Goldman Sachs & Co. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC served as financial advisors to American Capital. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as legal counsel to American Capital. About Ares Capital Corporation Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") is a leading specialty finance company that provides one-stop debt and equity financing solutions to U.S. middle market companies, venture capital backed businesses and power generation projects. Ares Capital originates and invests in senior secured loans, mezzanine debt and, to a lesser extent, equity investments through its national direct origination platform.