| Name | Relationship | Address | Signature | Signature date | CIK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lem Scott C | CFO and Treasurer | C/O ARES SME OPPORTUNITIES LP, 245 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK | /s/ Ian Fitzgerald, Attorney-in-Fact | 16 Dec 2025 | 0001594249 |
No securities are beneficially owned.
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney