Strong Sponsor Reputation and Track Record: Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager, brings a highly respected brand and a proven history of successful investments, instilling confidence in potential targets and public investors.

Extensive Global Network and Deal Sourcing: Leveraging Ares's vast network of relationships across various industries and geographies provides AACT with access to a proprietary and diverse pipeline of potential target companies, often before they become widely marketed.

Deep Industry Expertise and Due Diligence: Ares's multi-decade experience in private equity, credit, and real estate investing offers deep sector knowledge and robust due diligence capabilities, enabling thorough evaluation and selection of high-quality acquisition targets.