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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation
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SEC Filings
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August 5, 2025 EX-99.2

0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation E

acreq2-25exhibit992 0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

August 5, 2025 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(11.0) million or $(0.20) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(27.9) million or $(0.51) per diluted co

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(11.0) million or $(0.20) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(27.9) million or $(0.51) per diluted common share - Subsequent to the three months ended June 30, 2025 - Closed $43 million of new loan commitments Declared third quarter 2025

August 5, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 5, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTA

July 7, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2025 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 7, 2025 EX-10.1

SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO FEE LETTER

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO FEE LETTER This SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 30, 2025, is entered into by and among MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association, as buyer (together with its successors and assigns, “Buyer”), ACRC LENDER

May 28, 2025 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2025 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 7, 2025 EX-99.2

0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives First Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation Ex

acreq1-25exhibit992 0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives First Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

May 7, 2025 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $9.3 million or $0.17 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $7.2 million or $0.13 per diluted common share - Subsequent to

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $9.3 million or $0.17 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $7.2 million or $0.13 per diluted common share - Subsequent to the three months ended March 31, 2025 - Declared second quarter 2025 dividend of $0.15 per common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Co

May 7, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2025 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 7, 2025 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT, dated as of February 10, 2025 (this “Amendment”) by and among ACRC LENDER W LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ACRC Seller”), ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability compa

May 7, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL EST

April 3, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) x Defini

April 3, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) o Defini

February 12, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2025 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 12, 2025 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC Lender ML LLC Delaware ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder I L.P. Delaware ACRE Com

February 12, 2025 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(10.7) million or $(0.20) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(8.3) million or $(0.15) p

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(10.7) million or $(0.20) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(8.3) million or $(0.15) per diluted common share Full year GAAP net income (loss) of $(35.0) million or $(0.64) per diluted common share and Distributable Earning

February 12, 2025 EX-19.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Insider Trading Policy (Revised February 6, 2025)

Exhibit 19.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Insider Trading Policy (Revised February 6, 2025) In order to promote compliance with federal, state and foreign securities laws and take an active role in the prevention of insider trading violations by Insiders (as defined below) of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the “Corporation”) and its subsidiaries, the Corporation has adopted th

February 12, 2025 EX-10.84

SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.84 EXECUTION VERSION SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 31, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and among ACRC LENDER C LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (“Guarantor”) (for the purpose of ackn

February 12, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SE

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMER

February 12, 2025 EX-99.2

0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings

0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

January 7, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 7, 2024 EX-99.2

0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation Ex

0 42 65 156 110 2 3 93 109 127 127 127 GENERAL PALETTE 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equity Real Estate Secondary Solutions BUSINESS SECTOR PALETTE 192 212 229 Strategic Initiatives Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

November 7, 2024 EX-10.3

OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO REPURCHASE DOCUMENTS

Exhibit 10.3 Execution Version OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO REPURCHASE DOCUMENTS THIS OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO REPURCHASE DOCUMENTS (this “Amendment”) is made as of November 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and among ACRC LENDER W LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ACRC Seller”), ACRC Lender W TRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TRS Seller” and together with the ACRC Seller, individuall

November 7, 2024 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT NUMBER ELEVEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT NUMBER ELEVEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ELEVEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT(this “Amendment”), dated as of November 6, 2024, is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the several banks and other financial institutions and lenders from time to time party hereto (such lenders, together with their respective successors and permitted assigns, are referred to hereinafter each indi

November 7, 2024 EX-10.2

OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS THIS OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS (this “Amendment”) is made as of November 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and among ACRC LENDER C LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), ACRC 2017-FL3 HOLDER REIT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Pledgor”), ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a

November 7, 2024 EX-10.4

FIFTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT

Exhibit 10.4 Execution FIFTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT This FIFTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT (this “Amendment”), dated as of October 22, 2024, is entered into by and among MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association, as buyer (together with its successors and assigns, “Buyer”), ACRC LENDER MS LLC, a Delaware limited liability c

November 7, 2024 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(5.9) million or $(0.11) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $3.7 million or $0.07 per diluted common share - Su

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(5.9) million or $(0.11) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $3.7 million or $0.07 per diluted common share - Subsequent to three months ended September 30, 2024 - Declared fourth quarter 2024 dividend of $0.25 per common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WI

November 7, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 7, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

August 6, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTA

August 6, 2024 EX-99.2

Confidential – Not for Publication or Distribution Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 Confidential – Not for Publication or Distribution 2 Disclaimer Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within th

acreq2-24exhibit992 Confidential – Not for Publication or Distribution Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

August 6, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 6, 2024 EX-10.1

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of August 2, 2024 is made and entered into by and among ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (“Guarantor”), CITIBANK, N.A., a national banking association (together with

August 6, 2024 EX-10.3

AMENDMENT NUMBER TEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY

Exhibit 10.3 Execution Version AMENDMENT NUMBER TEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER TEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY (this “Amendment”), dated as of August 2, 2024, is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the several banks and other financial institutions and lenders from time

August 6, 2024 EX-10.2

THIRD AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version THIRD AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY This THIRD AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY (this “Amendment”), dated as of August 2, 2024, is entered into by and among MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association, as buyer (together with its successors and assigns, “Buyer”), ACRC LENDER MS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as seller

August 6, 2024 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(6.1) million or $(0.11) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(6.6) million or $(0.12) per diluted comm

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(6.1) million or $(0.11) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(6.6) million or $(0.12) per diluted common share - Subsequent to three months ended June 30, 2024 - Tae-Sik Yoon appointed to Chief Operating Officer; Jeff Gonzales appointed to

August 6, 2024 EX-10.4

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.4 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT, dated as of August 2, 2024 (this “Amendment”) by and among ACRC LENDER W LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ACRC Seller”), ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TRS Seller” and together with ACRC

June 5, 2024 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2024 Registration No.

June 5, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Newly Registered Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Equity Common Stock, par value $0.

May 29, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 22, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 9, 2024 EX-10.7

FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.7 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of May 8, 2024 and is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the lender identified on the signature pages hereof (the “Lender”) which Lender constitutes the Required Lenders under the Cred

May 9, 2024 EX-99.2

Confidential – Not for Publication or Distribution First Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 Confidential – Not for Publication or Distribution 2 Disclaimer Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the

acreq1-24exhibit992 Confidential – Not for Publication or Distribution First Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

May 9, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 9, 2024 EX-10.3

THIRD AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.3 THIRD AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of April 23, 2024 is made and entered into by and among ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (“Guarantor”), CITIBANK, N.A., a national banking association (together with it

May 9, 2024 EX-10.4

AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY

Exhibit 10.4 Execution Version AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY (this “Amendment”), dated as of April 26, 2024, is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the several banks and other financial institutions and lenders from time to time party hereto (such lenders, together with their respective successors and permit

May 9, 2024 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(12.3) million or $(0.23) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(33.5) million or $(0.62) per diluted comm

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(12.3) million or $(0.23) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings (Loss)(1) of $(33.5) million or $(0.62) per diluted common share - Subsequent to three months ended March 31, 2024 - Declared second quarter 2024 dividend of $0.25 per common share NEW YORK—(BU

May 9, 2024 EX-10.6

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT SECOND AMENDMENT OF PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY

Exhibit 10.6 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY This FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY (this “Amendment”), dated as of May 6, 2024, is entered into by and among MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association, as buyer (togethe

May 9, 2024 EX-10.2

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT, dated as of April 19, 2024 (this “Amendment”)

May 9, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL EST

May 9, 2024 EX-10.5

FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS

Exhibit 10.5 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS (this “Amendment”), dated as of May 6, 2024 is by and between ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (“Guarantor”), and CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders under th

April 4, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 2, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 4, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) x Defin

April 4, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) o Defin

February 22, 2024 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(39.4) million or $(0.73) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $10.8 million or $0.20 per diluted

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income (loss) of $(39.4) million or $(0.73) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $10.8 million or $0.20 per diluted common share Full year GAAP net income (loss) of $(38.9) million or $(0.72) per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $5

February 22, 2024 EX-99.2

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 2 Disclaimer Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 2 Disclaimer Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Commercial Re

February 22, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 22, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SE

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMER

February 22, 2024 EX-97.1

CLAWBACK POLICY ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

Exhibit 97.1 CLAWBACK POLICY ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION PURPOSE The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability. The Board has therefore adopted this policy w

February 22, 2024 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC Lender ML LLC Delaware ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder I L.P. Delaware ACRE Com

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0327-arescommercialrealest.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 1)* Name of issuer: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 04013V108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropria

February 6, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2024 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 6, 2024 EX-10

AMENDMENT NUMBER NINE TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NUMBER NINE TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER NINE TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of January 31, 2024, is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the several banks and other financial institutions and lenders from time to time party hereto (such lenders, together with their respective successors and permitted assigns, are referred to hereinafter

November 3, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 3, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $9.2 million or $0.17 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $13.5 million or $0.25 per diluted common share - Subsequent t

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $9.2 million or $0.17 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $13.5 million or $0.25 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of third quarter - Declared fourth quarter 2023 dividend of $0.33 per common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Es

November 3, 2023 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

November 3, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

September 11, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 11, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 11, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 2, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTA

August 2, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 2, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net loss of $2.2 million or $0.04 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $19.0 million or $0.35 per diluted common share - Subsequent t

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net loss of $2.2 million or $0.04 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $19.0 million or $0.35 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of second quarter - Declared third quarter 2023 dividend of $0.33 per common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Es

August 2, 2023 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

acreq2-23exhibit992 0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

August 2, 2023 EX-10.1

THIRD AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.1 THIRD AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT This THIRD AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT, dated as of July 27, 2023 (this “Amendment”), is made by and between ACRC LENDER MS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), and MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association (together with its successors and assig

May 30, 2023 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 2, 2023 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE First Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

acreq1-23exhibit992 0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE First Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

May 2, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES C

May 2, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net loss of $6.4 million or $0.12 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $15.1 million or $0.27 per diluted common share - Subsequent to

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net loss of $6.4 million or $0.12 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $15.1 million or $0.27 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of first quarter - Declared second quarter 2023 dividend of $0.33 per common share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 per common sh

May 2, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 6, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) x Defin

April 6, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) o Defin

February 15, 2023 EX-3.2

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I

Exhibit 3.2 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I OFFICES Section 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICE. The principal office of the Corporation in the State of Maryland shall be located at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. Section 2. ADDITIONAL OFFICES. The Corporation may have additional offices, including a principal executive office, at such place

February 15, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL R

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2023 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 15, 2023 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC Lender ML LLC Delaware ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder I L.P. Delaware ACRE Com

February 15, 2023 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99

acreq4-22exhibit992 0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

February 15, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $2.9 million or $0.05 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $23.9 million or $0.44 per diluted common shar

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $2.9 million or $0.05 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $23.9 million or $0.44 per diluted common share Full year GAAP net income of $29.8 million or $0.57 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $80.7 million or $1.55 pe

February 15, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SE

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMER

February 9, 2023 SC 13G

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Name of issuer: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 04013V108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Rule 13d-1(b)

December 19, 2022 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT, dated as of December 14, 2022 (this ?Amendment?) by and among ACRC LENDER W LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?ACRC Seller?), ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability compa

December 19, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 2, 2022 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

acreq3-22exhibit992 0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

November 2, 2022 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL RE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 2, 2022 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $0.6 million or $0.01 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $21.3 million or $0.39 per diluted common share -Subsequent to

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $0.6 million or $0.01 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $21.3 million or $0.39 per diluted common share -Subsequent to end of third quarter- Declared fourth quarter 2022 dividend of $0.33 per common share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 per common sh

November 2, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 AR

July 29, 2022 EX-10.5

GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS

Exhibit 10.5 GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS This GUARANTY OF RECOURSE OBLIGATIONS (this ?Guaranty?) is entered into as of July 28, 2022, by ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (whether one or more collectively referred to as ?Guarantor?), for the benefit of CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent for the Lenders under the hereinafter described Credi

July 29, 2022 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $10.0 million or $0.20 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $19.2 million or $0.38 per diluted common share -Subsequent

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $10.0 million or $0.20 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $19.2 million or $0.38 per diluted common share -Subsequent to end of second quarter- Declared third quarter 2022 dividend of $0.33 per common share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 per common

July 29, 2022 EX-10.3

AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION AND ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC

Exhibit 10.3 AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION AND ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC This Amended and Restated Management Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made as of July 26, 2022, by and between Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a Maryland corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the ?Company?), and Ares Commercial Real Es

July 29, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 29, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES CO

July 29, 2022 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

July 29, 2022 EX-10.4

CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (as Administrative Agent and a Lender) THE PERSONS WHO ARE OR HEREAFTER BECOME PARTIES, AS LENDERS, TO THIS AGREEMENT (as Lenders) ACRC LENDER CO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Borrower) CREDIT AND SECURI

Exhibit 10.4 CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (as Administrative Agent and a Lender) THE PERSONS WHO ARE OR HEREAFTER BECOME PARTIES, AS LENDERS, TO THIS AGREEMENT (as Lenders) and ACRC LENDER CO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Borrower) CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Dated as of: July 28, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS Section 1.1 Certain Definitions Section 1.2 Definitio

July 22, 2022 EX-4.7

Form of Indenture.

Exhibit 4.7 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Issuer) and [ ] (Trustee) Indenture Dated as of [ ], [ ] Providing for the Issuance of Debt Securities TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE ONE DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 Section 1.01 Definitions 1 Section 1.02 Compliance Certificates 11 Section 1.03 Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee 12 Section 1.04 Acts of Holders

July 22, 2022 CORRESP

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 July 22, 2022

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 July 22, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

July 22, 2022 S-3/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2022 No. 333-265937 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi

June 30, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM S-3 (Form Type) Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(1)(7) (8) Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee(2) Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common Stock(3) 457 (o) (1) (2) (2) 0.

June 30, 2022 COVER

2049 Century Park East Suite 3700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 United States +1 310 552 4200

COVER 16 filename16.htm 2049 Century Park East Suite 3700 Los Angeles, CA 90067 United States +1 310 552 4200 www.kirkland.com Facsimile: +1 310 552 5900 June 30, 2022 Via EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation - Registration Statement on Form S-3 Ladies and Gentlem

June 30, 2022 S-3

Power of Attorney.

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2022 No.

June 3, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Newly Registered Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Equity Common Stock, par value $0.

June 3, 2022 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2022 Registration No.

May 27, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 20, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2022 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 20, 2022 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement dated May 17, 2022 by and among the Company, the Manager, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Securities LLC, as representatives of the several Underwriters listed on Exhibit A thereto.

EX-1.1 2 tm2214264d3ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Dated: May 17, 2022 CONTENTS Clause Page Section 1. Representations and Warranties. 2 Section 2. Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing 19 Section 3. Covenants of the Company 21 Section 4. Covenants of the Manager 25 Section 5.

May 19, 2022 424B5

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

TABLE OF CONTENTS ?Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)? ?Registration No. 333-232742? PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated August 2, 2019) Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock We are offering 7,000,000 shares of our common stock, $0.01 par value per share, to be sold in this offering. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the ?NYSE,? u

May 17, 2022 424B5

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED MAY 17, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed.

May 4, 2022 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 3, 2022 EX-10.7

SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT

Exhibit 10.7 SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT This SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT, dated as of March 21, 2022 (this ?Amendment?), is made by and between ACRC LENDER MS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Seller?), and MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association (together with its successors and as

May 3, 2022 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $16.2 million or $0.34 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $16.3 million or $0.34 per diluted common share Closed $263 m

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $16.2 million or $0.34 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $16.3 million or $0.34 per diluted common share Closed $263 million of new loan commitments - Subsequent to end of first quarter- Closed $123 million of new loan commitments Declared second quarter

May 3, 2022 EX-10.8

April 25, 2022

Exhibit 10.8 April 25, 2022 Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 This letter is intended to amend the terms of the Management Agreement dated April 25, 2012 (the ?Original Management Agreement?), as amended by First Amendment to Management Agreement dated September 30, 2013 (the ?First Amendment?) and further amended by Second Amendment to Manag

May 3, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES C

May 3, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 3, 2022 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE First Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE First Quarter 2022 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

April 7, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a?6(e)(2)) o Defini

April 7, 2022 DEF 14A

the portions of our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 7, 2022 that are incorporated by reference in our Annual Report on Form 10-K;

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a?6(e)(2)) x Defin

February 15, 2022 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $17.2 million or $0.36 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $19.4 million or $0.41 per diluted common sha

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $17.2 million or $0.36 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $19.4 million or $0.41 per diluted common share Full year GAAP net income of $60.5 million or $1.42 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $66.0 million or $1.55 p

February 15, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 15, 2022 EX-10.61

AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY

Exhibit 10.61 AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY THIS AMENDMENT TO PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY (this ?Amendment?), dated as of February 10, 2022, is entered into by and among MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., a national banking association, as buyer (together with its successors and assigns, ?Buyer?), ACRC LENDER MS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as seller (?Seller?), and ARES COMME

February 15, 2022 EX-10.64

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT ACRC LENDER W LLC ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC as Sellers WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Buyer Dated as of February 10, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 10.64 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT ACRC LENDER W LLC and ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC as Sellers WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Buyer Dated as of February 10, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 APPLICABILITY Section 1.01 Applicability ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION Section 2.01 Rules of Interpretation Section 2.02 Rates ARTICLE 3 THE TRAN

February 15, 2022 EX-10.60

SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.60 SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of February 10, 2022 is made and entered into by and among ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (?Guarantor?), CITIBANK, N.A., a national banking association (together w

February 15, 2022 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC Lender ML LLC Delaware ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder I L.P. Delaware ACRE Com

February 15, 2022 EX-10.63

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.63 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT, dated as of February 10, 2022 (as the same has been and may be further amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, this ?Guarantee?), made by ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (?Guarantor?) having its principal place of business

February 15, 2022 EX-10.62

SECOND AMENDMENT TO GUARANTY

Exhibit 10.62 SECOND AMENDMENT TO GUARANTY THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO GUARANTY (this ?Amendment?) is entered into as of February 10, 2022 by ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (?Guarantor?), and METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a New York corporation (?Buyer?). RECITALS WHEREAS, Guarantor entered into that certain Guaranty in favor of Buyer, dated as of August 13, 20

February 15, 2022 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

February 15, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SE

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMER

January 13, 2022 EX-10.1

SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of January 13, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), is made by and among ACRC LENDER C LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Seller?), ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (?Guarantor?) (for the purpose of acknowledging and agreeing t

January 13, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 13, 2022 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

December 16, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

December 16, 2021 EX-99.1

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Appoints Rebecca Parekh to its Board of Directors

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991dec2021bodappoin.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Appoints Rebecca Parekh to its Board of Directors NEW YORK—December 16, 2021—Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation announced today that it has appointed Rebecca Parekh to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Parekh’s appointment expands the Board from seven to eight members, includ

December 1, 2021 EX-10.1

FIFTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of November 30, 2021 (the ?Effective Date?), is made by and among ACRC LENDER C LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Seller?), ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (?Guarantor?) (for the purpose of acknowledging and agreeing

December 1, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 30, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 15, 2021 EX-10.2

REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 3 exhibit102acre2021tlamendm.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT THIS REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 12, 2021, is made by Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, as Borrower (the “Borrower”), ACRC Holdings LLC (“ACRC Holdings”), ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC (“ACRC Mezz”), and ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC (“ACRC Warehouse” and, together with ACRC Hol

November 15, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 15, 2021 EX-10.3

AMENDMENT NUMBER EIGHT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENT TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY

Exhibit 10.3 AMENDMENT NUMBER EIGHT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENT TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER EIGHT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENT TO GENERAL CONTINUING GUARANTY (this ?Amendment?), dated as of November 8, 2021, is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the several banks and other financial ins

November 15, 2021 EX-99.1

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Adds New Borrowing Capacity to Support Further Growth Amends Secured Term Loan to Increase Capacity, Reduce All-in Pricing and Extend Maturity Increases Size of CNB Facility by $25.0 Million to $75.0 Million

Exhibit 99.1 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Adds New Borrowing Capacity to Support Further Growth Amends Secured Term Loan to Increase Capacity, Reduce All-in Pricing and Extend Maturity Increases Size of CNB Facility by $25.0 Million to $75.0 Million NEW YORK ? November 15, 2021 ? Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: ACRE) announced today that it has entered int

November 15, 2021 EX-10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT by and among ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION as Borrower, ACRC HOLDINGS LLC, ACRC MEZZ HOLDINGS LLC and ACRC WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS LLC as Guarantors, THE LENDERS PARTIES HERETO FROM TIME TO TIME

Exhibit 10.1 ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT by and among ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION as Borrower, ACRC HOLDINGS LLC, ACRC MEZZ HOLDINGS LLC and ACRC WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS LLC as Guarantors, THE LENDERS PARTIES HERETO FROM TIME TO TIME as the Lenders, CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC, together with its successors

November 3, 2021 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

November 3, 2021 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2021 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $10.0 million or $0.21 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $17.5 million or $0.37 per diluted common share Closed $485 m

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2021 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $10.0 million or $0.21 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $17.5 million or $0.37 per diluted common share Closed $485 million of new loan commitments - Subsequent to end of third quarter - Declared fourth quarter 2021 dividend of $0.33 per diluted common s

November 3, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 AR

November 3, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 30, 2021 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

July 30, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES CO

July 30, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 30, 2021 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2021 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $17.6 million or $0.43 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $15.1 million or $0.37 per diluted common share Closed $311

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2021 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $17.6 million or $0.43 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $15.1 million or $0.37 per diluted common share Closed $311 million of new loan commitments - Subsequent to end of second quarter - Declared third quarter 2021 dividend of $0.33 per diluted common

June 25, 2021 SC 13D/A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp / RESSLER ANTONY P - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 04013V108 (CUSIP Number) Monica J. Shilling, P.C. Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3700 Los Angeles, CA 9006

June 22, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2021 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

June 22, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement dated June 17, 2021, by and among the Company, the Manager, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and BofA Securities, Inc., as representatives of the several Underwriters listed on Exhibit A thereto.

Exhibit 1.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 6,500,000 Shares of Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Dated: June 17, 2021 CONTENTS Clause Page Section 1. Representations and Warranties 2 Section 2. Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing 19 Section 3. Covenants of the Company 20 Section 4. Covenants of the Manager 25 Section 5. Payment of Expenses 25 Section 6. Conditions of Underwriters

June 21, 2021 424B5

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 6,500,000 Shares of Common Stock

TABLE OF CONTENTS ?Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)? ?Registration No. 333-232742? PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated August 2, 2019) Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 6,500,000 Shares of Common Stock We are offering 6,500,000 shares of our common stock, $0.01 par value per share, to be sold in this offering. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the ?NYSE,? u

June 17, 2021 424B5

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JUNE 17, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed.

May 27, 2021 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 13, 2021 DEFA14A

definitive additional materials filed on April 7, 2022;

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a?6(e)(2)) o Defin

May 13, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a?6(e)(2)) o Defin

May 4, 2021 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE First Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.2 0 42 65 155

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE First Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

May 4, 2021 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES C

May 4, 2021 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $15.7 million or $0.45 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $13.9 million or $0.40 per diluted common share - Subsequent

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $15.7 million or $0.45 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $13.9 million or $0.40 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of first quarter - Declared second quarter 2021 dividend of $0.33 per diluted common share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 pe

May 4, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 19, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 19, 2021 EX-10.1

FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE, dated as of April 13, 2021 (this ?Indenture Supplement?), to the AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE, dated as of January 11, 2019 (the ?Indenture?), among ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2017-FL3 LTD., as Issuer (the ?Issuer?), ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2017-FL3 LLC, as Co-Issuer (the ?Co-Issuer

April 7, 2021 DEF 14A

our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 7, 2021

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a?6(e)(2)) x Defin

April 7, 2021 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a?6(e)(2)) o Defini

March 22, 2021 SC 13D/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 04013V108 (CUSIP Number) Monica J. Shilling, P.C. Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3700 Los Angeles, CA 9006

March 18, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement dated March 15, 2021, by and among the Company, the Manager, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and BofA Securities, Inc., as representatives of the several Underwriters listed on Exhibit A thereto.

Exhibit 1.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Dated: March 15, 2021 CONTENTS Clause Page Section 1. Representations and Warranties. 2 Section 2. Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing 19 Section 3. Covenants of the Company 20 Section 4. Covenants of the Manager 25 Section 5. Payment of Expenses 25 Section 6. Conditions of Underwrite

March 18, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 15, 2021 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 17, 2021 424B5

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-232742 PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated August 2, 2019) Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock We are offering 7,000,000 shares of our common stock, $0.01 par value per share, to be sold in this offering. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the ?NYSE,? under the s

March 15, 2021 424B5

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED MARCH 15, 2021

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-232742 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are not an offer to sell these securities, and we are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. SUBJECT T

February 18, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 18, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMER

February 18, 2021 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder LLC Delaware ACRC Lender ML LLC Delaware ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC 2017-FL3 Holder I L.P. Delaware ACRE Com

February 18, 2021 EX-99.2

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99

0 42 65 155 112 42 4 94 109 127 127 127 0 42 65 2 87 133 71 126 163 120 163 198 Credit Private Equit y Real Estat e Strategi c Initiat ives BUSINE SS SECTOR PALETT E GENER AL PALET TE Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Presentation Exhibit 99.

February 18, 2021 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2020 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $14.4 million or $0.43 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $13.7 million or $0.41 per diluted common sha

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2020 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $14.4 million or $0.43 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $13.7 million or $0.41 per diluted common share Full year GAAP net income of $21.8 million or $0.66 per diluted common share and Distributable Earnings(1) of $45.1 million or $1.36 p

January 29, 2021 EX-99.1

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Closes $667 Million CRE CLO Achieves Initial Blended Cost of Financing of LIBOR + 1.17% with Initial Advance Rate of 81% Significantly Increases Match-Term, Non-Recourse Financing and Reduces Funding Costs

Exhibit 99.1 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Closes $667 Million CRE CLO Achieves Initial Blended Cost of Financing of LIBOR + 1.17% with Initial Advance Rate of 81% Significantly Increases Match-Term, Non-Recourse Financing and Reduces Funding Costs NEW YORK — January 29, 2021 — Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) (the “Company” or “ACRE”) announced today that the Company

January 29, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2021 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 29, 2021 EX-10.2

MORTGAGE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 3 exhibit102acre2021-fl4xmor.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 MORTGAGE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT This MORTGAGE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of January 28, 2021 by and among ACRC LENDER LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Seller”), ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2021-FL4 LTD., an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability (the “Issuer”)

January 29, 2021 EX-10.1

ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2021-FL4 LTD., as Issuer, ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2021-FL4 LLC, as Co-Issuer, ACRC LENDER LLC, as Advancing Agent, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Note Administr

Exhibit 10.1 ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2021-FL4 LTD., as Issuer, ACRE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE 2021-FL4 LLC, as Co-Issuer, ACRC LENDER LLC, as Advancing Agent, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Note Administrator INDENTURE Dated as of January 28, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS Section 1.1 Definitions 3 Section 1.2 Intere

December 14, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

December 14, 2020 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO to the Second Amended and Restated Master Repurchase and Securities Contract Dated as of May 1, 2017 ACRC LENDER W LLC, ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO to the Second Amended and Restated Master Repurchase and Securities Contract Dated as of May 1, 2017 among ACRC LENDER W LLC, and ACRC LENDER W TRS LLC and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION This AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO (this “Amendment”) is made this 11th day of December, 2020, by and between ACRC LENDER W LLC, a Delaware limited liability comp

October 29, 2020 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2020 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $14.9 million or $0.44 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.5 million or $0.31 per diluted common share

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2020 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $14.9 million or $0.44 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.5 million or $0.31 per diluted common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE:ACRE), a specialty finance company engaged in originating and investing

October 29, 2020 EX-10.2

REAFFIRMATION OF GUARANTOR REAFFIRMATION dated as of August 4, 2020

Exhibit 10.2 REAFFIRMATION OF GUARANTOR REAFFIRMATION dated as of August 4, 2020 Reference is made to that certain Guaranty (as amended pursuant to that certain Amendment to Guaranty dated as of September 22, 2016 and as may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Guaranty”), dated as of August 13, 2014, made by ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATI

October 29, 2020 EX-10.1

SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT This SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of this 4th day of August, 2020 (this “Amendment”), by and between ACRC LENDER ML LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), and METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a New York corporation (together with its permitted successor

October 29, 2020 EX-3.1

[Conformed Copy as of June 19, 2020] ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT

Exhibit 3.1 [Conformed Copy as of June 19, 2020] ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT FIRST: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), desires to amend and restate its charter as currently in effect and as hereinafter amended. SECOND: The following provisions are all the provisions of the charter of the Corporation

October 29, 2020 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities

acreq320exhibit992final Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares

October 29, 2020 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

October 29, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 6, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 6, 2020 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2020 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $9.8 million or $0.29 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.7 million or $0.32 per diluted common share

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2020 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $9.8 million or $0.29 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.7 million or $0.32 per diluted common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE:ACRE), a specialty finance company engaged in originating and investing

August 6, 2020 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securitie

acreq220exhibit992final Exhibit 99.2 Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares

August 6, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTA

May 8, 2020 EX-10.2

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 225 Franklin Street / 2nd Floor Mail Stop: MA1-225-02-04 Boston, MA 02110 Executed and delivered on April 30, 2020, intending to be effective as of February 3, 2020 (the “Effective Date”)

Exhibit 10.2 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 225 Franklin Street / 2nd Floor Mail Stop: MA1-225-02-04 Boston, MA 02110 Executed and delivered on April 30, 2020, intending to be effective as of February 3, 2020 (the “Effective Date”) ACRC Lender B LLC c/o Ares Management 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 Attention: Real Estate Legal Department and Capital Markets Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp

May 8, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL EST

May 8, 2020 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities

acreq120exhibit992final Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares

May 8, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 8, 2020 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2020 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net loss of $17.3 million or $0.54 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.3 million or $0.32 per diluted common share

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2020 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net loss of $17.3 million or $0.54 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.3 million or $0.32 per diluted common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE:ACRE), a specialty finance company engaged in originating and investing in

April 27, 2020 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2020 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 7, 2020 DEFA14A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) o Defin

April 7, 2020 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION ISSUES LETTER TO STAKEHOLDERS Confirms $0.33 per Share First Quarter 2020 Cash Dividend Payable on April 15, 2020 Loan Portfolio Comprised of 95% Senior Loans Primarily in Multifamily, Office and Industrial Pro

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION ISSUES LETTER TO STAKEHOLDERS Confirms $0.33 per Share First Quarter 2020 Cash Dividend Payable on April 15, 2020 Loan Portfolio Comprised of 95% Senior Loans Primarily in Multifamily, Office and Industrial Properties Diverse Funding Sources with No Spread-Based Margin Calls Hotel Loans Financed Across Multiple Credit Facilities with Diverse Col

April 7, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 13, 2020 DEFA14A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 12, 2020 DEFA14A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 12, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 12, 2020 DEF 14A

our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 12, 2020;

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a‑6(e)(2)) x Defin

February 20, 2020 10-K

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp 10-K - Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE C

February 20, 2020 EX-4.1

Exhibit 4.1

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the “Company”) has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In this Exhibit 4.1, when we refer to “Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” or w

February 20, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 20, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 20, 2020 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of

q419exhibit9927 Exhibit 99.2 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition o

February 20, 2020 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC Lender B LLC Delaware ACRC Lender

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Name Jurisdiction ACRC Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender LLC Delaware ACRC Lender C LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W LLC Delaware ACRC Lender W TRS LLC Delaware ACRC Lender B LLC Delaware ACRC Lender ML LLC Delaware ACRC Mezz Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Warehouse Holdings LLC Delaware ACRC Lender US LLC Delaware ACRE Commercial Mortgage

February 20, 2020 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2019 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $9.7 million or $0.33 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.7 million or $0.37 per diluted common share Full-ye

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2019 RESULTS Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $9.7 million or $0.33 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $10.7 million or $0.37 per diluted common share Full-year 2019 GAAP net income of $37.0 million or $1.28 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $40.6 million or $1.41 per diluted com

February 20, 2020 EX-10.57

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 225 Franklin Street / 2nd Floor Mail Stop: MA1-225-02-04 Boston, MA 02110 as of December 4, 2019 ACRC Lender B LLC c/o Ares Management 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 Attention: Real Estate Legal Department and Ca

Exhibit 10.57 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 225 Franklin Street / 2nd Floor Mail Stop: MA1-225-02-04 Boston, MA 02110 as of December 4, 2019 ACRC Lender B LLC c/o Ares Management 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 Attention: Real Estate Legal Department and Capital Markets Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation c/o Ares Management 2000 Avenue of the Stars, 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Att

January 30, 2020 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 29, 2020 SC 13D/A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp / RESSLER ANTONY P - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 04013V108 (CUSIP Number) Monica J. Shilling, P.C. Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3700 Los Angeles, CA 9006

January 27, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 27, 2020 EX-1.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 4,000,000 Shares of Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Dated: January 22, 2020 Clause Page SECTION 1 Representations and Warranties 2 SECTION 2 Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing 20 SECTION 3 Covenants

Exhibit 1.1 EXECUTION VERSION ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 4,000,000 Shares of Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Dated: January 22, 2020 CONTENTS Clause Page SECTION 1 Representations and Warranties 2 SECTION 2 Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing 20 SECTION 3 Covenants of the Company 22 SECTION 4 Covenants of the Manager 27 SECTION 5 Payment of Expenses 27 SECTION 6 Conditions

January 24, 2020 424B5

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 4,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-232742 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated August 2, 2019) Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 4,000,000 Shares of Common Stock We are offering 4,000,000 shares of our common stock, $0.01 par value per share, to be sold in this offering. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the “NYSE,” under

January 22, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 22, 2020 424B5

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 22, 2020

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-232742 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are not an offer to sell these securities, and we are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not pe

January 22, 2020 EX-99.1

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Announces Launch of Offering of Common Stock

Exhibit 99.1 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Announces Launch of Offering of Common Stock Company Release - January 22, 2020 NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE:ACRE), today announced the launch of an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of common stock. The Company expects to grant to the underwriters of the offering an optio

January 22, 2020 EX-10.1

MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A. as Buyer ACRC LENDER MS LLC as Seller TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. APPLICABILITY 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 3. INITIATION; CONFIRMATION; TERMINATION; FEES 28 4. MANDATORY PAYMENT OR DELIVE

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version MASTER REPURCHASE AND SECURITIES CONTRACT AGREEMENT among MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A. as Buyer and ACRC LENDER MS LLC as Seller TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. APPLICABILITY 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 3. INITIATION; CONFIRMATION; TERMINATION; FEES 28 4. MANDATORY PAYMENT OR DELIVERY OF ADDITIONAL ASSETS 40 5. INCOME PAYMENTS AND PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS 41 6. SECURITY INTEREST 43 7. PAYMENT, T

January 22, 2020 EX-10.2

PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY

Exhibit 10.2 PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY THIS PARENT GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY, dated as of January 16, 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Guaranty”), made by Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a Maryland corporation (“Guarantor”), in favor of Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as buyer (“Buyer”). RECITALS A.Pursuan

January 22, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 2, 2020 EX-10.1

RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION AMENDED & RESTATED 2012 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Exhibit 10.1 RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION AMENDED & RESTATED 2012 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of [●] between Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and the Person specified in Section 1 of this Agreement (the “Participant”). Capitalized terms used but n

January 2, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2020 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 22, 2019 EX-1.1

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation $100,000,000 of Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: November 22, 2019

Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation $100,000,000 of Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: November 22, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities. 1 SECTION 2. Placements. 2 SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agents 3 SECTION 4. Suspension of Sales 4 SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties. 4 SECTION 6. Sale and

November 22, 2019 424B5

$100,000,000 Common Stock

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (to Prospectus dated August 2, 2019) $100,000,000 Common Stock We have entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “equity distribution agreement”) with Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC (the “Manager”), JMP Securities LLC and Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

November 22, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 22, 2019 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 8, 2019 EX-10.2

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 225 Franklin Street / 2nd Floor Mail Stop: MA1-225-02-04 Boston, MA 02110 as of September 5, 2019

Exhibit 10.2 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 225 Franklin Street / 2nd Floor Mail Stop: MA1-225-02-04 Boston, MA 02110 as of September 5, 2019 ACRC Lender B LLC c/o Ares Management 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 Attention: Real Estate Legal Department and Capital Markets Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation c/o Ares Management 2000 Avenue of the Stars, 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Att

November 8, 2019 EX-10.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSTITUTE GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of July 24, 2019 is made and entered into by and among ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, a Maryland corporation (“Guarantor”), CITIBANK, N.A., a national banking association (together with its

November 8, 2019 10-Q

(filed November 8, 2019);

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL

November 8, 2019 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities

acreq319exhibit992 Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Comme

November 8, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2019 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 8, 2019 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2019 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $9.0 million or $0.31 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $9.7 million or $0.34 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of t

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2019 RESULTS Third quarter GAAP net income of $9.0 million or $0.31 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $9.7 million or $0.34 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of third quarter - Declared fourth quarter 2019 dividend of $0.33 per common share Announced change in leadership effective December 5, 2019

August 2, 2019 S-3/A

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp S-3/A - - S-3/A

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2019 Registration No.

August 1, 2019 CORRESP

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp CORRESP - -

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10167 August 1, 2019 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

July 26, 2019 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2019 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 26, 2019 EX-99.1

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Appoints David Roth as President

Exhibit 99.1 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Appoints David Roth as President NEW YORK, July 26, 2019 - Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) announced today that it has appointed David Roth as the Company’s President, effective July 22, 2019. Mr. Roth currently serves as Partner and Head of U.S. Real Estate Private Equity, is a member of the Ares Global Real Estate Investme

July 26, 2019 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securitie

acreq219exhibit992final Exhibit 99.2 Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares

July 26, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2019 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 26, 2019 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2019 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $9.8 million or $0.34 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $11.0 million or $0.38 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end o

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2019 RESULTS Second quarter GAAP net income of $9.8 million or $0.34 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $11.0 million or $0.38 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of second quarter - Declared third quarter 2019 dividend of $0.33 per common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Estate Co

July 26, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 (filed July 26, 2019);

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-35517 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTA

July 19, 2019 S-3

ACRE / Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp S-3 - - S-3

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 19, 2019 Registration No.

June 6, 2019 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2019 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

June 6, 2019 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 5, 2019 is entered into by and among, on the one hand, the several banks and other financial institutions and lenders from time to time party hereto (such lenders, together with their respective successors and permitted assigns, are referred to hereinafter ea

May 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2019 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-35517 45-3148087 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 1, 2019 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities

acreq119exhibit992 Exhibit 99.2 First Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Important Notice Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which may relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Comme

May 1, 2019 EX-99.1

ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2019 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $8.5 million or $0.30 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $9.1 million or $0.32 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of f

Exhibit 99.1 ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2019 RESULTS First quarter GAAP net income of $8.5 million or $0.30 per diluted common share and Core Earnings(1) of $9.1 million or $0.32 per diluted common share - Subsequent to end of first quarter - Declared second quarter 2019 dividend of $0.33 per common share NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Ares Commercial Real Estate Corpo

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