Form 4 Filing for Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp

Caroline Blakely, a director at Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp (ACRE), acquired 18,879 shares of common stock on April 29, 2026. The acquisition was made at a price of $0.0 per share, as detailed in footnote F1, indicating a grant of restricted stock under the company's 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. These shares are set to vest quarterly over one year, starting July 1, 2026. Following this transaction, Blakely directly owns 50,495 shares. Additionally, through The Caroline E. Blakely Living Trust, she indirectly holds 59,835 shares, as noted in footnote F2. The filing was signed by Anton Feingold under power of attorney on May 1, 2026.