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Ares Management Corporation reports developments across its global alternative investment management platform, including credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure strategies. Company news commonly covers quarterly results, fee and performance income, fundraising, fund closings, direct lending origination activity and dividend declarations on its common stock.
Updates also track Ares Credit funds, Ares Commercial Finance, value-add real estate vehicles, Asia credit and special situations strategies, and sub-advised credit products. Recurring themes include capital deployment, senior secured financing commitments, fundraising across asset classes, global platform expansion and operating leadership changes.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) announced that CEO Michael Arougheti will present at the upcoming Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 9, 2025 at 8:15am ET.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through the Investor Resources section on www.aresmgmt.com. A replay will be available on the company's website after the presentation.
Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) has launched the Ares Core Infrastructure Fund (AUT), an Australian unit trust providing local wholesale and advised retail clients access to the Ares Core Infrastructure Fund (ACI). The fund focuses on operating infrastructure assets, particularly in digital and power infrastructure sectors.
ACI has grown to approximately A$1.8 billion in assets under management as of July 1, 2025, offering quarterly liquidity and enhanced transparency. This marks Ares' fourth wealth offering in Australia and New Zealand, with the company having raised approximately A$2.0 billion across its private wealth products in the region since 2020.
Automated Industrial Robotics (NYSE:ARES) has announced the acquisition of Owens Design, a Fremont, California-based industrial automation company. The transaction was funded through investments from an Ares Management Private Equity fund and Owens Design's leadership team.
Owens Design, established in 1983, brings significant capabilities with its 100-member team and 60,000-square-foot Silicon Valley facility. The company has created over 3,000 bespoke automation tools for various high-tech industries including semiconductor, renewable energy, and medical products.
This strategic acquisition expands AIR's U.S. presence and increases its global workforce to over 530 employees with a total automation hub footprint of 400,000 square feet. The integration aims to enhance AIR's semiconductor industry presence and leverage Owens Design's expertise across other key markets.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) reported significant direct lending activity in Q2 2025, closing approximately $8.8 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments across 70 transactions. For the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025, the company closed approximately $46.5 billion in commitments across 328 transactions.
The company detailed 10 notable transactions where Ares served various roles including administrative agent, lead arranger, and bookrunner. These deals supported acquisitions and growth plans across diverse sectors including specialty chemicals, healthcare technology, insurance, and maintenance services. Key transactions involved partnerships with prominent private equity firms such as Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital, and Pritzker Private Capital.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with GAAP net income of $137.1 million and earnings per share of $0.46. The company achieved after-tax realized income of $367.9 million ($1.03 per share) and fee-related earnings of $409.1 million.
The company demonstrated robust growth with AUM, fee-paying AUM, and management fees increasing by over 24% year-over-year. Ares declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share for Class A and non-voting common stock, payable September 30, 2025, and a $0.84375 dividend for Series B preferred stock.
Following the GCP International acquisition, Ares reports exceeding synergy expectations and maintains a strong position with over $150 billion in available capital for future growth opportunities.
Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) reported Q2 2025 financial results and declared a Q3 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable September 30, 2025. The company posted GAAP net income of $361 million ($0.52 per share) and Core EPS of $0.50.
Key highlights include $2.6 billion in new investment commitments, with 82% in first lien senior secured loans. The portfolio at fair value reached $27.9 billion, with investments across 566 portfolio companies. The company maintained strong liquidity with $6.5 billion available and strengthened its capital position by raising over $2 billion in new debt.
Notable transactions include a $750 million unsecured notes issuance and significant amendments to credit facilities, including expanding the A&R Credit Facility to $5.5 billion.
Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) has formed a significant joint venture called Tango Holdings with Savion Equity, a Shell plc subsidiary. The venture will manage 496 megawatts of solar projects across Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Indiana.
The joint venture ownership structure comprises 80% held by Ares fund and 20% by Savion. The portfolio includes the Martin County Solar Project, Kiowa County Solar Project, and three additional solar projects under construction. Savion, which operates across 28 states, will serve as Tango's managing member, while Shell Renewable Asset Management International will oversee asset management.
This deal builds on Ares' infrastructure investment track record, with the fund acquiring over 4.0 gigawatts of power generation assets across nine states in the past 12 months.
Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) announced key enhancements to its Infrastructure Debt team, including the appointment of Jon Plavnick as Partner in New York and the strategic relocation of Partner Spencer Ivey to Sydney. The moves aim to strengthen the firm's global infrastructure debt capabilities and expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Infrastructure Debt platform currently manages nearly $11 billion in assets and has deployed over $21 billion in its 15-year history. The team consists of approximately 25 investment professionals across offices in London, New York, Singapore and Sydney, focusing on digital, transport, energy and utility sectors.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has appointed Sarah Cole as Partner and Co-Head of the Ares Global Capital Solutions team, joining current Co-Head Roshan Chagan. In this newly created position, Cole will focus on strengthening Ares' strategic relationships with banking, insurance, and capital markets partners.
Cole joins Ares from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), where she served as Managing Director of Strategic Relationships. Her extensive experience includes roles at Barclays as Managing Director in Structured Credit and positions at Goldman Sachs. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results on Friday, August 1, 2025, before the NYSE opening.
The earnings conference call will be held the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET. Investors can join via telephone or webcast through the company's website. The conference replay will be available through September 1, 2025, accessible via phone and the company's investor resources webpage.