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Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) regularly features in financial and corporate news as a global alternative investment manager active across credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure. Its press releases and related announcements highlight fundraising activity, new strategies, portfolio company developments and partnerships that reflect how Ares deploys capital and expands its platform.
Recent news includes the closing of a large capital raise for the Ares Credit Secondaries strategy, which the company describes as focused on constructing diversified portfolios of private credit exposures through secondary transactions. Other items showcase Ares Infrastructure Opportunities funds partnering with ENGIE North America on U.S. solar and wind assets, and Ares Real Assets funds completing data center transactions in Northern Virginia through the Ares Digital Infrastructure business and its Ada Infrastructure platform.
Additional coverage shows Ares-affiliated funds supporting portfolio companies and platforms in sectors such as tax services, industrial automation, veterinary services and equipment finance. Examples include Ares Private Equity Funds participating as long-term partners in Ryan, LLC and Automated Industrial Robotics Inc., and Ares Alternative Credit funds being affiliated with Ansley Park Capital, an equipment finance platform. These stories illustrate how Ares’ investment strategies translate into transactions and corporate milestones across different industries.
This news page aggregates such updates for ARES, including earnings announcements, capital markets activity, fund launches, partnerships and portfolio-level developments mentioned in company communications. Investors and observers can use this feed to follow how Ares Management Corporation describes the evolution of its alternative investment platform and the activities of its related funds and portfolio companies over time.
Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,200,000 shares. The offering will utilize Ares Capital's shelf registration statement effective since June 3, 2021. The net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt, with potential re-borrowing for general corporate purposes. This offering may impact existing shareholders due to dilution. Major banks involved include Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and UBS Investment Bank.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) appointed Mark Serocold as Partner and Head of EMEA for Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) in London. Serocold, with nearly 20 years of private wealth distribution experience, previously worked at Blackstone. His role will focus on product development and strategic partnerships in EMEA, supported by additional hires in sales and client services. The wealth management sector is expected to see significant asset growth, increasing from $38 trillion in 2021 to $54 trillion by 2024, presenting opportunities for Ares.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) reported approximately $5.7 billion in new direct lending commitments closed in Q3 2022 across 45 transactions, amounting to $32 billion in the last twelve months. This represents a decrease from $7.2 billion in Q3 2021. The company facilitated several notable transactions, including funding for Discovery Life Sciences, Evolent Health, and Tempus. As of September 30, 2022, Ares managed approximately $341 billion in assets globally across multiple investment sectors.
Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has appointed Kort Schnabel as Co-President, while Michael Smith transitions to the Board of Directors. Schnabel, a longstanding member of Ares since 2001, was pivotal in the firm's U.S. direct lending strategy. CEO Kipp deVeer emphasizes Schnabel's critical role in the company’s growth. The Board welcomes Smith, highlighting his contributions since Ares’ 2004 IPO, during which the company has achieved nearly double the stock-based returns of the S&P 500. Ares Capital focuses on private middle-market investments to generate attractive returns.
Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on December 29, 2022, with record date on December 15, 2022. The company reported a Q3 2022 core EPS of $0.50, up from $0.47 in Q3 2021, while GAAP net income per share decreased to $0.21 from $0.73. Total net investment income was $288 million, compared to $184 million year-over-year. Ares capital made new investment commitments of $2.2 billion in Q3 2022, indicating strong activity despite market conditions.
Ares Management Corporation announced the successful closing of its Ares Special Opportunities Fund II with commitments exceeding
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) announced the final closing of its Ares U.S. Real Estate Fund X, L.P. on September 30, 2022. The fund surpassed its $1.5 billion target, reaching $1.8 billion in commitments, making it 75% larger than its predecessor fund. Ares highlights strong investor support and plans to leverage its experience to capitalize on new investment opportunities in durable sectors. The fund aims for a diverse portfolio focused on generating current income and enhancing property values through disciplined investment strategies.