Ares Management Corp

Ares is an alternative investment management firm that provides a broad range of investment strategies across credit, real assets, private equity, and secondaries. The firm specializes in non-investment grade credit, direct lending, real estate, and infrastructure solutions, alongside specialized ventures in insurance and growth strategies. Through its integrated multi-asset platform, Ares delivers financing capabilities to corporate borrowers, financial sponsors, and middle-market companies. Its global client base spans direct institutional relationships, sub-advised accounts, perpetual wealth vehicles, and retail investors in publicly traded funds.

The firm operates internationally with over 4,250 employees based across more than 55 offices in over 25 countries, maintaining investment and operational presence across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Ares maintains global management oversight through its corporate leadership and governance committees, though a specific headquarters city is not stated in the provided text.

Summary of the business section of Ares Management's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“Talent Management: As of December 31, 2025, we had over 4,250 employees, comprised of over 1,650 professionals in our investment groups and over 2,550 operations management professionals, located in over 55 offices in more than 25 countries.”