Ares ManagementLP filed a shelf registration to issue an indeterminate number of commonunits representing limited partner interests and preferred units representing limitedpartner interests.

The securities may be offered from time to time at indeterminateprices.

The proceeds from the issuances will be used for general corporatepurposes, including repayment of debt, acquisitions, additions to working capital,capital expenditures and investments in subsidiaries.