Ares Management Corporation - ARES STOCK NEWS

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has secured a public-private partnership with the Community of Madrid to develop over 3,600 affordable rental units across 13 municipalities. The €400 million investment aligns with Plan VIVE, with a commitment to cap rents significantly below market levels. Over 80% of the units will feature new builds, most at under €700/month. Ares partners with AEDAS Homes and Grupo SANJOSE, emphasizing sustainable design and modern amenities. This initiative aims to tackle the affordable housing shortage in Madrid, supporting lower and middle-income residents.

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has priced a public offering of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.200% notes due 2031. The notes will mature on November 15, 2031 and are redeemable at Ares Capital’s option at any time at par plus a make-whole premium. The offering is expected to close on November 4, 2021. Funds from this offering will be used to repay outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes, including investments in portfolio companies. Major underwriters include BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) reported strong financial results for Q3 2021, with a GAAP net income of $84.7 million, or $0.49 per share. The company raised over $20 billion in capital, achieving a record $51.6 billion year-to-date. After-tax realized income reached $192.9 million, while fee-related earnings stood at $182.3 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share was declared, payable on December 31, 2021. Ares manages $282 billion in assets.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on December 30, 2021. The company reported its Q3 2021 financial results, showing a core EPS of $0.47, up from $0.39 in Q3 2020. GAAP net income per share decreased to $0.73 from $1.04 year-over-year. The portfolio's fair value reached $17.7 billion, supported by robust new investments totaling $3.1 billion. Ares Capital maintained a debt/equity ratio of 1.17 and had $1.2 billion in cash as of September 30, 2021, reinforcing its financial flexibility and market position.

Archwest Capital has completed a strategic minority investment by Aspida Holdings, part of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES). This partnership will allow Archwest to provide Aspida with multifamily and mixed-use first mortgage assets to support its growth. Ares plans to leverage its expertise in overseeing these investments. The CEO of Archwest noted the ongoing housing supply shortage as a driving factor for this collaboration. Aspida aims to utilize this partnership to enhance its capital-efficient solutions for growth.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has launched Ares Wealth Management Solutions (WMS) to enhance services for individual investors. This initiative is supported by over 90 professionals and aims to facilitate greater access to alternative investments, which currently manage more than $45 billion. Raj Dhanda, formerly of Black Creek Group and Morgan Stanley, will lead WMS. The move is expected to further Ares' strategy of democratizing alternative investments, responding to the growing demand from retail clients for diversified portfolios.

LaserAway, a prominent aesthetic dermatology provider, secured a strategic investment from the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES). Founded in 2006, LaserAway operates 74 clinics nationwide, offering laser hair removal, tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, and more. This partnership aims to expand LaserAway's reach, enhance customer loyalty via the new rewards program, and advance its skincare line. Ares is noted for its expertise in supporting growth in consumer and healthcare sectors, aligning with LaserAway's vision for future development.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has successfully closed its Ares Private Credit Solutions II (APCS II) fund, achieving commitments of $5.1 billion, surpassing its $4.0 billion target. This fund is about 50% larger than its 2017 predecessor, providing tailored junior capital financing for upper middle market companies. With approximately $69 billion in assets under management, Ares aims to leverage its extensive experience and robust networks to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns, having already invested 20% across nine portfolio companies.