Ares Management Completes Acquisition of GCP International

Summary

Ares Management Corporation has completed its acquisition of the international business of GLP Capital Partners Limited, excluding its operations in Greater China, significantly enhancing its global real assets platform. The acquisition, which was announced on March 3, 2025, adds important geographic exposure in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., and strengthens Ares' position in high-conviction sectors such as digital infrastructure and self-storage. As part of the transaction, Ares issued up to 10,464,654 shares of its Class A common stock and 2,098,332 restricted units to certain service provider sellers of GCP International.