Ares Management Closes $8.2 Billion in U.S. Direct Lending Deals

The firm acted as administrative agent, lead arranger, or bookrunner on a series of significant credit facilities throughout the quarter. These capital deployments supported private equity-backed acquisitions and expansion strategies across diverse sectors, ranging from infrastructure and aerospace to specialized financial services and commercial refrigeration. Key transactions included backing Mill Point Capital’s acquisition of AeriTek, Advent International’s purchase of engineering firm Atwell, and Monomoy Capital Partners’ acquisition of Jiffy Lube International. Further support was directed toward companies such as Precinmac, which received incremental funding for its precision component manufacturing operations, and the Valcourt Group, which secured capital for building maintenance growth. With over $671 billion in global assets under management, Ares continues to leverage its credit platform to facilitate M&A activity and long-term business development across North America.