Ares Management Special Opportunities Team to Join its Global Credit Group - Seite 2

“Bringing the Special Opportunities business under the Credit Group umbrella is designed to enhance our investing capabilities and create value for our portfolio companies and our investors,” said Mr. Rosen.

“We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of the Special Opportunities business to date and look forward to working even more closely with our colleagues in Credit and across the Ares platform to take advantage of the growing market opportunity,” added Mr. Snyder.

Adjusted for this change, the Ares Credit Group had approximately $300 billion in assets under management with approximately 490 investment professionals operating across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific as of December 31, 2023. The Opportunistic Credit strategy will be reflected within the Ares Credit Group in Ares’ public reporting, effective March 31, 2024.

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