Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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EQUITY COMPENSATION (Equity Incentive Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2018
Equity compensation
Equity compensation expenses	$ 21,087	$ 15,089
Restricted units
Equity compensation
Equity compensation expenses	18,030	11,219
Options
Equity compensation
Equity compensation expenses	2,664	3,482
Phantom units
Equity compensation
Equity compensation expenses	$ 393	$ 388
Ares Management L.P
Equity compensation
Total number of units available for grant under the Equity Incentive Plan (in units)	28,637,981		31,853,504