The information contained in this presentation is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”) filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other public announcements that Ares may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. These materials contain information about Ares, its affiliated funds and certain of their respective personnel and affiliates, information about their respective historical performance and general information about the market. You should not view information related to the past performance of Ares and its affiliated funds or information about the market, as indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. Certain Ares funds may be offered through our affiliate, Ares Management Capital Markets LLC (“AMCM”), a broker-dealer registered with the SEC, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Any discussion of specific Ares entities is provided solely to demonstrate such entities’ role within the Ares organization and their contribution to the business, operations and financial results of Ares. This presentation does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, an offer to buy or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities, investment funds, vehicles or accounts, investment advice, or any other service by Ares of any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. Any offer or solicitation with respect to any securities that may be issued by Ares will be made only by means of definitive offering memoranda or prospectus, which will be provided to prospective investors and will contain material information that is not set forth herein, including risk factors relating to any such investment.
Nothing in these materials should be construed as a recommendation to invest in any securities that may be issued by Ares or as legal, accounting or tax advice. None of Ares, its affiliated funds or any affiliate of Ares or its affiliated funds makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein and nothing contained herein shall be relied upon as a promise or representation whether as to the past or future performance. Certain information set forth herein includes estimates, projections and targets and involves significant elements of subjective judgment and analysis. Further, such information, unless otherwise stated, is before giving effect to management and incentive fees and deductions for taxes. No representations are made as to the accuracy of such estimates, projections or targets or that all assumptions relating to such estimates, projections or targets have been considered or stated or that such estimates, projections or targets will be realized.
There can be no assurance that any initiatives or procedures as described in this report will continue. Ares is permitted to determine in its discretion that it is not feasible or practical to implement or complete certain of its philanthropy initiatives, policies, and procedures based on cost, timing, or other considerations.
In gathering and reporting upon the philanthropy information contained herein, Ares may depend on data, analysis, or information provided by third-party advisors or data sources, which may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date. Ares does not independently verify all information it receives from third-party advisors or data sources, and it may decide in its discretion not to use certain information. While these third-party sources are believed to be reliable, Ares makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, fairness, reasonableness, fitness for use, or completeness of any of the information contained herein, and expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability therefor.
Any awards and designations presented herein are the opinion of the respective parties conferring the award or designation and not of Ares. None of the awards or designations herein relate to Ares’ abilities as an asset manager or are indicative of any asset management client’s experience or prior investment performance. There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusions as the foregoing.
This presentation contains “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward- looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,“ “should,” “seeks,” “aims,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “foresees” or negative versions of those words, other comparable words or other statements that do not relate to historical or factual matters. Actual outcomes and results could differ materially from those suggested by this presentation due to the impact of many factors beyond the control of Ares, as well as those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our filings with the SEC. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are included in our periodic filings. Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions available under applicable securities laws and speak only as of the date of this presentation. Ares assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward- looking statements except as required by law.
