Ares Management

Ares Management Corp. is engaged in providing investment management and consultancy services. It operates through the following segments: Credit Group, Private Equity Group and Real Estate Group. The Credit Group segment offers credit strategies across the liquid and illiquid spectrum, including syndicated bank loans, high yield bonds, credit opportunities, special situations, asset-backed investments and U.S. and European direct lending. The Credit Group provides solutions for traditional fixed income investors seeking to access the syndicated bank loan and high yield bond markets and capitalize on opportunities across traded corporate credit. It additionally provides investors access to directly originated fixed and floating rate credit assets and the ability to capitalize on illiquidity premiums across the credit spectrum. The Private Equity Group segment manages shared control investments in corporate private equity funds. The Real Estate Group segment provides debt, mortgage loans, and equity capital to borrowers, property owners, and real estate developers. The company was founded by Michael J. Arougheti, David B. Kaplan, John H. Kissick, Antony P. Ressler, and Bennett Rosenthal in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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Ares Management reports robust Q4 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Ares Management's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted strong performance, fundraising success, and growth opportunities across various investment strategies and regions.
Despite challenges in real estate valuations and margin expansion, the company's strengths in active credit deployment, energy transition investments, and wealth management flows position it well for future growth.
With a focus on aligning incentives, driving growth in Asia, and expanding secondaries business, Ares Management demonstrates resilience and strategic foresight in navigating market dynamics.

Ares Management reports robust growth and eyes market opportunities

Ares Management's Q1 2023 performance showcased strong growth in AUM, management fees, and positive fund performance. The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, with a focus on margin expansion and scaling acquired platforms. Challenges include uncertainties in investment income prediction and potential credit risks in certain sectors.

Ares Management excels in Q2 with strong returns and growth

Ares Management delivered strong financial performance in Q2 2023, driven by robust investment returns and fundraising achievements.
The company's strategic strengths lie in its diverse investment strategies, market positioning, and efforts in wealth management.
Challenges such as elevated rates and potential defaults require effective risk management strategies and adaptation.
Opportunities for growth include market dynamics, margin expansion, and capturing more market share in key segments.

Ares Management reports robust Q3 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Ares Management's Q3 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, growth in commitments, and positive results across various investment strategies. The company's focus on fundraising, expansion in diverse regions, and strong deployment activity position it well for future growth. While facing challenges related to timing shifts and fund durations, Ares can leverage opportunities in the Alt Credit pipeline and private credit market for sustained success.

Ares Management reports record Q4 income and strong investor demand

Ares Management's Q4 2023 earnings call reflects a robust financial performance, strong investor demand, and strategic growth initiatives. With a solid foundation of over $110 billion in dry powder, the company is poised for continued success in deploying capital and expanding its presence in key markets. Despite challenges in market dynamics, Ares Management's diversified business model and proactive approach to risk management position it well for future growth.

Ares Management exceeds AUM goals, anticipates M&A growth opportunities

Ares Management reports robust performance with increased dividends and AUM exceeding projections. Strong fundraising momentum and growth potential across various business lines. Optimistic outlook on M&A activity and opportunities in key markets.

Ares Management reports record fundraising and strategic growth initiatives

Ares Management shows robust financial performance with strong dividend growth and investment activity.
The company capitalizes on real estate and digital infrastructure opportunities while expanding wealth management.
Challenges include managing costs and balancing profitability with sustainable growth strategies.
Opportunities lie in global expansion, distribution diversification, and maximizing origination profitability.

Ares Management's Q3 performance showcased strong growth in management fees, successful fundraising, and expansion in wealth management and real assets.
Despite challenges with comp ratios and tax structures, Ares' focus on scaling partnerships and product offerings positions them for future growth and earnings in 2025.
The company's emphasis on meeting investor demand, enhancing client experience, and diversifying its business mix highlights a strategic approach to long-term success.
Ares Management's financial performance and strategic initiatives present opportunities for growth through capital attraction, acquisitions, and market expansion.

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Ares Management Corp. engages in the provision of investment and consultancy services. It operates through the following segments: Credit Group, Private Equity Group, Real Assets Group, Secondaries Group, and Other. The Credit Group segment includes the management of strategies across the liquid and illiquid spectrum, direct lending, and Asia-Pacific. The Private Equity Group segment involves the categorization of investment strategies as corporate, special opportunities, and Asia-Pacific. The Real Assets Group segment focuses on equity and debt strategies across infrastructure investments. The Secondaries Group segment consists of investment in secondary markets, alternative asset class strategies, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit. The company was founded by Michael J. Arougheti, David B. Kaplan, John H. Kissick, Antony P. Ressler, and Bennett Rosenthal in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

In YTD growth, Ares Management (+9.80%) leads both the broad market (SPY: +2.41%) and the private equity market (PSP: -1.04%). By its own admission, the firm seeks to cultivate 'ecosystems' to drive investing advantages, aiming to simultaneously source, evaluate, and execute asset activities, from cap-structure solutions to market arbitrage.

Ares Management: Capital And Asset Growth Leading Secular Margin Expansion

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WHP Global, an acquirer of retail brands backed by Oaktree Capital Management, on Wednesday said it reached a company valuation of $1.6 billion based on a fresh $375 million investment from Ares Management Corp. ARES, -1.70% . For its part, Oaktree is owned by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.

Owner of Anne Klein, Joseph Abboud and Toys”R”Us brands WHP draws $1.6 bln valuation in Ares investment

NEW YORK , March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global ("WHP" or "the Company"), a leading global brand management firm today announced a $375 million equity investment from funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares") (NYSE: ARES) providing significant growth capital for WHP Global's next wave of brand acquisitions. The transaction values WHP Global at $1.6 billion.

WHP GLOBAL RECEIVES $375 MILLION EQUITY INVESTMENT FROM ARES MANAGEMENT AT $1.6 BILLION VALUATION TO FUEL NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlueCove Limited ("BlueCove”), the London-based scientific fixed income manager, and Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”) (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that they have reached an agreement under which Ares will acquire a minority equity stake in BlueCove with the option to acquire control of the business over a multi-year term. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BlueCove and Ares Management Announce Strategic Partnership

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Dwight Merriman has been appointed as the Chair of Ares Industrial Management (“AIM”). In connection therewith, Mr.

Ares Real Estate Announces Industrial Leadership Updates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation announced today that its Chief Executive Officer and President, Michael Arougheti, is scheduled to present at the BofA Securities Financial Services Conference on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 9:40 am ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investor Resources section of the Company's website at www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management Corporation to Present at the BofA Securities Financial Services Conference 2023

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 9, 2023 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Carl Drake - Head, Public Markets, Investor Relations Michael Arougheti - Chief Executive Officer Jarrod Phillips - Chief Financial Officer Kipp deVeer - Director, Partner, Head of Credit Group Conference Call Participants Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Alex Blostein - Goldman Sachs Benjamin Budish - Barclays Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Gerry O'Hara - Jefferies Patrick Davitt - Autonomous Research Adam Beatty - UBS Operator Hello, and welcome to Ares Management Corporation's Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Jarrod Phillips, is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Financial Services Forum on Tuesday, February 14, 2022 at 12:45pm ET.

Ares Management Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Financial Services Forum

Ares Management (ARES) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 13.08% and 9.62%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Ares Management (ARES) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Ares Management Corp. ARES, -0.36% said Thursday it's raising its quarterly dividend by 26% to 77 cents a share from 61 cents a share. The alternative money manager said shareholders of record as of March 17 will be paid the dividend on March 31.

Ares hikes dividend, beats quarterly targets

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation announced today that funds managed by its Credit Group (collectively “Ares”) closed approximately $8.3 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments across 50 transactions during the fourth quarter of 2022 and approximately $26.4 billion in direct lending commitments across 208 transactions in the last twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022. Below is a description of selected transactions that Ares closed during the fourth quarter.

Ares Management Corporation Announces U.S. Direct Lending Origination Activity for Fourth Quarter and Last Twelve Months 2022

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”) (NYSE:ARES) today reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. GAAP net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation was $117.5 million and $167.5 million, respectively, for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. On a basic basis, net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation per share of Class A common stock was $0.64 and $0.

Ares Management Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

Fintel reports that Ares Management Llc has filed a 13D/A form with the SEC disclosing ownership of 54.21MM shares of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc (CCO).

Ares Management Increases Position in Clear Channel

LOS ANGELES--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Anderson Real Estate, a private, family-owned real estate development and management company, today announced that Ares Management (“Ares”) will become an anchor tenant at “Anderson Towers,” the reimagined campus currently under construction in Century City which encompasses 1800 and 1900 Avenue of the Stars. The towers are undergoing an extensive $100 million renovation that will transform the properties into a unique, landmark office environment that is unmatched in the city of Los Angeles.

Anderson Real Estate's Reimagined Century City Campus Attracts Ares Management as Anchor Tenant

Ares Management (ARES) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Asset managers struggled in 2022 amid lower stock and bond markets, but alternative asset managers positioned well stood to benefit. One alt money management firm beat on earnings in October and features a high growth outlook.

Ares Management: Fast Growth In A Slow Industry, Solid Relative Strength

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”) (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today the final closing of its Infrastructure Debt Fund V (“IDF V”), which is focused on making subordinated investments across the digital, utilities, renewables, energy and transportation sectors. IDF V held its final close on December 29, 2022, at approximately $5.0 billion, including General Partner commitments and related transaction vehicles.

Ares Management Raises $5 Billion of Infrastructure Debt Capital

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NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--CION Ares Management LLC, a joint venture between affiliates of CION Investments (“CION”), a leading manager of alternative investment solutions for individual investors, and Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced that the CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (“CADC” or the “Fund”) increased its distribution rates for all share classes, effective as of January 1, 2023.

CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund Announces Increase to Distribution Rate

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Ares Management Corporation announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2022 on Thursday, February 9, 2023 prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Ares Management Corporation will hold its webcast/conference call on the same day at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2022 financial results.

Ares Management Corporation Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ending December 31, 2022

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”) announced today that Ashish Bhutani has joined its Board of Directors (the “Board”) as an independent director. With Mr. Bhutani's appointment, the Board now comprises 11 members, including six independent directors.

Ares Management Corporation Appoints Ashish Bhutani to Its Board of Directors

Transaction Creates One of the Largest Professional Football Groups in the World with Interests in Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace, Botafogo, and RWD Molenbeek Additional Investors include Leading Global Investors Ares Management, Iconic Sports and Elmwood Partners LYON, France and LONDON , Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited ("Eagle Football"), a London-based group founded by digital entrepreneur and football enthusiast John Textor with interests in English Premier League club, Crystal Palace, Brazil Serie A Club, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, and Belgium First Division B Club, RWD Molenbeek, today announced that it has acquired on December 19, 2022 a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA ("OL").  Long-term Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OL, Jean-Michel Aulas, will continue to oversee OL's diverse sports and entertainment organisation and will become a director of Eagle Football Holdings Limited.

Eagle Football Acquires Legendary Ligue 1 Club Olympique Lyonnais

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CHICAGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Avant, LLC, a credit-first financial technology company* that provides access to innovative financial solutions to underserved non-prime consumers (“Avant”), today announced it secured $250 million of corporate debt and redeemable preferred equity from Ares Management Alternative Credit funds (“Ares”).

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