ARES invests in PLENITUDE

Ares Alternative Credit Management has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in Plenitude through an investment of approximately €2 billion, becoming the company’s second minority shareholder alongside Energy Infrastructure Partners. The transaction supports the diversification of the company’s ownership structure while providing additional resources to expand its activities across renewable power generation, energy retail and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The investment is underpinned by long-term structural demand for energy infrastructure and the continued shift toward low-carbon energy systems. For the investor, the transaction provides exposure to a platform operating in markets supported by favourable regulatory frameworks and sustained infrastructure spending requirements. For Plenitude, the addition of a new institutional shareholder strengthens its ability to execute its growth strategy while further reinforcing its position within the European energy landscape. The transaction highlights the growing appetite of global infrastructure investors for scaled and diversified energy transition platforms.