Ares Management Corporation Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has appointed Eileen Naughton as an independent director on its Board, expanding the Board to 11 members. Naughton boasts over 30 years of corporate experience, including roles at Google, where she served as Chief People Officer. Ares believes her expertise in technology and global operations will enhance its strategic direction. Executive Chairman Tony Ressler and CEO Michael Arougheti expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to Ares' sustainable growth and commitment to stakeholder value.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the AMP PrivateMarketsCo Infrastructure Debt platform for US$308 million, enhancing its infrastructure investment capabilities. This strategic acquisition adds approximately US$8 billion in assets under management, bringing Ares' total to over US$12 billion. The Infrastructure Debt team, led by Patrick Trears, has a strong track record with nearly 60 transactions totaling US$9 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2022 and is projected to be immediately accretive to Ares' earnings.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has successfully acquired two portfolios comprising 75 industrial properties, totaling 11.9 million square feet, for approximately $1.7 billion. The acquisitions enhance Ares' position in high-demand markets, including Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas, with around 80% of the assets located in infill areas. This strategic expansion aims to leverage increasing tenant demand and strong rental growth. Ares Real Estate Group manages approximately $37 billion in assets and focuses on expanding its industrial sector presence.

Harris Williams advised Convergint Technologies, backed by Ares Management Corporation (ARES), on an investment from Leonard Green & Partners and Harvest Partners. Convergint, a $1.8 billion global leader in systems integration, specializes in electronic security and fire safety. The addition of these investors is expected to enhance Convergint's resources and capabilities, supporting exceptional customer service and colleague development. Ares Management manages approximately $282 billion in assets, while Leonard Green has over $50 billion in assets under management.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has announced that Leonard Green & Partners and Harvest Partners have acquired equity in Convergint Technologies, marking a partnership with Ares and existing shareholders. Convergint, a leader in service-based systems integration, has seen its revenue and EBITDA more than double since 2017. The company has a strong global presence, with over 7,100 employees and 150 locations. Ares and its partners are committed to supporting Convergint's growth and expansion in various sectors.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has successfully raised $2.2 billion for climate infrastructure investments, with $1.4 billion from its inaugural Ares Climate Infrastructure Partners Fund (ACIP) and $800 million from related transaction vehicles. The fund focuses on financing renewable energy and related sectors, with nearly 50% of its capital already committed. Ares aims to support the transition to a low carbon economy, benefitting from strong investor interest from diverse global partners.

Ares Management Corporation has achieved final closings for its Ares Senior Direct Lending Fund II (SDL II) and Ares Private Credit Solutions II (PCS II), collectively raising over $19 billion. SDL II, with equity commitments of approximately $8 billion, exceeded its $4.5 billion target and is more than 2.6x larger than its predecessor fund. These funds focus on providing senior secured loans to middle market companies in North America, with SDL II already committing over 30% of its capital across a diverse portfolio.