Ares Management Raises $5.4 Billion for US and Europe Real Estate

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has secured $5.4 billion in capital for its value-add real estate strategies across the U.S. and Europe, a move that significantly bolsters its investment capacity in high-conviction property markets.

"This successful fundraise underscores the confidence our investors have in our ability to create value in the current real estate landscape," said David Roth, Partner and Co-Head of Ares Real Estate. "We see significant opportunities in the market to acquire and reposition assets to generate attractive returns."

The capital was raised through two of its funds: Ares US Real Estate Fund XI, LP and Ares European Property Enhancement Partners. The "value-add" strategy typically involves acquiring properties with some level of undermanagement or need for repositioning, then improving them to increase their value. Specific cap rates, occupancy targets, and rent growth metrics for the new funds were not disclosed.

The $5.4 billion in "dry powder" positions Ares to be a major buyer in the U.S. and European real estate markets. This influx of capital is expected to increase competition for value-add assets, potentially putting upward pressure on prices in the sectors Ares targets. For Ares, the successful fundraise is a bullish signal, reflecting strong investor demand and setting the stage for a significant increase in future management fee revenue.

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