Ares Management Corp (ARES)

Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment specializes in early venture, turnaround, mid venture, late venture, recapitalization, growth capital, middle market, mezzanine, distressed and growth buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in healthcare, services, energy, industrials and consumer. The firm seeks to takes majority, minority and shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and Australia. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm prefers to invest between $1 million and $500 million in companies having EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million and debt investment value between $10 million and $100 million. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is based in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

• Annual Report (10-K)

  A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

  Filed on 2026-02-25

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• Quarterly Report (10-Q)

  A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

  Filed on 2026-08-07

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• Current Report (8-K)

  An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

  Filed on 2026-09-30

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• 8h agoPOSITIVE
  Ares Leads Phoenix Tower Debt Package With $2 Billion Facility

  Ares Management Corp. is spearheading a substantial $2 billion debt facility for Phoenix Tower International, a significant player in telecom tower infrastructure based in Florida. This move highlights Ares's strategic deployment of capital into essential infrastructure assets, potentially bolstering its own financial performance and reputation. For investors, this deal signifies Ares's continued strength in private credit markets and its ability to structure large, impactful financing solutions for growing companies in the digital infrastructure space.

• 9/1/2026POSITIVE
  Ares Venture Buys US Student Housing Properties for $435 Million

  Ares Management Corp. funds, in partnership with The Scion Group, have acquired four US student housing communities for approximately $435 million. This marks the second transaction for their newly formed partnership, signaling continued investment and confidence in the student housing sector. The deal underscores Ares' strategy to expand its real estate portfolio through targeted acquisitions in resilient asset classes. Investors may view this as a positive indicator of Ares' growth initiatives and its ability to deploy capital effectively in attractive real estate markets.

• 8/31/2026POSITIVE
  Ares Raises $3.8 Billion for Japan-Focused Logistics Fund

  Ares Management Corp. has successfully raised ¥612 billion ($3.8 billion) for its new Japan-focused logistics development fund. This marks the largest closed-end institutional fundraise for its real estate division, signaling strong investor confidence in Ares' strategy and the Japanese logistics market. The substantial capital infusion is expected to fuel significant development and acquisition activities within the sector, potentially leading to increased asset values and rental income for the fund. Investors in Ares stock may see this as a positive indicator of the firm's growth trajectory and its ability to attract large-scale capital.

• 8/5/2026POSITIVE
  Ares Eyes $2 Billion Loan Deal in Private Credit’s Slow Year

  Ares Management Corp. is spearheading a substantial $2.2 billion direct loan facility to back a healthcare services acquisition. This significant transaction marks one of the largest deals in the private credit market since it experienced considerable redemptions earlier in the year. The move by Ares highlights continued activity and investor appetite for direct lending opportunities, even amidst broader market volatility. For investors in Ares, this deal underscores the firm's robust origination capabilities and its strategic positioning within the resilient private credit sector, potentially signaling strong fee-related earnings.

• 7/27/2026NEUTRAL
  Ares Bundles €3 Billion of Private Credit for Secondaries Sale

  Ares Management Corp. is reportedly preparing to divest approximately €3 billion ($3.4 billion) in bundled stakes from its premier European direct-lending fund. This transaction is poised to become one of the most significant credit-secondaries deals recorded. The move signals Ares' strategy to unlock liquidity and potentially reallocate capital, which could be viewed positively by investors seeking efficient capital management. However, the direct impact on the company's valuation remains neutral until the deal's specifics and investor reception are fully understood.

• 6/4/2026NEUTRAL
  Ares’ Jacobson Slams ‘Disconnect’ Over Private Credit Headlines

  Blair Jacobson, co-president of Ares Management Corporation, has voiced concerns about a "real disconnect" between negative media narratives surrounding private credit and the firm's actual portfolio performance. Jacobson indicated that despite prevailing headlines, Ares' portfolio companies are not reflecting the widespread distress suggested by some reports. This statement comes as the private credit market faces increased scrutiny. For investors, this suggests a potential divergence between market sentiment and underlying asset health, warranting a closer look at specific fund performance rather than broad sector generalizations.

• 6/3/2026NEUTRAL
  Ares CEO Arougheti Says the Private Credit Market Isn't Broken

  Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti stated that the private credit market is not fundamentally broken, attributing recent stresses to issues within the private equity sector rather than private credit itself. Speaking at the Forbes Iconoclast Summit in New York, Arougheti's comments suggest a resilience in the private credit landscape, differentiating it from broader private market challenges. This perspective could influence investor sentiment towards alternative asset managers and their credit offerings.

• 6/3/2026NEGATIVE
  Ares Owed $547 Million After Collapse of Textor’s Eagle Football

  Ares Management Corp. is reportedly owed over $547 million following the financial collapse of John Textor's Eagle Football Group. This significant debt exposure, revealed in a filing by administrators, suggests a substantial financial setback for Ares. Investors will be monitoring the recovery prospects and the potential impact on Ares's earnings and liquidity. The situation highlights the risks associated with private credit and distressed asset investments, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of Ares's portfolio management and risk controls.