Funds managed by Ares Management’s credit group closed approximately $7.3 billion in commitments across 68 transactions during Q4/20 and approximately $13.7 billion in commitments across 163 transactions for all of 2020.
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Ares closed the below transactions during the fourth quarter.
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Advarra/Genstar Capital
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Ares served as the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Genstar Capital’s growth plans for Advarra. Advarra is a institutional review board that reviews clinical trials on behalf of pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, universities and hospital systems to ensure the protection of human subjects, in addition to offering a suite of software solutions that are focused on clinical trial management.
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Arrowhead Engineered Products/Riverside Company
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Ares served as the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support the recapitalization of Arrowhead Engineered Products and its future growth initiatives. Arrowhead is a supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a variety of off-highway vehicles and equipment.
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Capstone Logistics/H.I.G. Capital
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Ares served as the administrative agent, lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support H.I.G. Capital’s acquisition of Capstone Logistics. Capstone is a third-party logistics provider of services and solutions for warehousing and fulfillment centers.
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Manna Pro Products/The Carlyle Group
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Ares served as the joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support The Carlyle Group’s acquisition of Manna Pro Products. Manna Pro is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty nutrition and care products for a variety of animals.
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National Carwash Solutions/Berkshire Partners
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Ares served as the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support Berkshire Partners’ acquisition of National Carwash Solutions (NCS). NCS is a provider of carwash equipment, services and solutions to customers in North America.
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Rawlings Sporting Goods Company/Seidler Equity Partners
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Ares served as the administrative agent and sole arranger for a senior secured credit facility to support Rawlings Sporting Goods Company’s acquisition of Easton Diamond Sports. Rawlings and Easton are global brands and manufacturers of baseball and softball equipment, including bats, gloves, balls and protective gear.
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symplr/Clearlake Capital
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Ares served as the administrative agent, arranger and joint bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of TractManager by symplr, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital. symplr and TractManager are providers of healthcare governance, risk and compliance software.
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TurnPoint Services/OMERS Private Equity
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Ares served as the administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support OMERS Private Equity’s acquisition of TurnPoint Services. TurnPoint is a provider of residential services, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, along with plumbing and electrical.
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The Benecon Group/TA Associates
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Ares served as the administrative agent, lead arranger and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility to support TA Associates’ acquisition of The Benecon Group. Benecon is a developer and manager of self-funded medical benefit programs.
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Woodstream Corporation/Bansk Group
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Ares served as the administrative agent, lead arranger and bookrunner for a $450 million first lien term loan to support Bansk Group’s acquisition of Woodstream Corporation. Woodstream manufactures, designs and markets pest control and animal products, such as rodent traps, insect traps and bird feeders, in the United States, Canada and Europe.
