Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Ares Management L.P \| Affiliated entity \| ARCC
Management fees, part I fees	$ 48,060	$ 37,145	$ 164,396	$ 128,805	$ 105,467

Amount of fees earned from 1) providing investment advice and research to customers, and 2) fixed fee revenue for the management of an investment fund portfolio. Excludes distribution and servicing and performance fees.

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