Ares Management Corporation

Overview

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. With a global platform managing approximately $596 billion in assets as of November 20, 2025, Ares operates across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The firm focuses on delivering innovative, solutions-oriented investment results throughout market cycles. Ares' private equity group primarily offers significant influence or control-oriented capital solutions to companies in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The team has demonstrated an ability to actively deploy capital in both benign and dislocated market environments, emphasizing strong downside protection. As of September 30, 2025, the private equity group managed approximately $25.1 billion in assets across its Corporate Opportunities, APAC Private Equity, and other strategies. The firm's real estate division manages comprehensive public and private equity and debt strategies, with approximately $109.5 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025. Backed by a vertically integrated platform and a team of over 700 investment and operating professionals across 44 offices, Ares identifies and executes attractive opportunities with compelling risk-reward profiles. The real estate team maintains a consistent approach across major property types and adjacent sectors, focusing on value creation opportunities in liquid markets with diversified economies. Ares' infrastructure group specializes in investing in essential and high-quality infrastructure assets, including energy, transportation, and communications infrastructure. The team leverages its global reach and local sourcing capabilities to identify and execute investments that provide stable cash flows and long-term value creation. Ares' infrastructure platform has a proven track record of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors. Ares' investment philosophy centers on a client-first approach, operational precision, robust regulatory compliance, and a commitment to transparency and integrity. The firm collaborates across its investment groups to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles, aiming to advance stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for investors and communities.

Investment Focus

• Geographical focus: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, China, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Turkey, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines
• Industries: Healthcare, Technology, Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, Industrial, Media, Telecommunications, Retail, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Utilities, Transportation, Education, Hospitality

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