Ares
Los Angeles, California, United States · Angel Investment, Asset Management, Energy
Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative asset manager specializing in private equity, real estate, private debt, and public equity. The firm provides investment management services, directly investing in a diverse range of assets worldwide. With a strong focus on risk-adjusted returns, Ares aims to generate attractive returns for its investors.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Employees
- 4,300
- Industries
- Angel Investment, Asset Management, Energy
- Status
- Public (ARES)
- Website
- aresacquisitioncorporation.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Ares
- : Ares to acquire MaxiPARTS for AU$2.50
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): Ares Management Corporation is reporting a Regulation FD Disclosure regarding their preliminary expectations for realized net performance income for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company anticipates that this income will exceed $50 million, a significant increase from $16 million for the same quarter in the previous year (2025). This preliminary figure suggests strong financial performance and may impact investor perceptions and future financial planning. The event is reported as occurring on July 10, 2026, which is within the eligible timeframe for this filing.
- : Ares — Tenant Improvement at 245 PARK AVENUE · NYC
- : Ares Acquisition Corp merges with X-energy
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On May 21, 2026, Ares Holdings L.P. entered into Amendment No. 14 to its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement originally established on April 21, 2014. This amendment relates to a material definitive agreement involving various subsidiaries of Ares Management Corporation as parties, with lenders and guarantors also included. The specific terms and financial implications of the amendment were not disclosed in the filing, but such amendments typically involve adjustments in credit terms or provisions that may impact the company's financing capabilities. The event reflects strategic financial management by the company to optimize its credit facilities.
- : Ares — Tenant Improvement at 245 PARK AVENUE · NYC
- : Ares to acquire Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On March 27, 2026, Ares Holdings L.P. entered into a Credit Agreement with several subsidiaries of Ares Management Corporation as guarantors, along with lenders including Bank of America, N.A. The Credit Agreement provides a term loan facility with an aggregate commitment to support corporate financing and growth objectives. This agreement signifies a strategic move to enhance Ares' financial flexibility and support its business operations effectively, showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to securing favorable funding terms.
- : Ares Management acquires Ryan for strategic growth
- : ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Increases Funding Facility to $600 Million
Ares funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Debt Financing | $650.0M |
| Dec 2021 | Private Equity | $2.2B |
| Dec 2021 | Funding Round | $2.2B |
Leadership
- Mace Mcclatchy, Managing Director - Market Officer
- Raj Dhanda, Global Head of Wealth Management
- Anup Agarwal, Chief Investment Officer
- Blair Jacobson, President
- Kipp deVeer, President
- Kort Schnabel, Chief Executive Officer
- Jeff Gonzales, Chief Financial Officer
- Tae-Sik Yoon, Chief Operating Officer
- Julie Solomon, Head of Real Estate
- Scott Lem
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Employee benefit plans
Ares files 4 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Ares in the news
- Ares Acquisition Corporation III Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants Commencing August 20, 2026 - Yahoo Finance (Aug 20, 2026)
- X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Agreement - X-energy (Oct 31, 2023)
- Kodiak Completes Business Combination with Ares Acquisition - GlobeNewswire (Sep 24, 2025)
- Ares Acquisition Corporation Announces Change of Extraordinary General Meeting Date - Business Wire (Jan 18, 2023)
- X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Strategic Update to Business Combination Terms to Reinforce Long-Term Value Creation Opportunity and Alignment with Shareholders - X-energy (Jun 12, 2023)
- Ares Acquisition Corporation III Announces Pricing of Upsized $345 Million Initial Public Offering - Yahoo Finance (Jun 29, 2026)
- Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics to go public via SPAC - TechCrunch (Apr 14, 2025)
- Ares Acquisition Corporation III Announces Closing of Upsized $395 Million Initial Public Offering, Including Partial Exercise of Over-Allotment Option - Yahoo Finance (Jul 01, 2026)
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About Ares: questions and answers
What does Ares do?
Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative asset manager specializing in private equity, real estate, private debt, and public equity. The firm provides investment management services, directly investing in a diverse range of assets worldwide. With a strong focus on risk-adjusted returns, Ares aims to generate attractive returns for its investors.
Where is Ares headquartered?
Ares is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
How many employees does Ares have?
Ares has about 4,300 employees.
Has Ares raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Ares. The most recent, Debt Financing of $650.0M, was in Sep 2025.
Who leads Ares?
Blair Jacobson is a President at Ares.
What is the latest news on Ares?
On Sep 03, 2026, Ares to acquire MaxiPARTS for AU$2.50
Is Ares a public company?
Yes. Ares is publicly traded under the ticker ARES.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy