SEC Filing Summary

This filing details a grant of 18,879 restricted shares of Common Stock to director James E. Skinner by Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. on April 29, 2026, under the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. These shares are valued at $0 per share and are scheduled to vest ratably over one year, starting July 1, 2026. Following this transaction, Mr. Skinner directly owns 116,217 shares. This event is classified as an equity offering.