How many acquisitions has Ares Management made so far?

Ares Management has completed 59 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $1.45B.

Which countries does Ares Management usually acquire in?

Ares Management has made acquisitions in 15 countries with the most activity in United States and United Kingdom.

Which is Ares Management's latest acquisition?

Ares Management's most recent acquisition is Whitestone REIT, a Commercial real estate investment firm creating thriving local communities, acquired in April 2026.

In which year did Ares Management make the most acquisitions?

Ares Management was most active in 2021, with 13 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 59 Acquisitions by Ares Management (Jul 2026)

Ares Management has made a total of 59 acquisitions. These investments span 27 sectors, including Retail Chains, REITs, and Solar Energy, across 15 countries, primarily in United States, United Kingdom, and China. Peak acquisition years were 2021 with 13 transactions, 2025 with 7 transactions, and 2014 with 6 transactions. Between 2020 and 2025, the firm averaged 5.4 acquisitions per year, and it has completed 1 acquisition so far this year. Its most recent purchase is Whitestone REIT, a Houston-based commercial real estate investment firm founded in 1998 and acquired in April 2026.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of Ares Management:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	1
2025	7
2024	3
2023	2
2022	2
2021	13
2020	3
2019	3
2018	4
2017	2
2016	1
2014	6
2013	1
2012	3
2011	1
2010	1
2004	4

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Recent acquisitions by Ares Management

Ares Management's most recent acquisition - Whitestone REIT is a Commercial real estate investment firm creating thriving local communities, founded in 1998 and located in Houston. Ares Management acquired it in April 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by Ares Management sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Apr 08, 2026	Whitestone REIT	bfgw	epst	88	729
Dec 08, 2025	Redbackboots	ifpp	hvlu	42	229
Oct 30, 2025	BlueCove	udws	glzy	20	814
Oct 24, 2025	Plymouth Industrial REIT	b{{g	kkuf	91	966
May 19, 2025	Landscape Workshop	uebe	eubp	34	711