Ares Management Expands Credit and Real Estate Capabilities with BlueCove and GCP International Acquisitions

Ares Management has completed its acquisition of London-based BlueCove and GCP International, expanding its credit and real estate capabilities. The firm reported record fundraising, investing activity, and assets under management, with revenue of $1.50b in Q4 2025. Ares' stock has declined 26.7% YTD and 34.7% over the past year, but its 3-year and 5-year figures are 59.2% and 179.7% respectively.