ACRE

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2026.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2026.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2026.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2026.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2026.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2026.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 14, 2026 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.89 to $4.97 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 64,999 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 14, 2026 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.89 to $4.97 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 40,333 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 14, 2026 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.89 to $4.97, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 99,166 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 155,166 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 80,666 restricted stock units granted under the he Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 59,500 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 109,899 restricted stock unit granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 31, 2025 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.60 to $5.76 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 36,666 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 31, 2025 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.60 to $5.76 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 37,500 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 31, 2025 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.59 to $5.76, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 105,666 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 55,500 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 46,166 restricted stock units granted under the he Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 164,166 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 109,166 restricted stock unit granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2024.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2024.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2024.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2024.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2024.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2024.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 30, 2024 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $10.20 to $10.42, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 119,166 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 29, 2024 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $10.36 to $10.40, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 38,500 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 53,000 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 108,333 restricted stock unit granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 168,666 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2023.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 10, 2023 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $10.81 to $10.98, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 109,666 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Represents the number of shares of common stock sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the common stock.

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold on January 10, 2023 in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $10.80 to $10.95, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote.

Includes 32,000 restricted stock units granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2024, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 40,000 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2024, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 89,287 restricted stock unit granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Granted under the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2024, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Reported amount includes 150,416 restricted stock units granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in installments in accordance with the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2022.

Represents a grant of restricted stock pursuant to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares of restricted stock are scheduled to vest ratably on a quarterly basis over a one-year period on the first business day of each fiscal quarter beginning July 1, 2022.