Ares Management Corporation Slips to 487th in Trading Volume with $191 Million Turnover Amid Data Center Fund Success

Ares Management Corporation (ARES) experienced a significant decline in trading volume on June 13, 2025, with a total turnover of $191 million, marking a 54.14% decrease from the previous day. This placed Ares at the 487th position in terms of trading volume among all stocks for the day. The stock price of Ares Management Corporation also decreased by 2.49%.

Ares Management Corporation has successfully closed its inaugural Japanese data center fund, raising $2.4 billion. This fund, named Japan DC Partners I (JDC I), will focus on developing three data center campuses in Tokyo. The initiative aims to meet the growing demand from cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) providers. The development assets will adhere to strong sustainability standards, including renewable-enabled power sourcing and cooling systems that align with leading water efficiency protocols. Ada Infrastructure, a global data center platform acquired by Ares as part of the GCP International transaction, will be responsible for the development and operation of these campuses. Ada Infrastructure, supported by a dedicated team of over 70 professionals worldwide, brings extensive expertise in executing complex data center projects. Ares anticipates additional investment opportunities in the Japanese data center sector, including the execution of its secured pipeline and synergies between its broader digital infrastructure and climate infrastructure capabilities to support long-term development. The company's established local capabilities in Japan, including extensive land sourcing activities and relationships, further strengthen its position in the market.