Ares

Ares scaled back a blockbuster private credit vehicle following a valuation pushback. A Wall Street firm attempted to complete a €1bn continuation fund but ultimately failed to get buy-in for pricing from investors.

Ares secured the largest flagship credit fund commitments in three years. Investor equity commitments to the private credit group increased by over 40% compared to the previous year.

Ares is pursuing a major private capital deal that appears close to home. The article notes that while private equity and credit coexistence is common, this partnership will test the involved cultures.

Ares raised $8.5 billion for its newest fund despite challenges in private markets. The fund focuses on debt backed by assets such as data centres, railcars, music royalties, and car leases.

Arcmont and Ares are leading a €1.1 billion loan to the software firm Cegid. The transaction involves significant financial support for the company.

Ares CEO Arougheti states that the private credit market is not broken. The comment comes from the CEO of Ares regarding market conditions.

Ares CEO Arougheti discusses private credit and sports investing. The article focuses on topics related to investment strategies and business ventures.

U.S. private markets firms KKR, Ares, and Blackstone fell in premarket trading as Partners Group's decision to cap private equity fund withdrawals raised concerns over redemption pressure.

Optimum has escalated a debt dispute with Apollo and Ares by shifting assets, pushing the conflict to a critical point. Patrick Drahi is mentioned in the context of the situation.