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Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Presentation 1

Important Notice This presentation contains “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes and results could differ materially from those suggested by this presentation due to the impact of many factors beyond the control of Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital"), including those listed in the “Risk Factors” section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions available under applicable securities laws and Ares Capital assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements. Certain information discussed in this presentation (including information relating to portfolio companies) was derived from third party sources and has not been independently verified and, accordingly, Ares Capital makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information. The following slides contain summaries of certain financial and statistical information about Ares Capital. The information contained in this presentation is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of our SEC filings and other public announcements that we may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in this presentation. In addition, information related to past performance, while helpful as an evaluative tool, is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. You should not view the past performance of Ares Capital, or information about the market, as indicative of Ares Capital’s future results. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Ares Capital. 2

Financial and Portfolio Highlights Financial Highlights Q3-17 Q2-17 Q3-16 (all per share amounts, excluding net asset value per share, are basic and diluted) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Core EPS* (1) $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.43 Net Investment Income Per Share $ 0.36 $ 0.29 $ 0.44 Net Realized Gains Per Share $ 0.08 $ 0.25 $ 0.06 Net Unrealized Losses Per Share $ (0.11) $ (0.12) $ (0.15) GAAP Net Income Per Share $ 0.33 $ 0.42 $ 0.35 Net Asset Value Per Share $ 16.49 $ 16.54 $ 16.59 Portfolio Highlights Q3-17 Q2-17 Q3-16 (dollar amounts in millions) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Gross Commitments** $ 1,546 $ 1,973 $ 1,529 Exits of Commitments** (2) $ 1,644 $ 1,792 $ 1,499 Total Fair Value of Investments $ 11,456 $ 11,498 $ 8,805 Weighted Average Yield of Debt & Other Income Producing Securities at Amortized Cost (3) 9.6% 9.4% 9.7% Weighted Average Yield on Total Investments at Amortized Cost (4) 8.5% 8.2% 8.7% * See page 24 hereof for reconciliations of basic and diluted Core EPS to GAAP EPS, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. ** In July 2017, in connection with the effective termination of the Senior Secured Loan Program (the “SSLP”), Ares Capital purchased $1.6 billion in aggregate principal amount of first lien senior secured loans outstanding at par plus accrued and unpaid interest and fees from the SSLP (the “SSLP Loan Sale”) and assumed SSLP’s remaining unfunded loan commitments totaling $50 million. Upon completion of the SSLP Loan Sale, the SSLP made a liquidation distribution to the holders of the subordinated certificates of the SSLP of which Ares Capital received $1.5 billion. The Q3-17 gross commitments excludes those investments acquired from the SSLP and the Q3-17 exits of commitments excludes the amounts received by Ares Capital from the SSLP's liquidation distribution. See note 11 on page 26 for further information. Note: Endnotes begin on page 26. 3

Selected Historical Financial Information As of and for the Three Months Ended (unaudited) (dollar amounts in millions, except per share data and stock prices) 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Core EPS – Basic and Diluted* (1) $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.32 $ 0.42 $ 0.43 Net Investment Income Per Share – Basic and Diluted $ 0.36 $ 0.29 $ 0.22 $ 0.44 $ 0.44 Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Per Share – Basic and Diluted $ (0.03) $ 0.13 $ 0.06 $ (0.20) $ (0.09) GAAP EPS – Basic and Diluted $ 0.33 $ 0.42 $ 0.28 $ 0.24 $ 0.35 Dividend Declared and Payable Per Share $ 0.38 $ 0.38 $ 0.38 $ 0.38 $ 0.38 ** Stockholders' Equity $ 7,028 $ 7,051 $ 7,035 $ 5,165 $ 5,209 Net Asset Value Per Share $ 16.49 $ 16.54 $ 16.50 $ 16.45 $ 16.59 Principal Debt/Book Equity Ratio .67x .70x .67x .76x .73x Principal Debt/Book Equity Ratio, Net of Available Cash (5) .64x .64x .64x .73x .71x Unsecured Principal Debt to Total Principal Debt 82.1% 64.0% 71.0% 78.3% 81.4% Weighted Average Stated Interest on Debt (6) 4.1% 3.9% 4.0% 4.2% 4.2% Net Interest and Dividend Margin (7) 7.5% 7.7% 7.9% 7.7% 7.8% Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (8) 3.7 3.5 3.0 3.8 4.1 Market Capitalization Principal Debt $ 4,733 $ 4,928 $ 4,683 $ 3,951 $ 3,801 Equity 6,987 6,983 7,409 5,177 4,866 Total Market Capitalization $ 11,720 $ 11,911 $ 12,092 $ 9,128 $ 8,667 Common Stock Data: High Price during the period $ 16.52 $ 17.64 $ 17.81 $ 16.86 $ 16.40 Low Price during the period $ 15.67 $ 16.18 $ 16.42 $ 15.16 $ 13.96 Closing Price $ 16.39 $ 16.38 $ 17.38 $ 16.49 $ 15.50 * See page 24 hereof for reconciliations of basic and diluted Core EPS to GAAP EPS, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. ** Includes equity issued of $1.8 billion in January 2017 in connection with the American Capital Acquisition. 4

Selected Historical Financial Information (cont’d) As of (unaudited except for 12/31/16) (dollar amounts in millions) 9/30/17 6/30/17 3/31/17 12/31/16 9/30/16 Investments at Fair Value $ 11,456 $ 11,498 $ 11,407 $ 8,820 $ 8,805 Number of Portfolio Companies (9) 325 319 316 218 215 Asset Class (at fair value): First Lien Senior Secured Loans 41% 25% 24% 23% 25% Second Lien Senior Secured Loans 35% 33% 34% 34% 32% Senior Direct Lending Program (10) 4% 3% 2% 3% 2% Senior Secured Loan Program (11) —% 17% 17% 22% 22% Senior Subordinated Loans 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% Collateralized Loan Obligations 1% 2% 2% —% —% Preferred Equity 4% 4% 4% 3% 4% Other Equity and Other 7% 8% 9% 7% 7% Interest Rate Type (at fair value) % Floating Rate (12) 82% 81% 79% 81% 80% % Fixed Rate 8% 8% 9% 9% 10% % Equity and Other Non-Interest Earning 10% 11% 12% 10% 10% Yields: Weighted Avg. Yield on Debt and Other Income Producing Securities at Amortized Cost (3) 9.6% 9.4% 9.3% 9.3% 9.7% Weighted Avg. Yield on Debt and Other Income Producing Securities at Fair Value (3) 9.7% 9.5% 9.4% 9.4% 9.8% Weighted Average Yield on Total Investments at Amortized Cost (4) 8.5% 8.2% 8.1% 8.3% 8.7% Weighted Average Yield on Total Investments at Fair Value (4) 8.7% 8.3% 8.2% 8.5% 8.8% 5

Selected Historical Financial Information (cont’d) For the Three Months Ended (unaudited) (dollar amounts in millions) 9/30/2017* 6/30/17 3/31/2017 12/31/16 9/30/16 Commitments: Gross Commitments** $ 1,546 $ 1,973 $ 864 $ 1,164 $ 1,529 Exits of Commitments (2) (1,644) (1,792) (836) (1,102) (1,499) Net Commitments (13) $ (98) $ 181 $ 28 $ 62 $ 30 Gross Commitments Information**: Number of Transactions 40 47 28 24 28 Weighted Average Commitment Term in Months 76 81 65 84 94 Average Commitment in Period $ 39 $ 42 $ 31 $ 49 $ 55 Fundings: Gross Fundings** $ 1,375 $ 1,897 $ 914 $ 1,089 $ 1,385 Net Fundings (13) $ (154) $ 96 $ 5 $ 90 $ (68) Portfolio Turnover 0.12 0.16 0.09 0.11 0.16 * Excludes the impact of the first lien senior secured loans acquired by Ares Capital from the SSLP, as well as the amounts received by Ares Capital from the SSLP liquidation distribution. ** Q1-17 excludes investments acquired as part of the American Capital Acquisition on January 3, 2017. 6