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Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager with a diversified platform that provides clients with complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes. Founded in 1997, Ares adheres to a disciplined investment philosophy designed to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns throughout various market cycles.
As of December 31, 2023, Ares manages approximately $428 billion in assets and operates from over 15 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company is organized into four key business segments: the Credit Group, the Private Equity Group, the Real Assets Group, and the Secondaries Group.
The Credit Group is Ares' largest segment by revenue, focusing on managing credit strategies across both liquid and illiquid markets. This includes investing in leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and private credit opportunities. Highlighting its recent achievements, Ares closed approximately $9.3 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments in Q1 2024 alone.
The Private Equity Group handles investments in corporate private equity, infrastructure and power, and special opportunities. Notable investments include support for the growth plans of companies like Aptean and Artivion.
The Real Assets Group manages comprehensive equity and debt strategies across real estate and infrastructure investments. Recent projects include significant contributions to Vantage Data Centers' expansion in the EMEA region.
The Secondaries Group invests in secondary markets across a range of alternative asset strategies, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit.
Ares places a strong emphasis on collaboration across its investment groups to generate consistent and attractive returns. The firm is committed to flexible capital deployment to support businesses and create value for stakeholders. For more information, visit www.aresmgmt.com.
Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) has expanded its debt financing for Tempus AI (NASDAQ: TEM) with an additional $300 million, bringing the total debt package to $560 million. The new financing supports Tempus' recent acquisition of Ambry Genetics, which closed on February 3, 2025.
Tempus, founded in 2015, specializes in implementing AI solutions in healthcare, focusing on clinical care and research products. The company's integrated business model includes patient sequencing, data collection through licensing and analytical tools, and diagnostic testing insights across oncology, cardiology, pathology, and radiology.
This financing demonstrates Ares' capability to provide scalable capital to both non-sponsor-backed and sponsor-backed borrowers, with Ares expressing confidence in Tempus' growth strategy and the strategic acquisition of Ambry.
TIFIN AMP has announced a strategic partnership with Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS), part of Ares Management (NYSE: ARES), to launch an AI-powered distribution intelligence platform. The collaboration aims to enhance AWMS' distribution teams' productivity and accelerate growth across the U.S. advisor-sold channel.
The platform will help reduce 'random acts of marketing' and increase team efficiency by providing targeted solutions and aligning sales and marketing efforts with high-impact opportunities. The AI-powered system will identify content resonance and enable more personalized advisor interactions, allowing the sales force to focus on solving client issues rather than administrative tasks.
This partnership represents a significant step in the integration of AI technology in asset management distribution, focusing on delivering smarter, more efficient distribution strategies for the wealth management industry.
Mereo Insurance , a new reinsurance platform, has launched operations with an A- credit rating from AM Best. The venture is backed by Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, The Andover Companies, and Ares Management Alternative Credit funds. The company aims to capitalize on the current attractive risk-adjusted rate levels in the global property and casualty reinsurance market.
Led by industry veterans including Brian Duperreault as Co-Founder and Chairman (former CEO of AIG) and David Croom-Johnson as Co-Founder and CEO (former CEO of Aegis London), Mereo has received full regulatory approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The company plans to offer flexible solutions combining traditional reinsurance with capital markets approaches, focusing on property, casualty, and specialty classes to create a diversified portfolio.
Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) has announced that its Credit fund will serve as the administrative and collateral agent for a financing package exceeding $1 billion to support the recapitalization of Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX).
GHX, founded in 2000, is a leading provider of supply chain software automation solutions in healthcare, connecting suppliers, providers, and distributors. The company serves most healthcare manufacturers, distributors, and GPOs, along with hospitals representing a significant portion of U.S. hospital beds.
The strategic financing aims to strengthen GHX's capital structure and provide flexibility for long-term strategic objectives. Ares has been providing financing to GHX since 2014. GHX is currently a portfolio company of Temasek, with Warburg Pincus as a significant minority owner.
Ares Management has announced that Co-Founder and CEO Michael Arougheti will be presenting at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 9:40 a.m. ET.
The company will provide a live audio webcast of the presentation through the Investor Resources section of their website at www.aresmgmt.com. For those who cannot attend the live presentation, a replay will be made available on the company's website after the event.
Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) reported significant lending activity for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company closed $13.8 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments across 90 transactions during Q4 2024, and achieved a record $48.2 billion in commitments across 341 transactions for the full year ended December 31, 2024.
Notable Q4 transactions included financing support for major acquisitions and growth initiatives, such as Novo Holdings' acquisition of Catalent, Bansk Group's take-private of PetIQ, and Badia Spices' acquisition by Bia Foods. Ares served in various capacities including administrative agent, lead arranger, and bookrunner for these transactions, supporting companies across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, pet wellness, aerospace, defense, and digital services.
Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. The company achieved $177.3 million in GAAP net income for Q4, with earnings per share of $0.72. After-tax realized income reached $434.7 million with $1.23 per share, while fee-related earnings stood at $396.2 million for the quarter.
The company set several financial records in 2024, including $93 billion in new fund raising and ended the year with $484 billion in AUM. Additionally, Ares has $95 billion of assets under management not yet paying fees. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share of Class A and non-voting common stock, payable March 31, 2025, and a quarterly dividend of $0.84375 per share of Series B preferred stock, payable April 1, 2025.
Ares Capital (ARCC) has announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, along with declaring a Q1 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share. Key financial highlights include:
- Q4 2024 GAAP net income of $0.55 per share, compared to $0.72 in Q4 2023
- Full-year 2024 GAAP net income of $2.44 per share, versus $2.75 in 2023
- Net investment income for Q4 2024 was $359 million ($0.55 per share)
- Portfolio investments reached $26.72 billion at fair value by end of 2024
In Q4 2024, ARCC made new investment commitments of $3.8 billion, with 88% in first lien senior secured loans. The company maintained a stable debt/equity ratio of 1.03x and increased its net assets per share to $19.89. ARCC also completed a $544 million term debt securitization and amended several funding facilities to enhance liquidity.
Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced a significant leadership transition, with Co-President Kort Schnabel appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2025. Current CEO Kipp deVeer will step down but remain on the Board of Directors and continue serving on the Investment Committee of Ares Capital's investment adviser.
Jim Miller, appointed as Co-President in October 2024, will transition to sole President. Schnabel, who joined Ares Management in 2001, was a founding member of its U.S. Direct Lending strategy in 2004 and currently serves as Partner and Co-Head of the U.S. Direct Lending strategy.
The transition represents a continuation of leadership from within, with Schnabel bringing extensive experience in private credit investing and a long-standing commitment to the company's collaborative culture and relationship-oriented approach.
Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) has appointed Kipp deVeer and Blair Jacobson as Co-Presidents, effective immediately. Both will report to CEO Michael Arougheti while continuing to be based in New York and London, respectively.
The executives will transition from their Credit Group management roles to focus on firm-wide strategic initiatives, investor relations, and leadership development. Mitchell Goldstein and Michael Smith will continue as Co-Heads of Ares' Credit Group, while Michael Dennis and Matt Theodorakis will lead the European Direct Lending strategy.
In a related move, Kort Schnabel will become CEO of Ares Capital effective April 30, 2025, with Jim Miller continuing as sole President. deVeer, who joined Ares in 2004, has been instrumental in building the Credit Group, while Jacobson, who joined in 2012, established Ares' European Direct Lending platform.
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