ARES - Mergers and acquisitions

HOUSTON and NEW YORK, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) ("Whitestone" or the "Company") and Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) today announced that Whitestone has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") with certain Ares Real Estate funds ("Ares") pursuant to which Ares will acquire all outstanding Whitestone common shares and operating partnership units for $19.00 per share or unit in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion. The purchase price represents a 12.2% premium to Whitestone's closing stock price on April 8, 2026, the last full trading day prior to the transaction announcement, and a 26.5% premium

Acquisition Positions 460k SF Grocery-Anchored, Mixed-Use Destination for Enhanced Community Experience and Long-Term Growth Town Lane, a New York-based real estate investment manager, and Gillon Property Group (GPG) have announced the acquisition of Watters Creek Village, a 460k SF, grocery-anchored mixed-use destination located in Allen, Texas. The acquisition marks a new chapter for the highly regarded center, reinforcing its role as a dominant retail and community hub within the rapidly growing North Dallas corridor. An Ares Real Estate fund ("Ares") provided the debt financing for the acquisition. Watters Creek Village is strategically positioned along U.S. Highway 75, which carrie

Transaction Further Strengthens AIR's Presence in Ireland and Expands Global Capabilities in Developing Automated Systems for Medical Device Assembly and Aseptic Filling Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. ("AIR" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of KAON Automation ("KAON"), an Ireland-based industrial automation company that delivers advanced automation solutions for leading manufacturing companies globally. In addition to strengthening AIR's existing presence in Ireland, the transaction expands the Company's presence in the medical and life sciences end markets and enhances its capabilities across precision assembly, aseptic high-speed filling and end-of-line automation.

Acquires 314-Acre Data Center Development Site in Spotsylvania County and Two 2025-Vintage Hyperscale Data Centers in Leesburg Transactions Underscore Acceleration of Ares' Vertically Integrated Digital Infrastructure Investment Capabilities Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today two significant data center transactions in the U.S. by Ares Real Assets funds, underscoring an expansion of Ares' global data center exposure and the significant advantages through collaboration across its leading digital infrastructure and real estate investment capabilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ht

Ares Management Corporation ("Ares") (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Ares Alternative Credit funds ("Ares Alternative Credit") and other affiliated Ares funds have completed the acquisition of a 20% stake in Plenitude, a leader in energy transition controlled by Eni, for €2 billion at an implied enterprise value of over €12 billion. "This closing underscores the Ares platform's ability to deliver flexible capital at scale to high-quality, asset-focused businesses. We are excited to support Eni and Plenitude in their next phase of growth," said Joel Holsinger, Partner and Co-Head of Alternative Credit at Ares. "We are pleased to complete o

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) ("Ares"), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (the "Ares fund") has acquired a 49% stake in a portfolio of assets from EDP Renováveis, S.A. ("EDPR"), a leading global developer, owner and operator of renewable energy infrastructure. The total estimated enterprise value for 100% of the portfolio amounts to approximately $2.9 billion. The transaction comprises a diversified portfolio of 10 assets that aggregates to 1,632 MW of capacity, including 1,030 MW of solar, 402 MW of wind and 200 MW of storage capacity across four U.S. power markets. All projects

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) ("Ares"), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (the "Ares funds") have acquired 100% of the equity interests in Meade Pipeline Co LLC ("Meade") from affiliates of XPLR Infrastructure, LP ("XPLR"), a leading independent power producer formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. ("NextEra"). The investment represents a total cash consideration of approximately $1.1 billion. Meade owns approximately 40% of the Central Penn Line ("CPL"), a FERC-regulated, 180-mile pipeline that transports natural gas from prolific production zones in the Marcellus and Utica Shale in Northeast Pe

Transaction Expands AIR's U.S. Presence With Addition of a Leading Developer of Custom Automation Solutions for High-Technology Industries Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. ("AIR" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of Owens Design, a Fremont, California-based industrial automation company with deep experience developing custom solutions for customers in high-tech industries. The transaction further strengthens AIR's ability to align engineering capabilities across its United States, United Kingdom and Ireland footprint and deliver innovative automation solutions for its global customer base. AIR funded the transaction through an additional investment from an Ares Managemen

Ares Management Corporation ("Ares") (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Ares Alternative Credit funds ("Ares Alternative Credit") have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a 20% stake in Plenitude, a leader in energy transition controlled by Eni, for approximately €2 billion. The consideration implies an enterprise value for Plenitude of over €12 billion. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Plenitude operates in over 15 countries worldwide, integrating a business model that combines over 4 GW of renewable energy production, as well as retail and energy solutions. The company serve

BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schottenstein affiliates Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP) and SB360 Capital Partners (SB360), providers of customized solutions for the retail and consumer product sectors, along with Ares Commercial Finance (Ares), are pleased to announce the closing of a $112,000,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan for Backcountry, the leading, premium specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel. The new financing package refinanced a previous facility and supported the company's acquisition by venture-backed firm CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC). Backcountry was founded in 1996 by Jim Holland and John Bresee in Park City, Utah. Holland

Transaction Advances AIR's Growth Strategy With New Capabilities Across Expanded Footprint and Diversified Customer Base Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. ("AIR" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of Sewtec Automation ("Sewtec"), a leading industrial automation company based in the United Kingdom. The transaction expands AIR's geographic footprint, strengthens its engineering capabilities and further positions the Company to capitalize on the increasing global demand for manufacturing automation solutions across a diversified customer base. The transaction was funded primarily by an additional investment from an Ares Management Private Equity fund ("Ares"). Founded in 19

NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global ("WHP" or "the Company"), a leading global brand management firm today announced a $375 million equity investment from funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares") (NYSE:ARES) providing significant growth capital for WHP Global's next wave of brand acquisitions. The transaction values WHP Global at $1.6 billion.  Founded in 2019 by retail industry veteran Yehuda Shmidman together with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), WHP Global is one of the fastest growing com

Transaction Creates One of the Largest Professional Football Groups in the World with Interests in Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace, Botafogo, and RWD Molenbeek Additional Investors include Leading Global Investors Ares Management, Iconic Sports and Elmwood Partners LYON, France and LONDON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited ("Eagle Football"), a London-based group founded by digital entrepreneur and football enthusiast John Textor with interests in English Premier League club, Crystal Palace, Brazil Serie A Club, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, and Belgium First Division B Club, RWD Molenbeek, today announced that it has acquired on December 19, 2022 a sig

New York, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corporation™ and New York-based indoor farming pioneer that operates one of the largest networks of high-tech hydroponic greenhouses in North America, has raised more than $310 million in new capital, bringing the fast-growing company's total financing to $440 million since its founding in 2009. The latest fundraising round, the company's largest to date, includes equity and debt funding led by new investors BMO Impact Investment Fund (IIF), a sustainability-focused investment fund of the Bank of Montreal (BMO) (NYSE:BMO), and Ares Management funds (Ares). The Series E round was joined by additional new investors, in

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) ("Ares"), announced today that funds managed by the Ares Real Estate Group have closed on the acquisition of two portfolios consisting of 75 industrial properties totaling 11.9 million square feet. The properties were purchased from two different sellers at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.7 billion. The portfolios represent a diversified mix of Class A and B industrial holdings across 16 U.S. markets. Located in markets such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Southern California, the assets expand the firm's industrial holdings in top-tier, high-growth markets that continue to experience strong tenant demand and rising rents. Additionall

Canadian Pension Plan Accelerates Sustainable Investing MomentumOMERS Infrastructure Portfolio Marks Fourth Renewables Deal of 2021 NEW YORK and TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMERS Infrastructure today announced that it has signed an agreement with a fund managed by Ares Management Corporation to acquire 100% of Navisun LLC, an independent distributed generation solar power producer. Navisun acquires, co-develops, constructs, finances, owns and operates distributed and small utility-scale solar and storage projects throughout the United States. "We are pleased to announce our investment in Navisun and look forward to working with founders John Malloy and Doug Johnsen and the

Sverica Capital Management LP ("Sverica") announced today the sale of Women's Health USA ("WHUSA" or the "Company"), a provider of practice management and emerging value-based services, to Unified Women's Healthcare ("Unified"), a leading practice management platform in women's healthcare backed by Altas Partners, funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation, and Oak HC/FT. Sverica will retain an equity investment in the combined company. The combination with Unified represents the culmination of a four-year investment by Sverica, which in 2017 acquired a majority interest in WHUSA from its founder Robert Patricelli. Under Sverica's ownership, WHUSA transformed

Combination Creates Enhanced Platform Better Positioned to Advance Women's Healthcare Across the Country Unified Women's Healthcare ("Unified"), a leading practice management platform in women's healthcare backed by Altas Partners ("Altas"), funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares") and Oak HC/FT, today announced that it has acquired Women's Health USA ("WHUSA"), a national leader in practice management services for the women's health sector. Sverica Capital Management, the current majority shareholder in WHUSA, has reinvested a portion of its proceeds into the combined company. Financial terms were not disclosed. Through this combination, Unified a