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Private Equity Firm
Ares Management
AUM$428 billion
Founded1997
HQLos Angeles, CA
Global alternative investment manager with focus on credit, private equity, and real estate.
Track Record
Total Acquisitions23
Bankruptcy Rate22%
Avg Hold Period2.0yrs
High-Risk Track Record
22% of companies owned by this firm have filed for bankruptcy. This is significantly above the industry average.
Known Tactics
Debt Loading
COMMONAdding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
Cost Cutting
COMMONAggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Asset Stripping
COMMONSelling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Price Increases
COMMONRaising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.
Staff Reductions
COMMONstaff reductions is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings