Ares Management

ARES

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a global alternative investment manager operating three integrated businesses across credit, private equity and real estate. In 1997, Ares was founded by a veteran team of investment professionals to pursue investment opportunities and deliver flexible capital across all levels of a company's structure and in different market environments. Ares is headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Ares reported over $149Bn in assets under management at the end of March 2020. Around 76% of assets ($112.5Bn) are in the credit business, 12% ($22.0Bn) are in private equity, and 9% ($14.1Bn) is in real estate as of last quarter.

Ares Management has been a target of short sellers for a while. The current short interest of 6.98% is roughly at the average of the last 12 months (5.82%).