Ares trims Savers Value Village (NYSE: SVV) stake in major share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ares-affiliated funds and entities reported an indirect sale of 23,000,000 shares of Savers Value Village, Inc. (SVV) common stock on 2026-08-13 at $10.25 per share, characterized as a sale in open market or private transactions. After this transaction, the reporting Ares entities report indirect holdings of 94,449,188 SVV shares. Footnotes state these shares are held across several Ares-sponsored funds and a managed account, and that the Ares entities disclaim beneficial ownership of certain managed shares and, more generally, of securities not held of record by them.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 23,000,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider ARES MANAGEMENT LLC, ACOF Investment Management LLC, Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P., ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P., ASSF IV AIV B, L.P., ASOF Investment Management LLC, ASOF Holdings I, L.P.

Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner

Sold 23,000,000 shs ($235.75M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2, F3	23,000,000	$10.25	$235.75M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 94,449,188 shares (Indirect, See footnotes)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Following the transactions reported herein, includes 53,083,382 shares held by Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P. ("ACOF V"), 5,435,262 shares held by ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P. ("ASSF IV AIV Holdings"), 7,945,865 shares held by ASSF IV AIV B, L.P. ("ASSF IV AIV") and 26,223,742 shares held by ASOF Holdings I, L.P. ("ASOF Holdings I"). Also includes 1,760,937 shares (the "Managed Shares") held by an account managed by ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P. with respect to which the Ares Entities (as defined below) may be deemed to have shared voting or dispositive power. The Ares Entities disclaim beneficial ownership of the Managed Shares for purposes of Section 16 and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any of the Ares Entities are the beneficial owner of the Managed Shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
2. F2. Ares Partners Holdco LLC ("Ares Partners") is the sole member of each of Ares Voting LLC and Ares Management GP LLC, which are respectively the holders of the Class B and Class C common stock of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares Management"), which common stock allows them, collectively, to generally have the majority of the votes on any matter submitted to the stockholders of Ares Management if certain conditions are met. Ares Management is the sole member of Ares Holdco LLC, which is the general partner of Ares Management Holdings L.P., which is the sole member of Ares Management LLC, which is: (i) the sole member of ACOF Investment Management LLC, which is the manager of ACOF V; (ii) the general partner of ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., which is the manager of each of ASSF IV AIV Holdings and ASSF IV AIV; and (iii) the sole member of ASOF Investment Management LLC, which is the manager of ASOF Holdings I. We refer to all of the foregoing entities collectively as the Ares Entities
3. F3. Each of the Ares Entities may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, but each disclaims any such beneficial ownership of securities not held of record by them. Ares Partners is managed by a board of managers, which is composed of Michael J Arougheti, R. Kipp deVeer, David B. Kaplan, Antony P. Ressler and Bennett Rosenthal (collectively, the "Board Members"). Mr. Ressler generally has veto authority over Board Members' decisions. Each of these individuals disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by Ares Partners.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 23,000,000 shares Sale price per share: $10.25 per share Shares held after transaction: 94,449,188 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Shares sold 23,000,000 shares Indirect sale of Savers Value Village, Inc. common stock on 2026-08-13

Sale price per share $10.25 per share Per-share price for the 23,000,000 SVV shares sold

Shares held after transaction 94,449,188 shares Indirect SVV common stock position reported after the sale

ACOF V holdings 53,083,382 shares SVV shares held by Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P. following the transaction

ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III holdings 5,435,262 shares SVV shares held by ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P.

ASSF IV AIV B holdings 7,945,865 shares SVV shares held by ASSF IV AIV B, L.P.

ASOF Holdings I holdings 26,223,742 shares SVV shares held by ASOF Holdings I, L.P.

Managed Shares 1,760,937 shares SVV shares in an account managed by ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., with beneficial ownership disclaimed

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, dispositive power, ten percent owner, indirect ownership, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial ownership financial

"Each of the Ares Entities may be deemed to share beneficial ownership"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

dispositive power financial

"may be deemed to have shared voting or dispositive power"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

ten percent owner financial

"is_ten_percent_owner": 1"

indirect ownership financial

"total_shares_following_transaction": "94449188.0000", "direct_or_indirect": "I""

open market or private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ares-related entities report for Savers Value Village (SVV)?

Ares-affiliated entities reported an indirect sale of 23,000,000 SVV common shares on 2026-08-13 at $10.25 per share. The transaction is coded as a sale in open market or private transactions and is reported on behalf of multiple Ares-managed entities.

How many Savers Value Village (SVV) shares do the Ares entities report holding after the sale?

After the reported sale, the Ares entities report indirect holdings of 94,449,188 SVV common shares. These shares are held across several Ares-sponsored funds and a managed account, with detailed allocations provided in the footnotes and certain beneficial ownership disclaimed.

At what price were the Savers Value Village (SVV) shares sold by the Ares entities?

The reported Ares transaction in Savers Value Village (SVV) common stock was executed at $10.25 per share. The Form 4 describes the transaction code as a sale in open market or private transactions, with 23,000,000 shares sold indirectly through Ares-affiliated entities.

Which Ares funds or entities are associated with the reported Savers Value Village (SVV) holdings?

Reported post-transaction SVV holdings include shares held by Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P., ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P., ASSF IV AIV B, L.P., and ASOF Holdings I, L.P., plus 1,760,937 managed shares in an account overseen by ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P.

Do the Ares entities claim full beneficial ownership of all reported Savers Value Village (SVV) shares?

The Ares entities state they may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the reported SVV securities but disclaim beneficial ownership of securities not held of record by them and of 1,760,937 managed shares held in an account they manage, for Section 16 purposes.

Are individual Ares managers reported as beneficial owners of Savers Value Village (SVV) shares?

Footnotes state that the board members of Ares Partners Holdco LLC, including named individuals, disclaim beneficial ownership of SVV securities that may be deemed beneficially owned by Ares Partners. Mr. Ressler is noted as generally having veto authority over board decisions.

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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^*

ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Savers Value Village, Inc. [ SVV ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2026

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

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

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

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
Common Stock	08/13/2026		S		23,000,000	D	$10.25	94,449,188	I	See footnotes(1)(2)(3)

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ACOF Investment Management LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ASSF IV AIV B, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ASOF Investment Management LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ASOF Holdings I, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Following the transactions reported herein, includes 53,083,382 shares held by Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P. ("ACOF V"), 5,435,262 shares held by ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P. ("ASSF IV AIV Holdings"), 7,945,865 shares held by ASSF IV AIV B, L.P. ("ASSF IV AIV") and 26,223,742 shares held by ASOF Holdings I, L.P. ("ASOF Holdings I"). Also includes 1,760,937 shares (the "Managed Shares") held by an account managed by ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P. with respect to which the Ares Entities (as defined below) may be deemed to have shared voting or dispositive power. The Ares Entities disclaim beneficial ownership of the Managed Shares for purposes of Section 16 and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any of the Ares Entities are the beneficial owner of the Managed Shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

2. Ares Partners Holdco LLC ("Ares Partners") is the sole member of each of Ares Voting LLC and Ares Management GP LLC, which are respectively the holders of the Class B and Class C common stock of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares Management"), which common stock allows them, collectively, to generally have the majority of the votes on any matter submitted to the stockholders of Ares Management if certain conditions are met. Ares Management is the sole member of Ares Holdco LLC, which is the general partner of Ares Management Holdings L.P., which is the sole member of Ares Management LLC, which is: (i) the sole member of ACOF Investment Management LLC, which is the manager of ACOF V; (ii) the general partner of ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., which is the manager of each of ASSF IV AIV Holdings and ASSF IV AIV; and (iii) the sole member of ASOF Investment Management LLC, which is the manager of ASOF Holdings I. We refer to all of the foregoing entities collectively as the Ares Entities

3. Each of the Ares Entities may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, but each disclaims any such beneficial ownership of securities not held of record by them. Ares Partners is managed by a board of managers, which is composed of Michael J Arougheti, R. Kipp deVeer, David B. Kaplan, Antony P. Ressler and Bennett Rosenthal (collectively, the "Board Members"). Mr. Ressler generally has veto authority over Board Members' decisions. Each of these individuals disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by Ares Partners.

Remarks:

Due to the limitations of the electronic filing system, each of Ares Partners Holdco LLC, Ares Voting LLC, Ares Management GP LLC, Ares Management Corporation, Ares Holdco LLC and Ares Management Holdings L.P. are filing a separate Form 4.

	Ares Management LLC, By: /s/ Anton Feingold, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	ACOF Investment Management LLC, By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund V, L.P., By: ACOF Investment Management LLC, its manager, By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P., By: ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., its manager, By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	ASSF IV AIV B, L.P., By: ASSF Operating Manager IV, L.P., its manager, By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	ASOF Investment Management LLC, By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
	ASOF Holdings I, L.P., By: ASOF Investment Management LLC, its manager, By: /s/ Evan Hoole, Authorized Signatory	08/17/2026
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