Capital World Investors Acquires 5.3% Passive Stake in Ares Management Corp. (ARES)

On May 14, 2026, Capital World Investors (CWI) filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a new 5.3% ownership stake in Ares Management Corp. (ARES). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, CWI reported beneficial ownership of 11,795,806 shares of Common Stock. This position represents a significant increase from a previous reported holding of 0.0%, marking a new passive investment for the firm. Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company (CRMC), holds sole voting and dispositive power over all 11,795,806 shares. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The total shares outstanding for Ares Management Corp. used for this calculation was 220,902,613. This transaction highlights a substantial new commitment by the investment management entity into the alternative investment manager.