Ares Management Corporation is a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $207 billion of assets under management,⁽¹⁾ and over 25 offices in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Since its inception in 1997, Ares has adhered to a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on delivering strong risk-adjusted investment returns throughout market cycles. Ares believes each of its distinct but complementary investment groups in Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Strategic Initiatives is a market leader based on assets under management and investment performance. Ares was built upon the fundamental principle that each group benefits from being part of the greater whole. For more information