the investment relative to the enterprise value of the portfolio company. As debt investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are substantially illiquid with no active transaction market, IHAM depends on primary market data, including newly funded transactions, as well as secondary market data with respect to high yield debt instruments and syndicated loans, as inputs in determining the appropriate market yield, as applicable. The second valuation technique utilized to determine fair value for investments is the DCF analysis. When using the DCF analysis the expected cash flows associated with the investment are discounted to determine a present value using a discount rate that reflects estimated market return requirements.

Certain equity investments are fair valued using the NAV based on the Partnership's ownership interests in the underlying portfolio company. IHAM generally utilizes the NAV as the basis for fair value and may, in good faith, apply an appropriate adjustment to the NAV, if deemed necessary. To a lesser extent, IHAM may utilize an analysis of the enterprise value ("EV") of the portfolio company. The EV represents the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time. The primary method for determining EV uses a multiple analysis whereby appropriate multiples are applied to the portfolio company's EBITDA (generally defined as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization). EBITDA multiples are typically determined based upon review of market comparable transactions and publicly traded comparable companies, if any. The second method for determining EV uses a discounted cash flow analysis whereby future expected cash flows of the portfolio company are discounted to determine a present value using estimated discount rates

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

(typically a weighted average cost of capital based on costs of debt and equity consistent with current market conditions). The EV analysis is performed to determine the value of certain equity investments and to determine if there is credit impairment for debt investments.

The Partnership's investments in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are generally valued using the DCF analysis. The fair value of the Partnership's investments in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are eliminated in GAAP consolidation.

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments, unfunded revolving and delayed draw term loan commitments and derivatives held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2025:

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| | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** |
| **Held by the Partnership** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Investments not measured at net asset value | $94  | $—  | $40  | $54  |
| Investments measured at net asset value (1) | 1  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investments | $95  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swap | $—  | $—  | $—  | $—  |

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| | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** |
| **Held by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Investments not measured at net asset value | $11424  | $—  | $1789  | $9635  |
| Investments measured at net asset value (1) | 80  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investments | $11504  |  |  |  |
| Unfunded revolving and delayed draw term loan commitments(2) | $(1) | $—  | $—  | $(1) |

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(1)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. These investments are in private, closed-end investment vehicles whose investment strategies are to invest in U.S. middle-market companies. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

(2)The fair value of unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments is included in "accounts payable and other liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments, unfunded revolving and delayed draw term loan commitments and derivatives held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2024:

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| | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** |
| **Held by the Partnership** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Investments not measured at net asset value | $73  | $—  | $3  | $70  |
| Investments measured at net asset value (1) | 1  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investments | $74  |  |  |  |
| Interest rate swap | $(1) | $—  | $(1) | $—  |

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| | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** | **Fair Value Measurements Using** |
| **Held by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Investments not measured at net asset value | $8098  | $—  | $1045  | $7053  |
| Unfunded revolving and delayed draw term loan commitments(2) | $(3) | $—  | $—  | $(3) |

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(1)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. These investments are in private, closed-end investment vehicles whose investment strategies are to invest in U.S. middle-market companies. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

(2)The fair value of unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments is included in "accounts payable and other liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs that IHAM used to value the majority of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a consolidated basis and categorized within Level 3 as of December 31, 2025. The tables are not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead capture the significant unobservable inputs relevant to IHAM's determination of fair values.

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| | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
| | | | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** |
|<br>**Level 3 Measurements of the Partnership** |<br>**Fair Value** |<br>**Primary Valuation Techniques** | **Input** | **Estimated Range** | **Weighted Average(1)** |
| **Asset Category** | | | | | |
| First lien senior secured loans | $46  | Yield analysis | Market yield | 4.7% - 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Senior subordinated loans | 2  | Discounted cash flow analysis | Discount rate | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| Other equity | 6  | Discounted cash flow analysis | Discount rate | 12.2% - 14.4% | 12.2% |
|  | $54  |  |  |  |  |

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| | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
| | | | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** |
|<br>**Level 3 Measurements of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** |<br>**Fair Value** |<br>**Primary Valuation Techniques** | **Input** | **Estimated Range** | **Weighted Average(1)** |
| **Asset Category** | | | | | |
| First lien senior secured loans | $9592  | Yield analysis | Market yield | 6.4% - 23.6% | 9.2% |
|  | 18  | Broker quotes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Senior subordinated loans | 1  | Discounted cash flow analysis | Discount rate | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| Other equity | 24  | Discounted cash flow analysis | Discount rate | 12.2% - 14.4% | 12.5% |
|  | $9635  |  |  |  |  |

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(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the investments.

The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs that IHAM used to value the majority of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a consolidated basis and categorized within Level 3 as of December 31, 2024. The tables are not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead capture the significant unobservable inputs relevant to IHAM's determination of fair values.

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| | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
| | | | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** |
|<br>**Level 3 Measurements of the Partnership** |<br>**Fair Value** |<br>**Primary Valuation Techniques** | **Input** | **Estimated Range** | **Weighted Average(1)** |
| **Asset Category** | | | | | |
| First lien senior secured loans | $34  | EV market multiple analysis | EBITDA multiple | 5.6x - 13.5x | 11.7x |
|  | 28  | Yield analysis | Market yield | 5.3% - 19.0% | 15.9% |
| Preferred equity | 2  | EV market multiple analysis | EBITDA multiple | 7.3x - 13.5x | 12.3x |
| Other equity | 6  | EV market multiple analysis | EBITDA multiple | 5.6x - 8.8x | 6.6x |
|  | $70  |  |  |  |  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
| | | | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** | **Unobservable Input** |
|<br>**Level 3 Measurements of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** |<br>**Fair Value** |<br>**Primary Valuation Techniques** | **Input** | **Estimated Range** | **Weighted Average(1)** |
| **Asset Category** | | | | | |
| First lien senior secured loans | $6763  | Yield analysis | Market yield | 5.3% - 23.8% | 10.5% |
|  | 150  | EV market multiple analysis | EBITDA multiple | 4.1x - 13.5x | 12.6x |
|  | 97  | Broker quotes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Second lien senior secured loans | 10  | Yield analysis | Market yield | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Preferred equity | 3  | EV market multiple analysis | EBITDA multiple | 13.5x | 13.5x |
|  | 2  | Yield analysis | Market yield | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Other equity | 28  | EV market multiple analysis | EBITDA multiple | 5.6x - 8.8x | 7.1x |
|  | $7053  |  |  |  |  |

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(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the investments.

Changes in market yields, discount rates or EBITDA multiples, each in isolation, may change the fair value of certain of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles. Generally, an increase in market yields or discount rates or a decrease in EBITDA multiples may result in a decrease in the fair value of certain of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Partnership or the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles were required to liquidate the investments in a forced or liquidation sale, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles could realize significantly less than the value at which the investments have been recorded.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned as of December 31, 2025.

The following tables present changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs for the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:

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| **2025** | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $70  | $7050  |
| Net realized losses | (9) | (73) |
| Net unrealized losses | (6) | (29) |
| Purchases | 18  | 5258  |
| Sales | (23) | (2540) |
| PIK interest | 3  | 37  |
| Net accretion of discount on securities | 1  | 18  |
| Transfers into Level 3 | —  | 39  |
| Transfers out of Level 3 | —  | (125) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2025 | $54  | $9635  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **2024** | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $5  | $8023  |
| Net realized losses | (2) | (123) |
| Net unrealized gains (losses) | (7) | 41  |
| Purchases | 98  | 2592  |
| Sales | (28) | (3678) |
| PIK interest | 2  | 23  |
| Net accretion of discount on securities | 2  | 21  |
| Transfers into Level 3 | —  | 179  |
| Transfers out of Level 3 | —  | (28) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $70  | $7050  |

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Investments that were transferred into and out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were generally as a result of changes in the observability of significant inputs or available market data for certain portfolio companies.

**5. DEBT**

***Debt of the Partnership***

The following table summarizes the Partnership's debt obligations:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
|<br>**Debt Obligations** |<br>**Maturity Date** | **Principal Amount Committed** | **Principal Outstanding** | **Carrying**<br>**Value** | **Interest Rate** | **Principal Amount Committed** | **Principal Outstanding** | **Carrying**<br>**Value** | **Interest Rate** |
| Senior secured revolving credit facility | 12/31/2027 | $595  | $595  | $595  | SOFR + 2.50%  | $415  | $108  | $108  | SOFR + 3.00% |
| 2027 Unsecured Notes(1)(2) | 7/14/2027 | 85  | 85  | 85  | 7.45% | 85  | 85  | 84  | 7.45% |
| 2028 Unsecured Notes(1) | 6/29/2028 | 150  | 150  | 149  | 9.00% | 150  | 150  | 149  | 9.00% |
| 2029 Unsecured Notes(1) | 7/14/2029 | 65  | 65  | 64  | 7.55% | 65  | 65  | 65  | 7.55% |
| Subordinated note from Ares Capital Corporation(3) | 1/31/2030 | 750  | 531  | 531  | SOFR + 6.50% | 500  | —  | —  | SOFR + 6.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total debt obligations |  | $1645  | $1426  | $1424  |  | $1215  | $408  | $406  |  |

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(1)The Partnership has issued certain unsecured notes (the Partnership refers to each series of unsecured notes using the defined term set forth under the "Debt Obligations" column of the table above and collectively refers to all such series as the "Unsecured Notes"), that pay interest semi-annually and all principal amounts are due upon maturity. The Partnership may redeem the Unsecured Notes prior to maturity, subject to the terms of the indenture governing each series of Unsecured Notes.

(2)The Partnership entered into a five-year interest rate swap to mitigate its exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates in connection with the 2027 Unsecured Notes. Under the interest rate swap, the Partnership receives a fixed interest rate of 7.45% and pays a floating interest rate of one-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a spread of 3.78%. See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swap.

(3)See Note 11 for a subsequent event relating to the Partnership's subordinated note from Ares Capital Corporation.

As of December 31, 2025, the Partnership was in compliance in all material respects with all covenants under its debt obligations.

***Debt of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles***

Debt obligations of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles generally include floating rate notes, deferrable floating rate notes, revolving lines of credit and subordinated notes. Debt obligations of certain Consolidated IHAM Vehicles represent amounts outstanding on revolving credit facilities that are collateralized by the unfunded commitments of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' limited partners. Debt obligations of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles also represent amounts due to holders of debt securities issued by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and are collateralized by the assets held by the Consolidated

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

IHAM Vehicles, generally consisting of cash and cash equivalents, senior secured loans and other securities. The assets of one Consolidated IHAM Vehicle may not be used to satisfy the liabilities of another Consolidated IHAM Vehicle. Amounts borrowed under the notes are generally repaid based on available cash flows subject to priority of payments under each Consolidated IHAM Vehicle's governing documents. Based on the terms of these notes, the creditors of the debt obligations of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles have no recourse to the Partnership.

The following debt obligations were outstanding and classified as liabilities of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
|<br>**Debt Obligations** |<br>**Maturity Date Range** | **Principal Amount Committed** | **Principal Outstanding** | **Carrying Value** | **Weighted Average Remaining Maturity** <br>**In Years** | **Weighted Average Effective Rate** | **Effective Rate Range** |
| Revolving credit facilities(1) | 6/17/2026 - 4/30/2035 | $4826  | $4217  | $4217  | 3.78  | 5.49% | 5.02% - 5.88% |
| Senior secured notes(2) | 9/25/2031 - 7/23/2037 | 4405  | 4405  | 4405  | 10.38  | 5.99% | 4.27% - 12.58% |
| Subordinated notes(3) | 7/31/2034 - 7/23/2037 | 348  | 348  | 336  | 9.75  | 3.47% | 5.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total debt obligations of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles |  | $9579  | $8970  | $8958  |  |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
|<br>**Debt Obligations** |<br>**Maturity Date Range** | **Principal Amount Committed** | **Principal Outstanding** | **Carrying Value** | **Weighted Average Remaining Maturity** <br>**In Years** | **Weighted Average Effective Rate** | **Effective Rate Range** |
| Revolving credit facilities(1) | 6/17/2025 - 7/31/2034 | $4522  | $2399  | $2399  | 4.67 | 7.64% | 6.23% - 8.14% |
| Senior secured notes(2) | 7/20/2033 - 1/21/2037 | 4154  | 4154  | 4151  | 10.09 | 7.15% | 1.90% - 14.62% |
| Subordinated notes(3) | 12/20/2028 - 1/21/2037 | 316  | 316  | 311  | 9.61 | 3.75% | 5.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total debt obligations of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles |  | $8992  | $6869  | $6861  |  |  |  |

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(1)The interest rate on the borrowings is a floating rate.

(2)The interest rate on the borrowings includes both fixed and floating rates.

(3)Generally represent the most junior capital in certain of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and effectively represent equity in such vehicles.

As of December 31, 2025, the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles were in compliance in all material respects with all covenants under their debt obligations.

**6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS**

In connection with the 2027 Unsecured Notes, the Partnership entered into a five-year interest rate swap to mitigate its exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates for a total notional amount of $85, which matures on July 14, 2027. Under the interest rate swap, the Partnership receives a fixed interest rate of 7.45% and pays a floating interest rate of one-month SOFR plus a spread of 3.78%. As of December 31, 2025, the one-month SOFR in effect for the interest rate swap was 3.75%.

Certain information related to the Partnership's derivative instrument as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented below.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**Derivative Instrument** | **Notional** <br>**Amount** | **Maturity Date** | **Gross Amount of Recognized Assets** | **Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities** | **Balance Sheet** <br>**Location of Net Amounts** |
| Interest rate swap | $85 | 7/14/2027 | $—  | $—  | Other assets |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
| <br>**Derivative Instrument** | **Notional** <br>**Amount** | **Maturity Date** | **Gross Amount of Recognized Assets** | **Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities** | **Balance Sheet** <br>**Location of Net Amounts** |
| Interest rate swap | $85 | 7/14/2027 | $—  | $(1) | Accounts payable and other liabilities |

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As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the counterparty to the Partnership's interest rate swap was City National Bank.

Net realized gains and losses on the interest rate swap recognized by the Partnership for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is in the following location in the consolidated statements of operations:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|<br>**Derivative Instrument** |<br>**Statement Location** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Interest rate swap | Net realized losses on foreign currency and other transactions | $(1) | $(2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total |  | $(1) | $(2) |

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Net unrealized gains and losses on the interest rate swap recognized by the Partnership for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is in the following location in the consolidated statements of operations:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|<br>**Derivative Instrument** |<br>**Statement Location** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Interest rate swap | Net unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency and other transactions | $2  | $(1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total |  | $2  | $(1) |

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**7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES**

***Indemnification Arrangements***

In the ordinary course of business, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles enter into contracts or other arrangements that may contain indemnification or other contingent obligations (both with affiliates and third parties). The Partnership's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. As of December 31, 2025, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles had not had any claims or losses pursuant to these arrangements.

***Investment Commitments***

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles had the following commitments to fund various revolving and delayed draw senior secured loans:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
| **Held by the Partnership** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Unfunded revolving loan commitments  | $6  | $3  |
| Unfunded delayed draw loan commitments  | 3  | —  |
| Total unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments of the Partnership | $9  | $3  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
| **Held by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Unfunded revolving loan commitments  | $315  | $440  |
| Unfunded delayed draw loan commitments  | 261  | 226  |
| Total unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $576  | $666  |

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**8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**

Pursuant to the administration agreement, as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, the Partnership had $1 and $1, respectively, in amounts payable to Ares Operations that are included in "accounts payable and other liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, Ares Operations incurred and the Partnership reimbursed such expenses totaling $3, $2 and $2, respectively, which are included in "other expenses" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership had approximately $4 and $3, respectively, in receivables from certain of these IHAM Vehicles and the amounts are included in "other assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Partnership may also bear certain costs and expenses of the operations of certain of the IHAM Vehicles.

The Partnership is party to a sublease for office space with Ares Management, the sole member of Ares Capital Management. The sublease expires in June 2043. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, rent expense was approximately $1, $0 and $0, respectively. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, rent payable to Ares Management was $0 and $0, respectively, and reported within "accounts payable and other liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The amortized cost and fair value of the Partnership's investments in other non-consolidated IHAM Vehicles were approximately $0 and $1, respectively, as of December 31, 2025 and $0 and $1, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.

See Notes 3, 4 and 5 for information regarding other related party transactions.

**9. CONSOLIDATION**

***Investments in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles***

IHAM for GAAP purposes only consolidates entities in which the Partnership has a variable interest and, as the general partner or investment manager, has both the power to direct the most significant activities and a potentially significant economic interest. The Partnership's investments in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are reported at fair value and represent the Partnership's maximum exposure to loss.

The Partnership's interests in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and its respective maximum exposure to loss as presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Maximum exposure to loss attributable to the Partnership's investment in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $3013  | $2086  |
| Assets of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $12247  | $9187  |
| Liabilities of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $10210  | $7841  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $157  | $125  | $353  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

***Investments in Non-Consolidated IHAM Vehicles***

The Partnership holds interests in certain IHAM Vehicles that are not consolidated as the Partnership is not the primary beneficiary. The Partnership's interest in such entities generally is in the form of direct equity interests, fixed fee arrangements or both. The maximum exposure to loss represents the potential loss of assets by the Partnership relating to these non-consolidated entities. The Partnership's investments in the non-consolidated IHAM Vehicles are carried at fair value.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

***Consolidating Schedules***

The following supplemental financial information illustrates the consolidating effects of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on the Partnership's balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows:

***Consolidating Balance Sheets***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations**  | **Consolidated**  |
| **Assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments at fair value | $3108  | $—  | $(3013) | $95  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | 10  | —  | —  | 10  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fee receivable | 13  | —  | (13) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 80  | —  | (69) | 11  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Assets of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments at fair value | —  | 11504  | —  | 11504  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | —  | 597  | —  | 597  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest receivable | —  | 43  | —  | 43  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Receivable for open trades | —  | 60  | —  | 60  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | —  | 43  | —  | 43  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $3211  | $12247  | $(3095) | $12363  |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt | $893  | $—  | $—  | $893  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated note from Ares Capital Corporation | 531  | —  | —  | 531  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | 13  | —  | —  | 13  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 8  | —  | —  | 8  |
| *Liabilities of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt | —  | 8622  | —  | 8622  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes  | —  | 1277  | (941) | 336  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | —  | 109  | —  | 109  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payables for open trades | —  | 179  | —  | 179  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | —  | 23  | (18) | 5  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 1445  | 10210  | (959) | 10696  |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) |  |  |  |  |
| **Equity** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contributed capital | 1700  | —  | —  | 1700  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated earnings | 148  | —  | —  | 148  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | (82) | —  | —  | (82) |
| Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 2037  | (2136) | (99) |
| Total equity | 1766  | 2037  | (2136) | 1667  |
| Total liabilities and equity | $3211  | $12247  | $(3095) | $12363  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations** | **Consolidated**  |
| **Assets** | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments at fair value | $2160  | $—  | $(2086) | $74  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | 9  | —  | —  | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fee receivable | 11  | —  | (10) | 1  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 49  | —  | (44) | 5  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Assets of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments at fair value | —  | 8098  | —  | 8098  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | —  | 967  | —  | 967  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest receivable | —  | 36  | —  | 36  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Receivable for open trades | —  | 44  | —  | 44  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | —  | 42  | —  | 42  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $2229  | $9187  | $(2140) | $9276  |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt | $406  | $—  | $—  | $406  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | 12  | —  | —  | 12  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 4  | —  | —  | 4  |
| *Liabilities of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt | —  | 6550  | —  | 6550  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes | —  | 1025  | (714) | 311  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest payable | —  | 95  | —  | 95  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payables for open trades | —  | 149  | —  | 149  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | —  | 22  | (13) | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 422  | 7841  | (727) | 7536  |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) |  |  |  |  |
| **Equity** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contributed capital | 1700  | —  | —  | 1700  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated earnings | 186  | —  | —  | 186  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | (79) | —  | —  | (79) |
| Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 1346  | (1413) | (67) |
| Total equity | 1807  | 1346  | (1413) | 1740  |
| Total liabilities and equity | $2229  | $9187  | $(2140) | $9276  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

***Consolidating Statements of Operations***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations**  | **Consolidated** |
| **Revenues** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | $310  | $—  | $(304) | $6  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other income | 53  | —  | (51) | 2  |
| *Revenues from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | —  | 930  | —  | 930  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | —  | 11  | —  | 11  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues | 363  | 941  | (355) | 949  |
| **Expenses** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 64  | —  | —  | 64  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses | 17  | —  | —  | 17  |
| *Expenses of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | —  | 487  | —  | 487  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to subordinated notes | —  | 147  | (105) | 42  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other expenses  | —  | 59  | (51) | 8  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 81  | 693  | (156) | 618  |
| **Net operating income** | 282  | 248  | (199) | 331  |
| Other income (loss) |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | (27) | —  | 19  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on foreign currency and other transactions | (1) | —  | —  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (4) | —  | 16  | 12  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on other transactions | 1  | —  | —  | 1  |
| *Other income (loss) from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | —  | (99) | —  | (99) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt | —  | 21  | (23) | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments | —  | (8) | —  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on foreign currency and other transactions | —  | (5) | —  | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other loss | (31) | (91) | 12  | (110) |
| Net income | 251  | 157  | (187) | 221  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 157  | (187) | (30) |
| Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $251  | $—  | $—  | $251  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations**  | **Consolidated** |
| **Revenues** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | $344  | $—  | $(337) | $7  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other income | 53  | —  | (50) | 3  |
| *Revenues from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | —  | 1014  | —  | 1014  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | —  | 12  | —  | 12  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues | 397  | 1026  | (387) | 1036  |
| **Expenses** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 37  | —  | —  | 37  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses | 15  | —  | —  | 15  |
| *Expenses of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | —  | 564  | —  | 564  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to subordinated notes | —  | 207  | (152) | 55  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other expenses  | —  | 61  | (50) | 11  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 52  | 832  | (202) | 682  |
| **Net operating income** | 345  | 194  | (185) | 354  |
| Other income (loss) |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized gains (losses) on investments | 2  | —  | (4) | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on other transactions | (2) | —  | —  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments | (63) | —  | 57  | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on other transactions | (1) | —  | —  | (1) |
| *Other income (loss) from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | —  | (132) | —  | (132) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gain on extinguishment of debt | —  | 1  | 2  | 3  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on investments | —  | 55  | —  | 55  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on foreign currency and other transactions | —  | 7  | —  | 7  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other loss | (64) | (69) | 55  | (78) |
| Net income | 281  | 125  | (130) | 276  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 125  | (130) | (5) |
| Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $281  | $—  | $—  | $281  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
|  | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations** | **Consolidated**  |
| **Revenues** | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | $347  | $—  | $(344) | $3  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other income | 56  | —  | (54) | 2  |
| *Revenues from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment income | —  | 1097  | —  | 1097  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | —  | 8  | —  | 8  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues | 403  | 1105  | (398) | 1110  |
| **Expenses** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 61  | —  | —  | 61  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses | 14  | —  | —  | 14  |
| *Expenses of Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | —  | 580  | —  | 580  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to subordinated notes | —  | 193  | (150) | 43  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees and other expenses | —  | 74  | (54) | 20  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 75  | 847  | (204) | 718  |
| **Net operating income** | 328  | 258  | (194) | 392  |
| Other income (loss) |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | (19) | —  | 18  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on other transactions | (1) | —  | —  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on investments | 18  | —  | (18) | —  |
| *Other income (loss) from Consolidated IHAM Vehicles* |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments | —  | (56) | —  | (56) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gain on extinguishment of debt | —  | 58  | (46) | 12  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on investments | —  | 95  | —  | 95  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on foreign currency and other transactions | —  | (2) | —  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other income (loss) | (2) | 95  | (46) | 47  |
| Net income | 326  | 353  | (240) | 439  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 353  | (240) | 113  |
| Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $326  | $—  | $—  | $326  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

***Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations** | **Consolidated** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $251  | $157  | $(187) | $221  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | 28  | —  | (19) | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments and other transactions | 3  | —  | (16) | (13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK interest | (3) | —  | —  | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt issuance costs | 2  | —  | —  | 2  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of investments | (1) | —  | —  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | —  | 99  | —  | 99  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | —  | 13  | —  | 13  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | —  | (21) | 23  | 2  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt costs | —  | 7  | —  | 7  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization on investments | —  | (22) | —  | (22) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK interest | —  | (37) | —  | (37) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collections of PIK interest | —  | 5  | —  | 5  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | —  | (7145) | —  | (7145) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale or paydown of investments | —  | 3656  | —  | 3656  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees receivable | (2) | —  | 3  | 1  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | (29) | —  | 25  | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 4  | —  | —  | 4  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flows due to changes in other assets and liabilities allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other assets and receivables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 7  | —  | 7  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other liabilities and payables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 13  | (4) | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 253  | (3268) | (175) | (3190) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (1079) | —  | 1037  | (42) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from repayments or sales of investments | 104  | —  | (77) | 27  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (975) | —  | 960  | (15) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt | 1492  | —  | —  | 1492  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt | (475) | —  | —  | (475) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | (2) | —  | —  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | (292) | —  | —  | (292) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt and subordinated notes | —  | 2933  | (280) | 2653  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt and subordinated notes | —  | (560) | 31  | (529) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | —  | (9) | —  | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital contributions | —  | 725  | (725) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | —  | (191) | 189  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by financing activities | 723  | 2898  | (785) | 2836  |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1  | (370) | —  | (369) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 9  | 967  | —  | 976  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $10  | $597  | $—  | $607  |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $60  | $—  | $—  | $60  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $—  | $467  | $—  | $467  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
| | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations** | **Consolidated** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $281  | $125  | $(130) | $276  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments and other transactions | —  | —  | 4  | 4  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized losses on investments | 64  | —  | (56) | 8  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK interest | (2) | —  | —  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt issuance costs | 1  | —  | —  | 1  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of investments | (2) | —  | —  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | —  | 132  | —  | 132  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | —  | (63) | —  | (63) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gain on extinguishment of debt | —  | (1) | (2) | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt costs | —  | 23  | —  | 23  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization on investments | —  | (28) | —  | (28) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK interest | —  | (23) | —  | (23) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collections of PIK interest | —  | 13  | —  | 13  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | —  | (3054) | —  | (3054) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale or paydown of investments | —  | 4375  | —  | 4375  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management fees receivable | 3  | —  | (3) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | 6  | —  | (10) | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flows due to changes in other assets and liabilities allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other assets and receivables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 33  | —  | 33  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other liabilities and payables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | (35) | 2  | (33) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 351  | 1497  | (195) | 1653  |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (364) | —  | 282  | (82) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from repayments or sales of investments | 420  | —  | (409) | 11  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 56  | —  | (127) | (71) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt | 670  | —  | —  | 670  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt | (789) | —  | —  | (789) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | (3) | —  | —  | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | (285) | —  | —  | (285) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt and subordinated notes | —  | 1971  | (125) | 1846  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt and subordinated notes | —  | (3134) | 406  | (2728) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | —  | (24) | —  | (24) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital contributions | —  | 157  | (157) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | —  | (207) | 198  | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in financing activities | (407) | (1237) | 322  | (1322) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | —  | 260  | —  | 260  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 9  | 707  | —  | 716  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $9  | $967  | $—  | $976  |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $38  | $—  | $—  | $38  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $—  | $529  | $—  | $529  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **For the Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
| | **Partnership** | **Consolidated IHAM Vehicles** | **Eliminations** | **Consolidated** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income  | $326  | $353  | $(240) | $439  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | 20  | —  | (18) | 2  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | (18) | —  | 18  | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of investments | (1) | —  | —  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | —  | 56  | —  | 56  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions | —  | (93) | —  | (93) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gain on extinguishment of debt | —  | (58) | 46  | (12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt costs | —  | 9  | —  | 9  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization on investments | —  | (24) | —  | (24) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK interest | —  | (12) | —  | (12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collections of PIK interest | —  | 5  | —  | 5  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | —  | (2754) | —  | (2754) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale or paydown of investments | —  | 2423  | —  | 2423  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other liabilities | (15) | —  | 17  | 2  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flows due to changes in other assets and liabilities allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other assets and receivables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | (2) | —  | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other liabilities and payables of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | —  | 38  | (1) | 37  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 312  | (59) | (178) | 75  |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (280) | —  | 273  | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from repayments or sales of investments | 346  | —  | (323) | 23  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by investing activities | 66  | —  | (50) | 16  |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt | 499  | —  | —  | 499  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt | (782) | —  | —  | (782) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | (1) | —  | —  | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital contributions | 153  | —  | —  | 153  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | (243) | —  | —  | (243) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings on debt and subordinated notes | —  | 2204  | (100) | 2104  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of debt and subordinated notes | —  | (1757) | 154  | (1603) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance costs | —  | (3) | —  | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital contributions | —  | 155  | (155) | —  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions | —  | (332) | 329  | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (374) | 267  | 228  | 121  |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 4  | 208  | —  | 212  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 5  | 499  | —  | 504  |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $9  | $707  | $—  | $716  |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. | $59  | $—  | $—  | $59  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for interest by the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles | $—  | $530  | $—  | $530  |

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

**10. MARKET AND OTHER RISK FACTORS** 

Due to the nature of the investment strategy of the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles, the investment portfolio held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles is subject to market, credit and other risk factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

***Market Disruption Risk***

Significant changes or volatility in the capital markets may cause the fair value of investments to fluctuate significantly over the life of the investments, which may have a negative effect on the valuations of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles. Investments may decline in value due to factors affecting the securities markets generally or particular industries. The value of an investment may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to such investment, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, uncertainty with respect to the imposition of tariffs and trade disputes with certain countries, fluctuations in global interest rates, impacts from global exogenous events (such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and continued conflicts and political unrest in the Middle East and South America) and concerns over future increases in inflation or adverse investor sentiment generally. Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other countries, including in connection with hostilities between Russia and Ukraine and tensions between China and Taiwan, have caused additional financial market volatility and affected the global economy. Concerns over future inflation volatility, economic recession, as well as interest rate volatility and fluctuations in oil and gas prices resulting from global production and demand levels, as well as geopolitical tension, have exacerbated market volatility. In addition, social unrest, changes regarding immigration and work permit policies and other political and security concerns may not abate, which may cause the debt and equity capital markets and its business to be adversely affected both within and outside of regions experiencing ongoing conflicts. Market uncertainty and volatility have also been magnified as a result of the current U.S. presidential administration and ongoing uncertainties regarding actual and potential shifts in U.S. and foreign, trade, economic and other policies, including with respect to treaties and tariffs. In addition to impacting the capital markets, global economic, political and market conditions could have a significant adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

The United States has enacted and proposed to enact significant new tariffs. Additionally, President Trump has directed various federal agencies to further evaluate key aspects of U.S. trade policy and there has been ongoing discussion and commentary regarding potential significant changes to U.S. trade policies, treaties and tariffs. There continues to exist significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the U.S. and other countries with respect to such trade policies, treaties and tariffs. These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, may have a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global trade and, in particular, trade between the impacted nations and the U.S. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' portfolio companies' access to suppliers or customers and have a material adverse effect on their business, financial condition and results of operations, which in turn would negatively impact the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles.

Investments may also decline due to factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. These factors are outside of the Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' control and may impact the level of volatility of investment values, as well as the liquidity of investments. While most of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are illiquid and not intended to be traded, applicable accounting standards require IHAM to assume as part of the valuation process that the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are sold in a principal market to market participants (even if IHAM plans on holding an investment held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles through its maturity). Significant changes in the capital markets may also affect the pace of investment activity and the potential for liquidity events involving the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles.

***Credit Risk***

The Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles invest in leveraged loan funds, term loans, delayed draw term loans and revolving loans. A majority of the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are subject to restrictions on their resale or are otherwise illiquid. The Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles place its cash with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in the checking, money market and repurchase accounts may be in excess of the FDIC insured limits.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

The Partnership may also invest in CLOs of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles. CLOs issue securities in tranches ("CLO Securities") with different payment characteristics. The riskiest portion of the capital structure of a CLO is the subordinated (or residual) tranche, which bears the bulk of defaults from the loans in the CLO and serves to protect the other, more senior tranches from default in all but the most severe circumstances. The risks of an investment in a CLO depend largely on the collateral and the tranche of the CLO in which the Partnership invests.

Also, in the event of insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of a CLO, holders of more senior tranches would typically be entitled to receive payment in full before the Partnership receives any distribution. After repaying such senior creditors, such CLO may not have any remaining assets to use for repaying its obligation to the Partnership. In the case of tranches ranking equally with the tranches in which the Partnership invests, the Partnership would have to share on an equal basis any distributions with other creditors holding such securities. Therefore, the Partnership may not receive back the full amount of its investment in a CLO.

Payments to holders of CLO Securities may be subject to deferral. If cash flows generated by the underlying assets are insufficient to make all current and, if applicable, deferred payments on CLO Securities, no other assets will be available for payment of the deficiency and, following realization of the underlying assets, the obligations of the Borrower of the related CLO Securities to pay such deficiency will be extinguished.

The market value of CLO Securities may be affected by, among other things, changes in the credit quality of loans in a CLO due to operating results of the relevant borrower, changes in the market value of the underlying assets held by the CLO, changes in the distributions on the underlying assets, defaults and recoveries on the underlying assets, capital gains and losses on the underlying assets, prepayments on underlying assets and the availability, prices and interest rate of underlying assets. Furthermore, the leveraged nature of each subordinated class may magnify the adverse impact on such class of changes in the value of the assets, changes in the distributions on the assets, defaults and recoveries on the assets, capital gains and losses on the assets, prepayment on assets and availability, price and interest rates of assets. Finally, CLO Securities are limited recourse, and may not be paid in full and may be subject to up to 100% loss.

***Interest Rate Risk***

General interest rate fluctuations may have a substantially negative impact on the investments held by the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and investment opportunities and, accordingly, may have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' investment objective and its net income. The U.S. Federal Reserve decreased the federal funds rate multiple times in 2025. To the extent the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles borrow money to make investments, the Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' net income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles borrow funds and the rate at which the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles invest these funds. In periods of declining interest rates, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may earn less interest income from investments and the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' cost of funds will also decrease, to a lesser extent, given certain of the Partnership's outstanding indebtedness bears interest at fixed rates, resulting in lower net investment income. Conversely, in periods of rising interest rates, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may earn more interest income from investments and the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' cost of funds will also increase, to a lesser extent, with the net impact being an increase to net investment income. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' net income.

***Technology and Artificial Intelligence Risk***

Artificial intelligence, including machine learning technology and generative artificial intelligence, is rapidly evolving. While the full extent of current or future risks related thereto is not possible to predict, artificial intelligence could significantly disrupt the business models and markets in which the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles operate and subject the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles to increased competition and legal and regulatory risks and compliance costs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Partnership, the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles or its investments.

The use of artificial intelligence tools and technologies in the operation of a company's business comes with potential risks, including, but not limited to, generation of inaccurate results, misuse or disclosures of confidential information, infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities, reputational risk, and regulatory burdens. Artificial intelligence models may create outputs that are flawed, inaccurate, biased, or that infringe or misappropriate

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

intellectual property of third parties. The Partnership, the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles or its investments may also be exposed to competitive risks related to the adoption of artificial intelligence or other new technologies by others within their respective industries. In addition, as the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles plan to consider the expansion of their use of artificial intelligence, its investments in technology systems and artificial intelligence may not deliver the benefits expected, which could result in costs without corresponding benefits.

Finally, governments and regulators in the U.S. and abroad have proposed, adopted or are considering laws, regulations and guidance governing the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements relating to transparency, accountability, data governance, risk management, human oversight, cybersecurity, intellectual property and recordkeeping. For example, the European Union has adopted the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, which applies on a phased basis that began in 2025 and a number of U.S. states have enacted general artificial intelligence laws. These and other developments could increase the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' compliance costs, restrict the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' use or proposed use of artificial intelligence in business and investment processes, require changes to the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles' policies, procedures, controls or vendor arrangements, and expose the Partnership, the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles or its portfolio investments to investigations, enforcement actions, litigation, fines, penalties or reputational harm.

***Regulatory Risk***

From time to time, the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and/or its executive officers, principals and employees are subject to legal proceedings, including those arising from their respective investments, and the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles may, as a result, incur significant costs and expenses in connection with such legal proceedings.

The Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are also subject to extensive regulation, which, from time to time, results in requests for information from the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles or legal or regulatory proceedings or investigations against the Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles. The Partnership and the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles incur significant costs and expenses in connection with any such proceedings, information requests and investigations.

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**Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.**

**Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements**

**(in millions, except percentages and as otherwise indicated)**

**11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS**

IHAM evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after December 31, 2025 through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There were no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in these consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, except as discussed below.

In March 2026, the Partnership increased the total commitment under its subordinated note from Ares Capital Corporation from $750 to $1,000.

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