Ares says U.S. direct lending closes $8.2 billion of new commitments in Q2 2026

• Ares Management reported about $8.2 billion of U.S. direct lending commitments closed across 69 transactions in Q2 2026.
• Commitments totaled about $52.3 billion across 347 transactions in the 12 months ended June 30, 2026.

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