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Ares Management Announces Third Quarter 2026 U.S. Direct Lending Origination Activity

PR Newswire•29/10/2026•06:30 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤$6.3 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments closed across 55 transactions in Q3 2026
  • ➤$43.4 billion in commitments closed across 314 transactions in 12 months ended September 30, 2026
  • ➤Ares (ARES) financed CVC Capital Partners’ acquisition of Chess.com
  • ➤Ares (ARES) financed Berkshire Partners’ acquisition of Harbourfront Wealth Management
  • ➤Ares (ARES) reported approximately $691 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026

Ares Management Announces Third Quarter 2026 U.S. Direct Lending Origination Activity PR Newswire

Approximately $6.3 Billion in New Commitments Closed in the Third Quarter and Approximately $43.4 Billion Closed in the 12 Months Ended September 30, 2026

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