Ares Management Invests €2 Billion for 20% Stake in Plenitude

Growth Capital Partners Makes Minority Investment in Plenitude Consulting

July 14, 2022

Consulting

Growth Capital Partners (GCP) has completed a minority growth investment in Plenitude Consulting, a UK-based financial crime risk and compliance specialist. The capital will be used to expand Plenitude’s capabilities (including Digital Assets advisory and KYC Managed Services), accelerate geographic expansion into Asia, and scale its RegTech subscription products and advisory services.

Makarora and Ares Complete $2.1B Acquisition of Plymouth Industrial REIT

January 27, 2026

Real Estate

Makarora Management LP, together with Ares Alternative Credit funds, completed the all-cash acquisition of Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. for approximately $2.1 billion, paying $22.00 per share. As a result of the transaction, Plymouth will be taken private and its shares will no longer trade on any public securities exchange.

Ares Management Invests $375M in WHP Global

March 8, 2023

Consumer Products

Funds managed by Ares Management's Private Equity Group invested $375 million in WHP Global at a $1.6 billion valuation to provide growth capital for the company's next phase of brand acquisitions. As part of the transaction, Ares partners Jordan Smith and Aaron Rosen will join WHP Global's board to support the company's M&A-driven expansion.

Ares Management Acquires Minority Stake in France SailGP Team

June 18, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds (Ares Management) has acquired a minority stake in the France SailGP Team, joining the team's investor consortium that includes footballer Kylian Mbappé. The investment gives Ares institutional capital and strategic support to help grow the French team and the commercial potential of the SailGP championship.

Ares Management and Onex Partners Invest in Ryan, LLC at $2.5B Valuation

May 26, 2022

Accounting & Tax

A private-equity fund managed by Ares Management committed to acquire a significant minority equity stake in Ryan, LLC, valuing the tax services and software firm at $2.5 billion. The investment is being made in partnership with Ryan's management team and existing investor Onex Partners, which will retain a significant minority interest; proceeds will support growth, technology transformation, and continued expansion.

Macquarie Asset Management Acquires 50% of Enel Green Power Hellas

December 29, 2023

Renewable Energy

Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of co-investors and managed funds, has acquired a 50% stake in Enel Green Power Hellas from Enel Group for approximately €250 million. The deal covers a 566 MW portfolio of onshore wind, solar and hydropower projects in operation or under construction in Greece and establishes a joint venture to accelerate development, storage and hybrid solutions across the company's pipeline.