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LOS ANGELES—David B. Kaplan, co-founder and director of Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES), recently sold shares worth approximately $16.1 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transactions, executed on March 4 and 5, were part of a pre-established trading plan under Rule 10b5-1. The sales come as the stock has declined over 10% in the past week, with shares currently trading at $153.37.
Kaplan disposed of a total of 69,682 shares of Ares Management’s Class A common stock over the two-day period. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $157.05 to $165.78 per share. Following these sales, Kaplan holds 1,150,052 shares indirectly through Ares Owners Holdings L.P., a vehicle in which he is a limited partner. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains strong fundamentals with a "GOOD" overall financial health score and has consistently raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
The sales were conducted through Trently Holdings, LLC, a vehicle controlled by Kaplan. This activity follows a trading plan adopted in November 2024, allowing for scheduled transactions to take place without direct involvement from Kaplan at the time of execution.
Ares Management, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a leading global alternative asset manager, providing investment advice across credit, private equity, and real estate platforms.
In other recent news, Ares Management reported a decline in earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter, posting $1.23 against the analyst consensus estimate of $1.32. This decline was attributed to lower-than-expected net investment income and a higher corporate tax rate. Despite this, Ares Management achieved approximately $3.8 billion in new investment commitments and saw its portfolio investments at fair value rise to $26.72 billion. In another development, Ares Management’s funds provided a $275 million credit facility to ID.me, with plans for a substantial equity investment, supporting ID.me’s ongoing growth.
Additionally, Ares Management announced the closing of its Ares Capital Europe VI fund at €17.1 billion, surpassing its initial target and reinforcing its position in the direct lending market. RBC Capital Markets recently raised Ares Management’s price target from $185.00 to $205.00, maintaining an Outperform rating due to the firm’s strong market position and resilience in fundraising activities. The analyst highlighted the firm’s robust standing in private credit and its ability to maintain momentum with a high return on equity generation capability. These developments reflect Ares Management’s strategic moves and market positioning in the investment sector.
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