Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti Has Sold $771M in ARES Stock — Holds Zero Shares
Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti has sold $771M in ARES stock and holds zero directly-owned shares after December 2025 block sales.
Michael Arougheti, CEO of Ares Management (ARES), has sold $771 million in company stock across 417 transactions — with zero directly-owned shares remaining.
The Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Career Sell Value | $771.4M |
| Career Buy Value | $2250.02B |
| Total Transactions | 417 |
| Last Transaction | 2026-01-31 |
| Shares Remaining | 0 |
Recent Activity
| Date | Type | Shares | Price | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | Sell | 909 | $158.9500 | $144K |
| 2025-12-01 | Sell | 14,067 | $158.0800 | $2.2M |
| 2025-12-01 | Sell | 31,266 | $157.6100 | $4.9M |
| 2025-12-01 | Sell | 5,400 | $155.6200 | $840K |
| 2025-12-01 | Sell | 2,737 | $154.3500 | $422K |
Arougheti executed a $22M block sale on Dec 1, 2025, selling 56,257 shares at $153–159 per share. This followed a $13.3M sale on Nov 28. The clustered, high-volume pattern suggests a planned liquidation window.
What It Means
Arougheti co-founded Ares in 1997 and has led the alternative asset manager through its 2014 IPO and subsequent growth to $450B+ AUM. His $771M in career sales reflects the outsized wealth creation in private credit and real assets — Ares' core franchise.
The zero direct-share position is notable but may understate his economic interest. As CEO of a GP-heavy model, Arougheti likely holds carried interest and GP stakes not captured in Form 4 filings. ARES investors should watch proxy filings for total economic exposure.
What to Watch
- Proxy filing total compensation
- GP stake and carried interest
- Peer alt-manager insider sales
- Next Form 4 filing cadence
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