Ares Management Corporation Stock Price, News & Analysis

UNAVETS Group has secured €116 million from Ares Management Credit funds, aimed at refinancing existing debt and financing future acquisitions and capital expenditures in the veterinary sector. The group, which operates over 90 practices in Spain and Portugal, is majority-owned by Oaktree Capital Management. CEO Junko Sheehan highlighted that this funding will enhance their growth strategy, enabling investments in facilities and staffing. With over 900 professionals, UNAVETS is poised for continued expansion amid a consolidating veterinary market in Iberia.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,200,000 shares. The offering will utilize Ares Capital's shelf registration statement effective since June 3, 2021. The net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt, with potential re-borrowing for general corporate purposes. This offering may impact existing shareholders due to dilution. Major banks involved include Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and UBS Investment Bank.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) appointed Mark Serocold as Partner and Head of EMEA for Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) in London. Serocold, with nearly 20 years of private wealth distribution experience, previously worked at Blackstone. His role will focus on product development and strategic partnerships in EMEA, supported by additional hires in sales and client services. The wealth management sector is expected to see significant asset growth, increasing from $38 trillion in 2021 to $54 trillion by 2024, presenting opportunities for Ares.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) reported approximately $5.7 billion in new direct lending commitments closed in Q3 2022 across 45 transactions, amounting to $32 billion in the last twelve months. This represents a decrease from $7.2 billion in Q3 2021. The company facilitated several notable transactions, including funding for Discovery Life Sciences, Evolent Health, and Tempus. As of September 30, 2022, Ares managed approximately $341 billion in assets globally across multiple investment sectors.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has appointed Kort Schnabel as Co-President, while Michael Smith transitions to the Board of Directors. Schnabel, a longstanding member of Ares since 2001, was pivotal in the firm's U.S. direct lending strategy. CEO Kipp deVeer emphasizes Schnabel's critical role in the company’s growth. The Board welcomes Smith, highlighting his contributions since Ares’ 2004 IPO, during which the company has achieved nearly double the stock-based returns of the S&P 500. Ares Capital focuses on private middle-market investments to generate attractive returns.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on December 29, 2022, with record date on December 15, 2022. The company reported a Q3 2022 core EPS of $0.50, up from $0.47 in Q3 2021, while GAAP net income per share decreased to $0.21 from $0.73. Total net investment income was $288 million, compared to $184 million year-over-year. Ares capital made new investment commitments of $2.2 billion in Q3 2022, indicating strong activity despite market conditions.