0001104659-19-036739.txt : 20190620 0001104659-19-036739.hdr.sgml : 20190620 20190620172006 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-19-036739 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20190620 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20190620 GROUP MEMBERS: ACOF OPERATING MANAGER III, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ACOF OPERATING MANAGER IV, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ARES CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FUND III, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: ARES CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FUND IV, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: ARES HOLDCO LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ARES HOLDINGS INC. GROUP MEMBERS: ARES MANAGEMENT CORP GROUP MEMBERS: ARES MANAGEMENT GP LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ARES MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: ARES PARTNERS HOLDCO LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ARES VOTING LLC SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Smart & Final Stores, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001563407 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 800862253 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1229 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-88661 FILM NUMBER: 19909226 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 CITADEL DRIVE CITY: COMMERCE STATE: CA ZIP: 90040 BUSINESS PHONE: 323.869.7500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 CITADEL DRIVE CITY: COMMERCE STATE: CA ZIP: 90040 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Smart & Final Stores DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20140616 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SF CC Holdings, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121130 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ARES MANAGEMENT LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001259313 IRS NUMBER: 010605583 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS STREET 2: 12TH FLOOR CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90067 BUSINESS PHONE: 310-201-4100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS STREET 2: 12TH FLOOR CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90067 SC 13G/A 1 a19-11831_1sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A

 

 

UNITED STATES

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13G/A

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 4 - Exit Filing)*

 

Smart & Final Stores, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

common stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

83190B 101

(CUSIP Number)

June 18, 2019

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

o

Rule 13d-1(b)

o

Rule 13d-1(c)

x

Rule 13d-1(d)

 

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

 

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund III, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

2

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund IV, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

3

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
ACOF Operating Manager III, LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

4

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
ACOF Operating Manager IV, LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

5

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Management LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

6

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Management Holdings L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

7

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Holdco LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

8

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Holdings Inc.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO

 

9

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Management Corporation

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO

 

10

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Voting LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

11

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Management GP LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

12

 

CUSIP No. 83190B 101

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Ares Partners Holdco LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
0

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
0

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
0

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

13

 

This Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 13G (“Amendment No. 4”) relating to Smart & Final Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is being filed on behalf of the undersigned to amend the Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2015, as amended (as amended, the “Schedule 13G”). This Amendment No. 4 is the final amendment to the Schedule 13G and is an exit filing.

 

Item 1.

 

(a)

Name of Issuer:
Smart & Final Stores, Inc.

 

(b)

Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
600 Citadel Drive

Commerce, California 90040

 

Item 2.

 

(a)

Name of Person Filing:
Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund III, L.P. (“ACOF III”)

Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund IV, L.P. (“ACOF IV”)

ACOF Operating Manager III, LLC (“ACOF Operating Manager III”)

ACOF Operating Manager IV, LLC (“ACOF Operating Manager IV”)

Ares Management LLC (“Ares Management LLC”)

Ares Management Holdings L.P. (“Ares Management Holdings”)

Ares Holdco LLC (“Ares Holdco”)

Ares Holdings Inc. (“Ares Holdings”)

Ares Management Corporation (“Ares Management”)

Ares Voting LLC (“Ares Voting”)

Ares Management GP LLC (“Ares Management GP”)

Ares Partners Holdco LLC (“Ares Partners” and, together with ACOF III, ACOF IV, ACOF Operating Manager III, ACOF Operating Manager IV, Ares Management LLC, Ares Management Holdings, Ares Holdco, Ares Holdings, Ares Management, Ares Voting and Ares Management GP, the “Ares Filing Persons”)

 

(b)

Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:
For each Ares Filing Person:

2000 Avenue of the Stars, 12th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90067

 

(c)

Citizenship:
For each Ares Filing Person, Delaware

 

(d)

Title of Class of Securities:
common stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

(e)

CUSIP Number:
83190B 101

 

Item 3.

If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

 

(a)

o

Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

 

(b)

o

Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

 

(c)

o

Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

 

(d)

o

Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

 

(e)

o

An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

 

(f)

o

An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

 

(g)

o

A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

 

(h)

o

A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

 

(i)

o

A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

 

(j)

o

A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(J);

 

(k)

o

Group, in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with

§240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:____________________________

 

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Item 4.

Ownership

Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.

 

(a)

Amount beneficially owned:   

Pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger by and among First Street Parent, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), First Street Merger Sub, Inc. Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Purchaser”) and the Company, on June 18, 2019 Purchaser accepted shares of the Company’s common stock tendered pursuant to Purchaser’s tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.50 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest, subject to any applicable withholding taxes. As a result, as of June 18, 2019, the Reporting Persons are no longer the beneficial owners of any securities of the Company.

 

(b)

Percent of class:   

The information contained on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(c)

Number of shares as to which the person has:

 

 

 

(i)

Sole power to vote or to direct the vote   

The information contained on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

(ii)

Shared power to vote or to direct the vote    

The information contained on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

(iii)

Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of   

The information contained on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

(iv)

Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of   

The information contained on the cover pages to this Amendment No. 4 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.

Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following   x.

 

Item 6.

Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person

Not applicable

 

Item 7.

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person

Not applicable

 

Item 8.

Identification and Classification of Members of the Group

Not applicable

 

Item 9.

Notice of Dissolution of Group

Not applicable

 

15

 

Item 10.

Certification

Not applicable

 

Signature

 

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 

Date: June 20, 2019

 

ARES CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FUND III, L.P.

 

 

By:

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER III, LLC

 

 

Its:

Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARES CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FUND IV, L.P.

 

 

By:

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER IV, LLC

 

 

Its:

Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER III, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER IV, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

16

 

ARES MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS L.P.

 

 

By:

ARES HOLDCO LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARES HOLDCO LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARES HOLDINGS INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES VOTING LLC

 

 

By:

ARES PARTNERS HOLDCO LLC

 

 

Its:

Sole Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT GP LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

ARES PARTNERS HOLDCO LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

17

 EX-99.1 2 a19-11831_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

 

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Ares Entities (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13G referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Smart & Final Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and that this agreement may be included as an exhibit to such joint filing.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this agreement as of June 20, 2019.

 

ARES CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FUND III, L.P.

 

 

By:

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER III, LLC

 

 

Its:

Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

ARES CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES FUND IV, L.P.

 

 

By:

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER IV, LLC

 

 

Its:

Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER III, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ACOF OPERATING MANAGER IV, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS L.P.

 

 

By:

ARES HOLDCO LLC

 

 

Its:

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES HOLDCO LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES HOLDINGS INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES VOTING LLC

 

 

By:

ARES PARTNERS HOLDCO LLC

 

 

Its:

Sole Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

ARES MANAGEMENT GP LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

ARES PARTNERS HOLDCO LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

By: Naseem Sagati Aghili

 

 

Its: Authorized Signatory