UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) August 14, 2012
ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Maryland |
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001-35517 |
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45-3148087 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 925, Chicago, IL |
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60602 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code (312) 324-5900
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 14, 2012, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated August 14, 2012 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION | |
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Date: August 14, 2012 |
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By: |
/s/ Tae-Sik Yoon |
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Name: |
Tae-Sik Yoon |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |