Ares Management Corporation concluded 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, marked by significant growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), record fundraising and investment activity, and strategic acquisitions. The company is well-positioned for continued earnings growth in 2026, supported by robust investor demand and enhanced global capabilities.
Crossed $600 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM).
positiveEstablished new annual records for fundraising and investing of over $100 billion.
positiveClosed GCP International acquisition, broadening real estate and digital infrastructure capabilities.
positiveDeclared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share, a 20% increase.
positiveYear-over-year increase in AUM of 29%, FPAUM of 32%, and management fees of 25%.
positiveGAAP net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation was $54.2 million for the quarter, while after-tax realized income was $529.1 million, indicating a significant difference between GAAP and realized income.
attentionNet income per share was $0.08, significantly lower than after-tax realized income per share of $1.45.
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Our strong fourth quarter concluded an exceptional year full of milestones and strategic accomplishments for Ares.
We crossed $600 billion in AUM, established new annual records for fundraising and investing of over $100 billion and closed our GCP International acquisition which meaningfully broadened our real estate and digital infrastructure capabilities.
Robust investor demand across all three of our channels is continuing and we expect another strong year of fundraising which could match or exceed our record levels from 2025.
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