Ares Real Estate Income Trust Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Ares Real Estate Income Trust Inc. filed a Form 8‑K (Item 3.02) disclosing that on January 2, 2026 it issued shares in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Regulation D. The company issued 681,448 Class S‑PR shares for $5,495,957 and 1,570,046 Class I‑PR shares for $12,551,891, for aggregate gross proceeds of $18,047,848. The filing notes these totals include activity from the company’s distribution reinvestment plan; Class S‑PR gross proceeds include $48,052 of upfront selling commissions and dealer manager fees. The report was signed by Taylor M. Paul, Managing Director, CFO and Treasurer, and filed January 8, 2026.

Key Details

• Date of issuance: January 2, 2026; Form 8‑K filed January 8, 2026 (Item 3.02).
• Shares issued: 681,448 Class S‑PR; 1,570,046 Class I‑PR.
• Gross proceeds: $5,495,957 (Class S‑PR) and $12,551,891 (Class I‑PR); total $18,047,848.
• Fees: Class S‑PR proceeds include $48,052 of upfront selling commissions and dealer manager fees; totals include distribution reinvestment plan activity.

Why It Matters
This disclosure shows Ares Real Estate Income Trust raised about $18.05 million through private (Reg D) share issuances, including reinvested distributions. For investors, new share issuances can increase shares outstanding (potentially affecting per‑share metrics) and reflect the company’s use of non‑registered offerings to raise capital. The filing provides concrete figures for proceeds and fees but does not specify how the company will use the funds.