ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND AMENDS TENDER OFFER STATEMENT

TL;DR

**ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND just updated its tender offer, meaning they're still looking to buy back shares.**

AI Summary

ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND (CIK: 0001918712) filed an amended Tender Offer Statement by Issuer (SC TO-I/A) on March 24, 2026. This filing indicates an update to a tender offer where the company itself is offering to buy back its own shares from investors. This matters to shareholders because a tender offer can impact the stock's liquidity and price, potentially providing an opportunity for shareholders to sell their shares back to the company.

Why It Matters

This filing signals an ongoing or updated tender offer, which can affect the supply and demand for ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND shares, potentially influencing its market price.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Tender offers can create short-term price volatility and uncertainty regarding the company's capital allocation strategy.

Analyst Insight

An investor should review the full SC TO-I/A filing to understand the specific terms of the tender offer, including the price, number of shares sought, and expiration date, to decide whether to participate or hold their shares.

Key Players & Entities

• ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND (company) — the issuer and subject of the tender offer
• 0001918712 (person) — CIK for ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
• 2026-03-24 (dollar_amount) — filing date of the SC TO-I/A

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — hares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (including Class I common sha

Filing Documents

• tm269475-1_sctoi.htm (SC TO-I/A) — 35KB
• tm269475d1_exh-a1iv.htm (EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)) — 6KB
• tm269475d1_exh-a1vi.htm (EX-99.(A)(1)(VI)) — 28KB
• tm269475d1_exh-a1vii.htm (EX-99.(A)(1)(VII)) — 43KB
• tm269475d1_ex-filingfees.htm (EX-FILING FEES) — 14KB
• lg_arescapitalcorp-4c.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 10KB
• 0001104659-26-033603.txt ( ) — 247KB
• tm269475d1_ex-filingfees_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

(a)(1)(ix) of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following

Item 4 (a)(1)(ix) of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following: The Fund estimates that 45,301,737 Shares, or 11.6% of Shares outstanding as of January 31, 2026, were duly tendered to the Fund before the expiration of the Offer at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on March 20, 2026 and not withdrawn. The Fund intends to accept repurchase requests for 5% of Shares outstanding as of January 31, 2026. Therefore the Fund intends to repurchase 43.1% of requested amounts. As described in the Offer to Purchase, the Fund will accept Shares tendered on or before the Expiration Date for payment on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares, and there is no repurchase priority for repurchase requests in the case of the death or disability of a shareholder.

of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows

Item 12 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: (i) Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) attached to the Statement is replaced by exhibit (a)(1)(iv) Form of Notice from the Fund to Shareholders in Connection with the Fund's Acceptance of Shares; and (ii) The following exhibits are added to the Statement: (a)(1)(vi) Q1 Tender Offer Update (a)(1)(vii) Tender Offer Frequently Asked Questions Except as specifically provided herein, the information contained in the Statement, as amended, and the Transmittal Letter remains unchanged and this Amendment does not modify any of the information previously reported on the Statement, as amended, or the Transmittal Letter. 1 SIGNATURE After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND By: /s/ Ian Fitzgerald Name: Ian Fitzgerald Title: General Counsel and Secretary Dated: March 24, 2026 2 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT (a)(1)(iv) Form of Notice from the Fund to Shareholders in Connection with the Fund's Acceptance of Shares (a)(1)(vi) 1Q26 Tender Update (a)(1)(vii) 1Q26 Tender Update—Shareholder Q&A EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Tables 3

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