ARES - Ares Management Corp

Insider Purchase by Bhutani Ashish (Dir)

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Trade Summary

2 weeks ago, Bhutani Ashish, serving as Dir at Ares Management Corp (ARES), purchased 10,000 shares at $126.61 per share, for a total transaction value of $1,266,100.00. Following this transaction, Bhutani Ashish now holds 34,071 shares of ARES.

This purchase represents a 42.00% increase in Bhutani Ashish's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Friday, February 6, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 4 days after the trade was made.

Ares Management Corp operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the ASSET MANAGEMENT industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Bhutani Ashish

Dir

Ashish Bhutani is an independent Director on the Board of Directors of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), appointed in January 2023.[[1]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006017/en/Ares-Management-Corporation-Appoints-Ashish-Bhutani-to-Its-Board-of-Directors)[[2]](https://www.aresmgmt.com/about-ares-management-corporation/our-team/ashish-bhutani) With over 25 years of experience in global asset management, he most recently served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lazard Asset Management (LAM) from 2004 to June 2022, Vice Chairman of Lazard Ltd, and a member of its Board from 2010 to June 2022.[[1]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006017/en/Ares-Management-Corporation-Appoints-Ashish-Bhutani-to-Its-Board-of-Directors)[[2]](https://www.aresmgmt.com/about-ares-management-corporation/our-team/ashish-bhutani) Prior roles include Co-Chief Executive Officer, North America, at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (2001-2002), Deputy Chairman of Wasserstein Perella Group, and CEO of Wasserstein Perella Securities (1994-2001), starting his career at Salomon Brothers in 1985.[[1]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006017/en/Ares-Management-Corporation-Appoints-Ashish-Bhutani-to-Its-Board-of-Directors)[[2]](https://www.aresmgmt.com/about-ares-management-corporation/our-team/ashish-bhutani) Bhutani holds a Bachelor of Science from Concordia College and a Master of Business Administration from Pace University.[[1]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006017/en/Ares-Management-Corporation-Appoints-Ashish-Bhutani-to-Its-Board-of-Directors)[[2]](https://www.aresmgmt.com/about-ares-management-corporation/our-team/ashish-bhutani) He is active in philanthropy as a Board member of City Harvest and Children’s Aid, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.[[1]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006017/en/Ares-Management-Corporation-Appoints-Ashish-Bhutani-to-Its-Board-of-Directors)[[2]](https://www.aresmgmt.com/about-ares-management-corporation/our-team/ashish-bhutani) Since 2023, he has been Founder of 1989 Holdings Management Corp.[[2]](https://www.aresmgmt.com/about-ares-management-corporation/our-team/ashish-bhutani) Recently, as Director, he purchased 10,000 shares of Ares Management Class A Common Stock on February 6, 2026, for approximately $1.27 million, bringing his direct ownership to 34,071 shares.[[4]](https://ca.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/ares-management-director-bhutani-buys-127-million-in-shares-93CH-4451549)

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Trade Price

$126.61

Quantity

10,000

Total Value

$1,266,100.00

Shares Owned

34,071

Trade Date

Friday, February 6, 2026

16 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Filed 4 days after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESASSET MANAGEMENT

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