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Form 8-K - Current report - Item 2.02 Item 7.01 Item 9.01

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp

Announcement: ACRE 8-K Special Filing

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Form 10-K - Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp Beats Expectations on Q1 Growth ##:
Strong loan origination and refinancing activities see ACRE adding nine loans totalling $181.4m to its portfolio in Q1.

Current Analysis##:
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp saw a gain of $12.7m in Q1 2022. The company surpassed investor expectations following a strong loan origination and refinancing period including nine loans worth a total value of $181.4m. CRE debt originates rose to a value of $470m with the company restructuring its Citibank Facility, extending maturity date and funding availability period to January 2025.  ACRE also terminated its interest rate cap derivative recording a $2m gain under FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. 

Forward-Looking Analysis##:
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp's forward-looking approach is focused on continuing to diversify its CRE debt portfolio while sustainably managing its financial position. The company intends to allocate funds towards further loan origination and refinancing, with a focus on owning select equity investments in certain assets. ACRE is optimistic that the global economic recovery will continue and that it is well-positioned to capitalise on the trend. With no defaults under its Citibank facility to date, the company's portfolio is expected to remain stable with a continued low default rate despite economic volatility.

Announcement: ACRE 10-K Annual Report

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Form SC 13G/A - Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals: [Amend]

Announcement: ACRE SC 13G/A Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals - amendment

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Form 8-K - Current report - Item 1.01 Item 2.03 Item 9.01

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Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Announcement: ACRE 10-Q Quarterly Report

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