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Scott Lem

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Ares Capital

Search every verified Scott Lem interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Scott Lem, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Ares Capital, participated in the company's Q2 and Q3 2025 earnings calls. During the Q3 2025 call, he stated that the company's core earnings exceeded its dividend and expressed a belief that Ares Capital is positioned to maintain its current dividend level for the foreseeable future, despite potential headwinds from lower short-term interest rates. He also discussed the competitive landscape, noting that the company competes across various market segments and that the environment remains competitive as it has been throughout the company's history. On the Q2 2025 call, Lem addressed the company's use of its at-the-market (ATM) equity program, stating that the company moderated its issuance to approximately $300 million in that quarter compared to $400-500 million in prior quarters, citing lower transaction volume. He also commented on the impact of tariffs, saying the company felt better about the situation than in the previous quarter after speaking with portfolio companies about their mitigation strategies, including pricing actions and manufacturing relocations.

Recent appearances

  • Ares Capital ARCC Q3 2025 Earnings Call

    October 30, 2025 · 📺 Fyfull

    --------- Ares Capital ARCC Q3 2025 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we’ll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key financial metrics, and business highlights from the most recent reporting period. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on X for more updates: https://x.com/Fyfull2 Disclaimer: This video includes segments from official corporate earnings calls and presentations, used for educational and informational purposes under fair use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act). No affiliation or endorsement by the companies mentioned is implied. All content rights remain with…

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  • Ares Capital ARCC Q2 2025 Earnings Call

    July 29, 2025 · 📺 Fyfull

    --------- Ares Capital ARCC Q2 2025 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we’ll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key financial metrics, and business highlights from the most recent reporting period. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on X for more updates: https://x.com/Fyfull2 Disclaimer: This video includes segments from official corporate earnings calls and presentations, used for educational and informational purposes under fair use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act). No affiliation or endorsement by the companies mentioned is implied. All content rights remain with…

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