Not independent
Tenure on this board
12.4 yrs
Also a director at
Ares Capital Corp (ARCC)Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC.U)
Meeting calendar
ARES · Annual meeting · Monday, June 8, 2026
Ares Management Corp
11 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors for one-year terms (Proposal 1); Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 (Proposal 2).
Market cap
$27.7B
1Y TSR
-30.6%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Apr 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 8, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 11 director nominees to the Board for one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
More detail
The audit committee, composed of a majority independent directors, recommends ratifying Ernst & Young as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The proposal asks shareholders to approve the audit committee’s selection; ratification is a routine, advisory vote typically required by corporate practice and NYSE rules. Management emphasizes EY’s qualifications, independence, audit quality and technical capabilities, referencing the audit committee’s review of performance, PCAOB reports and fees. The filing notes that ratification is not binding—the audit committee can change auditors even if ratified, and if not ratified it will reconsider the appointment. Fees paid to EY for audit and non-audit services in 2025 and 2024 are disclosed separately. The Board recommends a FOR vote, stating the selection is in the best interests of the Company and shareholders based on EY’s performance and independence.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Also a director at
Tic Solutions Inc (TIC)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Also a director at
Ares Capital Corp (ARCC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
12.2 yrs
Also a director at
Luxexperience Bv (LUXE)X-energy Inc (XE)Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC.U)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.2 yrs
Also a director at
Snap Inc (SNAP)Schrodinger Inc (SDGR)Warner Music Group Corp (WMG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Also a director at
Zscaler Inc (ZS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.2 yrs
Also a director at
United Therapeutics Corp (UTHR)Mattel Inc (MAT)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
29.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
12.4 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.1% | 13,489,463 | $1.5B |
| 2 | SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | 6.0% | 13,364,740 | $1.5B |
| 3 | Capital World Investors | 5.3% | 11,784,120 | $1.3B |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.9% | 10,797,022 | $1.2B |
| 5 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 4.7% | 10,477,814 | $1.1B |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.9% | 8,604,601 | $939M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.6% | 7,949,407 | $867M |
| 8 | CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | 3.4% | 7,614,645 | $831M |
| 9 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.7% | 5,963,306 | $651M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 4,987,580 | $542M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ares Management Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Ares Management Corp (ARES) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Ares Management Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Ares Management Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, April 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Ares Management Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Ares Management Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ares Management Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Ares Management Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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