European Direct Lending

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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EMEA stands for Europe, Middle East and Africa. APAC is an abbreviation of Asia-Pacific and covers East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

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Performance Information

The success or achievement of various results and objectives is dependent upon a multitude of factors. Investors should not view the past performance of Ares as indicative of its future results. You acknowledge that no representation or warranty is made as to future performance and that under no circumstance does your access to the materials on this Website create an implication that such information is correct as of any time after the relevant date specified in the documents or materials containing such information.

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