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ares dynamic credit allocation fund, inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by ares management llc. the fund is managed by ares capital management ii llc. it invests in the fixed income markets of europe. the fund primarily invests in debt instruments such as senior loans made primarily to companies whose debt is rated below investment grade, corporate bonds that are primarily high yield issues rated below investment grade, debt securities issued by clos, and other fixed-income instruments. it focuses on such factors as the overall macroeconomic environment, financial markets, and company specific research and analysis, to create its portfolio. ares dynamic credit allocation fund, inc. was formed on november 27, 2012 and is domiciled in the united states.Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) files its annual certified shareholder report for the period ended December 31, 2025, describing portfolio positioning, performance and financials.
The report shows Managed Assets $566M, net assets of $343.6M, NAV/share $14.34, market/share $13.30, month-end leverage 39.41% and a reported annualized distribution rate of 10.15%. ARDC reports a NAV-based total return of 6.69% for the twelve months ended 12/31/2025 and states the portfolio default rate over the trailing 12 months was zero. The Fund discloses allocations to senior loans, corporate bonds and CLOs and describes a dynamic allocation approach and use of leverage under a credit facility.
Athene Annuity and Life Company and affiliated Apollo entities report beneficial ownership of 760,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc., equal to 19% of this preferred class.
The holdings comprise 360,000 Series A, 160,000 Series B, and 240,000 Series C shares. The reporting group discloses shared voting and dispositive power over all these shares and states they were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control of the fund.
Wells Fargo & Company filed an amended ownership report showing it beneficially owns 1,660,475 common shares of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, equal to 7.2% of the fund’s common shares as of 12/31/2025.
The firm reports sole voting power over 2 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,660,475 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing is made by Wells Fargo & Company on its own behalf and on behalf of subsidiaries including Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and certain broker-dealer affiliates. Wells Fargo states the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the fund.
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. officer Kristofer Pritchett filed an initial ownership report as a vice president of the fund. This Form 3 identifies him as an officer but, according to the remarks, states that no securities are beneficially owned as of the event date of 01/01/2026. The filing also indicates that there are no derivative securities or other reportable holdings at this time.
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. updated its management structure for the fund’s portfolio team. Effective January 1, 2026, Kristofer Pritchett has been appointed as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the fund, while Keith Ashton has retired from his role as Portfolio Manager but will remain a Vice President.
The supplement adds background on Kristofer Pritchett, noting his role as a Partner and Portfolio Manager in the Ares Credit Group, his focus on alternative credit including asset-based finance investments, his membership on the Ares Credit Group’s Alternative Credit Investment Committee, and his prior experience at Indicus Advisors. As of September 30, 2025, he managed registered investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles and other accounts with total assets in the billions of dollars and had no beneficial ownership of the fund’s shares.
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) received an amended Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 7) from a group of Apollo- and Athene-affiliated entities reporting significant ownership of its Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares. The reporting persons collectively beneficially own 760,000 preferred shares, consisting of 360,000 Series A, 160,000 Series B, and 240,000 Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock.
This position represents 19% of the outstanding Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock, based on 800,000 Series A, 1,200,000 Series B, and 2,000,000 Series C shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025, as reported by the fund. The group reports shared voting and dispositive power over 760,000 shares and no sole power. They state that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the fund.
Wells Fargo & Company filed Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,792,520 common shares of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), equal to 7.8% of the class as of September 30, 2025.
The filer reports sole voting power: 1 share and sole dispositive power: 1,792,520 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Wells Fargo is identified as a parent holding company (HC), and certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.
A group led by Athene Annuity and Apollo-affiliated entities reports beneficial ownership of 760,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC), representing 19% of the class. The holdings consist of 360,000 Series A, 160,000 Series B and 240,000 Series C preferred shares, with shared voting and dispositive power and no sole voting or dispositive power reported.
The 19% figure is calculated using the issuer's outstanding totals as of April 1, 2025 (800,000 Series A; 1,200,000 Series B; 2,000,000 Series C). The filing is a Schedule 13G/A disclosure by multiple related Apollo and Athene entities that clarifies ownership and the relationships among reporting persons.