Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) is a leading global alternative asset manager specializing in credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure investing. Since its founding in 1997 by Antony P. Ressler, Michael Arougheti and a team of finance professionals, the firm has built a multi‐strategy platform that addresses both corporate and real asset markets. Ares went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014 and has since expanded its product offering and geographic footprint to serve institutional and private wealth clients worldwide.
In its credit segment, Ares Management provides direct lending, mezzanine financing, opportunistic credit and syndicated loans through a variety of vehicles, including business development companies, collateralized loan obligations and customized credit funds. The firm’s credit business is structured to deliver flexible capital solutions to middle‐market and large‐cap companies, supporting growth initiatives, refinancing needs and special‐situation opportunities. Ares’ credit strategies are managed by experienced investment teams focused on rigorous credit analysis and active portfolio management.
Through its private equity arm, Ares acquires controlling and non‐controlling stakes in middle‐market businesses across a range of industries, leveraging operational expertise to drive growth and efficiency. The real estate group pursues both debt and equity investments in office, industrial, retail and residential assets, while the infrastructure platform targets transportation, energy and digital infrastructure projects. These complementary lines of business enable Ares to capitalize on cross‐asset investment themes and deliver diversified exposure for its clients.
Ares Management is headquartered in Los Angeles with additional offices in North America, Europe and Asia‐Pacific. Executive Chairman Antony P. Ressler leads the board, while Michael Arougheti and David Lesperance serve as Co‐Chief Executive Officers. The firm employs a collaborative culture of seasoned investment professionals, focused on long‐term value creation, disciplined risk management and close partnership with portfolio company management teams.
