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 (Sep 2026)

Ares Management has made a total of 59 acquisitions. It has completed these across 26 sectors, including Retail Chains, REITs, and Solar Energy, spanning 15 countries with significant operations in United States, United Kingdom, and China. Peak acquisition years were 2021 with 13 acquisitions, 2025 with 7 acquisitions, and 2014 with 6 acquisitions. The average number of acquisitions per year between 2020 and 2025 is 5.4, and 1 acquisition has been completed for the current calendar year. The most recent acquisition is Whitestone REIT, a Houston-based commercial real estate investment firm founded in 1998, with the transaction finalized 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	kegn	awtw	15	886
Dec 08, 2025	Redbackboots	gxow	yyu{	93	144
Oct 30, 2025	BlueCove	zctg	sxff	21	353
Oct 24, 2025	Plymouth Industrial REIT	tl{u	dml{	13	788
May 19, 2025	Landscape Workshop	cdwo	cgqh	60	770