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Ares Management Corp
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Price: 103.3 EUR -6.95%
Market Cap: €32.3B

Ares Management Corp
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Ares Management Corporation stands as a beacon of expertise in the intricate realm of alternative asset management, a field that demands astute financial foresight and strategic acumen. Founded in 1997, the company has meticulously crafted its reputation through a distinctive approach that integrates credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, bridging infrastructure with innovative financial products. This Los Angeles-based firm employs a wealth of financial talent and relies on its diversified strategies to navigate and thrive in the volatile terrains of today's global markets. Understanding how to balance risk and return, Ares caters to a broad clientele that includes institutional investors, private clients, and a cadre of other stakeholders looking for returns that surpass the conventional boundaries of mainstream financial instruments.

The lifeblood of Ares Management's operations lies in its ability to generate substantial revenue by leveraging distinct investment strategies across its various platforms. The firm earns management fees based on the assets it oversees, ensuring a steady stream of income. What sets Ares apart is its emphasis on performance fees, which are secured when its investment strategies yield returns exceeding predefined benchmarks. This model aligns the company's incentives with those of its clients, creating a shared goal of maximizing returns. Ares' tactical forays into diverse asset types provide robust flexibility, enabling it to pivot and adapt swiftly to market changes, ensuring it remains a formidable force amidst the ever-shifting tides of global finance. This sophisticated amalgamation of strategy and execution underscores the very foundation upon which Ares stands, weaving a narrative of careful stewardship and innovative triumph in the field of alternative investments.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q4 2025
Call Date
Feb 5, 2026
AI Summary
Q4 2025

Record Year: Ares achieved record fundraising, deployment, AUM, and earnings in 2025, with AUM topping $622 billion and fundraising reaching $113 billion.

Dividend Hike: The first quarter 2026 dividend was increased by 20% to $1.35 per share, reflecting strong realized income growth.

Fee Growth: Management fees, fee-related earnings, and after-tax realized income all grew over 20% year-over-year, with fee-related earnings up 33% in Q4.

Strong Fund Performance: Double-digit returns were reported across key strategies including direct lending, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity.

Wealth & Insurance Momentum: Wealth AUM surged 69% to $66 billion, and insurance-related AUM rose 20% to $86 billion, with robust flows from both channels.

Strategic Expansion: The GCP acquisition boosted real estate capabilities, and over 25 AI projects were launched to enhance efficiency and support future margin growth.

Positive 2026 Outlook: Management expects 2026 fundraising to at least match 2025’s record, with optimism for continued AUM and earnings growth.

Software Credit Exposure: Software makes up 6% of AUM and 9% of private credit AUM, with low loss rates and little perceived risk from AI disruption.

Key Financials
AUM
$622 billion
Fundraising
$113 billion
Q4 Gross Deployment
$46 billion
Full Year Gross Deployment
$146 billion
Fee-Paying AUM
$385 billion
Wealth Management AUM
$66 billion
Insurance-related AUM
$86 billion
Management Fees (Q4)
$994 million
Management Fees (Full Year)
$3.7 billion
Fee-Related Earnings (Q4)
$528 million
FRE Margin
41.7%
Fee-Related Performance Revenues (Q4)
$171 million
Net Realized Performance Income (Q4)
$102 million
Net Realized Performance Income (Full Year)
$169 million
Realized Income (Q4)
$589 million
Realized Income (Full Year)
over $1.8 billion
Dividend (Q1 2026)
$1.35 per share
Effective Tax Rate (2025 Full Year)
10.3%
Effective Tax Rate (Q4 2025)
13.5%
Private Investment Grade Business AUM
$25 billion
Aspida Sales Volume
$8.8 billion
Dry Powder
$156 billion
U.S. Direct Lending Portfolio EBITDA Growth
10% year-over-year
Non-Traded BDC Net Return
9.3%
Ares Capital Non-Accruing Loan Ratio (Cost)
1.8%
Ares Capital Non-Accruing Loan Ratio (Fair Value)
1.2%
Ares Capital Fund Level Return on NAV
10.3% for 2025
Ares Capital Avg Annual Total Stock Return (21 years)
12.4%
Diversified Non-Traded REIT Net Return
11.6% in 2025
Industrial Non-Traded REIT 5-Year Performance
#1 performing non-traded REIT among peers
Open-Ended Core Infrastructure Fund Net Return
9.9% for the year
Private Equity Secondaries Semi-Liquid Net Return
13.4% for the year
ACOF VI Private Equity Net Return
16% in 2025
ACOF VI Gross IRR Since Inception
over 21%
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Antony Peter Ressler
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael J. Arougheti
Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. David B. Kaplan
Co-Founder, Partner & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Bennett Rosenthal
Co-Founder, Partner, Chairman of Private Equity Group & Director
No Bio Available
Ms. Jana Markowicz
Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Direct Lending
No Bio Available
Mr. Sandesh Hegde
Partner, Global Chief Information Officer, COO of Ares India & President of AOISSC
No Bio Available
Mr. Mark Charles Infanger CPA
MD and Chief Accounting Officer for Finance, Accounting & Operations
No Bio Available
Mr. Carl G. Drake C.F.A.
Partner, Head of Public Markets Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
No Bio Available
Ms. Penelope F. Roll
Partner & Global Chief Compliance Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Jessica Dosen
Partner & Global Head of Human Resources
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
2000 Ave Of The Stars, 12Th Floor
Contacts
+13102014100.0
www.aresmgmt.com