Ares Management Announces First Quarter 2024 U.S. Direct Lending Origination Activity - Seite 2

Clarience Technologies / Genstar Capital
Ares served as a joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Safe Fleet by Clarience Technologies, a Genstar portfolio company. Clarience Technologies is a leading manufacturer of safety lighting, wiring harnesses, telematics systems, fuel filtration devices and other safety accessories for a variety of commercial vehicle end markets.

Computer Services, Inc. ("CSI") / Centerbridge Partners, Bridgeport Partners and TA Associates
Ares participated in an incremental senior secured credit facility to support the sponsors' continued growth plans for CSI. Led by its core bank processing product, CSI is a leading infrastructure software provider to community and regional banks in the United States.

ENTRUST Solutions Group / Kohlberg & Company
Ares served as the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support the continued growth of ENTRUST. ENTRUST is a leading consulting and engineering services platform serving the utility and infrastructure end markets by providing consulting, design, and engineering services to a broad base of customers.

Equinox Holdings
Ares served as a lender for a senior secured credit facility to support future growth of Equinox. Equinox operates upscale, full-service health clubs that offer an integrated selection of branded programs, services and products to meet the needs and active lifestyles of its members, including strength & cardio training, group fitness classes, personal training, spa services and other products.

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging / Kohlberg & Company
Ares served as the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Kohlberg's continued growth plans for Nelipak Healthcare Packaging. Nelipak is a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for medical device, pharmaceutical drug delivery and other demanding applications.

Premise Health / OMERS Private Equity
Ares served as the administrative agent and lead arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support OMERS Private Equity's continued growth plans for Premise Health, an industry-leading provider of employer-sponsored onsite health clinics/pharmacies and digital wellness solutions.

The Ultimus Group / GTCR
Ares served as a joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support GTCR's continued growth plans for Ultimus. Ultimus is a privately owned fund administrator with capabilities spanning fund administration, accounting, transfer agency and shareholder services.