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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 Acquisitions24
Bankruptcy Rate21%
Avg Hold Period2.0yrs
High-Risk Track Record
21% of companies owned by this firm have filed for bankruptcy. This is significantly above the industry average.
Known Tactics
Cost Cutting
COMMONAggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Debt Loading
COMMONAdding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
Real Estate Sale-Leaseback
COMMONreal estate sale-leaseback is a common PE tactic.
Operational Consolidation
COMMONoperational consolidation is a common PE tactic.
Price Increases
COMMONRaising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings