Ares, a global alternative investment manager, agreed to invest $375m in WHP Global, a global brand management firm. "WHP Global has experienced record-setting growth since its founding in 2019, and this new significant investment from Ares gives us a powerful edge to capitalize on today's robust M&A market as we chart the course for our next phase of growth. We're thrilled for this partnership with Ares, and excited to advance our company alongside our existing shareholder base that includes Oaktree, Solus, Platform Founder Group and WHP employees," Yehuda Shmidman, WHP Global Chairman and CEO.