ARES 📈 Ares Management - Overview

Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative asset manager with a presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia, providing a range of investment solutions to institutional and retail investors. The company's Tradable Credit Group segment manages a diverse portfolio of investment funds, including commingled and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, as well as publicly traded vehicles and sub-advised funds for retail investors, focusing on tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. This segment allows investors to access a broad range of credit markets, including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and distressed debt.

The Direct Lending Group segment offers financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies, providing them with access to capital that may not be available through traditional banking channels. This segment focuses on originating and managing senior secured loans, unitranche loans, and other debt financing solutions, allowing companies to pursue growth initiatives, refinance existing debt, or address other financing needs. By providing direct lending solutions, Ares Management Corporation helps support the growth and development of smaller companies that may not have access to traditional capital markets.

The Private Equity Group segment focuses on making majority or shared-control investments in under-capitalized companies, with a goal of creating long-term value through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and financial restructuring. This segment targets investments in a range of industries, including business services, consumer products, and industrial sectors, among others. By taking a controlling stake in these companies, Ares Management Corporation is able to work closely with management teams to drive growth, improve profitability, and create value for investors.

The Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments in real estate properties and companies. This segment also originates and invests in self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate, providing a range of debt and equity financing solutions. By investing in real estate, Ares Management Corporation is able to provide investors with access to a tangible asset class that can offer attractive yields and diversification benefits.

Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company is led by a experienced management team and is governed by a board of directors. As a publicly traded company, Ares Management Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARES and is classified as a common stock under the GICS Sub Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks. With a global presence and a diverse range of investment solutions, Ares Management Corporation is well-positioned to serve the needs of investors worldwide.