ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

election_required = True...ty as described in the next sentence. If (i) you own, beneficially or of record, fewer than 100 Shares in the aggregate, (ii) you properly tender all of these Shares and (iii) you do not properly withdraw any of such Shares before the Expiration Date, and you complete the section entitled “Odd Lots” in the Letter of Transmittal, the Fund will purchase all of your Shares without subjecting the purchase to pro rata reduction, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer. This Offer is being made to all Shareholders of the Fund and is not conditioned on any minimum amount of Shares being tendered, but is subject to certain conditions described below....

expiry = 2026-06-18...hibit (a)(1)(ii)​ ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND c/o Ares Capital Management LLC Offer to Purchase Up to 19,767,080 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Dated May 20, 2026 The Offer and Withdrawal Rights Will Expire at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026, Unless the Offer is Extended To the Shareholders of Ares Strategic Income Fund: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this offer to purchase (“Offer to Purchase”) and the related Letter of Transmittal (which together with the O...

mechanism = NAV...r value $0.01 per share (including Class I common shares of beneficial interest, Class D common shares of beneficial interest and Class S common shares of beneficial interest, the “Shares”) pursuant to tenders by shareholders of the Fund (“Shareholders”) at a price equal to the net asset value per Share as of May 31, 2026 or a later date determined by the Fund if the Offer is extended (the “Valuation Date”). This Offer is currently scheduled to expire at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), but the Fund may extend this date; if it does, the Valuation Date may be changed. Each Shareholder may request that th...

mechanism = NAV...es of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (including Class I common shares of beneficial interest, Class D common shares of beneficial interest, and Class S common shares of beneficial interest, collectively, the “Shares”) as of April 30, 2026 at a price equal to the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of May 31, 2026 (the “Valuation Date”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Statement (the “Offer to Purchase”). This Amendment No. 1 to the Statement is being filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as a...

mechanism = NAV...es of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (including Class I common shares of beneficial interest, Class D common shares of beneficial interest, and Class S common shares of beneficial interest, collectively, the “Shares”) as of April 30, 2026 at a price equal to the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of May 31, 2026 (the “Valuation Date”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Statement (the “Offer to Purchase”). This is the Final Amendment to the Statement and is being filed to report the results of the Offer. Capitalized terms no...

mechanism = NAV...es of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (including Class I common shares of beneficial interest, Class D common shares of beneficial interest, and Class S common shares of beneficial interest, collectively, the “Shares”) as of April 30, 2026 at a price equal to the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of May 31, 2026 (the “Valuation Date”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Statement (the “Offer to Purchase”). This is the Final Amendment to the Statement and is being filed to report the results of the Offer. Capitalized terms no...

must_tender_all = True...he expiration of the Offer and not withdrawn, pursuant to Section 5 “Withdrawal Rights” below, the Fund will accept Shares tendered on or before the Expiration Date for payment first from all Shareholders of “odd lots” ​(persons who own fewer than 100 Shares) who properly tender all, but not less than all, of their Shares and do not properly withdraw any tendered Shares and second on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares, and there is no repurchase priority for repurchase requests in the case of the death or disability of a shareholder; provided that the Fund reserves the right in its sole discretion to purchase additional outstanding Sh...

priority = True...Offer” below. If more than 19,767,080 Shares are duly tendered to the Fund before the expiration of the Offer and not withdrawn, pursuant to Section 5 “Withdrawal Rights” below, the Fund will accept Shares tendered on or before the Expiration Date for payment first from all Shareholders of “odd lots” ​(persons who own fewer than 100 Shares) who properly tender all, but not less than all, of their Shares and do not properly withdraw any tendered Shares and second on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares, and there is no repurchase priority for repurchase requests in the case of the death or disability of a shareholder; provided that the Fund reserve...

priority = True...30, 2026. Therefore the Fund intends to repurchase 34.7% of requested amounts. As described in the Offer to Purchase, the Fund will accept Shares tendered on or before the Expiration Date for payment on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase. There is no repurchase priority for repurchase requests in the case of the death or disability of a shareholder. Item 12 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: (i) Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) attached to the Statement is replaced by exhibit (a)(1)...

priority = True...p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,891,917 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,079 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. ​ 3. The aggregate net asset value of Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer was calculated as of the Valuation Date in the amount of $1...

priority = True...p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,892,248 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. ​ 3. The aggregate net asset value of Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer was calculated as of the Valuation Date in the amount of $1...

threshold = 100...7,080 Shares are duly tendered to the Fund before the expiration of the Offer and not withdrawn, pursuant to Section 5 “Withdrawal Rights” below, the Fund will accept Shares tendered on or before the Expiration Date for payment first from all Shareholders of “odd lots” ​(persons who own fewer than 100 Shares) who properly tender all, but not less than all, of their Shares and do not properly withdraw any tendered Shares and second on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares, and there is no repurchase priority for repurchase requests in the case of the death or disability of a shareholder; provided that the Fund reserves the r...

threshold = 100...herefore the Fund intends to repurchase 34.7% of requested amounts. As described in the Offer to Purchase, the Fund will accept Shares tendered on or before the Expiration Date for payment on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase. There is no repurchase priority for repurchase requests in the case of the death or disability of a shareholder. Item 12 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: (i) Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) attached to the Statement is replaced by exhibit (a)(1)(iv) Form of Notice from the Fund to...

threshold = 100...rn Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,891,917 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,079 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. ​ 3. The aggregate net asset value of Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer was calculated as of the Valuation Date in the amount of $1,536,081,746. ​ 4. The payment of the...

threshold = 100...rn Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,892,248 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. ​ 3. The aggregate net asset value of Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer was calculated as of the Valuation Date in the amount of $1,536,090,691. ​ 4. The payment of the...

txn_type = TENDER_OFFEREX-99.(A)(1)(II) 3 tm2615016d1_ex99-a1ii.htm EX-(A)(1)(II) tm2615016-1_sctot_DIV_05-exha1ii - none - 3.4518334s TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit (a)(1)(ii)​ ARES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND c/o Ares Capital Management LLC Offer to Purchase Up to 19,767,080 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Dated May 20, 2026 The Offer and Withdrawal Rights Will Expire at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026, Unless the Offer is Extended To the Shareholders of Ares Strategic Income Fund: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this offer to purchase (“Offer to Purchase”) an...

txn_type = TENDER_OFFER...shares of beneficial interest, collectively, the “Shares”) as of April 30, 2026 at a price equal to the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of May 31, 2026 (the “Valuation Date”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Statement (the “Offer to Purchase”). This Amendment No. 1 to the Statement is being filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to include additional written communications relating to the Offer and report preliminary results of the Offer. Capitalized terms not other...

txn_type = TENDER_OFFER...shares of beneficial interest, collectively, the “Shares”) as of April 30, 2026 at a price equal to the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of May 31, 2026 (the “Valuation Date”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Statement (the “Offer to Purchase”). This is the Final Amendment to the Statement and is being filed to report the results of the Offer. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase. The following information is furnished pursuant to Ru...

txn_type = TENDER_OFFER...shares of beneficial interest, collectively, the “Shares”) as of April 30, 2026 at a price equal to the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of May 31, 2026 (the “Valuation Date”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Statement (the “Offer to Purchase”). This is the Final Amendment to the Statement and is being filed to report the results of the Offer. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase. The following information is furnished pursuant to Ru...

untradeable = True...ro rata reduction, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Offer. This Offer is being made to all Shareholders of the Fund and is not conditioned on any minimum amount of Shares being tendered, but is subject to certain conditions described below. Shares are not traded on any established trading market. Shareholders should realize that the value of the Shares tendered in this Offer will likely change between the most recent time net asset value was calculated and communicated to them and the Valuation Date (the relevant date for determining the value of the Shares tendered to the Fund for purposes of calculating the purchase price of s...

accepted = 19767194...e-4(c)(4): 1. The Offer expired at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,892,248 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration...

expired_on = 2026-06-18...er. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase. The following information is furnished pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)(4): 1. The Offer expired at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,892,248 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 1...

final_price = 27.0...ng Shareholders a total of $533,649,802, representing the net asset value of the total amount of the Shares accepted for purchase, less the early repurchase deduction, as applicable. Such Shares were repurchased at a price of $27.00 per Share, which was the net asset value per Share of the applicable class as of the Valuation Date, less the early repurchase deduction, as applicable. ​ Except as specifically provided herein, the information contained in the Statement, as amended, and the Transmittal Letter remains unc...

oddlot_filled = IMPLIED...s of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. ​ 3. The aggregate net asset value of Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer...

proration_pct = 34.7...ted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, representing 34.7% of the Shares of the Fund that were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. ​ 3. The aggregate net asset value of Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer was calculated as of the Valuation Date in the amount of $1,536,090,691. ​ 4. The payment of the purchase price of the Shares tendered was made in...

tendered = 56892248...ve the meanings ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase. The following information is furnished pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)(4): 1. The Offer expired at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 18, 2026. ​ 2. 56,892,248 Shares of the Fund were validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Fund accepted for purchase 19,767,194 Shares on a pro rata basis based on the number of tendered Shares subject to “odd lot” priority for holders of fewer than 100 Shares as described in the Offer to Purchase, represent...