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The cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Underwriting Fees/Offering Expenses		$ 34.0
Ares Capital Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Underwriting Fees/Offering Expenses	$ 2.0
Underwriting fees (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24
Controlled Affiliate \| Expense Reimbursement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction amounts payable		5.0	$ 5.0	$ 7.0
Controlled Affiliate \| Proprietary Portfolio Management Software Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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