Ares Management Corporation Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Lockwood Group announced a strategic investment from Ares Management Corporation's Private Equity Group on October 12, 2021. While the investment terms remain undisclosed, Lockwood's CEO, Matthew Schecter, expressed enthusiasm for Ares' resources to enhance growth, focusing on expanding capabilities and client service. Ares partner Kevin Ryan highlighted Lockwood's position to capitalize on market opportunities in life sciences. Lockwood, recognized for its scientific expertise and workplace culture, continues to support pharmaceutical and biotech clients with targeted communication strategies.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Apex Clean Energy, aiming to provide growth capital for Apex's transition to a pure-play renewable energy independent power producer (IPP). With over $9 billion in commercialized utility-scale projects and a diversified portfolio of more than 30 GW in development, Apex will utilize this capital to strengthen its position in U.S. clean energy development and expand into energy storage and green fuels. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2021, pending customary approvals.

EPIC Y-Grade, LP announced the completion of a 165-mile pipeline linking Robstown to Sweeny, Texas, enhancing its NGL transportation capabilities. This project aligns with its strategic expansion in the Gulf Coast region, connecting to major markets, including the ethane pipeline to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures. The new 175-mile propane pipeline has also been placed in service, bolstering EPIC's position in the market. CEO Brian Freed emphasized EPIC's unique service offerings to producers in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford.

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) will report its third-quarter earnings for the period ending September 30, 2021, on October 26, 2021, prior to the Nasdaq opening. Following the report, a conference call will be held at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. Interested parties can join via phone or online. Ares Capital focuses on providing loans to private middle-market companies in the U.S., aiming to generate attractive income and capital appreciation for investors. As of September 30, 2021, it is the largest business development company by market capitalization.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) announced the final closing of its EPEP III Fund, achieving €1.5 billion in commitments, surpassing its €1.0 billion target. This fund is more than double the size of its 2016 predecessor. EPEP III employs a value-add strategy, focusing on institutional-quality, income-producing assets across Europe’s largest markets, with over 30% of its capital already deployed, primarily in logistics and residential sectors. The fund attracted diverse investors globally, strengthening Ares' competitive position in the real estate market.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) will report its third-quarter earnings for the period ending September 30, 2021, on October 27, 2021, before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The company will host a webcast and conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET the same day to discuss the financial results. Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, manages approximately $262 billion in assets as of June 30, 2021, following the acquisition of Black Creek Group on July 1, 2021. Interested parties can join via telephone or a live webcast from the company's website.

JBG SMITH (NYSE: JBGS) announced the sale of 500 L’Enfant Plaza for $167 million, part of its strategy to focus on multifamily assets. The property, which is 215,000 square feet and 96% leased, helps JBG SMITH achieve over $92 million in dispositions in 2021. Proceeds will be used to reduce debt and create investment capacity in multifamily opportunities. The sale aligns with JBG SMITH's goal to divest non-core office assets as the market recovers from COVID-19.