ARES

Ares Management Corp. is a leading global alternative investment manager offering investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure strategies. The company manages hundreds of billions in assets under management for institutional investors, retail investors, and insurance companies worldwide. Ares operates through Credit Group (syndicated loans, high-yield bonds, direct lending, CLOs), Private Equity Group (corporate buyouts, growth equity), Real Estate Group (debt and equity real estate investments), and Infrastructure Group (power generation, utilities, transportation). Ares also provides insurance solutions through its ownership stake in retirement and insurance platforms. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Ares has grown into one of the largest alternative asset managers globally through organic growth and strategic expansion. The company benefits from institutional demand for alternative investments, direct lending opportunities, and the growing retirement services market while generating management fees, performance fees, and principal investment income.