Ares Said to Eye Buying Stake in Danish Infrastructure Fund CIP

Ares Management Corp. is exploring the purchase of a minority stake in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), according to reporting referenced in the brief. The Los Angeles-based alternative manager—described as one of the world’s largest private credit firms—would be adding to its footprint in private markets through a deal that targets infrastructure-focused assets. If it proceeds, the move would represent another high-profile expansion by Ares into a sector that investors have been actively pursuing amid strong demand for long-duration, yield-oriented strategies. The note provides no deal size or timetable, leaving key terms unclear.