Ares Management Shares Drop 2.42% in Two Days as Trading Volume Surges to 259th Rank

Ares Management (ARES) shares fell 1.55% on May 20, 2025, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 2.42% over the past two days. The trading volume for Ares was 3.30 billion, an increase of 107.82% from the previous day, ranking 259th in the overall market.

Ares Management has recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in Landscape Workshop, a Birmingham, Alabama-based provider of grounds maintenance services for commercial properties. This strategic acquisition is expected to provide Landscape Workshop with additional capital to expand its regional footprint and scale through new strategic acquisitions. The deal was advised by Piper Sandler as the financial adviser and K&L Gates LLP as the legal adviser to Landscape Workshop, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as the legal adviser to Ares.

The acquisition is part of Ares Management's broader strategy to invest in and grow businesses that offer essential services. Landscape Workshop, which operates across the Southeastern U.S., will benefit from Ares' extensive resources and expertise in managing assets, which totaled approximately $546 billion as of March 31, 2025. This investment aligns with Ares' focus on alternative investment management and its commitment to driving growth and innovation in the sectors it serves.