Ares Management Announces Second Quarter 2025 U.S. Direct Lending Origination Activity
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) ha registrato una significativa attività di prestito diretto nel secondo trimestre del 2025, chiudendo impegni di prestito diretto negli Stati Uniti per circa 8,8 miliardi di dollari in 70 operazioni. Nel periodo di 12 mesi terminato il 30 giugno 2025, la società ha chiuso impegni per circa 46,5 miliardi di dollari in 328 operazioni.
La società ha illustrato 10 operazioni di rilievo in cui Ares ha svolto vari ruoli, tra cui agente amministrativo, arrangiatore principale e bookrunner. Questi accordi hanno supportato acquisizioni e piani di crescita in diversi settori, tra cui chimica specializzata, tecnologia sanitaria, assicurazioni e servizi di manutenzione. Le operazioni chiave hanno coinvolto partnership con importanti società di private equity come Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital e Pritzker Private Capital.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) reportó una actividad significativa en préstamos directos en el segundo trimestre de 2025, cerrando aproximadamente 8,8 mil millones de dólares en compromisos de préstamos directos en EE.UU. en 70 transacciones. Para el período de 12 meses que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2025, la compañía cerró aproximadamente 46,5 mil millones de dólares en compromisos en 328 transacciones.
La compañía detalló 10 transacciones destacadas donde Ares desempeñó diversos roles, incluyendo agente administrativo, organizador principal y bookrunner. Estos acuerdos apoyaron adquisiciones y planes de crecimiento en sectores diversos como productos químicos especializados, tecnología sanitaria, seguros y servicios de mantenimiento. Las transacciones clave involucraron asociaciones con firmas prominentes de capital privado como Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital y Pritzker Private Capital.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES)는 2025년 2분기에 미국 직접 대출 약 88억 달러 규모의 약정을 70건의 거래를 통해 성사시키며 상당한 직접 대출 활동을 보고했습니다. 2025년 6월 30일로 종료되는 12개월 기간 동안 회사는 328건의 거래에서 약 465억 달러의 약정을 체결했습니다.
회사는 Ares가 행정 대리인, 주간사, 북러너 등 다양한 역할을 수행한 10건의 주요 거래를 상세히 설명했습니다. 이 거래들은 특수 화학, 의료 기술, 보험, 유지보수 서비스 등 다양한 분야에서 인수 및 성장 계획을 지원했습니다. 주요 거래에는 Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital, Pritzker Private Capital과 같은 저명한 사모펀드 회사들과의 파트너십이 포함되었습니다.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) a annoncé une activité importante de prêts directs au deuxième trimestre 2025, clôturant environ 8,8 milliards de dollars d'engagements de prêts directs aux États-Unis répartis sur 70 transactions. Pour la période de 12 mois se terminant le 30 juin 2025, la société a finalisé environ 46,5 milliards de dollars d'engagements sur 328 transactions.
La société a détaillé 10 transactions notables où Ares a joué divers rôles, notamment agent administratif, arrangeur principal et chef de file. Ces opérations ont soutenu des acquisitions et des plans de croissance dans divers secteurs, notamment la chimie spécialisée, la technologie de santé, l'assurance et les services de maintenance. Les transactions clés ont impliqué des partenariats avec des sociétés de capital-investissement renommées telles que Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital et Pritzker Private Capital.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) meldete im zweiten Quartal 2025 eine bedeutende Direktkreditaktivität und schloss etwa 8,8 Milliarden US-Dollar an Direktkreditzusagen in den USA über 70 Transaktionen ab. Für den 12-Monats-Zeitraum bis zum 30. Juni 2025 schloss das Unternehmen etwa 46,5 Milliarden US-Dollar an Zusagen in 328 Transaktionen ab.
Das Unternehmen stellte 10 bemerkenswerte Transaktionen vor, bei denen Ares verschiedene Rollen wie Verwaltungsagent, Hauptarrangeur und Bookrunner innehatte. Diese Geschäfte unterstützten Übernahmen und Wachstumspläne in unterschiedlichen Branchen, darunter Spezialchemikalien, Gesundheitstechnologie, Versicherungen und Wartungsdienste. Schlüsseltransaktionen beinhalteten Partnerschaften mit renommierten Private-Equity-Firmen wie Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital und Pritzker Private Capital.
- Strong lending activity with $8.8B in new commitments in Q2 2025
- Robust 12-month performance with $46.5B in total commitments
- Diversified portfolio across multiple industries reducing sector risk
- Strategic partnerships with major private equity firms demonstrating strong market position
- High exposure to private equity-backed deals may increase risk in market downturns
Insights
Ares Management's strong $8.8B Q2 direct lending commitments demonstrate continued market leadership and diversified deal flow across multiple sectors.
Ares Management's Q2 2025 direct lending activity showcases remarkable origination strength with
The transaction details reveal Ares' strategic positioning as a preferred financing partner for top-tier private equity sponsors. The firm worked with blue-chip sponsors including Bain Capital, Clearlake Capital, and Genstar Capital, highlighting Ares' strong relationships across the private equity ecosystem. This repeat business with elite sponsors typically translates to higher-quality underwriting and potentially lower default rates.
What's particularly impressive is the sector diversification in Ares' lending portfolio. The transactions span healthcare technology (HealthEdge), industrial maintenance (Divisions), specialty chemicals (Buckman), insurance (Novacore), and home services (Redwood), among others. This diversification provides natural downside protection against sector-specific economic challenges.
Most of these transactions involved Ares serving as administrative agent and/or lead arranger, indicating the firm maintains significant control over deal terms and structure. This leadership position typically allows for premium economics and greater influence in any potential restructuring scenarios. The portfolio appears weighted toward defensive sectors with recurring revenue models, suggesting prudent risk management despite the robust origination pace.
Notably, Ares also demonstrated flexibility by co-investing equity alongside the owners in the Synex transaction, showcasing its capability to deploy capital across the capital structure when appropriate opportunities arise. This capability to provide comprehensive financing solutions enhances Ares' competitive positioning when competing for attractive lending opportunities.
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 1, 2025 / Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) announced today that funds managed by its Credit Group (collectively "Ares") closed approximately
Applied Adhesives / Bertram Capital
Ares served as the administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to support Bertram Capital's acquisition of Applied Adhesives. Applied Adhesives is a value-added distributor of consumable specialized adhesives with a particular focus in end-of-line assembly across food & beverage and diversified packaging applications.
Buckman / Pritzker Private Capital
Ares served as joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support Pritzker Private Capital's acquisition of Buckman. Buckman is a leading, global specialty chemicals company that provides a range of solutions and services to water-intensive end markets including packaging, paper & tissue, and water treatment, amongst others.
Clarience Technologies / Genstar Capital
Ares served as a joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Genstar Capital's continued growth plans for Clarience Technologies. Clarience Technologies is a leading provider of technology-enabled visibility, safety and digital solutions serving the global transportation industry.
Divisions Holding Corporation / Roark Capital
Ares served as an administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Roark Capital's continued growth plans for Divisions Maintenance Group. Divisions Maintenance Group is a leading asset-light facilities maintenance provider which utilizes industry leading technology and its network of independent service providers to provide uninterrupted peace of mind for its customers.
HealthEdge Software / Bain Capital
Ares served as an administrative agent, sole arranger and sole bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Bain Capital's acquisition of HealthEdge Software. HealthEdge Software is a next-generation SaaS platform that connects health plans, providers, and patients with a suite of end-to-end digital solutions to automate operations, reduce administrative costs and improve overall health outcomes.
Modernizing Medicine ("ModMed") / Clearlake Capital
Ares served as administrative agent and joint lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support Clearlake Capital's acquisition of ModMed. ModMed is a leading provider of practice management, EHR, and RCM software to tens of thousands of providers across multiple independent specialties.
Novacore / New Mountain Capital
Ares served as a joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support New Mountain Capital's acquisition of Novacore. Novacore is a leading specialty insurance provider with over
ProDriven Global Brands / Triton
Ares served as an administrative agent, joint lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Triton's continued growth plans for ProDriven Global Brands. ProDriven Global Brands is a leading provider of engineered safety and access solutions, as well as secure storage systems to professional users globally.
Redwood Services / Altas Partners
Ares served as an administrative agent, lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Altas Partners' investment in Redwood Services. Redwood Services is a nationwide people-focused platform dedicated to empowering elite contractors in the essential home services industry. Redwood provides world-class resources, coaching, and strategic partnerships to 19 leading companies across the United States, enabling its Partners to deliver exceptional HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services to residential customers.
Synex Business Performance ("Synex")
Ares served as an administrative agent, lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Synex's continued growth plans. Ares also co-invested with the owners in the equity of the company. Synex is a leading independent Canadian insurance brokerage platform focused on offering commercial lines to SMB and mid-market businesses.
About Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) 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. We seek to advance our stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over
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