ARES: Financial results · Company disclosure

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition . On October 29, 2026, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure . On October 29, 2026, the registrant issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of its Class A common stock, payable on December 31, 2026 to its Class A common stockholders of record as of December 17, 2026. The registrant also issued a detailed earnings presentation announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The text of the press release and earnings presentation is included as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Form 8-K. The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release of Ares Management Corporation, dated October 29, 2026 99.2 Earnings Presenta