Summary
Ares Management Corporation, a global alternative asset manager, reported strong growth in assets under management (AUM), reaching approximately $106.4 billion by the end of 2017, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12% over five years and 20% over ten years. The company's integrated investment platform, encompassing Credit, Private Equity, and Real Estate groups, demonstrated robust performance and a disciplined investment philosophy focused on risk-adjusted returns. In 2017, Ares Management successfully raised $16.7 billion in gross new capital and deployed over $16.4 billion across its strategies. The company's diversified investor base, comprising a significant portion of institutional relationships (66.9% of AUM), highlights its strong appeal to sophisticated investors. Furthermore, Ares Management is transitioning its tax structure to that of a corporation, effective March 1, 2018, aimed at simplifying its tax structure, expanding its investor universe, and potentially enhancing liquidity and trading volume.
Financial Highlights
30 data points| Revenue | $1.48B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.50B |
| Interest Expense | $21.22M |
| Net Income | $76.18M |
Key Highlights
- 1Assets Under Management (AUM) grew to $106.4 billion by December 31, 2017, reflecting significant AUM growth of 11.8% for the year.
- 2The company raised $16.7 billion in gross new capital in 2017 across over 65 funds, serving approximately 146 institutional investors.
- 3Capital was deployed totaling $16.4 billion in 2017 across various strategies, with a strong focus on direct lending within the Credit Group.
- 4The Credit Group remains the largest segment by AUM ($71.7 billion), with direct lending strategies comprising a significant portion ($42.4 billion).
- 5The Private Equity Group saw AUM of $24.5 billion, with Corporate Private Equity being the largest strategy within this segment ($18.6 billion).
- 6The Real Estate Group managed $10.2 billion in AUM, with U.S. Real Estate Equity as the largest component ($7.3 billion).
- 7Ares Management announced its intention to be taxed as a corporation effective March 1, 2018, a move expected to simplify its tax structure and broaden investor appeal.