Ares Management Corporation announced the acquisition of two data‑center assets in Northern Virginia, adding a 314‑acre development site in Spotsylvania County and two 2025‑vintage hyperscale facilities in Leesburg. The move expands the firm’s footprint in one of the world’s fastest‑growing tier‑1 data‑center markets.
The Spotsylvania site, located along the I‑95 corridor, will host two data‑center buildings with a combined IT load capacity of 200 MW. The campus will be designed, delivered, and operated by Ada Infrastructure, Ares’ vertically integrated global data‑center platform, and the site already contains critical utility infrastructure that will support the new development.
The Leesburg acquisition consists of two hyperscale data‑center facilities totaling 745,000 square feet and 165 MW of IT load capacity. Both sites are fully leased under 15‑year triple‑net agreements to a leading investment‑grade hyperscale tenant, whose identity has not been disclosed. The leases provide predictable, long‑term income streams for Ares’ digital‑infrastructure portfolio.
Northern Virginia’s status as a tier‑1 market, combined with limited power availability and high demand from hyperscale customers, makes the acquisitions strategically valuable. By leveraging Ada Infrastructure’s operational expertise and its ability to accommodate next‑generation GPU loads, Ares can capture development and leasing fees while ensuring the new campus meets evolving technology requirements.
Ares’ recent Q3 2025 earnings beat—revenue of $1.07 billion versus $1.06 billion expected and EPS of $1.19 versus $1.15 forecast—underscores the firm’s strong financial position. Assets under management grew to $595.7 billion, and the company’s inclusion in the S&P 500 index on December 11 2025 further validates its market standing and capacity to fund strategic investments.
The announcement has been well received by investors, who view the expansion as a reinforcement of Ares’ long‑term income strategy and its ability to capitalize on the high‑growth data‑center sector. While specific financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed, the deal aligns with Ares’ broader focus on “New Economy” sectors and its commitment to delivering high‑margin, long‑term leases in critical markets.
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