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Ares Capital Corporation CEO Robert Schnabel purchased 11,217 shares of the company's common stock in New York on Monday, November 18, 2024, as part of a significant insider investment totaling approximately $239,125. This transaction, revealed through a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, underscores the executive's direct financial commitment to the business development company he leads. The acquisition was executed at a weighted average price of $21.32 per share, reflecting a strategic move to increase personal holdings during a period of steady market activity for the firm. Following this transaction, Schnabel’s direct ownership in Ares Capital has reached a total of 137,364 shares. This move is particularly noteworthy as Ares Capital ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC) in the United States, specializing in providing financing solutions to middle-market companies. Financial analysts often interpret such substantial insider buying as a signal of high internal confidence regarding the company's valuation and long-term earnings potential. The investment comes at a time when Ares Capital continues to navigate the complexities of the current high-interest-rate environment, which generally benefits the lending portfolios of BDCs. By increasing his stake, the CEO aligns his interests more closely with those of the shareholders, a gesture typically welcomed by the investment community. The stock price of ARCC has remained a point of focus for income-oriented investors due to its historically consistent dividend yield and its role as a major player in private credit and direct lending markets.