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Ares Raises Combined $5.4 Billion for U.S. and Europe Value-Add Real Estate Strategies
NEW YORK, April 02, 2026--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) ("Ares"), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that it has raised approximately $5.4 billion of aggregate capital, including equity commitments and related transaction vehicles, to invest in value-add real estate opportunities across high-conviction markets in the U.S. and Europe. This follows the final closings of Ares US Real Estate Fund XI, LP ("US XI") and Ares European Property Enhancement Partner
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