Summary
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2019, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The filing includes a press release and an earnings presentation, which provide detailed insights into the company's performance. Investors should note that this information is furnished, not filed, and thus is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for understanding the regulatory implications of the disclosed data. In addition to the financial results, the 8-K also disclosed the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share for its Class A common stock. This dividend is payable on March 29, 2019, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2019. This dividend announcement is a key piece of information for income-focused investors, highlighting the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Key Highlights
- 1Ares Management announced its Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results via press release and earnings presentation.
- 2The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share for its Class A common stock.
- 3The dividend is payable on March 29, 2019, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2019.
- 4The disclosed financial information is furnished under Item 2.02 and Regulation FD, not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5The filing includes Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Earnings Presentation) for detailed review.
- 6Key financial performance metrics for Q4 and FY 2018 are available in the referenced exhibits.