Ares Management Corporation Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) has appointed Anup Agarwal as Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS). Agarwal brings over 25 years of investment experience and will lead investing activities for Aspida Holdings, a life insurance company with $23 billion in total assets.

Agarwal joins from Global Atlantic Financial Group, where he managed a $200 billion insurance platform as CIO. He will work alongside AIS Chairman David Reilly, while former CIO Rajesh Krishnan will focus on expanding third-party insurance asset management. The appointment aims to strengthen Ares' position in providing tailored solutions to over 250 insurance clients.

Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) has announced the pricing of a significant $650 million public offering of unsecured notes with a 5.100% interest rate, maturing on January 15, 2031. The notes include an option for early redemption at par plus a "make-whole" premium.

The offering, expected to close on September 9, 2025, is being managed by multiple financial institutions, with BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, RBC Capital Markets, SMBC Nikko Securities America, and Wells Fargo Securities acting as joint book-running managers. The company plans to use the net proceeds to repay existing debt facilities, with the possibility of reborrowing for general corporate purposes, including portfolio company investments.

Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE: AACT) and Kodiak Robotics announced key milestones in their proposed business combination. The SEC has declared effective their Registration Statement on Form S-4, and an extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025, to approve the merger.

Following the completion of the business combination, the combined company plans to list on Nasdaq under the symbols "KDK" and "KDKRW". The meeting will be held both in-person in New York and virtually, with shareholders of record as of August 20, 2025 eligible to vote.

Kodiak Robotics, focused on autonomous trucking technology, is already operating driverless freight deliveries. The company views this merger as an opportunity to scale operations and advance its autonomous technology implementation in trucking and public sector applications.

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.