In order to better collaborate on the information insights we possess across our investment platform, we formed a Global Markets Committee that meets monthly to share investing activities and market insights across our investment groups and the impact these market trends are having on our global investment strategies. The U.K. Certain of our funds may have overlapping investment objectives, including funds that have different fee structures, and potential conflicts may arise with respect to our decisions regarding how to allocate investment opportunities among those funds. Infrastructure investments may require operators to manage such investments and such operators’ failure to comply with laws, including prohibitions against bribing of government officials, may adversely affect the value of such investments and cause us serious reputational and legal harm.

We do not believe that the equity interests of Ares Management Corporation in its wholly owned subsidiaries or the partnership units of these wholly owned subsidiaries in the Ares Operating Group entities are investment securities. The gross and net MoIC for ACE IV (G) Unlevered are 1.1x and 1.1.x, respectively. ARCC is only included in IGAUM when Part II Fees are being generated;“management fees” refers to fees we earn for advisory services provided to our funds, which are generally based on a defined percentage of fair value of assets, total commitments, invested capital, net asset value, net investment income, total assets or par value of the investment portfolios managed by us and also include ARCC Part I Fees that are classified as management fees as they are predictable and recurring in nature, not subject to contingent repayment and generally cash-settled each quarter;“net inflows of capital” refers to net new commitments during the period, including equity and debt commitments and gross inflows into our open-ended managed accounts and sub-advised accounts, as well as new debt and equity issuances by our publicly traded vehicles minus redemptions from our open-ended funds, managed accounts and sub-advised accounts;“net performance income” refers to performance income net of performance related compensation, which is the portion of the performance income earned from certain funds that is payable to our professionals;“our funds” refers to the funds, alternative asset companies, co-investment vehicles and other entities and accounts that are managed or co-managed by the Ares Operating Group, and which are structured to pay fees. The holders of our Class B common stock and Class C common stock do not have any rights to receive dividends. The consolidation of funds during the periods generally has the effect of grossing up reported assets, liabilities and cash flow, and has no effect on net income attributable to the Company or total stockholders' equity. The term "retail customer" is defined as a natural person who uses such a recommendation primarily for personal, family or household purposes, without reference to investor sophistication or net worth. Each of the registered investment companies has elected, for U.S. federal tax purposes, to be treated as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under Subchapter M of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Cash flows used in the gross IRR calculation are assumed to occur at quarter-end. 001-36429) filed with the SEC on November 15, 2018).Third Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Ares Holdings L.P., dated November 26, 2018.Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Ares Offshore Holdings L.P. dated November 26, 2018.Third Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Ares Investments L.P. dated November 26, 2018.Second Amended & Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 POS (File No.

The different investment objectives or terms of such funds may result in a potential conflict of interest, including in connection with the allocation of investments between the funds made pursuant to the Co-investment Exemptive Order. #Offer Letter for Michael R. McFerran, dated March 10, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. The Company estimates fair value using undiscounted future cash flow.Goodwill represents the excess cost over identifiable net assets of an acquired business.

Each of the regulatory bodies with jurisdiction over us has regulatory powers dealing with many aspects of financial services, including the authority to grant, and in specific circumstances to cancel, permissions to carry on particular activities. The costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means. A non-exempt prohibited transaction, in addition to imposing potential liability upon fiduciaries of an ERISA plan, may also result in the imposition of an excise tax under the Code upon a “party in interest” (as defined in ERISA) or “disqualified person” (as defined in the Code) with whom we engaged in the transaction. The scope of the law and guidance is extremely wide and could have an impact on Ares’ global businesses. This increase was partially offset by $50.2 million of ARCC Part II Fees that were recognized in 2018 and not in 2019. Before making investments, we conduct due diligence that we deem reasonable and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable to each investment. Office space, computer and communication equipment are leased under agreements with expirations ranging from one-year contracts to lease commitments through 2030. The holders of common shares were entitled to participate pro rata in distributions from the Company and to exercise the rights or privileges that were available to common shareholders under the Company’s limited partnership agreement.