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ARES · Financial Services · Asset Management · Market cap $54.73B

2 funds in our archive have pitched Ares Management — most recently Vulcan Value Partners in June 2025.

Company profile

Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's Tradable Credit Group segment manages various types of investment funds, such as commingled and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, and publicly traded vehicles and sub-advised funds for retail investors in the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment focuses on majority or shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm was previously known as Ares Management, L.P. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC is the general partner of the company.

Fund coverage · 2 theses

  • Vulcan Value Partners
    June 2025

    Ares Management is a high-quality, diversified alternative asset manager known for its strong performance and growth during market dislocations, supported by defensiveness in credit and a favorable long-term industry outlook.

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  • Clearbridge All Cap Growth Strategy
    March 2025

    Ares Management is a leading alternative asset manager in private credit, poised to benefit from market trends while maintaining a balance sheet light strategy and strong performance in downturns.

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