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Ares Management Corp 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 28, 2023)

Filed February 28, 2023For Securities:ARESARES-PB

Summary

Ares Management Corp (ARES) announced on February 27, 2023, that Michael J. Arougheti, a key executive officer and director, along with a controlled entity, has established a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This plan allows for the sale of up to 1,430,301 shares of the Company's Class A common stock, commencing no earlier than May 24, 2023, and concluding by May 23, 2024, or earlier if all shares are sold. The stated purpose of this plan is for estate planning. This announcement is important for investors as it provides transparency regarding potential future stock sales by a significant insider. While the plan is designed to adhere to Rule 10b5-1, which provides an affirmative defense against allegations of insider trading by establishing pre-determined trading schedules, investors should monitor these sales. The disclosed maximum number of shares represents a notable portion of the company's outstanding stock, and their sale, even if orderly, could exert some selling pressure on the stock price. The company has emphasized that the plan was adopted during an authorized trading period and without possession of material non-public information, and that transactions will be reported via Form 144 and Form 4 filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Executive Officer Michael J. Arougheti and a controlled entity have adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • 2The plan permits the sale of up to 1,430,301 shares of Ares Management Corp's Class A common stock.
  • 3Trading under the plan is scheduled to commence on or after May 24, 2023, and will end by May 23, 2024.
  • 4The primary stated purpose for establishing the trading plan is estate planning.
  • 5The plan was established during an authorized trading window and when the participant was not in possession of material non-public information.
  • 6Future sales under this plan will be publicly disclosed through Form 144 and Form 4 filings.
  • 7Ares Management Corp is not obligated to report on other officers' or directors' Rule 10b5-1 plans unless required by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a written document that allows company insiders to pre-arrange the sale or purchase of company stock at a future date. It requires establishing the terms of the trades (amount, price, date) in advance, at a time when the insider does not possess material non-public information, to provide a defense against insider trading allegations.

The stated reason for Mr. Arougheti's Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is for estate planning purposes. The plan allows for a structured and pre-determined sale of shares over a period of time.

Up to 1,430,301 shares of Class A common stock could be sold. Trading can commence no earlier than May 24, 2023, and will conclude by May 23, 2024, or sooner if all shares are sold within the plan's parameters.

While the plan is designed for orderly sales, the sale of a significant number of shares by a key executive could potentially add selling pressure to the stock. However, the pre-arranged nature and the extended timeframe of the plan are intended to mitigate sudden or significant price impacts.