Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Q3 2025 Financial Results Summary

On November 2, 2025, Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) reported its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Below is a summary of the key financial metrics and announcements from the report.

Financial Highlights

• GAAP Net Income:
• $288.9 million for Q3 2025
• Up from the same period in the previous year (actual figures not provided)
• Net Income Per Share:
• On a basic and diluted basis, net income per share of Class A and non-voting common stock was $1.15 for Q3 2025
• Compared to the same quarter last year (actual figures not provided)
• After-tax Realized Income:
• $425.8 million for Q3 2025
• After-tax realized income per share of Class A common stock was $1.19
• Fee Related Earnings:
• $471.2 million for Q3 2025
• A reflection of the performance for the quarter
• Assets Under Management (AUM):
• AUM experienced a 28% year-over-year increase
• Fundraising Efforts:
• A record quarter for fundraising activities
• The company expects to exceed its previous annual fundraising record of $93 billion
• Investment Activity:
• Increased investment activity across various platforms, supported by healthy capital availability
• Ares had $150 billion in available capital at the end of Q3 2025

Dividend Announcements

• Common Stock Dividend:
• A quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share has been declared
• Payable on December 31, 2025 to Class A and non-voting common stockholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2025
• Preferred Stock Dividend:
• A quarterly dividend of $0.84375 per share declared for the 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock
• Payable on January 1, 2026 to preferred stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2025
• Dividend Reinvestment Program:
• A Dividend Reinvestment Program for Class A common stockholders will take effect for the quarterly dividend on December 31, 2025

Investor Information

• Conference Call:
• Ares will host a conference call on November 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the third quarter results
• Participants can join via telephone or a live webcast on Ares’ Investor Resources section of their website
• Further Information:
• Detailed presentations of the third quarter 2025 results can be viewed on the Ares Management website in the Investor Resources section

Company Overview

Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager providing a range of investment solutions across various asset classes, including credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. As of September 30, 2025, Ares has over $596 billion in assets under management, operating across multiple regions, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

For more information, please visit Ares Management Corporation’s website.

This summary captures the key financial metrics and dividend announcements for Ares Management Corporation during the third quarter of 2025, highlighting significant growth and corporate actions taken during this period.

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