Ares Management
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Ares Management is screened out under 2 exclusion reasons spanning 2 issue categories.
This page is part of our public exclusion list — a transparency tool that shows which companies we screen out and why. It is not investment advice, and it is not an accusation. It is a statement of values.
Ares Management is a global alternative investment manager whose portfolio includes companies engaged in commercial animal exploitation. The firm’s holdings span industries such as factory farming, animal testing, and other large-scale operations that commodify animals. This exclusion is based on a flag from Cruelty Free Investors; specific portfolio companies and revenue materiality require further evidence gathering to detail the scale and nature of the exposure.
Ares Management is excluded under financial misconduct for predatory financial practices that harm consumers, investors, or beneficiaries. This includes documented patterns of deceptive fee structures, investor fraud, market manipulation, or financial products designed to extract value from unsophisticated counterparties.
No specific evidence has been gathered for this record. The exclusion is based on a prior assessment that requires current verification. A full review of recent enforcement actions, litigation, or regulatory findings is needed to detail the specific conduct.
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