Ares Management LP
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Ares Management LP (ARES)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 97.3% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 89.8%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.11 | 16,169,065 | -0.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 5.93 | 13,489,463 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 5.88 | 13,364,740 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.75 | 10,797,022 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Capital World Investors | 4.68 | 10,644,025 | -9.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | 4.19 | 9,526,077 | -14.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.78 | 8,604,601 | +1.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 2.92 | 6,649,728 | -12.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2.62 | 5,963,306 | +353.5 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.95 | 6,719,728 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares Management Llc | 10% Owner | 94,449,188 | 11,692,809,474 $ | Aug 13, 2026 | indirect |
| Jacobson Blair | Co-President | 1,095,221 | 135,588,360 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | direct |
| Joubert Paul G. | Director | 44,196 | 5,471,465 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Bhutani Ashish | Director | 35,799 | 4,431,916 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Lynton Michael | Director | 34,196 | 4,233,465 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Olian Judy D. | Director | 31,462 | 3,894,996 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Bush Antoinette Cook | Director | 24,168 | 2,991,998 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Naughton Eileen | Director | 8,586 | 1,062,947 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jacobson Blair | Co-President | Other | 8,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Ares Management Llc | 10% Owner | Sell | 23,000,000 | 10.25 | 235,750,000 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Lynton Michael | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Olian Judy D. | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Joubert Paul G. | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Naughton Eileen | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Bhutani Ashish | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Bush Antoinette Cook | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.