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Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) is a premier alternative investment manager that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate, with expertise in distressed asset situations. Founded in 1990, Apollo is known for its contrarian, value-oriented investment approach. The company operates across various sectors including chemicals, manufacturing, natural resources, consumer services, financial services, leisure, media, and technology.
As of December 31, 2023, Apollo managed approximately $651 billion in assets. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from its Retirement Services segment through Athene, a leading provider of retirement savings products. Apollo's integrated business model sets it apart, enabling seamless capital deployment across a diverse portfolio.
Recently, Apollo has made significant strides in renewable energy investments. For example, Great Bay Renewables, a joint venture with Apollo funds, entered into a $10.1 million facility with Hexagon Energy to support solar development projects totaling 1,500 MWac in the MISO interconnection queue.
Apollo has also expanded its international footprint through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. The firm recently acquired a majority stake in Panasonic Automotive Systems Corporation, aiming to accelerate growth in the advanced automotive solutions sector. Additionally, Apollo formed a partnership with MassMutual, making MassMutual a minority equity owner in ATLAS SP Partners.
Financially robust, Apollo continues to innovate in capital solutions, having secured transactions like its $1.85 billion acquisition of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. This move further diversifies Apollo's investment portfolio and fortifies its presence in the industrial minerals sector.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) announced key leadership changes aligned with its five-year strategic plan. Jim Zelter has been appointed as President of Apollo Global Management (AGM), while John Zito has been named Co-President of Apollo Asset Management (AAM) alongside Scott Kleinman.
CEO Marc Rowan will enter into a five-year employment agreement extension. In his new role, Zelter will work closely with Rowan to execute Apollo's five-year plan and lead strategic initiatives across asset management and retirement services businesses. Kleinman and Zito will oversee all investing activity and day-to-day management of the asset management business, with Zito continuing as Head of Credit.
The appointments reflect Apollo's evolution as a next-generation financial services firm and its focus on two major trends: the convergence of public and private markets, and the changing role of financial institutions.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Standard Chartered PLC have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate financing for infrastructure, clean transition, and renewable energy globally. The partnership includes a planned contribution of up to US$3 billion in clean energy and transition financing across various sectors.
Standard Chartered has acquired a minority stake in Apterra, an Apollo-owned platform focused on infrastructure debt origination. Apterra, founded in 2023, has already executed more than US$4.8 billion of transactions. Apollo's Clean Transition Capital strategy has deployed over US$40 billion into energy transition and climate-related investments over the past 5 years.
As part of the agreement, Standard Chartered will provide a senior secured credit facility to Apollo Clean Transition Capital (ACT Capital) for project finance and infrastructure loans. The financial terms of Standard Chartered's minority equity stake in Apterra were not disclosed.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) announced an agreement to acquire Argo Infrastructure Partners ("Argo"), a mid-market asset manager targeting essential infrastructure assets in North America, in a stock and cash transaction.
Upon closing, Argo will add approximately $6 billion of high-quality assets to Apollo's infrastructure platform, alongside an experienced team of over 20 professionals focused on core and core plus infrastructure equity opportunities.
Argo, established in 2013, has a successful track record in digital infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, utilities, and other industries. This acquisition will broaden Apollo's Sustainability & Infrastructure strategies, enhancing its existing origination capabilities in key sectors like digital infrastructure and energy transition.
Harry Seekings and Olivia Wassenaar, Partners and Co-Heads of Infrastructure at Apollo, highlighted the complementary nature of Argo's capabilities to Apollo's value-add investment strategy. Jason Zibarras, Founding Partner of Argo, emphasized Apollo's global reach and commitment to long-term value creation.
Argo will join Apollo’s Sustainability & Infrastructure group upon closing, expected in the second quarter of 2025. The transaction is anticipated to be modestly accretive to fee-related earnings in 2026, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's acquisition by Apollo Global Management's funds at a Special Meeting of Shareholders. The transaction will see shareholders receive $47.50 per share in cash. The vote garnered approximately 99% approval from total shares voted, representing about 80% of Barnes' outstanding common stock.
The deal is expected to close before the end of Q1 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. CEO Thomas Hook expressed optimism about the partnership with Apollo, highlighting plans to accelerate transformation strategy, enhance capabilities, and increase innovation investment to better serve customers in aerospace and industrial sectors.
GFL Environmental has announced an agreement to sell its Environmental Services business for an $8.0 billion enterprise value to Apollo Funds and BC Partners. The company will retain a 44% equity stake ($1.7 billion) in the business, with Apollo and BC each holding 28%. The transaction is expected to generate approximately $6.2 billion in net cash proceeds.
The company plans to use up to $3.75 billion to repay debt and allocate up to $2.25 billion for share repurchases. This strategic move is expected to reduce Net Leverage to 3.0x and decrease annualized cash interest by about $200 million. GFL will maintain an option to repurchase the Environmental Services business within five years of closing.
The transaction, expected to close in Q1 2025, was unanimously approved by GFL's board and received a fairness opinion from Canaccord Genuity Corp.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, before the New York Stock Exchange opens for trading. The company will host a management review of the financial results via public webcast at 8:30 am ET. The webcast will be accessible through Apollo's Investor Relations website at ir.apollo.com, with a replay available one hour after the event. Interested parties can sign up for email updates through the company's website.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Santander have announced a partnership where Apollo-managed funds will invest in a $370 million infrastructure credit portfolio. The transaction was led by Apterra, Apollo's infrastructure financing solutions affiliate founded in 2023.
The partnership demonstrates Apollo's capability to provide customized financing solutions while supporting Santander's strategy to rotate assets and maximize profitability. Apollo has deployed over $40 billion in energy transition and climate-related investments over the past five years, targeting $50 billion in clean energy and climate investments through 2027, with potential to deploy over $100 billion by 2030.
Apollo Global Management announced Hector Fernandez as the future CEO of the combined enterprise formed by IGT's Gaming & Digital Business and Everi Holdings. Fernandez, former CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, will join by Q4 2025 after a non-compete period.
Nick Khin will serve as Interim CEO following the transaction close and later transition to CEO, Gaming. The combined enterprise will be organized into three business units: Gaming (led by Nick Khin), Digital (led by Gil Rotem), and FinTech (led by Darren Simmons).
The acquisitions are expected to complete by Q3 2025, pending gaming and regulatory approvals. Everi stockholders approved the transaction on November 14, 2024, and the HSR waiting period expired on November 20, 2024. The IGT Gaming separation is expected to complete in early 2025.
TotalEnergies (TTE) announces two strategic transactions in its renewable energy portfolio: the acquisition of VSB Group in Germany for €1.57 billion and the sale of 50% stake in a 2 GW solar and battery storage portfolio in Texas to Apollo for $800 million.
VSB Group, with 500 employees and 30 years of experience, brings 475 MW of operational/under-construction capacity and an 18 GW pipeline across Germany, Poland, and France. This acquisition strengthens TotalEnergies' position in Germany and complements recent acquisitions of Kyon Energy and Quadra Energy.
The U.S. transaction includes three solar projects (1.7 GW) and two battery storage projects (300 MW). TotalEnergies will retain 50% ownership and continue operating the assets. These moves align with TotalEnergies' strategy to optimize capital allocation in renewables and achieve its 12% profitability target for the Integrated Power business.
Apollo Funds has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in a Texas solar and battery energy storage system portfolio from TotalEnergies. The portfolio includes approximately 2 GW of solar and BESS assets in Texas' ERCOT market, comprising three solar projects (1.7 GW) and two battery storage projects (300 MW). TotalEnergies will maintain the remaining 50% stake and continue operating the assets, which include Danish Fields, Cottonwood, and Hill Solar I.
Apollo's Clean Transition strategy has deployed about $40 billion into energy transition and sustainability-related investments over the past five years. The company targets deploying $50 billion in clean energy and climate investments through 2027, with potential to deploy over $100 billion by 2030. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024.
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