Ares Management Corporation Closes $3.8 Billion Net Lease Acquisition Of Capital Automotive
Feb 17, 2022•almost 4 years ago
Acquiring Company
Ares Management Corporation
Acquired Company
Capital Automotive
Description
Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”) (NYSE: ARES) announced today that funds managed by its Alternative Credit strategy and Real Estate Group have acquired Capital Automotive LLC (“CARS”) from a Brookfield private real estate fund for $3.8 billion. This latest transaction highlights Ares’ increased focus on serving sponsors and companies in need of flexible net lease solutions.
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