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Ares Management Acquires Majority Stake in Point Vision; Bpifrance Takes Minority Stake

October 12, 2021

Healthcare Services

Funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management acquired a majority stake in Point Vision, the French network of ophthalmology centers, while Bpifrance took a minority stake. The founders and key professionals are reinvesting as Point Vision plans to continue rolling out new centers across France and expand its services including teleconsultation and additional surgical specialties.

Ardian Acquires Stake in Groupe Orion

June 11, 2024

Wealth Management

Ardian has acquired a stake in France-based wealth manager Groupe Orion alongside founders Manuel Parent and Emmanuel Angelier, with Siparex ETI selling its entire holding. The investment will support Groupe Orion’s growth and consolidation strategy, accelerate product and digital development (including its Canopia solution), and back further organic and external growth initiatives.

Ares Management Acquires Majority Stake in Epika Fleet Services

April 21, 2025

Transportation

An Ares Private Equity fund has acquired a majority stake in Epika Fleet Services, a Nashville-based provider of mobile-focused preventative maintenance and repair services for commercial trucking fleets. The investment will provide capital to expand Epika’s mobile and in-shop service capabilities, grow its geographic footprint across underserved U.S. regions, and accelerate the platform’s go-to-market strategy.

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 Invests in Extreme Reach alongside Gamut Capital and Management

June 14, 2023

Media & Entertainment

A fund managed by Ares Management's Private Equity Group has made a strategic investment in Extreme Reach alongside the company's management team and existing majority owner Gamut Capital Management. The capital will support Extreme Reach's growth and transformation, accelerating product innovation and expansion across creative asset management, end-to-end SaaS workflows, digital video, and entertainment payroll solutions.

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

November 5, 2025

Renewable Energy

Ares Management, via its Ares Alternative Credit funds and affiliated vehicles, acquired a 20% stake in Plenitude from Eni for €2 billion, valuing the renewable energy and energy solutions company at over €12 billion. The investment will strengthen Plenitude’s shareholder base and support the company’s growth in renewable generation, energy retailing and electrification services as it pursues a target of 10 GW of capacity by 2028.