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Ares facilitates senior secured credit facility for Chess.com acquisition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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Ares Management Corporation announced the closure of U.S. direct lending commitments totaling approximately $6.3 billion during the third quarter of 2026. This funding supported CVC Capital Partners' acquisition of Chess.com, for which Ares served as administrative agent, lead arranger, and bookrunner for a senior secured credit facility.

From prnewswire.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The financing deal provided by Ares Management Corporation supports the acquisition of Chess.com by CVC Capital Partners. This transaction is part of a larger set of commitments closed by Ares, which totaled approximately $43.4 billion in the 12 months ended September 30, 2026.

From prnewswire.com

Who's involved

  • Chess.comOnline chess-playing site being acquired by CVC Capital Partners
  • ARESProvided administrative agent, lead arranger, and bookrunner for the credit facility

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Chess.comSpeculative

    Chess.com's valuation could change following the acquisition by CVC Capital Partners.

  • ARESSpeculative

    Ares Management Corporation might see increased revenue from advisory and deal fees related to the transaction.

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The entities involved

  • Chess.com

    online chess-playing site

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  • ARES

    Slovak company

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Coverage

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