8-K current report · filed May 1, 2026

Ares Management (ARES) 8-K Current Report: May 1, 2026

Item 2.02Item 7.01Item EX-99.1ARES overview

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Ares Management (ARES) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 1, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.2). Q1 2026 results for quarter ended March 31, 2026, announced May 1, 2026.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Q1 2026 results for quarter ended March 31, 2026, announced May 1, 2026
  • Full financial details and investor-relevant metrics contained in Exhibit 99.1 press release

Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Quarterly Class A dividend $1.35 per share, payable June 30, 2026
  • June 16, 2026 record date determines dividend eligibility
  • Q1 2026 earnings presentation covers results for quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the press release and detailed earnings presentation

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2

  • Q1 2026 GAAP net income $142.6M, or $0.46 per Class A share
  • After-tax realized income $452.4M, or $1.24 per Class A share; fee-related earnings $464.4M
  • Record fundraising $30B, up more than 45% year over year, supporting continued platform expansion
  • AUM grew 18% and fee-paying AUM 19% year over year; management fees increased 25%
  • Quarterly dividends declared: $1.35 per common share and $0.84375 per Series B preferred share

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