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Ares launches Senior Direct Lending Fund IV Rated Notes Feeder with indefinite offering

New fund · Private credit · Pre-first close · LOS ANGELES, CA · Form D filed 2026-10-19 · sponsor: Ares

Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund IV Rated Notes Feeder LLC, a Delaware LLC formed in 2026, is raising an indefinite amount under Regulation D Rule 506(c) for institutional investors. The fund is managed by Ares SDL Capital Management LLC and has not yet closed its first sale.

Note: Feeder vehicle structure; rated notes component suggests underlying master fund; no investors or sales yet as of filing date.

3(c)(7) — qualified purchasersPre-first closeFirst filing by this entityrepeat_fund_numeralFeeder / access vehicle506(c) general solicitationPlacement agent engagedPrivate credit

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People on the filing

N/A Ares SDL Capital Management LLCManager of the Issuer

Signed by Matthew Jill, Vice President of the Manager.

Placement agents / sales compensation: Ares Management Capital Markets LLC

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