Ares Raises $7 Billion For Credit Secondaries Strategy

Group 1 - Ares Management Corporation has raised approximately $7.1 billion for its Credit Secondaries strategy, including the final closing of its inaugural Ares Credit Secondaries Fund (ACS) [1] - The ACS Fund achieved approximately $4 billion in LP equity commitments, doubling its initial target of $2 billion, marking Ares' largest inaugural institutional fundraise [1] - The Ares Credit Secondaries strategy aims to build a diversified portfolio primarily consisting of senior secured, private equity-backed, and floating-rate private credit portfolios [2] Group 2 - The success of the ACS fundraise highlights Ares' early-mover advantage in credit secondaries and the strength of its investment platform [3] - Ares' Credit Secondaries strategy is supported by a large, dedicated team and combines decades of credit and secondaries experience with a disciplined investment approach focused on diversification and downside protection [3] - As of September 30, 2025, Ares managed over $38 billion in assets across various sectors, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit [3]