Ares Management

AESIF is a private credit fund offering exposure to European private debt markets, with a focus on direct lending to mid-market companies. It primarily invests in self-originated loans, secured and unsecured bonds, and other alternative credit strategies. A smaller allocation is made to liquid credit instruments such as syndicated leveraged loans and high-yield bonds, providing additional liquidity to the portfolio. The fund is structured as an open-ended SICAV, offering monthly redemptions subject to lock-up restrictions and redemption limits. Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager operating in the credit, private equity and real estate markets. The company was founded in 1997 with additional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. As of September 2021, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $295 billion of assets under management.

Ares Private Markets Fund (APMF) is a diversified private equity investment vehicle designed to provide investors with exposure to private markets through a mix of secondary transactions, GP-led deals, primary commitments, structured solutions, and co-investments. By focusing heavily on secondaries, the fund seeks to acquire mature private equity assets, offering investors faster capital deployment and reduced early-stage investment drag. It targets a broad range of industries, with a core focus on buyout strategies and selective exposure to growth equity. Geographically, the fund is primarily North America-focused, with additional allocations in Europe and other global markets. Ares Management is a global leader in alternative investments, with deep expertise across private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure. The firm’s dedicated secondaries team has a strong track record in sourcing, evaluating, and structuring transactions, providing access to high-quality private market opportunities. Through its expansive network and disciplined investment approach, Ares aims to generate strong risk-adjusted returns while offering liquidity features that make private equity more accessible to investors.