# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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## Filing Summary
**0001628280-25-037527.hdr.sgml**: 20250805

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-25-037527

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 39

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250805

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250805

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250804

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001529377
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 453148087
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35517
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251182139

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 245 PARK AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 42ND FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10167
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212.515.3400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 245 PARK AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 42ND FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10167

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, DC 20549**

_____________________________________________________________________

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025

![ACRE logo.jpg](acre-20250805_g1.jpg)

**ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION** 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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| **Maryland** | **001-35517** | **45-3148087** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |

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**245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10167** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code **(212) 750-7300** 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) **N/A**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | ACRE | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

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**<u>Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition</u>.**

On August 5, 2025, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

**<u>Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.</u>**

On August 5, 2025, the registrant made available on its website an earnings presentation with respect to its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information disclosed under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**<u>Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</u>**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exhibits:

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| <u>[99.1](acreq2-25exhibit991.htm)</u> | Press Release, dated August 5, 2025 |
| <u>[99.2](acreq2-25exhibit992.htm)</u> | Presentation of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, dated August 5, 2025 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | **ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION** |
| Date: | August 5, 2025 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey M. Gonzales |
|  |  | Name: | Jeffrey M. Gonzales |
|  |  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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**ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS**

**SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS** 

***Second quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(11.0) million or $(0.20) per diluted common share and***

***Distributable Earnings (Loss)***<sup>(1)</sup> ***of $(27.9) million or $(0.51) per diluted common share***

***- Subsequent to the three months ended June 30, 2025 -***

***Closed $43 million of new loan commitments***

***Declared third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.15 per common share***

NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE:ACRE), a specialty finance company primarily engaged in directly originating and investing in commercial real estate assets, reported generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") net income (loss) of $(11.0) million or $(0.20) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)<sup>(1)</sup> of $(27.9) million or $(0.51) per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2025.

"In the second quarter, we continued to use the strength of our balance sheet to accelerate resolutions of risk rated 4 and 5 loans and reduction of our office loans, which we believe further strengthened our overall portfolio," said Bryan Donohoe, Chief Executive Officer of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation. "Given the progress we have made in positioning our balance sheet and addressing risks in the portfolio, we have begun to invest in new loans. So far in the third quarter, we have closed on $43 million of senior loan commitments in what we view as a more active real estate market for investing."

"In the first half of 2025, we have collected $337 million of repayments further bolstering our liquidity position," said Jeff Gonzales, Chief Financial Officer of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation. "As of June 30, 2025, we had approximately $178 million of available capital, including $94 million of cash or more than $1.70 per share. We believe our liquidity position and balance sheet flexibility enables us to accelerate resolutions and opportunistically invest in new loans, both of which we expect will enhance our future earnings."

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(1) Distributable Earnings (Loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to Schedule I for the definition and reconciliation of Distributable Earnings (Loss).

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**COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND** 

On May 7, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.15 per common share for the second quarter of 2025. The second quarter 2025 dividend was paid on July 15, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of June 30, 2025.

On August 5, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.15 per common share for the third quarter of 2025. The third quarter 2025 dividend will be payable on October 15, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2025.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

The Company issued a presentation of its second quarter 2025 results, which can be viewed at www.arescre.com on the Investor Resources section of our home page under Events and Presentations. The presentation is titled "Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation." The Company also filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2025.

**CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION**

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Company invites all interested persons to attend its webcast/conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results.

All interested parties are invited to participate via telephone or the live webcast, which will be hosted on a webcast link located on the Home page of the Investor Resources section of the Company's website at www.arescre.com. Please visit the website to test your connection before the webcast. Domestic callers can access the conference call by dialing +1 (800) 225-9448. International callers can access the conference call by dialing +1 (203) 518-9708. Please provide passcode ACREQ225. All callers are asked to dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the call so that name and company information can be collected. For interested parties, an archived replay of the call will be available through September 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to domestic callers by dialing +1 (800) 677-7085 and to international callers by dialing +1 (402) 220-0665. An archived replay will also be available through September 5, 2025 on a webcast link located on the Home page of the Investor Resources section of the Company's website.

**ABOUT ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION**

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Company") is a specialty finance company primarily engaged in directly originating and investing in commercial real estate loans and related investments. Through its national direct origination platform, the Company provides a broad offering of flexible and reliable financing solutions for commercial real estate owners and operators. The Company originates senior mortgage loans, as well as subordinate financings, mezzanine debt and preferred equity, with an emphasis on providing value added financing on a variety of properties located in liquid markets across the United States. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation elected and qualified to be taxed as a real estate investment trust and is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation. For more information, please visit www.arescre.com. The contents of such website are not, and should not be deemed to be, incorporated by reference herein.

**FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

Statements included herein or on the webcast / conference call may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance or financial condition and include, but are not limited to, statements about the resolution of underperforming loans, liquidity management, reduction or increase of CECL reserve, reduction or increase of available borrowings, the industry and the loan market. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including global economic trends and economic conditions, including high inflation, slower growth or recession, changes to fiscal and monetary policy, currency fluctuations, changes caused by tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, changes in interest rates, credit spreads and the market value of the Company's investments, the Company's business and investment strategy, the Company's projected operating results, the return or impact of current and future investments, access to the financing and debt markets, the demand for commercial real estate loans, rates of prepayments on the Company's mortgage loans and the effect on the Company's business of such prepayments, availability of investment opportunities in mortgage-related and real estate-related investments and securities, the ability of Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC

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("ACREM" or our "Manager") to locate suitable investments for the Company, monitor, service and administer the Company's investments and execute its investment strategy, and the risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 12, 2025. Any forward-looking statement, including any contained herein, speaks only as of the time of this press release and Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein or on the webcast/conference call. Projections and forward-looking statements are based on management's good faith and reasonable assumptions, including the assumptions described herein.

**INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS** 

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation

Carl Drake or John Stilmar

(888) 818-5298

iracre@aresmgmt.com

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**ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(in thousands, except share and per share data)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of** | **As of** |
| | **June 30, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **(unaudited)** | |
| **ASSETS** | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $89985 | $63799 |
| Restricted cash ($4,150 and $2,495 related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) | 4150 | 2495 |
| Loans held for investment ($172,248 and $551,955 related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) | 1300670 | 1656688 |
| Current expected credit loss reserve | (117695) | (136224) |
| Loans held for investment, net of current expected credit loss reserve | 1182975 | 1520464 |
| Investment in available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 7808 | 8684 |
| Real estate owned held for investment, net ($56,756 and $58,844 related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) | 135468 | 139032 |
| Other assets ($313 and $1,991 of interest receivable related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) | 18252 | 16732 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $1438638 | $1751206 |
| **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| **LIABILITIES** |  |  |
| Secured funding agreements | $641842 | $588468 |
| Secured term loan | 108780 | 128062 |
| Collateralized loan obligation securitization debt (consolidated VIEs) | 137587 | 455839 |
| Due to affiliate | 4145 | 3790 |
| Dividends payable | 8368 | 13924 |
| Other liabilities ($347 and $1,309 of interest payable related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) | 14217 | 20991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 914939 | 1211074 |
| Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
| **STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 450,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and 55,005,353 and 54,542,178 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 532 | 532 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 818910 | 816923 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 28 | 37 |
| Accumulated earnings (deficit) | (295771) | (277360) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' equity | 523699 | 540132 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $1438638 | $1751206 |

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**ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

**(in thousands, except share and per share data)**

**(unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Three Months Ended June 30,** | **For the Three Months Ended June 30,** | **For the Six Months Ended June 30,** | **For the Six Months Ended June 30,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Revenue:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | $23117 | $40847 | $50597 | $84880 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (16101) | (27483) | (34290) | (56302) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest margin | 7016 | 13364 | 16307 | 28578 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue from real estate owned | 5549 | 3433 | 11206 | 6910 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue | 12565 | 16797 | 27513 | 35488 |
| **Expenses:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management and incentive fees to affiliate | 2430 | 2692 | 4997 | 5460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional fees | 673 | 757 | 1550 | 1290 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expenses | 1995 | 1957 | 3715 | 4038 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expenses reimbursed to affiliate | 1024 | 1277 | 2027 | 2409 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expenses from real estate owned | 4628 | 2226 | 9123 | 4262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 10750 | 8909 | 21412 | 17459 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Provision for) reversal of current expected credit losses, net | 20150 | 2374 | 25490 | 24643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Realized losses on loans | (33000) | (16387) | (33000) | (62113) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Change in unrealized losses on loans held for sale |  |  |  | 995 |
| **Income (loss) before income taxes** | (11035) | (6125) | (1409) | (18446) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense (benefit), including excise tax |  |  | 281 | 2 |
| **Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders** | $(11035) | $(6125) | $(1690) | $(18448) |
| **Earnings (loss) per common share:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic earnings (loss) per common share | $(0.20) | $(0.11) | $(0.03) | $(0.34) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $(0.20) | $(0.11) | $(0.03) | $(0.34) |
| **Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | 54856949 | 54426112 | 54842959 | 54411255 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | 54856949 | 54426112 | 54842959 | 54411255 |
| **Dividends declared per share of common stock**<sup>(1)</sup> | $0.15 | $0.25 | $0.30 | $0.50 |

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(1) There is no assurance dividends will continue at these levels or at all.

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 **SCHEDULE I** 

**Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Distributable Earnings (Loss)**

Distributable Earnings (Loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure that helps the Company evaluate its financial performance excluding the effects of certain transactions and GAAP adjustments that it believes are not necessarily indicative of its current loan origination portfolio and operations. To maintain the Company's REIT status, the Company is generally required to annually distribute to its stockholders substantially all of its taxable income. The Company believes the disclosure of Distributable Earnings (Loss) provides useful information to investors regarding the Company's ability to pay dividends, which is one of the principal reasons the Company believes investors invest in the Company. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Distributable Earnings (Loss) is defined as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding non-cash equity compensation expense, the incentive fees the Company pays to its Manager, depreciation and amortization (to the extent that any of the Company's target investments are structured as debt and the Company forecloses on any properties underlying such debt), any unrealized gains, losses or other non-cash items recorded in net income (loss) for the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income (loss), one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain non-cash charges after discussions between the Company's Manager and the Company's independent directors and after approval by a majority of the Company's independent directors. Loan balances that are deemed to be uncollectible are written off as a realized loss and are included in Distributable Earnings (Loss). Distributable Earnings (Loss) is aligned with the calculation of "Core Earnings," which is defined in the Management Agreement and is used to calculate the incentive fees the Company pays to its Manager.

Reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Distributable Earnings (Loss) is set forth in the table below for the three months and twelve months ended June 30, 2025 ($ in thousands):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Three Months Ended** <br>**June 30, 2025** | **For the Twelve Months Ended** <br>**June 30, 2025** |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $(11035) | $(18234) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 937 | 4291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive fees to affiliate |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned | 2318 | 7705 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, net | (20150) | (18999) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in unrealized losses on loans held for sale |  |  |
| Distributable Earnings (Loss) | $(27930) | $(25237) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $(0.20) | $(0.33) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive fees to affiliate |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, net | (0.37) | (0.35) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in unrealized losses on loans held for sale |  |  |
| Basic Distributable Earnings (Loss) per common share | $(0.51) | $(0.46) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $(0.20) | $(0.33) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive fees to affiliate |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, net | (0.37) | (0.35) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in unrealized losses on loans held for sale |  |  |
| Diluted Distributable Earnings (Loss) per common share | $(0.51) | $(0.46) |

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## Exhibit 99.2

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Disclaimer Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statementsˮ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation ("ACREˮ or, the "Companyˮ), Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC ("ACREMˮ), a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation ("Ares Corp.ˮ), Ares Corp., certain of their subsidiaries and certain funds and accounts managed by ACREM, Ares Corp. and/or their subsidiaries, including, without limitation, ACRE. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the resolution of underperforming loans, liquidity management, reduction or increase of CECL reserve, reduction or increase of available borrowings, the industry and the loan market and are not guarantees of future results or financial condition and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including global economic trends and economic conditions, including high inflation, slower growth or recession, changes to fiscal and monetary policy, currency fluctuations, changes caused by tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, changes in interest rates, credit spreads and the Company's business and investment strategy, the Company's projected operating results, the return or impact of current and future investments, access to the financing and debt markets, the demand for commercial real estate loans, rates of prepayments on the Company's mortgage loans and the effect on the Company's business of such prepayments, availability of investment opportunities in mortgage-related and real estate-related investments and securities, ACREM's ability to locate suitable investments for the Company, monitor, service and administer the Company's investments and execute its investment strategy, and other risks described from time to time in ACRE's filings within the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SECˮ). Any forward-looking statement, including any contained herein, speaks only as of the time of this release and none of ACRE, ARES Corp. nor ACREM undertakes any duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein. Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions available under applicable securities laws. Ares Corp. is the parent to several registered investment advisers, including Ares Management LLC ("Ares Managementˮ) and ACREM. Collectively, Ares Corp., its affiliated entities, and all underlying subsidiary entities shall be referred to as "Aresˮ unless specifically noted otherwise. For a discussion regarding potential risks on ACRE, see Part I., Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operationsˮ and Part I., Item 1A. "Risk Factorsˮ in ACRE's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in ACRE's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The information contained in this presentation is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of ACRE's SEC filings and other public announcements that ACRE, ACREM or Ares may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. ACRE, ACREM and Ares undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements or other information contained in this presentation. These materials contain information about ACRE, ACREM and Ares, and certain of their respective personnel and affiliates, information about their respective historical performance and general information about the market. You should not view information related to the past performance of ACRE, ACREM or Ares or information about the market, as indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. Nothing in these materials should be construed as a recommendation to invest in any securities that may be issued by ACRE or any other fund or account managed by ACREM or Ares, or as legal, accounting or tax advice. None of ACRE, ACREM, Ares or any affiliate of ACRE, ACREM or Ares makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein and nothing contained herein shall be relied upon as a promise or representation whether as to the past or future performance. Certain information set forth herein includes estimates and projections and involves significant elements of subjective judgment and analysis. Further, such information, unless otherwise stated, is before giving effect to management and incentive fees and deductions for taxes. No representations are made as to the accuracy of such estimates or projections or that all assumptions relating to such estimates or projections have been considered or stated or that such estimates or projections will be realized. In addition, in light of the various investment strategies of such other investment partnerships, funds and/or pools, it is noted that such other investment programs may have portfolio investments inconsistent with those of the investment vehicle or strategy discussed herein. These materials are not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, any security, the offer and/or sale of which can only be made by definitive offering documentation. Any offer or solicitation with respect to any securities that may be issued by ACRE will be made only by means of definitive offering memoranda or prospectus, which will be provided to prospective investors and will contain material information that is not set forth herein, including risk factors relating to any such investment. For the definitions of certain terms used in this presentation, please refer to the "Glossary" slide in the appendix. This presentation may contain information obtained from third parties, including ratings from credit ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor's. Such information has not been independently verified and, accordingly, ACRE makes no representation or warranty in respect of this information. Reproduction and distribution of third party content in any form is prohibited except with the prior written permission of the related third party. 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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E 2Q 2025 Company Results and Highlights Note: As of June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. See relevant endnotes on page 22. Earnings and Results • GAAP net income (loss) of $(11) million or $(0.20) per diluted common per share • Distributable Earnings (Loss) of $(28) million or $(0.51) per diluted common per share(1) • Distributable Earnings of $5 million or $0.09 per diluted common share excluding realized losses of $33 million or $0.60 per diluted common share due to exit of an office (life sciences) loan(1) • Book value of $524 million or $9.52 per common share (or $11.69 per common share excluding CECL reserve)(2) • $119 million CECL reserve representing 9% of outstanding principal balance for loans held for investment • CECL reserve decreased by $20 million in 2Q 2025 due to exit of an office (life sciences) loan, loan repayments and other loan-specific attributes Progress and Positioning Against Strategic Goals Maintained strong balance sheet position to support portfolio repositioning, including making new investments • Maintained net debt to equity ratio excluding CECL reserve of 1.2x QoQ(3) • Amended and extended $150 million Morgan Stanley secured funding facility, which includes a $100 million accordion option • $178 million of available capital as of June 30, 2025, including $94 million of cash(4) • Subsequent to quarter end, closed four senior loans totaling $43 million in loan commitments collateralized by self storage properties Continued making progress reducing office loans and accelerating the resolutions of risk rated 4 and 5 loans • Reduced office loans by $61 million QoQ to $524 million, a decrease of 10% QoQ and 30% YoY(5) • Exited a $51 million risk rated 4 office (life sciences) loan. The portfolio no longer includes loans collateralized by properties primarily used for life sciences • Lowered an $81 million senior loan collateralized by an office property in Arizona to a risk rating of 4 (previously risk rated 3) • Majority of risk rated 4 and 5 loans continued making meaningful progress towards business plans Dividends • Declared cash dividend of $0.15 per common share for shareholders for 3Q 2025, which equates to an annualized implied dividend yield of 13% to our stock price as of July 31, 2025(6) 3

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Portfolio Overview Portfolio Highlights 26 loans and two REO properties • Risk rated 1-3 loans (ex. office): Primarily collateralized by multifamily, industrial and self storage properties o Upgraded a $56 million risk rated 3 loan collateralized by a hotel property to a risk rated 2 loan • Risk rated 1-3 office loans: Leasing and occupancy trends have been stable to improving as of 2Q 2025 • Risk rated 4 and 5 loans: Continued to make business plan progress on majority of risk rated 4 and 5 loans, including the two largest • REO: Both properties have income yields of 9% or greater(1) Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Numbers may not sum due to rounding. 1. Income yield is calculated as the annualized property level net operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 (excluding non-recurring items) divided by the carrying value. 2. Represents carrying value of loans held for investment and real estate owned held for investment as of June 30, 2025. Progress on Largest Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loans Chicago Office (Risk Rated 5) Brooklyn Residential/Condo (Risk Rated 4) • Carrying Value(2): $146 million • 2Q 2025 Update: During the quarter, occupancy remained stable at more than 90% with a weighted average lease term of more than 8 years. Subsequent to quarter end, a tenant amended and extended its lease and paid the borrower $3 million, upon which the borrower applied these proceeds to reduce the principal balance of the loan • Carrying Value(2): $113 million • 2Q 2025 Update: During the quarter, construction progress continued on schedule and on budget. Subsequent to quarter end, soft marketing launch began. Formal marketing and sales process targeted to begin by 4Q 2025 ACRE's Total Portfolio ($ in millions) Risk Rated 1-3 Loans (ex. Office) Risk Rated 1-3 Office Loans Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loans REO Total Number of Loans or REO Properties 16 5 5 2 28 Carrying Value(2) $677 $266 $358 $135 $1,436 100%(2) 47%(2) 19%(2) 9%(2) 25%(2) 4

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Ares Management is a Global Leader With approximately $572 billion in assets under management, Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager operating an integrated platform across five business groups Power of a broad and scaled platform enhancing investment capabilities Deep management team with integrated and collaborative approach 20+ year track record of attractive risk adjusted returns through market cycles(6) A pioneer and leader in leveraged finance, private credit and secondaries The Ares Differentiators Note: As of June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Figures shown on an as combined basis for the closing of the acquisition of GCP International. Totals may not foot due to rounding. 1. Only counts one location per metro area. Includes only offices that Ares has leased or acquired. Does not include legacy GCP International locations where Ares is not acquiring the leases. 2. As of July 28, 2025. 3. New Delhi office is operated by a third party with whom Ares Asia maintains an ongoing relationship relating to the sourcing, acquisition and/or management of investments. 4. AUM managed by Ares Insurance Solutions excludes assets which are sub-advised by other Ares' investment groups or invested in Ares funds and investment vehicles. 5. AUM includes Ares Acquisition Corporation II ("AACTˮ). 6. Risk adjusted returns do not guarantee against loss of capital. Global Footprint(3) Credit Real Assets Private Equity Secondaries Other Businesses A U $377 billion $130 billion $24 billion $34 billion $8 billion S tr a te gi es Direct Lending Real Estate Equity Corporate Private Equity Private Equity Secondaries Ares Insurance Solutions(4) Liquid Credit Real Estate Debt APAC Private Equity Real Estate Secondaries Ares Acquisition Corporation(5) Alternative Credit Digital Infrastructure Infrastructure Secondaries Opportunistic Credit Infrastructure Opportunities Credit Secondaries APAC Credit Infrastructure Debt Profile Founded 1997 AUM $572 billion Employees 4,165+ Investment Professionals 1,630+ Global Offices 55+(1) Direct Institutional Relationships 2,700+ Listing: NYSE – Market Capitalization $61 billion(2) 5

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Ares Real Estate is a Global Investment Manager and Operator $108 billion+ Real Estate 2Q 2025 AUM 350+ Investment Professionals(1) 390+ Operating Professionals(2) ~3,700 Global Real Estate Properties 720M+ Global Portfolio Square Feet ~110K \| ~600M Residential Units \| Logistics Square Feet Risk Spectrum The performance, awards noted herein relate only to selected funds/strategies and may not be representative of any given client's experience and should not be viewed as indicative of Ares' past performance or its funds' future performance. Ares has not provided any compensation in connection with obtaining these awards but may have paid to use certain award logos. Note: Data as of June 30, 2025, unless otherwise indicated. See relevant endnotes on page 22. Comprehensive and Dynamic Investment Solutions CORE/ CORE-PLUS OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE-ADD 2024 Alternative US RE Lender of the Year ($5-$15B AUM) Industry Recognition Across Our Platform(3) 2024 Global Firm of the Year 2024 Hotels & Leisure Investor of the Year (North America) 2024 Capital Raise of the Year (North America & Europe) 6 Across Equity & D bt Investments

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Office Loans Office loans measured by outstanding principal balance decreased 10% QoQ and 30% YoY Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Reduced Office Loans as Measured by Outstanding Principal Balance ($ in millions) 7

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Balance Sheet and Capital Position Provides Flexibility Successful in de-levering the balance sheet and maintaining higher levels of liquidity Note: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. Total outstanding borrowings is based on total outstanding principal balance. 2. Net debt to equity ratio (excluding CECL reserves) is calculated as (i) $889 million of outstanding principal of borrowings less $94 million of cash (inclusive of restricted amounts), (ii) divided by the sum of total stockholders' equity of $524 million plus CECL reserve of $119 million at June 30, 2025. Net debt to equity ratio including CECL reserve is 1.5x. Total debt to equity ratio excluding CECL reserve is 1.4x and including CECL reserve is 1.7x. 3. As of June 30, 2025, includes $94 million of cash (inclusive of restricted amounts) and approximately $84 million of available financing proceeds under our secured funding agreements. Reduction in Borrowings ($ in millions) Repayments on Loans Held for Investment Available Capital(3) $30 million in 2Q 2025 $337 million YTD $178 million 8 (1) (2)

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Trends in CECL Reserves Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Numbers may not sum due to rounding. 1. The reversal of CECL reserves is associated with the exit of a $51 million office (life sciences) loan. 2. The net decrease in CECL reserves relates to the net change in CECL reserves on existing loans in the portfolio. Change in CECL Reserves 2Q 2025 ($ in millions) 1Q 2025 CECL Reserve 2Q 2025 CECL Reserve Reversal of CECL Reserves from Exits(1) Net Decrease in CECL Reserves(2) 9

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E CECL Reserves CECL Reserves by Risk Rating $119 million Total CECL Reserves(1) 9% CECL Reserves as a Percent of Loans Held for Investment(2) 94% CECL reserves relates to risk rated 4 and 5 loans Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. Total CECL Reserve includes reserves on both the outstanding balances and unfunded commitments on loans held for investment. 2. Percentages are based on outstanding principal balance of loans held for investment. CECL Reserves by Property Type 89% CECL reserves relates to office and residential / condo loans 10

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E CECL Reserves for Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loans Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loans CECL Reserves by Property Type $112 million CECL Reserves(1) for Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loans 27% CECL Reserves as a Percent of Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loan Balance(2) Risk Rated 4 and 5 Loans CECL Reserves as a Percent of Loan Balance(3) 11 Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. Total CECL Reserve includes reserves on both the outstanding balances and unfunded commitments on loans held for investment. 2. Percentage is based on outstanding principal balance of loans with risk ratings of 4 or 5. 3. Percentages are based on outstanding principal balance of loans with risk ratings of 4 or 5 by property type.

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Summary of Real Estate Owned ("REO") Note: As of June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Numbers may not sum due to rounding. 1. Carrying value is net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $6 million for the Florida mixed-use property and $5 million for the North Carolina office property. 2. Income yield is calculated as the annualized property level net operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 (excluding non-recurring items) divided by the carrying value. 12 Mixed-Use Office Quarter Converted to REO: 3Q 2023 3Q 2024 Location: Florida North Carolina Square Footage: 816 thousand 607 thousand Carrying Value:(1) $79 million $57 million Income Yield:(2) 10% 9%

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Appendix

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Loans Held for Investment Portfolio Details ($ in millions) # Loan Type Location Origination Date Current Loan Commitment Outstanding Principal Carrying Value Interest Rate SOFR Floor Unleveraged Effective Yield Maturity Date Payment Terms(1) Office Loans: 1 Senior IL Nov 2020 $166.4 $166.4 $146.3 (2) 1.5% —%(2) Jul 2025 I/O 2 Senior AZ Sep 2021 100.7 80.8 80.8 S+3.61% 0.1% 8.3% Oct 2025 I/O 3 Senior NC Aug 2021 85.0 70.6 70.5 S+3.65% 0.2% 8.0% Aug 2028 I/O 4 Senior Diversified Jan 2020 62.3 62.3 61.9 S+4.25% 1.6% 9.3% Jul 2026 P/I 5 Senior NY Jul 2021 59.0 59.0 59.0 S+2.65%(3) 0.4% 7.0% Jul 2027 I/O 6 Senior IL Dec 2022 54.2 54.2 54.2 S+4.25% 3.0% 8.7% Jan 2027 I/O 7 Senior CA Nov 2018 20.0 20.0 20.0 S+3.50% 2.3% 8.1% Nov 2025 P/I 8 Subordinated NY Jul 2021 10.5 10.5 7.6 5.50%(3) —% —%(3) Jul 2027 I/O Total Office $558.1 $523.8 $500.3 Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. I/O = interest only, P/I = principal and interest. 2. The Illinois loan is structured as both a senior and mezzanine loan with the Company holding both positions. The senior position has a per annum interest rate of S + 2.25% and the mezzanine position has a fixed per annum interest rate of 10.00%. The senior and mezzanine loans were both on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2025 and the Unleveraged Effective Yield is not applicable. 3. The New York loan is structured as both a senior A-Note and a subordinated B-Note with the Company holding both positions. The subordinated B-Note is subordinate to new sponsor equity related to additional capital contributions. The senior A-Note, which had an outstanding principal balance of $59.0 million as of June 30, 2025, has a per annum interest rate of S + 2.65% and the subordinated B-Note, which had an outstanding principal balance of $10.5 million as of June 30, 2025, has a fixed per annum interest rate of 5.50%. As of June 30, 2025, the subordinated B-Note was on non-accrual status and therefore, the Unleveraged Effective Yield is not applicable. 14

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Loans Held for Investment Portfolio Details ($ in millions) # Loan Type Location Origination Date Current Loan Commitment Outstanding Principal Carrying Value Interest Rate SOFR Floor Unleveraged Effective Yield Maturity Date Payment Terms(1) Multifamily Loans: 9 Senior NY May 2022 $132.2 $132.2 $130.9 S+3.90% 0.2% 9.3% Jun 2026(2) I/O 10 Senior TX Nov 2021 68.9 68.5 68.4 S+2.95% —% 7.6% Dec 2025 I/O 11 Senior OH Sep 2023 57.8 57.3 57.0 S+3.05% 2.5% 7.7% Oct 2026 I/O 12 Senior CA Nov 2021 31.7 31.7 31.7 S+3.00% —% 7.6% Dec 2025 I/O 13 Senior PA Dec 2018 28.2 28.2 28.2 S+2.50% 2.8% 6.8% Dec 2025 I/O 14 Senior WA Dec 2021 23.1 23.1 23.1 S+3.00% —% 7.5% Nov 2025 I/O 15 Senior TX Oct 2021 23.1 23.1 23.0 S+2.60% —% 7.4% Oct 2025 I/O Total Multifamily $365.0 $364.1 $362.3 Industrial Loans: 16 Senior MA Jun 2023 $49.0 $48.1 $48.0 S+2.90% —% 7.3% Jun 2028 I/O 17 Senior NJ Jun 2021 27.8 27.8 27.8 S+8.85% 0.2% 13.2% Nov 2024(3) I/O 18 Subordinated CA Aug 2019 13.1 12.6 10.9 S+3.85% 2.0% —%(4) Jan 2027 I/O 19 Senior CA Aug 2019 7.0 7.0 7.0 S+3.85% 2.0% 8.2% Jan 2027(4) I/O Total Industrial $96.9 $95.5 $93.7 Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. I/O = interest only, P/I = principal and interest. 2. In April 2025, the Company and the borrower entered into a modification and extension agreement to, among other things, extend the maturity date on the senior New York loan from June 2025 to June 2026. 3. As of June 30, 2025, the senior New Jersey loan, which is collateralized by an industrial property, is in maturity default due to the failure of the borrower to repay the outstanding principal balance of the loan by the November 2024 maturity date and the borrower is current on all contractual interest payments. 4. The California loan is structured as a senior A-Note, with an outstanding principal balance of $7.0 million as of June 30, 2025, a subordinated B-Note with no outstanding principal balance and an unfunded commitment of $500 thousand for certain lender approved leasing costs and a subordinated C-Note, with an outstanding principal balance of $12.6 million as of June 30, 2025. The subordinated B-Note and C-Note are subordinate to new sponsor equity related to additional capital contributions. As of June 30, 2025, the subordinated C-Note was on non- accrual status and therefore, the Unleveraged Effective Yield is not applicable. 15

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives ($ in millions) # Loan Type Location Origination Date Current Loan Commitment Outstanding Principal Carrying Value Interest Rate SOFR Floor Unleveraged Effective Yield Maturity Date Payment Terms(1) Residential/Condominium Loans: 20 Senior NY Mar 2022 $140.4 $140.4 $112.6 S+8.95% 0.4% —%(2) Dec 2025 I/O Total Residential/Condominium $140.4 $140.4 $112.6 Hotel Loans: 21 Senior CA Mar 2022 $60.8 $60.8 $60.7 S+4.20% —% 8.8% Mar 2026 I/O 22 Senior NY Mar 2022 55.7 55.7 55.5 S+4.40% 0.1% 9.0% Mar 2026 I/O Total Hotel $116.5 $116.5 $116.2 Mixed-Use Loans: 23 Senior NY Jul 2021 $78.3 $78.3 $78.3 S+3.75% —% 8.3% Jul 2025 I/O Total Mixed-Use $78.3 $78.3 $78.3 Self Storage Loans: 24 Senior PA Mar 2022 $18.2 $18.2 $18.2 S+3.00% 1.0% 7.6% Dec 2025 I/O 25 Senior IN Sep 2023 11.4 11.4 11.4 S+3.60% 0.9% 8.0% Jun 2026 I/O 26 Senior MA Apr 2022 7.7 7.7 7.7 S+3.00% 0.8% 7.6% Nov 2025 I/O Total Self Storage $37.3 $37.3 $37.3 Loan Portfolio Total/Weighted Average $1,392.5 $1,355.9 $1,300.7 0.9%(3) 6.3% Loans Held for Investment Portfolio Details Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. I/O = interest only, P/I = principal and interest. 2. The New York loan is structured as both a senior and mezzanine loan with the Company holding both positions. The senior and mezzanine positions each have a per annum interest rate of S + 8.95%. The senior and mezzanine loans were both on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2025 and the Unleveraged Effective Yield is not applicable. 3. The weighted average floor is calculated based on loans with SOFR floors. 16

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E As of ($ in thousands, except share and per share data) 6/30/2025 12/31/2024 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $89,985 $63,799 Restricted cash ($4,150 and $2,495 related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) 4,150 2,495 Loans held for investment ($172,248 and $551,955 related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) 1,300,670 1,656,688 Current expected credit loss reserve (117,695) (136,224) Loans held for investment, net of current expected credit loss reserve 1,182,975 1,520,464 Investment in available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value 7,808 8,684 Real estate owned held for investment, net ($56,756 and $58,844 related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) 135,468 139,032 Other assets ($313 and $1,991 of interest receivable related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) 18,252 16,732 Total assets $1,438,638 $1,751,206 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Secured funding agreements $641,842 $588,468 Secured term loan 108,780 128,062 Collateralized loan obligation securitization debt (consolidated VIEs) 137,587 455,839 Due to affiliate 4,145 3,790 Dividends payable 8,368 13,924 Other liabilities ($347 and $1,309 of interest payable related to consolidated VIEs, respectively) 14,217 20,991 Total liabilities 914,939 1,211,074 Commitments and contingencies STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 450,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and 55,005,353 and 54,542,178 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 532 532 Additional paid-in capital 818,910 816,923 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 28 37 Accumulated earnings (deficit) (295,771) (277,360) Total stockholders' equity 523,699 540,132 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,438,638 $1,751,206 Consolidated Balance Sheets 17

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three Months Ended ($ in thousands, except share and per share data) 6/30/2025 3/31/2025 12/31/2024 9/30/2024 6/30/2024 Revenue: Interest income $23,117 $27,480 $33,492 $39,345 $40,847 Interest expense (16,101) (18,189) (22,282) (27,401) (27,483) Net interest margin 7,016 9,291 11,210 11,944 13,364 Revenue from real estate owned 5,549 5,657 6,299 4,709 3,433 Total revenue 12,565 14,948 17,509 16,653 16,797 Expenses: Management and incentive fees to affiliate 2,430 2,567 2,571 2,654 2,692 Professional fees 673 877 663 681 757 General and administrative expenses 1,995 1,720 1,844 1,939 1,957 General and administrative expenses reimbursed to affiliate 1,024 1,003 545 871 1,277 Expenses from real estate owned 4,628 4,495 5,538 3,164 2,226 Total expenses 10,750 10,662 11,161 9,309 8,909 (Provision for) reversal of current expected credit losses, net 20,150 5,340 970 (7,461) 2,374 Realized losses on loans (33,000) — (15,712) (5,766) (16,387) Change in unrealized losses on loans held for sale — — — — — Realized loss on sale of real estate owned — — (2,287) — — Income (loss) before income taxes (11,035) 9,626 (10,681) (5,883) (6,125) Income tax expense (benefit), including excise tax — 281 (17) (3) — Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $(11,035) $9,345 $(10,664) $(5,880) $(6,125) Earnings (loss) per common share: Basic earnings (loss) per common share $(0.20) $0.17 $(0.20) $(0.11) $(0.11) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $(0.20) $0.17 $(0.20) $(0.11) $(0.11) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 54,856,949 54,828,751 54,498,051 54,464,147 54,426,112 Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 54,856,949 55,694,939 54,498,051 54,464,147 54,426,112 Dividends declared per share of common stock(1) $0.15 $0.15 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 1. There is no assurance dividends will continue at these levels or at all. 18

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Distributable Earnings (Loss) For the Three Months Ended ($ in thousands, except per share data) 6/30/2025 3/31/2025 12/31/2024 9/30/2024 6/30/2024 Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $(11,035) $9,345 $(10,664) $(5,880) $(6,125) Stock-based compensation 937 1,050 1,122 1,182 1,152 Incentive fees to affiliate — — — — — Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned 2,318 2,182 2,238 967 770 Provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, net (20,150) (5,340) (970) 7,461 (2,374) Distributable Earnings (Loss) $(27,930) $7,237 $(8,274) $3,730 $(6,577) Realized losses 33,000 — 17,999 5,766 16,387 Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses $5,070 $7,237 $9,725 $9,496 $9,810 Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (0.20) 0.17 (0.20) (0.11) (0.11) Stock-based compensation 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Incentive fees to affiliate — — — — — Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.02 0.01 Provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, net (0.37) (0.10) (0.02) 0.14 (0.04) Basic Distributable Earnings (Loss) per common share $(0.51) $0.13 $(0.15) $0.07 $(0.12) Realized losses 0.60 — 0.33 0.10 0.30 Basic Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses per common share $0.09 $0.13 $0.18 $0.17 $0.18 Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (0.20) 0.17 (0.20) (0.11) (0.11) Stock-based compensation 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Incentive fees to affiliate — — — — — Depreciation and amortization of real estate owned 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.02 0.01 Provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, net (0.37) (0.10) (0.02) 0.14 (0.04) Diluted Distributable Earnings (Loss) per common share $(0.51) $0.13 $(0.15) $0.07 $(0.12) Realized losses 0.60 — 0.33 0.10 0.30 Diluted Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses per common share $0.09 $0.13 $0.18 $0.17 $0.18 19

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Diverse Sources of Financing Supports Portfolio ($ in millions) Financing Sources Total Commitments Outstanding Principal Pricing Range Mark to Credit Non Spread Based Mark to Market Secured Funding Agreements Wells Fargo Facility $450.0(1) $197.8 SOFR+1.50 to 3.75% ü ü Citibank Facility 325.0(1) 294.5 SOFR+1.50 to 3.00% ü ü Morgan Stanley Facility 150.0(1) 149.5 SOFR+1.60 to 3.50% ü ü CNB Facility 75.0(2) — SOFR+3.25% ü ü Subtotal $1,000.0 $641.8 Capital Markets 2021-FL4 Securitization $137.6 $137.6 SOFR + 2.55% N/A ü Secured Term Loan 110.0 110.0 4.75% (Fixed)(3) ü ü Subtotal $247.6 $247.6 Total Debt $1,247.6 $889.4 Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up to the totals provided. 1. For the Wells Fargo, Citibank and Morgan Stanley facilities, total commitments are available subject to the pledge of additional collateral. The Wells Fargo, Citibank and Morgan Stanley facilities contain accordion provisions such that the maximum commitments may be increased to up to $500.0 million, $425.0 million and $250.0 million, respectively, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including payment of an upsize fee. 2. Amount immediately available under the CNB Facility at any given time can fluctuate based on the fair value of the collateral in the borrowing base that secures the CNB Facility. As of June 30, 2025, there was no immediate availability under the CNB Facility based on the fair value of the collateral in the borrowing base at such time. The amount immediately available under the CNB Facility may be increased to up to $75.0 million by the pledge of additional collateral into the borrowing base in accordance with the CNB Facility agreement. 3. The Secured Term Loan includes interest rate increases on advances to the following fixed rates: (i) 4.50% per annum until May 1, 2025 and (ii) after May 1, 2025 through November 12, 2026, the interest rate increases 0.25% every three months. Additionally, there is a contingent interest rate increase of 4.00% if the outstanding principal amount of the Secured Term Loan is not paid down to the following amounts on specific dates as follows: (i) $120.0 million as of February 1, 2025, (ii) $110.0 million as of May 1, 2025, (iii) $100.0 million as of August 1, 2025 and (iv) $90.0 million as of November 1, 2025. Diversified financing sources totaling $1.2 billion with $358 million of undrawn capacity(1,2) 20

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Glossary Distributable Earnings (Loss) Distributable Earnings (Loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure that helps the Company evaluate its financial performance excluding the effects of certain transactions and GAAP adjustments that it believes are not necessarily indicative of its current loan origination portfolio and operations. To maintain the Company's REIT status, the Company is generally required to annually distribute to its stockholders substantially all of its taxable income. The Company believes the disclosure of Distributable Earnings (Loss) provides useful information to investors regarding the Company's ability to pay dividends, which the Company believes is one of the principal reasons investors invest in the Company. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Distributable Earnings (Loss) is defined as net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding non-cash equity compensation expense, the incentive fees the Company pays to its Manager, depreciation and amortization (to the extent that any of the Company's target investments are structured as debt and the Company forecloses on any properties underlying such debt), any unrealized gains, losses or other non-cash items recorded in net income (loss) for the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income (loss), one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain non-cash charges after discussions between the Company's manager and the Company's independent directors and after approval by a majority of the Company's independent directors. Loan balances that are deemed to be uncollectible are written off as a realized loss and are included in Distributable Earnings (Loss). Distributable Earnings (Loss) is aligned with the calculation of "Core Earnings,ˮ which is defined in the Management Agreement and is used to calculate the incentive fees the Company pays to its Manager. Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses is Distributable Earnings (Loss) further adjusted to exclude realized losses. 21

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0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Strategi c Initiativ es BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALETT E Endnotes 2Q 2025 Company Results and Highlights; page 3 Note: As of June 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Due to rounding, numbers may not add up to the totals provided. 1. Distributable Earnings (Loss) and Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses are non-GAAP financial measures. See page 21 for Distributable Earnings (Loss) and Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses definitions and page 19 for the Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Distributable Earnings (Loss) and Distributable Earnings excluding realized losses. 2. Book value per common share excluding CECL reserve is calculated as (i) total stockholders' equity of $524 million plus CECL reserve of $119 million divided by (ii) total outstanding common shares of 55,005,353 as of June 30, 2025. 3. Net debt to equity ratio (excluding CECL reserves) is calculated as (i) $889 million of outstanding principal of borrowings less $94 million of cash (inclusive of restricted amounts), (ii) divided by the sum of total stockholders' equity of $524 million plus CECL reserve of $119 million at June 30, 2025. Net debt to equity ratio including CECL reserve is 1.5x. Total debt to equity ratio excluding CECL reserve is 1.4x and including CECL reserve is 1.7x. 4. As of June 30, 2025, includes $94 million of cash (inclusive of restricted amounts) and approximately $84 million of available financing proceeds under our secured funding agreements. 5. Based on outstanding principal balance for loans held for investment. 6. Source: Bloomberg stock price for ACRE as of July 31, 2025. Ares Real Estate is a Global Investment Manager and Operator; page 6 1. Investment professionals include Investment Management, Portfolio Management and Development personnel. Employee data reflects post-close structure as of June 30, 2025. 2. Operating professionals include Asset Management, Construction Management, Property Management, Debt Capital Markets, Due Diligence & Quantitative Development personnel. Employee data reflects post-close structure as of June 30, 2025. 3. The performance, awards/ratings noted herein relate only to selected funds/strategies and may not be representative of any given client's experience and should not be viewed as indicative of Ares' past performance or its funds' future performance. 22

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0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives

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