Acquiring Company
Ares
Acquired Company
Whitestone REIT
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Ares Management Corporation has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Whitestone REIT for approximately $1.7 billion. Each share of Whitestone will be purchased for $19.00 in cash, reflecting significant premiums over recent share prices. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending shareholder approval. Following the acquisition, Whitestone will become a private company.
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Who acquired Whitestone REIT?
Whitestone REIT was acquired by Ares, based in Los Angeles. The deal was reported on April 9, 2026. Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative asset manager specializing in private equity, real estate, private debt, and public equity. Ares is publicly traded (ARES) and operates in Professional Services.
When did Ares acquire Whitestone REIT?
Ares's acquisition of Whitestone REIT was reported on April 9, 2026. Ares Management Corporation has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Whitestone REIT for approximately $1.7 billion. Each share of Whitestone will be purchased for $19.00 in cash, reflecting significant premiums over recent share prices. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Whitestone REIT do?
It is privately held, operating in Real Estate, and is based in Houston.
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