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A shareholder of ACRE has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell 7,606 shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC on the NYSE. The planned sale has an aggregate market value of $37,479.33 and is being made against total shares outstanding of 55,026,453 common shares.
The shares to be sold were acquired on 01/14/2026 through the vesting of restricted stock under a registered plan from the issuer, with the consideration described as services rendered. The form also includes the required representation that the seller is not aware of any undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer’s current or prospective operations.
A shareholder of ACRE has filed a notice of proposed sale of 21,761 common shares through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC on or about 01/14/2026. The filing lists an aggregate market value of $107,229.50 for these shares, which are expected to be sold on the NYSE.
The shares were acquired on 01/14/2026 through the vesting of restricted stock under a registered plan, with the consideration described as services rendered. The notice also reports that 55,026,453 shares of this class were outstanding, providing context for the planned sale.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation amended a key financing agreement with Wells Fargo Bank through several subsidiaries. The amendment increases the commitment amount under the Third Amended and Restated Master Repurchase and Securities Contract from $450.0 million to $600.0 million, expanding the size of this warehouse-style credit facility. The company agreed to pay an upsize fee in connection with this increase. This change also constitutes a new direct financial obligation for the company under accounting rules covering such arrangements.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp reported an insider equity grant to one of its officers who serves as CFO and Treasurer. On 12/11/2025, the officer acquired 44,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0 through a restricted stock unit grant under the company’s Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan.
Each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock and vests in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to continued service. Following this grant, the officer beneficially owns 94,751 shares, including 80,666 restricted stock units that vest over time in accordance with their respective award agreements.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. reported an insider equity award to its Chief Operating Officer. On 12/11/2025, the officer received 37,400 shares of common stock, granted as restricted stock units at a price of $0 under the company’s Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan.
Each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, as long as the officer continues serving the company through each vesting date. After this grant, the officer beneficially owns 289,153 shares of the company’s common stock, which includes 109,899 restricted stock units that will convert into shares as they vest under their respective award agreements.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp reported an equity award to a senior executive. On December 11, 2025, its General Counsel, Vice President and Secretary received 22,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units granted at a price of $0 under the company’s Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan.
Each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock and vests in three equal annual installments beginning January 1, 2027, conditioned on the executive’s continued service. After this grant, the executive beneficially owns 100,360 shares, which includes 59,500 restricted stock units that will vest over time under existing award agreements.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp’s chief executive officer reported an equity award under Section 16. On 12/11/2025, the CEO acquired 49,500 shares of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp common stock in the form of restricted stock units granted at a price of $0 under the company’s Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan.
After this award, the reporting person beneficially owns 271,958 shares, including 155,166 restricted stock units granted under the equity plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting, with the new units vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to continued service.
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) reported a return to profitability in Q3 2025 as credit costs eased and funding costs fell. Net income was $4.7 million (vs. a $5.9 million loss a year ago) on total revenue of $14.1 million. Year to date, net income was $3.0 million (vs. a $24.3 million loss).
Net interest margin was $8.5 million in the quarter as interest expense declined to $14.8 million. The company recorded a $2.2 million CECL reserve reversal in Q3 and $27.7 million year to date, partially offsetting realized loan losses of $1.6 million in Q3 and $34.6 million year to date. Loans held for investment fell to $1.23 billion carrying amount with $1.29 billion outstanding principal, reflecting $498.4 million in repayments; non‑accrual loans stood at $271.8 million carrying value. Total assets declined to $1.39 billion from $1.75 billion at year‑end, while cash and restricted cash rose to $123.9 million. The quarterly dividend was $0.15 per share, down from $0.25 last year. Shares outstanding were 55,026,453 as of November 4, 2025.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation furnished an update on its latest results. On November 7, 2025, the company announced it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and made an earnings presentation available.
Both materials are attached as Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (presentation) and were furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, not filed. The company’s common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol ACRE.