[Form 4] Ares Management Corporation Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insider transaction: On 07/31/2025 Ares Management Corp. (ARES) director Michael Lynton acquired 1,166 Class A common shares via a restricted stock unit (RSU) grant issued at $0 under the company’s equity-incentive plan (Form 4 filing).

The RSUs convert 1-for-1 into common stock when restrictions lapse on the first anniversary of the grant. After the award, Lynton’s total direct beneficial ownership rises to 32,468 shares, a roughly 3.7% increase versus his pre-grant position (31,302 shares).

No open-market purchases or sales occurred; the transaction is a routine equity compensation grant and does not involve derivative securities. There is no accompanying earnings data, guidance, or other corporate events disclosed in this filing.

Positive

• Director's ownership increases by 1,166 shares, improving management-shareholder alignment.
• No shares were sold, eliminating negative selling signal.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Insider-Trading Analyst

TL;DR: Routine RSU grant lifts director stake by 3.7%; signal modestly positive but not market-moving.

This Form 4 shows a standard annual equity award rather than a discretionary open-market buy. While additional skin-in-the-game is incrementally positive for alignment, the small size (≈$120k assuming $100 share price) and automatic vesting schedule limit signaling value. No sells were reported, so there is no negative implication. Impact on float and EPS dilution is immaterial. Overall, I view the filing as neutral-to-slightly positive for sentiment but not materially impactful to valuation.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lynton Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS

SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ares Management Corp [ ARES ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	07/31/2025		A		1,166(1)	A	$0	32,468(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Granted under an equity incentive plan of Ares Management Corporation. Each restricted unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting. The restrictions on such units are scheduled to lapse on the first anniversary of the grant date.

2. Includes 1,166 restricted units granted under an equity incentive plan of Ares Management Corporation. Each restricted unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting. The restricted units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted unit award agreement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Anton Feingold, by power of attorney	08/04/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did director Michael Lynton report in the ARES Form 4?

He received 1,166 restricted stock units on 07/31/2025, raising his direct holdings to 32,468 shares.

Was the transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

It was a grant under Ares Management’s equity incentive plan, executed at $0 cost.

When will the RSUs vest for ARES director Michael Lynton?

The restrictions lapse on the first anniversary of the 07/31/2025 grant date.

How many ARES shares does the director own after the filing?

He now directly owns 32,468 Class A common shares.

Does the filing indicate any stock sales by the insider?

No. The Form 4 lists only an acquisition; there were no disposals reported.