ares management, l.p. is a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $106 billion of assets under management,* and more than 15 offices in the united states, europe, asia and australia.* since its inception in 1997, ares has adhered to a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on delivering strong risk-adjusted investment returns throughout market cycles. ares believes each of its distinct but complementary investment groups in credit, private equity and real estate is a market leader based on assets under management and investment performance. ares was built upon the fundamental principle that each group benefits from being part of the greater whole. for more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. * as of december 31, 2017, aum amounts include funds managed by ivy hill asset management, l.p., a wholly owned portfolio company of ares capital corporation and a registered investment adviser.