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Ares Private Markets Fund is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity and other private assets. Its investment strategy includes secondary purchases of interests in private equity funds, primary investments in newly formed funds, and direct or co-investments in private companies. The Fund is actively managed and allocates primarily to secondary investments, with additional exposure to primary and direct investments. It may also hold liquid assets, fixed-income securities, and other investment instruments for portfolio management purposes. The Fund is managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation. Investments are limited to accredited investors and qualified clients as defined under U.S. securities regulations.
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Apr 01, 2025
16:43
Redemption
Ares Private Markets Fund offered to repurchase up to 5.00% of net assets, or $222.8 million, using September 30, 2026 net asset value. Investors tendering by September 29 may receive at least 95% within 65 days.
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Jul 13, 2024
11:26
Compliance
Ares Private Markets Fund reported a 2026 annual fund notice report for the period ended June 30, 2026, with zero series listed and no explanatory information. Investors receive no portfolio voting records in the report.
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Aug 07, 2024
16:07
Redemption
Ares Private Markets Fund reported final tender offer results: all validly tendered shares were accepted and paid, including 674,539 Class A, 2,805 Class D and 2.3 million Class I shares, with payments of $27.5 million, $116,711 and $98.7 million, respectively.
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Oct 29, 2023
17:02
Marketing Material, Redemption, Subscription
Ares Private Markets Fund updated its prospectus for a continuous $8 billion offering of Class A, Class D and Class I shares. Eligible investors may purchase monthly, with quarterly repurchases generally capped at 5% of net assets.
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Nov 10, 2025
17:57
Ownership, Personnel
Ares Private Markets Fund disclosed that David Herbers, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, owned no securities of the fund as of June 1, 2026.
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Apr 04, 2026
16:09
Redemption
Ares Private Markets Fund reported final tender offer results, accepting all 3.3 million tendered Class A, Class D and Class I shares and paying $130.1 million based on March 31, 2026 net asset value, less early repurchase fees.
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Feb 04, 2026
16:04
Marketing Material, Personnel
Ares Private Markets Fund added David Herbers, Partner, as a Portfolio Manager effective June 1, 2026, noting he managed $17.35 billion across 44 accounts as of March 31, 2026. Investors receive updated Portfolio Manager disclosures.
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Aug 01, 2024
16:43
Redemption
Ares Private Markets Fund launched a tender offer to repurchase up to 5.00% of net assets, or about $215.8 million, at June 30, 2026 net asset value. Investors must tender by June 29, 2026.
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Dec 21, 2025
17:13
Redemption
Ares Private Markets Fund reported final tender offer results, stating that the offer expired on March 30, 2026 and that all validly tendered Class A, Class D and Class I Shares were accepted. The Fund repurchased 1.2 million Class A Shares for $46.6 million, 8,432 Class D Shares for $328,515, and 2.1 million Class I Shares for $81.2 million.
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Jul 08, 2025
16:13
Redemption
Ares Private Markets Fund filed a Final Amendment reporting the results of its tender offer, which expired on March 30, 2026. The Fund accepted 1.2 million Class A Shares for $46.3 million, 8,432.150 Class D Shares for $328,515, and 2.1 million Class I Shares for $81.2 million.
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Ares Private Markets Fund
Ares Secondaries Group is responsible for managing Ares Private Markets Fund.
Ares Private Markets Fund launched in 2022.
Ares Private Markets Fund is registered as a '40 Act fund.
Ares Private Markets Fund is structured as a Tender Offer CEF fund.
You can invest in Ares Private Markets Fund by meeting its eligibility requirements and subscribing through the fund's offering process or an approved platform. Visit their website for more details.
You can invest in Ares Private Markets Fund monthly, subject to eligibility and fund subscription deadlines.
You can redeem shares of Ares Private Markets Fund quarterly, subject to redemption limits and notice requirements.
Shares of Ares Private Markets Fund can be purchased in USD.
Ares Private Markets Fund's fiscal year end is March 31.
Ares Private Markets Fund's net asset value was $4,587.2 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $5,997.5 million as of June 30, 2026.
Among other deal types, Ares Private Markets Fund primarily makes Secondary (non-CV) Investments.
Among other asset classes, Ares Private Markets Fund primarily invests in LBO.
Among other regions, Ares Private Markets Fund primarily invests in North America.
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