EX-99.(N)(1) 2 a2209706zex-99_n1.htm EX-99.(N)(1)

Exhibit (n)(1)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Ares Capital Corporation:

We consent to the use of our report dated February 27, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Ares Capital Corporation and our report dated May 17, 2012 on the senior securities table of Ares Capital Corporation included herein, and to the references to our firm under the headings Selected Condensed Consolidated Financial Data of Ares Capital, Senior Securities and Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm in the registration statement.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California

August 16, 2012