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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Apollo Global Management's 2024 and 2025 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2025 report.

+855 added−776 removedSource: 10-K (2026-02-25) vs 10-K (2025-02-24)

Top changes in Apollo Global Management's 2025 10-K

855 paragraphs added · 776 removed · 656 edited across 7 sections

Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeUnder the Bermuda Insurance Act, stockholder controller ownership is defined as follows: Actual Stockholder Controller Voting Power Defined Stockholder Controller Voting Power 10% or more but less than 20% 10% 20% or more but less than 33% 20% 33% or more but less than 50% 33% 50% or more 50% Where the shares of a registered insurer, or the shares of its parent company, are traded on a recognized stock exchange, and such stockholder becomes a 10%, 20%, 33%, or 50% stockholder controller of the insurer, that stockholder shall, within 45 days, notify the BMA in writing that such stockholder has become, or as a result of a disposition ceased to be, a controller of any such category.
Biggest changeThe definition of stockholder controller is set out in the Bermuda Insurance Act 1978 (the “Bermuda Insurance Act”) and generally refers to (1) a person who holds 10% or more of the shares carrying rights to vote at a stockholders’ meeting of the registered insurer or its parent company, (2) a person who is entitled to exercise 10% or more of the voting power at any stockholders’ meeting of such registered insurer or its parent company or (3) a person who is able to exercise significant influence over the management of the registered insurer or its parent company by virtue of its shareholding or its entitlement to exercise, or control the exercise of, the voting power at any stockholders’ meeting. 29 Table of Contents Under the Bermuda Insurance Act, stockholder controller ownership is defined as follows: Actual Stockholder Controller Voting Power Defined Stockholder Controller Voting Power 10% or more but less than 20% 10% 20% or more but less than 33% 20% 33% or more but less than 50% 33% 50% or more 50% Where the shares of a registered insurer, or the shares of its parent company, are traded on a recognized stock exchange, and such stockholder becomes a 10%, 20%, 33%, or 50% stockholder controller of the insurer, that stockholder shall, within 45 days, notify the BMA in writing that such stockholder has become, or as a result of a disposition ceased to be, a controller of any such category.
Payout Annuities. Payout annuities primarily consist of single premium immediate annuities (“SPIA”), supplemental contracts and structured settlements. Payout annuities provide a series of periodic payments for a fixed period of time or for the life of the policyholder, based upon the policyholder’s election at the time of issuance.
Payout annuities primarily consist of single premium immediate annuities (“SPIA”), supplemental contracts and structured settlements. Payout annuities provide a series of periodic payments for a fixed period of time or for the life of the policyholder, based upon the policyholder’s election at the time of issuance.
Regulators of each jurisdiction in which we operate have discretionary authority in connection with our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries’ continued licensing to limit or prohibit sales to policyholders within their respective jurisdiction or to restrict continued operation of insurers or reinsurers domiciled in their respective jurisdiction if, in their judgment, such entities have not maintained the required level of minimum surplus or capital or that the further transaction of business would be hazardous to policyholders or reinsurance counterparties.
Capital Requirements Regulators of each jurisdiction in which we operate have discretionary authority in connection with our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries’ continued licensing to limit or prohibit sales to policyholders within their respective jurisdiction or to restrict continued operation of insurers or reinsurers domiciled in their respective jurisdiction if, in their judgment, such entities have not maintained the required level of minimum surplus or capital or that the further transaction of business would be hazardous to policyholders or reinsurance counterparties.
Athene also retrocedes certain inorganic transactions and organic business to ACRA. Athene’s internal reinsurance structure provides it with several strategic and operational advantages, including the aggregation of regulatory capital, which makes the aggregate capital of its Bermuda reinsurance subsidiaries available to support the risks assumed by each entity, and enhanced operating efficiencies.
Athene also retrocedes certain organic and inorganic business to ACRA. Athene’s internal reinsurance structure provides it with several strategic and operational advantages, including the aggregation of regulatory capital, which makes the aggregate capital of its Bermuda reinsurance subsidiaries available to support the risks assumed by each entity, and enhanced operating efficiencies.
We conduct our advisory business primarily through our directly owned investment adviser subsidiaries, including Apollo Capital Management, L.P., Apollo Investment Management, L.P., Apollo Credit Management, LLC, ARIS Management, LLC, Apollo Capital Credit Adviser, LLC, Apollo Real Estate Fund Adviser, LLC, Apollo Manager, LLC and Apollo S3 RIC Management, L.P., each of which is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act.
We conduct our advisory business primarily through our directly owned investment adviser subsidiaries, including Apollo Capital Management, L.P., Apollo Investment Management, L.P., Apollo Credit Management, LLC, ARIS Management, LLC, Apollo Capital Credit Adviser, LLC, Apollo Real Estate Fund Adviser, LLC, Apollo Manager, LLC, Apollo S3 RIC Management, L.P. and Apollo MPS Management, LLC, each of which is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act.
In addition, Bermuda regulated insurers are strictly prohibited from declaring or paying any dividends unless certain financial conditions are met or prior approval from the BMA is received. Consumer Protection Laws and Privacy and Data Security Regulation Federal and state consumer protection laws affect our operations.
In addition, Bermuda regulated insurers are strictly prohibited from declaring or paying any dividends unless certain financial conditions are met or prior approval from the BMA is received. Consumer Protection Laws and Privacy, Data Security and AI Regulation Federal and state consumer protection laws affect our operations.
Our capital solutions business also provides a variety of services with respect to both security and non-security financial instruments, including loans, such as originating, arranging, structuring, and syndicating loans and private debt, as well as providing corporate finance advisory services and other similar services.
Our capital solutions business also provides a variety of services with respect to both security and non-security financial instruments, including loans, such as originating, arranging, structuring, syndicating and trading loans and private debt, as well as providing corporate finance advisory services and other similar services.
FIAs are a type of insurance contract in which the policyholder makes one or more premium deposits that earn interest, on a tax deferred basis, at a crediting rate based on a specified market index, subject to a specified cap, spread or participation rate.
FIAs are a type of insurance contract in which the policyholder makes one or more premium deposits that earn interest, on a tax deferred basis, at a crediting rate based on a specified market index, subject to a contractually specified cap, spread or participation rate.
Principal Investing Our Principal Investing segment is comprised of our realized performance fee income, realized investment income from our balance sheet investments, and certain allocable expenses related to corporate functions supporting the entire company. The Principal Investing segment also includes our growth capital and liquidity resources at AGM.
Principal Investing Our Principal Investing segment is comprised of our realized performance fee income, realized investment income earned from our balance sheet investments, and certain allocable expenses related to corporate functions supporting the entire company. The Principal Investing segment also includes our growth capital and liquidity resources at AGM.
Outside of the U.S., our subsidiaries and the funds that we manage, including Apollo Management International LLP, Apollo Credit Management International Limited, Apollo Asset Management Europe LLP, Apollo Asset Management Europe PC LLP, Apollo Investment Management Europe LLP, Apollo Investment Management Europe (Luxembourg) S.à r.l., Apollo Capital Solutions Europe B.V., Apollo Advisors (Mauritius) Ltd, AION Capital Management Limited, Apollo Management Singapore Pte.
Outside of the U.S., our subsidiaries and the funds that we manage, including Apollo Management International LLP, Apollo Credit Management International Limited, Apollo Asset Management Europe LLP, Apollo Investment Management Europe LLP, Apollo Investment Management Europe (Luxembourg) S.à r.l., Apollo Capital Solutions Europe B.V., Apollo Advisors (Mauritius) Ltd, AION Capital Management Limited, Apollo Management Singapore Pte.
The issues surrounding data security and the safeguarding of consumers’ protected information are under increasing regulatory scrutiny by state and federal regulators. Regulated Entities Outside of the U.S.
Moreover, the issues surrounding data security and the safeguarding of consumers’ protected information are under increasing regulatory scrutiny by state and federal regulators. Regulated Entities Outside of the U.S.
The strategy seeks to deliver equity-like returns with lower risk and more downside protection than both public equity and traditional private equity buyout strategies.
The strategy seeks to deliver consistent, equity-like returns with lower risk and more downside protection than both public equity and traditional private equity buyout strategies.
Ratings As of December 31, 2024, each of Athene’s significant insurance subsidiaries is rated “A+” or “A1” by the four rating agencies that evaluate the financial strength of such subsidiaries. To achieve its financial strength ratings aspirations, Athene may choose to retain additional capital above the level required by the rating agencies to support operating needs.
Ratings As of December 31, 2025, each of Athene’s significant insurance subsidiaries is rated “A+” or “A1” by the four rating agencies that evaluate the financial strength of such subsidiaries. To achieve its financial strength ratings aspirations, Athene may choose to retain additional capital above the level required by the rating agencies to support operating needs.
Certain investment activities in which Apollo managers engage may subject those managers to provisions of the Commodities Exchange Act and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Association, including registration as a commodity pool operator or commodity trading advisor. Apollo intends to rely on exemptions from registration when available.
Certain investment activities in which Apollo managers engage may subject those managers to provisions of the Commodities Exchange Act and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and National Futures Association (“NFA”), including registration as a commodity pool operator or commodity trading advisor. Apollo intends to rely on exemptions from registration when available.
In an effort to manage possible risks resulting from our decision not to implement these barriers, our compliance personnel maintain restricted securities lists and other internal controls. We could in the future decide that it is advisable to establish permanent information barriers, particularly as our business expands and diversifies.
In an effort to manage possible risks resulting from our decision not to implement additional barriers, our compliance personnel maintain restricted securities lists and other internal controls. We could in the future decide that it is advisable to establish permanent information barriers, particularly as our business expands and diversifies.
We have consistently produced attractive long-term investment returns in the traditional private equity funds we manage, generating a 39% gross IRR and a 24% net IRR on a compound annual basis from inception through December 31, 2024.
We have consistently produced attractive long-term investment returns in the traditional private equity funds we manage, generating a 39% gross IRR and a 24% net IRR on a compound annual basis from inception through December 31, 2025.
These direct origination strategies include investments sourced by (1) affiliated platforms that originate loans to third parties and in which Athene gains exposure directly to the loan or indirectly 16 Table of Contents through its ownership of the origination platform and/or securitizations of assets originated by the origination platform, and (2) our asset management team’s extensive network of direct relationships with predominantly investment-grade counterparties.
These direct origination strategies include investments sourced by (1) affiliated platforms that originate loans to third parties and in which Athene gains exposure directly to the loan or indirectly through its ownership of the origination platform and/or securitizations of assets originated by the origination platform, and (2) our asset management team’s extensive network of direct relationships with predominantly investment-grade counterparties.
From time to time, we may use our website as a channel of distribution of material information. Financial and other material information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible at www.apollo.com. 30 Table of Contents
From time to time, we may use our website as a channel of distribution of material information. Financial and other material information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible at www.apollo.com. 32 Table of Contents
Over time, we may deploy capital into strategic investments that help accelerate the growth of our Asset Management segment, by broadening our investment management and/or product distribution capabilities or increasing the efficiency of our operations.
Over time, we may deploy capital into strategic investments that help accelerate the growth of our Asset Management segment, by broadening our investment management and/or product distribution capabilities or increasing the scalability and/or efficiency of our existing operations.
A cornerstone of Athene’s investment philosophy is that given the operating leverage inherent in its business, modest investment outperformance can translate to outsized return performance. Because Athene maintains discipline in underwriting attractively priced liabilities, it has the ability to invest in a broad range of high-quality assets to generate attractive earnings.
A cornerstone of Athene’s investment philosophy is that given the operating leverage inherent in its business, 17 Table of Contents modest investment outperformance can translate to outsized return performance. Because Athene maintains discipline in underwriting attractively priced liabilities, it has the ability to invest in a broad range of high-quality assets to generate attractive earnings.
PPVAs are not registered with the SEC and currently are only offered by private placement to purchasers meeting both the requirements as a qualified purchaser and an accredited investor under applicable federal securities laws. Variable annuities allow policyholders to participate directly in the investment experience of the underlying investment vehicles offered through the product.
Private Placement Variable Annuities (“PPVA”). PPVAs are not registered with the SEC and currently are only offered by private placement to purchasers meeting the requirements as a qualified purchaser and/or an accredited investor under applicable federal securities laws. Variable annuities allow policyholders to participate directly in the investment experience of the underlying investment vehicles offered through the product.
All 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have insurance guaranty fund laws requiring insurance companies doing business within those jurisdictions to participate in guaranty associations. Guaranty associations are organized to cover, subject to limits, contractual obligations under insurance policies issued by insurance companies which later become impaired or insolvent.
All 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have insurance guaranty fund laws requiring insurance companies doing business within those jurisdictions to participate in guaranty associations. Guaranty associations are organized to cover, subject 28 Table of Contents to limits, contractual obligations under insurance policies issued by insurance companies which later become impaired or insolvent.
We believe these investments may translate into greater compounded annual growth of Fee Related Earnings. 21 Table of Contents Given the cyclical nature of performance fees, earnings from our Principal Investing segment, or PII, are inherently more volatile in nature than earnings from the Asset Management and Retirement Services segments.
We believe these investments may translate into greater compounded annual growth of Fee Related Earnings. 23 Table of Contents Given the cyclical nature of realized performance fees, earnings from our Principal Investing segment, or PII, are inherently more volatile in nature than earnings from the Asset Management and Retirement Services segments.
Asset-backed finance encompasses diverse credit types, such as mortgages, consumer credit, receivables, aircraft lending, and inventory finance, in both whole loan and bond format across the capital structure; • Opportunistic Credit ($40.3 billion of AUM), seeks to optimize both near- and longer-term relative value across market cycles by capitalizing on investment opportunities across the credit spectrum, spanning private and public markets as well as corporate and asset-backed credit.
Asset-backed finance encompasses diverse credit types, such as mortgages, consumer credit, receivables, aircraft lending, and inventory finance, in both whole loan and bond format across the capital structure; • Opportunistic Credit ($50.0 billion of AUM), seeks to optimize both near- and longer-term relative value across market cycles by capitalizing on investment opportunities across the credit spectrum, spanning private and public markets as well as corporate and asset-backed credit.
A group supervisor may impose certain requirements on the insurance group, including to make provision for, among other things: (1) assessing the financial situation and the solvency position of the insurance group and/or its members and (2) regulating intra-group transactions, risk concentration, governance procedures, risk management and regulatory reporting and disclosure.
Group supervisors may impose certain requirements on the insurance group, including to make provision for, among other things: (1) assessing the financial situation and the solvency position of the insurance group and/or its members and (2) regulating intra-group transactions, risk concentration, governance procedures, risk management and regulatory reporting and disclosure.
Immediate annuity certificates have no cash surrender rights, whereas deferred annuity certificates may include an election to receive a lump sum payment, exercisable by the participant upon either the participant achieving a specified age or the occurrence of a specified event, such as termination of the participant’s employment.
Immediate 19 Table of Contents annuity certificates have no cash surrender rights, whereas deferred annuity certificates may include an election to receive a lump sum payment, exercisable by the participant upon either the participant achieving a specified age or the occurrence of a specified event, such as termination of the participant’s employment.
RILAs provide the ability for the policyholder to participate in the positive performance of certain market indices during a term, limited by a cap or adjusted for a participation rate.
RILAs provide the ability for the policyholder to participate in the positive performance of certain market indices during a term, limited by a contractually specified cap or adjusted for a contractually specified participation rate.
Department of Labor; the Internal Revenue Service; the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; the Federal Communications Commission; banking and financial regulators in the European Union, its member states and the U.K.; as well as rules and regulations over credit risk retention, real estate investment trusts, broker-dealers, “over the counter” derivatives markets, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, gaming companies and natural resources companies.
Department of Labor; the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”); the Federal Communications Commission; banking and financial regulators in the European Union, its member states and the U.K.; as well as rules and regulations over credit risk retention, real estate investment trusts, broker-dealers, “over the counter” derivatives markets, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, gaming companies and natural resources companies.
To empower employees to give back, Apollo hosts volunteer events and provides Citizenship Grants for matching gifts and volunteer rewards each year. Apollo is proud to amplify the 23 Table of Contents efforts of employees, supporting the communities in which they live and the causes and organizations of greatest importance to them.
To empower employees to give back, Apollo hosts volunteer events and provides Citizenship Grants for matching gifts and volunteer rewards each year. Apollo is proud to amplify the efforts of employees, supporting the communities in which they live and the causes and organizations of greatest importance to them.
Ltd., which in turn operates through its subsidiaries in Malaysia. 28 Table of Contents Regulation of an Insurance Group Many insurers, including certain of our subsidiaries, operate within a group structure with two or more affiliated persons, one or more of which is an insurer.
Ltd., which in turn operates through its subsidiaries in Malaysia. 30 Table of Contents Regulation of an Insurance Group Many insurers, including certain of our subsidiaries, operate within an insurance group structure with two or more affiliated persons, one or more of which is an insurer.
Using a flexible approach, the objective of the opportunistic credit strategy is to identify market inefficiencies and unique opportunities to generate excess returns; and • Multi-Credit ($25.2 billion of AUM), targets investment grade and high yield performing credit, including income-oriented, senior loan and bond corporate credit as well as asset-backed finance investments.
Using a flexible approach, the objective of the opportunistic credit strategy is to identify market inefficiencies and unique opportunities to generate excess returns; and • Multi-Credit ($40.9 billion of AUM), targets investment grade and high yield performing credit, including income-oriented, senior loan and bond corporate credit, as well as asset-backed finance investments.
By employing a comprehensive and flexible investment approach, the hybrid value strategy aims to generate equity-like returns with credit-like downside protection across market cycles; • AAA ($19.5 billion of AUM), which offers investors access to Apollo’s flagship private market strategy in a perpetual capital, semi-liquid structure.
By employing a comprehensive and flexible investment approach, the hybrid value strategy aims to generate equity-like returns with credit-like downside protection across market cycles; • AAA ($25.6 billion of AUM), which offers investors access to Apollo’s flagship private market strategy in a perpetual capital, semi-liquid structure.
As of December 31, 2024, Athene estimates that it had approximately $8.8 billion in capital available to deploy, consisting of approximately $2.0 billion in excess equity capital, $3.3 billion in untapped leverage capacity (assuming an adjusted leverage ratio of not more than 30%, subject to maintaining a sufficient level of capital required to maintain Athene’s desired financial strength ratings from rating agencies), and $3.5 billion in available undrawn capital at ACRA.
As of December 31, 2025, Athene estimates that it had approximately $8.6 billion in capital available to deploy, consisting of approximately $3.2 billion in excess equity capital, $2.6 billion in untapped leverage capacity (assuming an adjusted leverage ratio of not more than 30%, subject to maintaining a sufficient level of capital required to maintain Athene’s desired financial strength ratings from rating agencies), and $2.8 billion in available undrawn capital at ACRA.
At the same time, we believe that a workforce of extraordinary people from a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints helps us solve complex problems, drive innovation, and achieve great results over the long term.
At the same time, we believe that a workforce of extraordinary people from a wide range of 25 Table of Contents backgrounds and viewpoints helps us solve complex problems, drive innovation, and achieve great results over the long term.
Participating income riders tend to have lower levels of guaranteed income than guaranteed income riders but provide policyholders the opportunity to receive greater levels of income if the policies’ indexed crediting strategies perform well. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 26% of Athene’s deferred annuity account value contained rider benefits. Withdrawal Options for Deferred Annuities .
Participating income riders tend to have lower levels of guaranteed income than guaranteed income riders but provide policyholders the opportunity to receive greater levels of income if the policies’ indexed crediting strategies perform well. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 24% of Athene’s deferred annuity account value contained rider benefits. Withdrawal Options for Deferred Annuities .
To enhance this alignment, we have increased the proportion of performance fee income we pay to our employees over the last few years. Competition Asset Management Within the asset management business, Apollo operates in an intensely competitive industry, and expects it to remain so. We compete globally and on a regional, industry and niche basis.
To enhance this alignment, we have increased the proportion of performance fee income we pay to our employees over time. Competition Asset Management Within the asset management business, Apollo operates in an intensely competitive industry, and expects it to remain so. We compete globally and on a regional, industry and niche basis.
As of December 31, 2024, perpetual capital includes, without limitation, certain assets in our credit strategy, including assets relating to publicly traded and non-traded vehicles, certain origination platform assets and assets managed for certain of our retirement services clients. Perpetual capital assets may be withdrawn under certain circumstances and utilize a range of investment strategies, including those described previously.
Perpetual capital includes, without limitation, certain assets in our credit strategy, including assets relating to publicly traded and non-traded vehicles, certain origination platform assets and assets managed for certain of our retirement services clients. Perpetual capital assets may be withdrawn under certain circumstances and utilize a range of investment strategies, including those described previously.
Assessments levied against Athene’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries by guaranty associations during the year ended December 31, 2024 were not material.
Assessments levied against Athene’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries by guaranty associations during the year ended December 31, 2025 were not material.
Regulators can also seek other remedies, including suspension of voting rights in the relevant insurance undertaking or having the purported acquisition annulled. In particular, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (the “BMA”), which regulates Athene, Athora and Catalina (as defined below), maintains supervision over the “controllers” of all registered insurers in Bermuda.
Regulators can also seek other remedies, including suspension of voting rights in the relevant insurance undertaking or having the purported acquisition annulled. In particular, the BMA, which regulates Athene, Athora and Catalina (as defined below), maintains supervision over the “controllers” of all registered insurers in Bermuda.
Apollo conducts its business primarily in the United States through the following three reportable segments: Asset Management, Retirement Services and Principal Investing. These business segments are differentiated based on the investment services they provide as well as varying investing strategies. Our Businesses Asset Management Our Asset Management segment focuses on credit and equity investing strategies.
Apollo conducts its business primarily in the U.S. through the following three reportable segments: Asset Management, Retirement Services and Principal Investing. These business segments are differentiated based on the investment services they provide as well as varying investing strategies. Our Businesses Asset Management Our Asset Management segment focuses on credit and equity investing strategies.
All of our SEC-registered investment advisers are subject to the requirements and regulations of the Investment Advisers Act, including, among other things, maintaining an effective compliance program reasonably designed for our business, maintaining a Code of Ethics for employee trading, record keeping, marketing, disclosure, custody, and acting consistently with each advisers’ fiduciary duty to its clients.
All of our SEC-registered investment advisers are subject to the requirements and regulations of the Investment Advisers Act, including, among other things, maintaining an effective compliance program reasonably designed for our business, maintaining a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other established policies for personal trading, record keeping, marketing, disclosure, custody, and acting consistently with each advisers’ fiduciary duty to its clients.
Regulatory and Compliance Matters Our businesses, as well as the financial services and insurance industries generally, are subject to extensive regulation in the United States and around the world. Virtually all aspects of our business are subject to various laws and regulations, some of which are summarized below.
Regulatory and Compliance Matters Our businesses, as well as the financial services and insurance industries generally, are subject to extensive regulation in the U.S. and around the world. Virtually all aspects of our business are subject to various laws and regulations, some of which are summarized below.
Certain of our subsidiaries and the funds that we manage that operate in jurisdictions outside of the United States are licensed by or have obtained authorizations to operate in their respective jurisdictions outside of the United States, and as a result are regulated by various international regulators and subject to applicable regulation.
Certain of our subsidiaries and the funds that we manage that operate in jurisdictions outside of the U.S. are licensed by or have obtained authorizations to operate in their respective jurisdictions outside of the U.S., and as a result are regulated by various international regulators and subject to applicable regulation.
Our equity strategy focuses on several investing strategies as described below: • Corporate Private Equity ($76.8 billion of AUM) , which refers to our investment strategy focused on creating investment opportunities with attractive risk-adjusted returns across industries and geographies and throughout market cycles, utilizing our value-oriented investment approach.
Our equity strategy focuses on several investing strategies as described below as of December 31, 2025: • Corporate Private Equity ($78.8 billion of AUM) , which refers to our investment strategy focused on creating investment opportunities with attractive risk-adjusted returns across industries and geographies and throughout market cycles, utilizing our value-oriented investment approach.
Many of the insurance regulatory frameworks that govern our and our affiliated funds’ insurance entities operating outside the United States require the prior consent of the applicable regulator in such jurisdictions before (i) any person can become a “controller”/“qualifying holder” or acquire a direct or indirect control/qualifying holding ( e.g. , 10%, 20%, 30% or 33% and 50%) in any regulated company, or over the parent undertaking of any such regulated company or (ii) any increase of an existing holding that would result in a person reaching the applicable thresholds of the jurisdiction ( e.g. , 10%, 20%, 30% or 33% and 50%).
Many of the insurance regulatory frameworks that govern our and our affiliated funds’ insurance entities operating outside the U.S. require the prior consent of the applicable regulator in such jurisdictions before (1) any person can become a “controller”/“qualifying holder” or acquire a direct or indirect control/qualifying holding ( e.g. , 10%, 20%, 30% or 33% and 50%) in any regulated company, or over the parent undertaking of any such regulated company or (2) any increase of an existing holding that would result in a person reaching the applicable thresholds of the jurisdiction ( e.g. , 10%, 20%, 30% or 33% and 50%).
Athene works with advisors, brokers and consultants to source pension group annuity transactions and design solutions that meet the needs of prospective pension group annuity counterparties and their participants, with a focus on medium- and large-sized deals involving retirees and/or deferred participants that are structured as either a buyout or a buy-in transaction. Acquisitions and Block Reinsurance Acquisitions .
Athene works with advisors, brokers and consultants to source pension group annuity transactions and design solutions that meet the needs of prospective pension group annuity counterparties and their participants, with a focus on medium- and large-sized deals involving retirees and/or deferred participants that are structured as either a buyout or a buy-in transaction. Group Fixed Indexed Annuities.
The notes are underwritten and marketed by major investment banks’ broker-dealer operations and are sold to institutional investors. The net proceeds of the issuance of notes are used by the trust to purchase one or more funding agreements from Athene subsidiaries with matching interest and maturity payment terms.
The notes are underwritten and marketed by major investment banks’ broker-dealer operations and are sold to institutional investors. The net proceeds from each sale are used to purchase one or more funding agreements from Athene subsidiaries with matching interest and maturity payment terms.
ACRA In order to support growth strategies and capital deployment opportunities, Athene established ACRA 1 as a long-duration, on-demand capital vehicle. Athene directly owns 37% of ACRA 1’s economic interests and all of ACRA 1’s voting interests, with the remaining 63% of the economic interests being owned by ADIP I.
ACRA To support growth strategies and capital deployment opportunities, Athene established ACRA 1 as a long-duration, on-demand capital vehicle. Athene directly owns 37% of the economic interests in ACRA 1 and all of ACRA 1’s voting interests, with ADIP I owning the remaining 63% of the economic interests.
However, additional legislation, changes in rules promulgated by self-regulatory organizations or changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules, either in the United States or elsewhere, may directly affect our mode of operation and profitability.
However, additional legislation, changes in rules promulgated by self-regulatory organizations or changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules, either in the U.S. or elsewhere, may directly affect our mode of operation and profitability.
Athene’s PPVA product provides access to a suite of Apollo managed funds and other product offerings with no surrender charges and no GLWB or GMDB features. Athene generates income on its PPVA product by collecting a management fee that is a function of the policyholder’s account value. 17 Table of Contents Income Riders to Fixed Annuity Products.
Athene’s PPVA products provide access to a suite of Apollo managed funds and other product offerings with no surrender charges and no GLWB or GMDB features. Athene generates income on its PPVA products by collecting a fee that is a function of the policyholder’s account value. Income Riders to Fixed Annuity Products.
We earn fees based on the investment performance of the funds we manage and compensate our employees, primarily investment professionals, with a meaningful portion of these proceeds to align our team with the investors in the funds we manage and incentivize them to deliver strong investment performance over time.
We earn fees based on the investment performance of the funds, partnerships, and accounts we manage and compensate our employees, primarily investment professionals, with a meaningful portion of these proceeds to align our team with investors whose capital we manage and incentivize them to deliver strong investment performance over time.
Broker-dealers are subject to regulations that cover all aspects of the securities business, including, among other things, the implementation of a supervisory control system and effective compliance program, advertising and sales practices, conduct of and compensation in connection with public securities offerings, maintenance of adequate net capital, financial reporting, record keeping, and the conduct and qualifications of directors, officers, employees and other associated persons.
Broker-dealers are subject to regulations that cover all aspects of the securities business, including, among other things, the implementation of a supervisory control system and effective compliance program, advertising, communications and sales practices, conduct of and compensation in connection with public securities offerings, trading practices and best execution, maintenance of adequate net capital and customer reserve accounts, financial and trade reporting, record keeping, and the conduct and qualifications of directors, officers, employees and other associated persons.
The strategy is focused on first lien senior secured investments and is diversified across fixed and floating rate issuance, issuer type and sector; • Asset-Backed Finance ($229.1 billion of AUM), includes instruments that are supported first by the contractual cash flows of a pool of assets, and second by the liquidation value of those assets.
The strategy is focused on first lien senior secured investments and is diversified across fixed and floating rate issuance, issuer type and sector; 13 Table of Contents • Asset-Backed Finance ($282.7 billion of AUM), includes instruments that are supported first by the contractual cash flows of a pool of assets, and second by the liquidation value of those assets.
Athene generates income on FIA products by earning an investment spread, based on the difference between (1) income earned on the investments supporting the liabilities and (2) the cost of funds, including fixed interest credited to customers, option costs, the cost of providing guarantees (net of rider fees), policy issuance and maintenance costs and commission costs. Fixed Rate Annuities.
Athene generates income on fixed rate, indexed and payout annuity products by earning an investment spread, based on the difference between (1) income earned on the investments supporting the liabilities and (2) the cost of funds, including fixed interest credited to customers, option costs on indexed products, the cost of providing guarantees (net of rider fees) and policy issuance, maintenance and distribution costs.
Within its flow reinsurance channel, Athene conducts third-party flow reinsurance transactions through its insurance subsidiaries. As a reinsurer, Athene partners with insurance companies to develop solutions to their capital requirements, enhance their presence in the retirement market and improve their financial results.
Within its flow reinsurance channel, Athene conducts third-party flow reinsurance transactions through its insurance subsidiaries. Flow reinsurance also includes recurring premium from block reinsurance transactions. As a reinsurer, Athene partners with insurance companies to develop solutions to their capital requirements, enhance their presence in the retirement market and improve their financial results.
The multi-credit strategy allocates capital across both public and private markets, seeking to generate enhanced yield and attractive risk-adjusted returns while prioritizing downside protection. Equity Our equity strategy represents $134.7 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2024.
The multi-credit strategy allocates capital across both public and private markets, seeking to generate enhanced yield and attractive risk-adjusted returns while prioritizing downside protection. Equity Our equity strategy represents $189.2 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2025.
Athene generally buys options on the indices to which the FIAs are tied to hedge the associated market risk. The cost of the option is priced into the overall economics of the product as an option budget.
Athene generally buys options on the indices to which the FIAs are tied to hedge the associated market risk. The cost of the option is priced into the overall economics of the product as an option budget. Registered Index-Linked Annuities (“RILAs”).
Apollo’s equity team has experience across sectors, industries, and geographies spanning its private equity, hybrid value, secondaries equity, AAA, real estate equity, impact investing, infrastructure and clean transition equity strategies.
Our equity team has experience across sectors, industries, and geographies spanning its private equity, hybrid value, secondaries equity, AAA, real estate equity, infrastructure and clean transition equity strategies.
Hybrid Value offers creative, partnership-driven 13 Table of Contents solutions to counterparties seeking to fund growth initiatives, acquisitions, liquidity events for shareholders and balance sheet deleveraging.
Hybrid Value offers creative, partnership-driven solutions to counterparties seeking to fund growth initiatives, acquisitions, liquidity events for shareholders and balance sheet deleveraging.
Apollo has established certain one-way and/or two-way information barriers in respect of discrete investment strategies (based on established policies and procedures in respect of information barriers). However, we generally operate without permanent information barriers between our asset management businesses.
Apollo has established certain one-way and/or two-way information barriers in respect of discrete investment strategies (based on established policies and procedures in respect of information barriers), including certain secondary trading activities. Nonetheless, we generally operate without permanent information barriers between our asset management businesses.
The investment portfolios of the credit-oriented funds Apollo manages include several asset classes, as described below: • Direct Origination ($251.3 billion of AUM), includes large corporate direct origination, middle-market direct lending, and investment grade and performing credit mandates across managed accounts and CLOs.
The investment portfolios of the credit-oriented funds Apollo manages include several asset classes as described below as of December 31, 2025: • Direct Origination ($302.1 billion of AUM), includes large corporate direct origination, middle-market direct lending, and investment grade and performing credit mandates across managed accounts and CLOs.
Regulation as a Broker-Dealer . Apollo Global Securities, LLC (“AGS”), Griffin Capital Securities, LLC (“GCS”) and Athene Securities, LLC (“Athene Securities”), each of which is a subsidiary of Apollo, are registered as broker-dealers with the SEC and in the U.S. states and territories and are members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”).
Regulation as a Broker-Dealer . Apollo Global Securities, LLC (“AGS”), Griffin Capital Securities, LLC (“GCS”) and Athene Securities, LLC (“Athene Securities”), each of which is a subsidiary of Apollo, are registered as broker-dealers with the SEC and in the U.S. states and territories and are members of FINRA.
Athene is required to provide collateral in excess of the funding agreement amounts outstanding, considering any discounts to the 19 Table of Contents securities posted and prepayment penalties. Long-term repurchase agreements with a term that exceeds one year at the time of execution are also included within the funding agreement product category. Pension Group Annuities.
Athene is required to provide collateral in excess of the funding agreement amounts outstanding, considering any discounts to the securities posted and prepayment penalties. Long-term repurchase agreements with a term that exceeds one year at the time of execution are also included within the funding agreement product category. Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
Retail Athene has built a scalable platform that allows it to originate and rapidly grow its business in deferred annuity products. Athene has developed a suite of retirement savings products, distributed through its network of 41 independent marketing organizations (“IMOs”) and its growing network of 19 banks and 151 broker-dealers, collectively representing approximately 140,000 independent agents in all 50 states.
Retail Athene has built a scalable platform that allows it to originate and rapidly grow its business in deferred annuity products. Athene has developed a suite of retirement savings products, distributed through its network of 41 independent marketing organizations (“IMOs”), 18 banks and 163 broker-dealers, collectively representing approximately 152,000 independent agents 20 Table of Contents in all 50 states.
Fixed rate annuities include annual reset annuities and multi-year guarantee annuities (“MYGA”). Unlike FIAs, fixed rate annuities earn interest at a set rate (or declared crediting rate), rather than at a rate that may vary based on an index. Fixed rate annual reset annuities have a crediting rate that is typically guaranteed for one year.
Fixed rate annuities earn interest at a set rate (or declared crediting rate), rather than at a rate that may vary based on an index. Fixed rate annual reset annuities have a crediting rate that is typically guaranteed for one year.
Acquisitions are a complementary source of growth for our retirement services business. Athene has a proven ability to acquire businesses in complex transactions at favorable terms, manage the liabilities acquired and reinvest the associated assets. Block Reinsurance .
Vitera also has direct outreach efforts to larger institutions to market the product. Acquisitions and Block Reinsurance Acquisitions . Acquisitions are a complementary source of growth for our retirement services business. Athene has a proven ability to acquire businesses in complex transactions at favorable terms, manage the liabilities acquired and reinvest the associated assets. Block Reinsurance .
Ltd., Apollo Management Singapore Pte. Ltd., Apollo Management Asia Pacific Limited, Apollo Management Japan Limited, PK AirFinance Japan Godo Kaisha and PK AIR 1 JPN Godo Kaisha, are subject to regulation in the European Union, the Abu Dhabi Global Market, the U.K., India, Mauritius, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. Other Regulatory Considerations .
Ltd., Apollo Management Asia Pacific Limited and Apollo Management Japan Limited, are subject to regulation in the European Union, the Abu Dhabi Global Market, the U.K., India, Mauritius, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. Other Regulatory Considerations .
As of December 31, 2024, Apollo, through its subsidiaries, managed or advised $52.4 billion of AUM and $50.5 billion of Fee-Generating AUM in Athora Accounts. See note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for details regarding the fee arrangements between the Company and Athora.
As of December 31, 2025, Apollo, through its subsidiaries, managed or advised $57.2 billion of AUM and $55.2 billion of Fee-Generating AUM in Athora Accounts. See note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for details regarding the fee arrangements between the Company and Athora.
The Apollo Opportunity Foundation’s mission is to expand opportunity in communities where our employees live and work around the globe by deploying our capital and engaging our people to invest in career education, workforce development and economic empowerment for all.
The Apollo Opportunity Foundation was launched in February 2022 to expand opportunity in communities where our employees live and work around the globe by deploying our capital and engaging our people to invest in career education, workforce development and economic empowerment for all.
Athene targets reinsuring spread-based liabilities which can include FIAs, MYGAs, traditional one-year guarantee fixed deferred annuities, immediate annuities, whole life insurance, universal life insurance, indexed universal life insurance and institutional products. Institutional Athene’s institutional channel includes funding agreements and pension group annuity transactions. Funding Agreements .
Athene targets reinsuring spread-based liabilities which can include FIAs, MYGAs, traditional one-year guarantee fixed deferred annuities, immediate annuities, whole life insurance, universal life insurance, indexed universal life insurance and institutional products. Institutional Athene’s institutional channel includes funding agreements, guaranteed investment contracts, pension group annuity transactions and group fixed indexed annuities issued in connection with defined contribution plans. Funding Agreements .
MYGAs are similar to annual reset annuities except that the initial crediting rate is guaranteed for a specified number of years, rather than just one year, before it may be changed at Athene’s discretion. After the initial crediting period, MYGAs can generally be reset annually. Registered Index-Linked Annuities.
MYGAs are similar to annual reset annuities except that the initial crediting rate is guaranteed for a specified number of years, rather than just one year, before it may be changed at Athene’s discretion. After the initial crediting period, MYGAs can generally be reset annually. Fixed Indexed Annuities. FIAs are the largest percentage of Athene’s net reserve liabilities.
Through this strategy, we seek to build portfolios of investments that are created at meaningful discounts to comparable market multiples, thereby resulting in what we believe are portfolios focused on capital preservation. The transactions in this strategy include opportunistic buyouts, corporate carveouts and deleveraging investments. Corporate Private Equity also includes our secondaries equity (“Secondaries”) and impact investing (“Impact”) strategies.
Through this strategy, we seek to build portfolios of investments that are created at meaningful discounts to comparable market multiples, thereby resulting in what we believe are portfolios focused on capital preservation. The transactions in this strategy include opportunistic buyouts, corporate carveouts and deleveraging investments.
Athene experiences competition in the fixed annuity market from all traditional carriers and new entrants. Principal competitive factors for fixed annuities are initial crediting rates, reputation for renewal crediting action, product features, brand recognition, customer service, distribution capabilities and financial strength ratings of the provider.
Athene experiences competition in the annuity market from traditional carriers and new entrants. Principal competitive factors for fixed annuities are initial crediting rates, reputation for renewal crediting action, product features, brand recognition, customer service, distribution capabilities and financial strength ratings of the provider. Competition may affect, among other matters, both business growth and the pricing of products and services.
As of December 31, 2024, Apollo managed or advised $331.5 billion of AUM, of which $325.7 billion was Fee-Generating AUM, in accounts owned by or related to Athene (“Athene Accounts”).
As of December 31, 2025, Apollo managed or advised $392.2 billion of AUM, of which $386.5 billion was Fee-Generating AUM, in accounts owned by or related to Athene (“Athene Accounts”).
Funding agreements are comprised of funding agreements issued under Athene’s FABN program, secured and other funding agreements, funding agreements issued to the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and long-term repurchase agreements. Athene’s FABN program allows its special-purpose, unaffiliated statutory trust to offer its senior secured medium-term notes.
Funding agreements are comprised of funding agreements issued under Athene’s FABN program, secured and other funding agreements, which include Athene’s FABR program and direct funding agreements, funding agreements issued to the FHLB and long-term repurchase agreements. Athene’s FABN program allows its special-purpose, unaffiliated statutory trust to offer its senior secured medium-term notes.
Athene is focused in every aspect of its retail channel on providing high quality products and service to its policyholders and maintaining appropriate financial protection over the life of their policies.
Additionally, Athene distributes structured settlements through its network of specialized structured settlement annuity brokers. Athene is focused in every aspect of its retail channel on providing high quality products and service to its policyholders and maintaining appropriate financial protection over the life of their policies.
Our asset management business provides a full suite of services for Athene’s investment portfolio, including direct investment management, asset allocation, mergers and acquisitions asset diligence and certain operational support services, including investment compliance, tax, legal and risk management support. As of December 31, 2024, Athene had 1,983 employees.
Our asset management business provides a full suite of services for Athene’s investment portfolio, including direct investment management, asset allocation, mergers and acquisitions asset diligence, and certain operational support services including investment compliance, tax, legal and risk management support. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 2,010 employees supported our Retirement Services segment.
In addition, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 implemented fundamental changes in the regulation of the financial services industry in the United States and includes privacy and security requirements for financial institutions, including obligations to protect and safeguard consumers’ nonpublic personal information and records, limitations on the re-disclosure and re-use of such information and requirements to notify customers and other individuals about their policies and practices relating to their collection and disclosure of such information and their practices relating to protecting the security and confidentiality of that information. 29 Table of Contents In addition to federal and other financial institution-specific privacy laws and regulations, an increasing number of states are considering and passing comprehensive privacy legislation.
In addition, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 implemented fundamental changes in the regulation of the financial services industry in the U.S. and includes privacy and security requirements for financial institutions, including obligations to protect and safeguard consumers’ nonpublic personal information and records, limitations on the re-disclosure and re-use of such information and requirements to notify customers and other individuals about their policies and practices relating to their collection and disclosure of such information and their practices relating to protecting the security and confidentiality of that information.
At maturity, the policyholder may elect to receive proceeds in the form of a single payment or an annuity. If the annuity option is selected, the policyholder will receive a series of payments either over the policyholder’s lifetime or over a fixed number of years, depending upon the terms of the contract. Some contracts permit annuitization prior to maturity.
If the annuity option is selected, the policyholder will receive a series of payments over the policyholder’s lifetime or over a fixed number of years, depending upon the terms of the contract. Some contracts permit annuitization prior to maturity. Group Annuities .
Credit Credit is our largest asset management strategy with $616.4 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2024. Our credit strategy spans third-party strategies and Apollo’s retirement services business across four main investment pillars: direct origination, asset-backed finance, opportunistic credit and multi-credit. Our credit strategy focuses on generating excess returns through high-quality credit underwriting and origination.
Our credit strategy spans third-party strategies and Apollo’s retirement services business across four main investment pillars: direct origination, asset-backed finance, opportunistic credit and multi-credit. Our credit strategy focuses on generating excess returns through high-quality credit underwriting and origination.

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Biggest changeThese conflicts may include: (i) the allocation of investment opportunities between Apollo and the funds and accounts Apollo manages; (ii) the allocation of investment opportunities among funds and accounts 48 Table of Contents with different performance fee structures, or where our personnel have invested more heavily in one fund than another; (iii) the determination of what constitutes fund-related expenses and the allocation of such expenses between us and our managed funds and accounts; (iv) the ability of our personnel to, in certain circumstances, make investments in the funds we manage or funds managed by third parties on more favorable terms; and (v) the execution of securities trades by Apollo’s affiliated broker-dealer on behalf of the funds and accounts we manage.
Biggest changeIn addition, there are a variety of circumstances inherent in our business that give rise to the potential for conflicts of interest, which have, in certain instances, resulted in actual conflicts between us and the funds and accounts we manage and may do so again in the future, including: (i) the allocation of investment opportunities between Apollo and the funds and accounts Apollo manages; (ii) the allocation of investment opportunities among funds and accounts with different performance fee structures, or where our personnel have invested more heavily in one fund than another; (iii) the determination of what constitutes fund-related expenses and the allocation of such expenses between us and our managed funds and accounts; (iv) the ability of our personnel to, in certain circumstances, make investments in the funds we manage or funds managed by third parties on more favorable terms; (v) the selection of investments that could generate more fees for service providers affiliated with us; and (vi) the execution of securities trades by Apollo’s affiliated broker-dealer on behalf of the funds and accounts we manage.
For example: • The performance of certain of the portfolio companies of the funds we manage in the leisure and hospitality industry has been negatively impacted by macroeconomic conditions, such as inflation, and geopolitical events, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East. • The performance of the investments of the funds we manage in the commodities markets is substantially dependent upon prevailing prices of oil and natural gas. • The investments of the funds we manage in companies in the financial services and finance sectors, including consumer, are subject to government regulations, disclosure requirements, limits on fees, increasing borrowing costs or limits on the terms or availability of credit to such portfolio companies, and other regulatory requirements each of which may impact the conduct of such portfolio companies. • The real estate investments of the funds we manage are exposed to rising mortgage interest rates, increasing consumer debt and a low level of consumer confidence in the economy and/or the residential real estate market. • Investments of the funds we manage in commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real-estate related loans are subject to risks of delinquency and foreclosure, risks of loss that are greater than similar risks associated with mortgage loans made on the security of residential properties, and success of tenant businesses, property management decisions, competition from comparable types of properties and declines in regional or local real estate values and rental or occupancy rates. • Investments of the funds we manage in the power and energy industries involve various risks, including regulatory and market risks.
For example: • The performance of certain of the portfolio companies of the funds we manage in the leisure and hospitality industry has been negatively impacted by macroeconomic conditions, such as inflation, and geopolitical events, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East. • The performance of the investments of the funds we manage in the commodities markets is substantially dependent upon prevailing prices of oil and natural gas. • The investments of the funds we manage in companies in the financial services and finance sectors, including consumer, are subject to government regulations, disclosure requirements, limits on fees, increasing borrowing costs or limits on the terms or availability of credit to such portfolio companies, and other regulatory requirements each of which may impact the conduct of such portfolio companies. • The real estate and infrastructure investments of the funds we manage are exposed to rising mortgage interest rates, increasing consumer debt and a low level of consumer confidence in the economy and/or the residential real estate market. • Investments of the funds we manage in commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real-estate related loans are subject to risks of delinquency and foreclosure, risks of loss that are greater than similar risks associated with mortgage loans made on the security of residential properties, and success of tenant businesses, property management decisions, competition from comparable types of properties and declines in regional or local real estate values and rental or occupancy rates. • Investments of the funds we manage in the power and energy industries involve various risks, including regulatory and market risks.
As new technologies, including tools that harness generative artificial intelligence and other machine learning techniques, rapidly develop and become even more accessible, the use of such new technologies by us, our affiliates and our third party service providers will present additional known and unknown risks, including, among others, the risk that confidential information may be stolen, misappropriated or disclosed and the risk that we and/or third party service providers may rely on incorrect, unclear or biased outputs generated by such technologies, any of which could have an adverse impact on us and our business.
As new technologies, including tools that harness generative artificial intelligence and other machine learning techniques, rapidly develop and become even more accessible, the use of such new technologies by us, our affiliates and our third-party service providers will present additional known and unknown risks, including, among others, the risk that confidential information may be stolen, misappropriated or disclosed and the risk that we and/or third-party service providers may rely on incorrect, unclear or biased outputs generated by such technologies, any of which could have an adverse impact on us, our reputation and our business.
Additionally, certain of our affiliates and/or portfolio companies of the funds we manage provide a variety of services with respect to financial instruments, including loans, that are not subject to broker-dealer regulations, such as originating, administering, arranging, sourcing, structuring, placing and syndicating loans, debt advisory and other similar services to the funds we manage and their portfolio companies, as well as third parties.
Additionally, certain of our affiliates and/or portfolio companies of the funds we manage provide a variety of services with respect to financial instruments, including loans, that are not subject to broker-dealer regulations, such as originating, administering, arranging, sourcing, structuring, placing and syndicating loans, advisory and other similar services to the funds we manage and their portfolio companies, as well as third parties.
Those investments will be subject to the risk that the company in which the investment is made may make business, financial or management decisions with which we do not agree or that the majority stakeholders or the management of the company may take risks or otherwise act in a manner that does not serve the interests of the funds we manage. 42 Table of Contents • We generally establish the capital structure of portfolio companies and certain other fund investments, including real estate investments, on the basis of financial projections for such investments that are based primarily on management judgments. • The funds we manage acquire and dispose of investments that are subject to contingent liabilities, which could be unknown to us at the time of the transaction or, if they are known to us, we may not accurately assess or protect against the risks that they present, and could in each case result in unforeseen losses for the funds we manage. • A significant portion or all of a fund’s capital may be invested in a single investment or portfolio company and a loss with respect to such an investment or portfolio company could have a significant adverse impact on such fund’s capital. • Certain of the funds we manage invest in infrastructure assets and real assets, which may expose us and the funds we manage to increased risks and liabilities that are inherent in the ownership, development and monetization of real assets. • Political changes could affect the anticipated profitability or viability of investments by certain of the funds we manage. • The funds we manage invest in assets denominated in currencies that differ from the currency in which the relevant fund is denominated. • We have undertaken business initiatives to increase the number and type of investment products we could offer to investors.
Those investments will be subject to the risk that the company in which the investment is made may make business, financial or management decisions with which we do not agree or that the majority stakeholders or the management of the company may take risks or otherwise act in a manner that does not serve the interests of the funds we manage. • We generally establish the capital structure of portfolio companies and certain other fund investments, including real estate investments, on the basis of financial projections for such investments that are based primarily on management judgments. • The funds we manage acquire and dispose of investments that are subject to contingent liabilities, which could be unknown to us at the time of the transaction or, if they are known to us, we may not accurately assess or protect against the risks that they present, and could in each case result in unforeseen losses for the funds we manage. • A significant portion or all of a fund’s capital may be invested in a single investment or portfolio company and a loss with respect to such an investment or portfolio company could have a significant adverse impact on such fund’s capital. 46 Table of Contents • Certain of the funds we manage invest in infrastructure assets and real assets, which may expose us and the funds we manage to increased risks and liabilities that are inherent in the ownership, development and monetization of real assets. • Certain of the funds we manage invest in cryptocurrencies, which may expose us and such funds to increased risks and liabilities that are inherent in the ownership, development and monetization of cryptocurrencies. • Political changes could affect the anticipated profitability or viability of investments by certain of the funds we manage. • The funds we manage invest in assets denominated in currencies that differ from the currency in which the relevant fund is denominated. • We have undertaken business initiatives to increase the number and type of investment products we could offer to investors.
The most significant concentration risk exposures of our retirement services business arising in the context of strategic alternative investments, on a risk-adjusted basis, is its investment in Athora, an insurance holding company focused on the European life insurance market. Given our retirement services business’ significant exposure to these issuers, it is subject to the risks inherent in their business.
The most significant concentration risk exposures of our retirement services business arising in the context of alternative investments, on a risk-adjusted basis, is its investment in Athora, an insurance holding company focused on the European life insurance market. Given our retirement services business’ significant exposure to these issuers, it is subject to the risks inherent in their business.
Factors that could negatively influence this analysis include: • changes to the business practices or organizational business plan of our retirement services business in a manner that no longer supports its ratings; • unfavorable financial or market trends; • changes in NRSROs’ capital adequacy assessment methodologies in a manner that would adversely affect the financial strength ratings of our insurance subsidiaries; • a need to increase reserves to support the outstanding insurance obligations of our retirement services business; • our inability to retain our senior management and other key personnel; 44 Table of Contents • rapid or excessive growth, especially through large reinsurance transactions or acquisitions, beyond the bounds of capital sufficiency or management capabilities as judged by the NRSROs; and • significant losses to the investment portfolio of our retirement services business.
Factors that could negatively influence this analysis include: • changes to the business practices or organizational business plan of our retirement services business in a manner that no longer supports its ratings; • unfavorable financial or market trends; • changes in NRSROs’ capital adequacy assessment methodologies in a manner that would adversely affect the financial strength ratings of our insurance subsidiaries; • a need to increase reserves to support the outstanding insurance obligations of our retirement services business; 48 Table of Contents • our inability to retain our senior management and other key personnel; • rapid or excessive growth, especially through large reinsurance transactions or acquisitions, beyond the bounds of capital sufficiency or management capabilities as judged by the NRSROs; and • significant losses to the investment portfolio of our retirement services business.
Likewise, any increase in the pace at which the funds we manage exit investments would reduce origination, syndication, arranger, structuring, sourcing and other similar fees to the extent additional investment opportunities are not available to redeploy all or a portion of the proceeds.
Likewise, any increase in the pace at which the funds we manage exit investments would reduce origination, syndication, arranger, placement, structuring, sourcing and other similar fees to the extent additional investment opportunities are not available to redeploy all or a portion of the proceeds.
Even where an audit, assessment or litigation is resolved favorably to us, the additional costs incurred in resisting or resolving such audits, assessments or litigation may adversely affect our business. Our structure is subject to a number of new minimum tax regimes, the implementation of which remains uncertain.
Even where an audit, assessment or litigation is resolved favorably to us, the additional costs incurred in resisting or resolving such audits, assessments or litigation may adversely affect our business. Our structure is subject to a number of minimum tax regimes, the implementation of which remains uncertain.
We operate in highly competitive markets and compete with a large number of investment management firms, private equity, credit and real assets fund sponsors, U.S. and non-U.S. insurance and reinsurance companies, broker-dealers, financial advisors, asset managers and other financial institutions.
We operate in highly competitive markets and compete with a large number of investment management and alternative asset management firms, private equity, credit and real assets fund sponsors, U.S. and non-U.S. insurance and reinsurance companies, broker-dealers, financial advisors, asset managers and other financial institutions.
Although we are not currently aware of any cyberattacks or other incidents that, individually or in the aggregate, have materially affected, or would reasonably be expected to materially affect, our operations or financial condition, there can be no assurance that the various procedures and controls we utilize to mitigate these threats will be sufficient to prevent disruptions to our systems, especially because the cyberattack techniques used change frequently and are not recognized until launched, the full scope of a cyberattack may not be realized until an investigation has been performed and cyberattacks can originate from a wide variety of sources.
Although we are not currently aware of any security incidents or cyberattacks that, individually or in the aggregate, have materially affected, or would reasonably be expected to materially affect, our operations or financial condition, there can be no assurance that the various procedures and controls we utilize to mitigate these threats will be sufficient to prevent disruptions to our systems, especially because the cyberattack techniques used change frequently and are not recognized until launched, the full scope of a cyberattack may not be realized until an investigation has been performed and cyberattacks can originate from a wide variety of sources.
A portion of our revenues, earnings and cash flow is highly variable, primarily due to the fact that performance fees from our asset management business and the transaction, advisory and other fees that we receive, can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year.
A portion of our revenues, earnings and cash flow is highly variable, primarily due to the fact that performance fees from our asset management business and the transaction, structuring, advisory and other fees that we receive, can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year.
Any decline in the pace at which the funds we manage make investments would reduce our origination, syndication, arranger, structuring, sourcing and other similar fees and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital.
Any decline in the pace at which the funds we manage make investments would reduce our origination, syndication, arranger, placement, structuring, sourcing and other similar fees and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital.
We may be subject to claims related to matters such as the adequacy of disclosures, appropriateness of fees, suitability and board of directors’ oversight, each which could result in civil lawsuits, regulatory penalties and enforcement actions.
We also may be subject to claims related to matters such as the adequacy of disclosures, appropriateness of fees, suitability and board of directors’ oversight, each which could result in civil lawsuits, regulatory penalties and enforcement actions.
Our future results will also be significantly dependent on the success of the larger funds we manage ( e.g. , Fund VIII, Fund IX, Fund X and AAA), changes in the value of which may result in fluctuations in our results.
Our future results will also be significantly dependent on the success of the larger funds we manage ( e.g. , Fund IX, Fund X and AAA), changes in the value of which may result in fluctuations in our results.
However, because we generally operate without the permanent information barriers in our asset management business that some other investment management firms implement to separate business units and/or to separate persons who make investment decisions from others who might possess material non-public information that could influence such decisions, our executive officers, investment professionals or other employees may acquire confidential or material non-public information and, as a result, they, we, the funds we manage and other clients may be restricted from initiating transactions in certain securities.
Nonetheless, because we generally operate without the permanent information barriers in our asset management business that some other investment management firms implement to separate business units and/or to separate persons who make investment decisions from others who might possess material non-public information that could influence such decisions, our executive officers, investment professionals or other employees may acquire confidential or material non-public information and, as a result, they, we, the funds we manage and other clients may be restricted from initiating transactions in certain securities.
For example: • The funds we manage often invest in companies with weak financial conditions, poor operating results, substantial financial needs, negative net worth and/or special competitive or regulatory problems, including in business enterprises that are or may become involved in work-outs, liquidations, spin-offs, reorganizations, bankruptcies and similar transactions. • Investments by many of the funds we manage include debt instruments, equity securities, and other financial instruments of companies that the funds we manage do not control.
For example: • The funds we manage often invest in companies with weak financial conditions, poor operating results, substantial financial needs, negative net worth and/or special competitive or regulatory problems, including in business enterprises that are or may become involved in work-outs, liquidations, spin-offs, reorganizations, bankruptcies and similar transactions. • Investments by many of the funds we manage include debt instruments, including private credit, equity securities, and other financial instruments of companies that the funds we manage do not control.
Our retirement services business faces single issuer concentration risk both in the context of strategic alternative investments, in which it occasionally holds significant equity positions, and large asset trades, in which it generally holds significant debt positions.
Our retirement services business faces single issuer concentration risk both in the context of alternative investments, in which it occasionally holds significant equity positions, and large asset trades, in which it generally holds significant debt positions.
Some of the factors that could negatively affect the price of our shares or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our shares include: variations in our quarterly operating results, which variations we expect will be substantial, or dividends; our policy of taking a long-term perspective on making investment, operational and strategic decisions, which is expected to result in significant and unpredictable variations in our quarterly returns; our creditworthiness, results of operations and financial condition; the credit ratings of the shares; dilution caused by the conversion of our Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; the prevailing interest rates or rates of return being paid by other companies similar to us and the market for similar securities; failure to meet analysts’ earnings estimates; publication of research reports about us or the investment management industry or the failure of securities analysts to cover our shares; additions or departures of key management personnel; adverse market reaction to any indebtedness we may incur or securities we may issue in the future; actions by stockholders; changes in market valuations of similar companies; removal of our shares from any stock index; speculation in the press or investment community; changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations or differing interpretations thereof affecting our businesses or enforcement of these laws and regulations, or announcements relating to these matters; a lack of liquidity in the trading of our shares; adverse publicity about the investment management industry generally or individual scandals, specifically; a breach of our computer systems, software or networks, or misappropriation of our proprietary information; and economic, financial, geopolitical, regulatory or judicial events or conditions that affect us or the financial markets.
Some of the factors that could negatively affect the price of our shares or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our shares include: variations in our quarterly operating results, which variations we expect will be substantial, or dividends; our policy of taking a long-term perspective on making investment, operational and strategic 62 Table of Contents decisions, which is expected to result in significant and unpredictable variations in our quarterly returns; our creditworthiness, results of operations and financial condition; the credit ratings of the shares; dilution caused by the conversion of our Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; the prevailing interest rates or rates of return being paid by other companies similar to us and the market for similar securities; failure to meet analysts’ earnings estimates; publication of research reports about us, the investment management industry or the retirement services industry or the failure of securities analysts to cover our shares; additions or departures of key management personnel; adverse market reaction to any indebtedness we may incur or securities we may issue in the future; actions by stockholders; changes in market valuations of similar companies; removal of our shares from any stock index; speculation in the press or investment community; changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations or differing interpretations thereof affecting our businesses or enforcement of these laws and regulations, or announcements relating to these matters; a lack of liquidity in the trading of our shares; adverse publicity about the investment management industry generally or individual scandals, specifically; a breach of our computer systems, software or networks, or misappropriation of our proprietary information; and economic, financial, geopolitical, regulatory or judicial events or conditions that affect us or the financial markets.
If a material liquidity demand is triggered and we are unable to satisfy the demand with the sources of liquidity readily available to us, it may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows. 45 Table of Contents The amount of statutory capital that our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries have, or that they are required to hold, can vary significantly from time to time and is sensitive to a number of factors outside of our control.
If a material liquidity demand is triggered and we are unable to satisfy the demand with the sources of liquidity readily available to us, it may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows. 49 Table of Contents The amount of statutory capital that our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries have, or that they are required to hold, can vary significantly from time to time and is sensitive to a number of factors outside of our control.
These regimes may not be compatible with one another and may cause us adverse tax consequences. The U.S. Congress, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (the “OECD”) and other government bodies and organizations in jurisdictions where we and our affiliates are established, invest or conduct business continue to recommend and implement changes related to the taxation of multinational companies.
These regimes may not be compatible with one another and may cause us adverse tax consequences. The U.S. Congress, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (the “OECD”) and other government bodies and organizations in jurisdictions where we and our affiliates are established, invest or conduct business continue to recommend and implement changes related to the taxation of multinational companies.
We may not be successful in expanding into new investment strategies, geographic markets and businesses and new types of investors, each of which may result in additional risks and uncertainties in our businesses.
We may not be successful in expanding into new investment strategies, geographic markets and businesses and in attracting new types of investors, each of which may result in additional risks and uncertainties in our businesses.
Corrective actions may include limiting our subsidiaries’ ability to write additional business, increased regulatory supervision, or seizure or liquidation of the subsidiary’s business, each of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects. 46 Table of Contents Repurchase agreement programs subject us to potential liquidity and other risks.
Corrective actions may include limiting our subsidiaries’ ability to write additional business, increased regulatory supervision, or seizure or liquidation of the subsidiary’s business, each of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects. 50 Table of Contents Repurchase agreement programs subject us to potential liquidity and other risks.
Business—Regulatory and Compliance Matters.” As detailed in that section, certain of our businesses, subsidiaries and/or affiliates are, among others, regulated under the Investment Advisers Act; the Investment Company Act; the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive; the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive; the U.K.
Business—Regulatory and Compliance Matters.” As detailed in that section, certain of our businesses, subsidiaries and/or affiliates are, among others, regulated under the Investment Advisers Act; the Investment Company Act; the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; the Commodity Exchange Act; the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive; the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive; the U.K.
The implications of these rules for our business remain uncertain, both at a domestic level in Bermuda and in terms of how the Bermuda CIT, which came into full effect on January 1, 2025, might interact with the U.K. MTT and UTPR legislation or other Pillar Two implementing legislation in relevant jurisdictions.
The implications of these rules for our business remain uncertain, both at a domestic level in Bermuda and in terms of how the Bermuda CIT (which came into full effect on January 1, 2025) might interact with the MTT and UTPR legislation or other Pillar Two implementing legislation in relevant jurisdictions.
In the event that funds we manage are unable to obtain committed debt financing for potential investments, including acquisitions, or can only obtain debt at an increased interest rate or otherwise on unfavorable terms, such funds may be forced to find alternative sources of financing (including equity), may have difficulty completing otherwise profitable investments or may generate profits that 38 Table of Contents are lower than would otherwise be the case, any of which could lead to a decrease in the investment income earned by us.
In the event that funds we manage are unable to obtain committed debt financing for potential investments, including acquisitions, or can only obtain debt at an increased interest rate or otherwise on unfavorable terms, such funds may be forced to find alternative sources of financing (including equity), may have difficulty completing otherwise profitable investments or may generate profits that are lower than would otherwise be the case, any of which could lead to a decrease in the investment income earned by us.
As noted below, Bermuda has enacted the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 (the “Bermuda CIT”) in response to the Pillar Two initiative.
As noted below, Bermuda in particular has enacted the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 (the “Bermuda CIT”) in response to the Pillar Two initiative.
Any global energy crisis, including as a result of restrictions on Russia's energy exports or any future continuation or expansion of the Middle East conflicts, could similarly have an adverse impact on certain of the geographies where we do business and certain business and operations of the portfolio companies of the funds we manage.
For example, any global energy crisis, including as a result of restrictions on Russia’s energy exports or any future continuation or expansion of the Middle East conflicts, could similarly have an adverse impact on certain of the geographies where we do business and certain business and operations of the portfolio companies of the funds we manage.
In addition to the concentration risk arising from our retirement services business’ investments in single issuers within the nonbank lending sector 47 Table of Contents of the financial services industry, we have significant exposure to the financial services industry more broadly as a result of the composition of investments in our retirement services business’ investment portfolio.
In addition to the concentration risk arising from our retirement services business’ investments in single issuers within the nonbank lending sector 51 Table of Contents of the financial services industry, we have significant exposure to the financial services industry more broadly as a result of the composition of investments in our retirement services business’ investment portfolio.
The investment activities of the family offices, and the involvement of the executive officer or senior investment professional in these activities may give rise to potential conflicts between the personal financial interests of the executive officer or senior investment professional and the interests of us, any of our subsidiaries, the funds we manage, our clients or any stockholder other than such executive officer or senior investment professional.
The investment activities of the family offices, and any involvement of the executive officer or senior employee in these activities may give rise to potential conflicts between the personal financial interests of the executive officer or senior employee and the interests of us, any of our subsidiaries, the funds we manage, our clients or any stockholder other than such executive officer or senior employee.
While we require our critical third-party suppliers to implement and maintain what we believe to be effective cybersecurity and data protection measures, we cannot guarantee that third parties and infrastructure in our supply chain or our partners’ supply chains have not been compromised or that they do not contain exploitable defects or bugs that could result in a breach of or disruption to our information technology systems or the third-party information technology systems that support our services.
While we require our critical third-party suppliers to implement and maintain what we believe to be effective cybersecurity and data protection measures, we cannot guarantee that third parties and infrastructure in our supply chain or our partners’ supply chains have not been compromised or that they do not contain exploitable defects or bugs 39 Table of Contents that could result in a breach of or disruption to our information technology systems or the third-party information technology systems that support our services.
If any of these counterparties is not able to satisfy its obligations to us or third parties, including policyholders, we may not achieve our targeted returns and our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and cash flow may be materially adversely affected.
If any of these counterparties are not able to satisfy its obligations to us or third parties, including policyholders, we may not achieve our targeted returns and our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and cash flow may be materially adversely affected.
Furthermore, a borrower or an issuer may view all fees, expense reimbursements and interest related to financing (or similar instrument) as one charge it is incurring as part of our financing package to them and therefore doesn’t distinguish between (x) the fees paid to our affiliates and (y) returns earned by the funds we manage whether in the form of interest, investment returns or other fees.
Furthermore, a borrower or an issuer may view all fees, expense reimbursements and interest related to 53 Table of Contents financing (or similar instrument) as one charge it is incurring as part of our financing package to them and therefore doesn’t distinguish between (x) the fees paid to our affiliates and (y) returns earned by the funds we manage whether in the form of interest, investment returns or other fees.
Certain of our executive officers and senior investment professionals have established family offices to provide investment advisory, accounting, administrative and other services to their respective family accounts (including certain charitable accounts) in connection with their personal investment activities unrelated to their investments in Apollo entities.
Certain of our executive officers and other senior employees have established family offices to provide investment advisory, accounting, administrative and other services to their respective family accounts (including certain charitable accounts) in connection with their personal investment activities unrelated to their investments in Apollo entities.
Certain investors may also condition capital commitments in a way that may constrain our capital deployment opportunities, including by limiting investment opportunities in certain sectors, or taking certain actions, or refraining therefrom, that could adversely impact the value of an investment or that could improve the value of an investment.
Certain investors may also condition capital commitments in a way that may constrain a fund’s capital deployment opportunities, including by limiting investment opportunities in certain sectors, or taking certain actions, or refraining therefrom, that could adversely impact the value of an investment or that could improve the value of an investment.
It could become increasingly difficult for the funds we manage to raise capital as funds compete for investments from a limited number of qualified investors. Without the participation of investors, the funds we manage will not be successful in consummating their capital-raising efforts, or they may consummate them at investment levels lower than those currently anticipated.
It could become increasingly difficult for the funds we manage to raise capital as funds compete for investments from a limited number of qualified investors. Without the participation of investors, the funds we manage will not be successful in 43 Table of Contents consummating their capital-raising efforts, or they may consummate them at investment levels lower than those currently anticipated.
We expect that such determination would be based on a number of considerations, including our results of operations and capital management plans and the market price of our shares, the availability of funds, our access to capital markets as well as industry practice and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors, such as insurance regulatory requirements applicable to our subsidiaries.
We expect that such determination would be 63 Table of Contents based on a number of considerations, including our results of operations and capital management plans and the market price of our shares, the availability of funds, our access to capital markets as well as industry practice and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors, such as insurance regulatory requirements applicable to our subsidiaries.
In March 2024, the BMA published revised rules and new guidance notes to enhance Bermuda’s regulatory regime for commercial insurers. The material enhancement to the framework includes updates to the technical provisions, the computation of the BSCR and the BSCR adjustment framework.
In March 2024, the BMA published revised rules and new guidance notes to enhance Bermuda’s regulatory regime for commercial insurers. The material enhancement to the framework included updates to the technical provisions, the computation of the BSCR and the BSCR adjustment framework.
Our businesses are materially affected by conditions in the political environment and financial markets and economic conditions throughout the world, such as changes in interest rates, availability of credit, inflation rates (including persistent inflation), economic uncertainty, changes in laws (including laws relating to taxation), changes in governmental policy and regulatory reform, changes in trade or immigration policy, tariffs and trade sanctions on goods, trade wars, U.S.-China relations, commercial and trading relations between the United States, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, imposition or maintenance of trade barriers (including tariffs), labor shortages, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the conflicts in the Middle East, the tensions between China and Taiwan, supply chain disruptions, economic, political, fiscal and/or other developments in or affecting Eurozone countries, commodity prices, currency exchange rates and controls, wars, other national and international political circumstances (including terrorist acts or security operations), natural disasters, climate change, pandemics or other severe public health crises and other events outside of our control.
Our businesses are materially affected by conditions in the political environment and financial markets and economic conditions throughout the world, such as changes in interest rates, availability of credit, inflation rates (including persistent inflation), economic uncertainty, changes in laws (including laws relating to taxation), changes in governmental policy and regulatory reform, changes in trade or immigration policy, tariffs and trade sanctions on goods, trade wars, U.S.-China relations, commercial and trading relations between the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the European Union, imposition or maintenance of trade barriers (including tariffs), labor shortages, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the conflicts in the Middle East, the tensions between China and Taiwan, supply chain disruptions, economic, political, fiscal and/or other developments in or affecting Eurozone countries, commodity prices, currency exchange rates and controls, wars, other national and international political circumstances (including terrorist acts or security operations), natural disasters, climate change, pandemics, epidemics, disease outbreaks or other severe public health crises and related governmental actions, and other events outside of our control.
Given the scrutiny on environmental, social and governance-related matters as well as the increasing number of regulatory obligations relating to our business, our investors, the funds we manage, and their investments, we risk being perceived as or accused of making inaccurate or misleading statements regarding the investment strategies of the funds we manage, as well as about our, the funds’, and their investments’ performance against sustainability-related measures and/or initiatives.
Given the scrutiny on sustainability-related matters as well as the increasing number of regulatory obligations relating to our business, our investors, the funds we manage, and their investments, we risk being perceived as or accused of making inaccurate or misleading statements regarding the investment strategies of the funds we manage, as well as about our, the funds’, and their investments’ performance against sustainability-related measures and/or initiatives.
Additionally, the governing documents of substantially all of the funds we manage in which there are third party investors provide that a simple majority-in-interest of a fund’s unaffiliated investors have the right to liquidate that fund for any or no reason, which would cause 40 Table of Contents management fees and performance fees to terminate.
Additionally, the governing documents of substantially all of the funds we manage in which there are third-party investors provide that a simple majority-in-interest of a fund’s unaffiliated investors have the right to liquidate that fund for any or no reason, which would cause management fees and performance fees to terminate.
Although management believes its application of current laws, regulations and treaties to be correct and sustainable upon examination by the tax authorities, the tax authorities could challenge our interpretation resulting in additional tax liability or 54 Table of Contents adjustment to our income tax provision that could increase our effective tax rate and/or have other unforeseen adverse tax consequences.
Although management believes its application of current laws, regulations and treaties to be correct and sustainable upon examination by the tax authorities, the tax authorities could challenge our interpretation resulting in additional tax liability or adjustment to our income tax provision that could increase our effective tax rate and/or have other unforeseen adverse tax consequences.
Inclusive Framework members have been moving forward on the BEPS agenda and significant aspects of the proposals have been 57 Table of Contents implemented or are scheduled for implementation but, because the timing of implementation and the specific measures adopted vary among participating member countries, significant uncertainty remains regarding the full impact of the BEPS project for our business.
Inclusive Framework members have been moving forward on the BEPS agenda and significant aspects of the proposals have been implemented or are scheduled for implementation but, because the timing of implementation and the specific measures adopted vary among participating member countries, significant uncertainty remains regarding the full impact of the BEPS project for our business.
For example, boycott bills in certain states target financial institutions that are perceived as “boycotting” or “discriminating against” companies in certain industries (e.g., energy and mining) and prohibit government entities from doing business with such institutions and/or investing the government’s assets (including pension plan assets) through such institutions.
For example, anti-boycott legislation in certain states target financial institutions that are perceived as “boycotting” or “discriminating against” companies in certain industries (e.g., energy and mining) and prohibit government entities from doing business with such institutions and/or investing the government’s assets (including pension plan assets) through such institutions.
As such, we cannot assure you that future legislative, administrative or judicial developments will not result in an increase in the amount of U.S. (including state or local) or non-U.S. tax payable by us, the funds we manage, portfolio companies owned by such funds or by investors in our shares.
As such, we cannot assure you that future legislative, administrative or judicial developments will not result in an increase in the amount of U.S. (including state or local) or non-U.S. tax payable by us, the funds we manage, portfolio companies owned by such funds or by investors in our 58 Table of Contents shares.
Prior to the enactment of the Bermuda CIT, certain of our subsidiaries had received from the Bermuda Minister of Finance, under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966 of Bermuda, as amended, Tax Assurance Certificates that they generally would not be subject to income or estate tax until March 31, 2035.
Prior to the enactment of the Bermuda CIT, certain of our subsidiaries had received from the Bermuda Minister of Finance, under the 60 Table of Contents Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966 of Bermuda, as amended, Tax Assurance Certificates that they generally would not be subject to income or estate tax until March 31, 2035.
For example, the NAIC recently adopted changes to certain statements of statutory accounting principles in connection with its principles-based bond project, which are currently scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2025, setting forth the factors to determine whether an investment in asset-backed securities qualifies for reporting on an insurer’s statutory financial statement as a bond on Schedule D-1 as opposed to Schedule BA (other long-term invested assets), the latter of which could result, among other things, in the capital charge treatment of an investment being less favorable.
For example, the NAIC recently adopted changes to certain statements of statutory accounting principles in connection with its principles-based bond project, which became effective on January 1, 2025, setting forth the factors to determine whether an investment in asset-backed securities qualifies for reporting on an insurer’s statutory financial statement as a bond on Schedule D-1 as opposed to Schedule BA (other long-term invested assets), the latter of which could result, among other things, in the capital charge treatment of an investment being less favorable.
Such entities may be passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) or controlled foreign corporations (“CFCs”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For example, certain of our subsidiaries are non-U.S. companies and certain portfolio companies owned by the funds we manage are considered to be CFCs for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Such entities may be passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) or controlled foreign corporations (“CFCs”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For example, certain of our 61 Table of Contents subsidiaries are non-U.S. companies and certain portfolio companies owned by the funds we manage are considered to be CFCs for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
In addition, our retirement services business relies on access to lending and debt markets to provide capital and liquidity. Changes in debt financing markets may impact our retirement services business’ access to capital and liquidity. Calculations of required insurance capital may move with market movements and result in greater capital needs during economic downturns.
In addition, our retirement services business relies on access to lending and debt markets to provide capital and liquidity. Changes in debt financing markets may impact our retirement services business’ access to capital and liquidity. Calculations of 42 Table of Contents required insurance capital may move with market movements and result in greater capital needs during economic downturns.
The funds we manage in our credit strategy are subject to numerous additional risks, including the risks set forth below. • The funds we manage may concentrate investments in any one borrower or other issuer, product category, industry, region or country. • The funds we manage sometimes hold positions (including outright positions in issuers and exposure to such issuers derived through any synthetic and/or derivative instrument) in multiple tranches of securities of an issuer (or other interests of an issuer) or multiple funds sometimes have interests in the same tranche of an issuer. • Certain of these funds may engage in short-selling, which is subject to a theoretically unlimited risk of loss. • These funds are exposed to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the fund to suffer a loss. • The efficacy of the investment and trading strategies of certain funds may depend largely on the ability to establish and maintain an overall market position in a combination of different financial instruments, which can be difficult to execute. • Certain of these funds originate, acquire or participate in (including through assignments and sub-participation) loans, including, but not limited to, secured and unsecured notes, senior and second lien loans, mezzanine loans, non-performing loans or other high-risk receivables and other similar investments in below investment grade or unrated debt, or preferred equity securities with debt-like or convertible features, which are or may become illiquid. • These funds’ investments are subject to risks relating to investments in commodities, swaps, futures, options and other derivatives, the prices of which are highly volatile and may be subject to a theoretically unlimited risk of loss in certain circumstances.
The funds we manage in our credit strategy are subject to numerous additional risks, including the risks set forth below. • The funds we manage may concentrate investments in any one borrower or other issuer, product category, industry, region or country. • The funds we manage sometimes hold positions (including outright positions in issuers and exposure to such issuers derived through any synthetic and/or derivative instrument) in multiple tranches of securities of an issuer (or other interests of an issuer) or multiple funds sometimes have interests in the same tranche of an issuer. • Certain of these funds may engage in short-selling, which is subject to a theoretically unlimited risk of loss. • These funds are exposed to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the fund to suffer a loss. • The efficacy of the investment and trading strategies of certain funds may depend largely on the ability to establish and maintain an overall market position in a combination of different financial instruments, which can be difficult to execute. • Certain of these funds originate, acquire or participate in (including through assignments and sub-participation) loans, including, but not limited to, secured and unsecured notes, senior and second lien loans, mezzanine loans, non-performing loans or other high-risk receivables and other similar investments in below investment grade or unrated debt, or preferred equity securities with debt-like or convertible features, which are or may become illiquid. • These funds’ investments are subject to risks relating to investments in commodities, swaps, futures, options and other derivatives, the prices of which are highly volatile and may be subject to a theoretically unlimited risk of loss in certain circumstances. • Certain of the funds we manage invest in private credit opportunities (including through direct origination), which may be illiquid, difficult to value and exit prior to maturity, and susceptible to credit deterioration, restructurings or losses.
The U.S. insurance subsidiaries of our retirement services business are subject to state regulations that provide for minimum capital requirements (“MCR”) based on risk-based capital (“RBC”) formulas for life insurance companies relating to insurance, business, asset, interest rate and certain other risks.
The U.S. insurance subsidiaries of our retirement services business are subject to state regulations that provide for minimum capital requirements (“MCR”) based on RBC formulas for life insurance companies relating to insurance, business, asset, interest rate and certain other risks.
For instance, the SEC and other regulators have been increasing regulation of private funds and advisers to private funds, and this type of regulation may make it more difficult for us to manage and distribute both our private fund products and our products that are purchased by third-party private fund managers.
For instance, regulators have been increasing regulation of private funds and advisers to private funds, and this type of regulation may make it more difficult for us to manage and distribute both our private fund products and our products that are purchased by third-party private fund managers.
The exclusive forum provision also provides that it will not apply to claims arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal securities laws for which there is exclusive federal or concurrent federal and state jurisdiction, in which case the U.S. federal district courts shall be the exclusive 58 Table of Contents forum for such claims unless the Company consents in writing to an alternative forum.
The exclusive forum provision also provides that it will not apply to claims arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal securities laws for which there is exclusive federal or concurrent federal and state jurisdiction, in which case the U.S. federal district courts shall be the exclusive forum for such claims unless the Company consents in writing to an alternative forum.
We are also increasingly faced with the risk of litigation or investigation in relation to environmental, social and/or governance-related issues given the increasing scrutiny of such issues by investors, other stakeholders, regulators, and other third parties as well as due to the increasing disclosure obligations on our businesses, the funds and other vehicles we manage, and their portfolio companies.
We are also increasingly faced with the risk of litigation or investigation in relation to sustainability-related issues given the increasing scrutiny of such issues by investors, other stakeholders, regulators, and other third parties as well as due to the increasing disclosure obligations on our businesses, the funds and other vehicles we manage, and their portfolio companies.
The prevalence of these accounts may also present conflicts and introduce complexity in the deployment of capital. Before expanding into new investment strategies, or making any fund investments generally, we conduct due diligence that we deem reasonable and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable to each investment.
The prevalence of these accounts may also present conflicts, introduce complexity in the deployment of capital and result in additional costs and expenses. Before expanding into new investment strategies, or making any fund investments generally, we conduct due diligence that we deem reasonable and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable to each investment.
Commencing on January 1, 2025, the Bermuda CIT generally will impose a 15% corporate income tax on entities that are tax residents in Bermuda or have a Bermuda permanent establishment and are members of multi-national groups with consolidated revenues in excess of €750 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years.
Commencing on January 1, 2025, the Bermuda CIT imposes a 15% corporate income tax on entities that are tax residents in Bermuda or have a Bermuda permanent establishment and are members of multi-national groups with consolidated revenues in excess of €750 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years.
In addition, in December 2017, the TCJA introduced changes to the determination of when a foreign corporation is treated as a CFC and whether a U.S. shareholder of a CFC is required to include its pro rata share of certain income generated by the CFC into income currently regardless of whether the shareholder receives any related distributions of cash.
In addition, in December 2017, the TCJA introduced changes to the determination of when a foreign corporation is treated as a CFC (including through downward attribution) and whether a U.S. shareholder of a CFC is required to include its pro rata share of certain income generated by the CFC into income currently regardless of whether the shareholder receives any related distributions of cash.
Additionally, any expansion of our businesses could result in significant increases in our outstanding indebtedness and debt service requirements, which would increase the risks of investing in our shares, and may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.
Additionally, any expansion of our businesses could result in significant increases in 35 Table of Contents our outstanding indebtedness and debt service requirements, which would increase the risks of investing in our shares, and may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.
Although Athene has not historically paid material amounts in connection with these assessments, we cannot accurately predict the magnitude of such amounts in the future, or accurately predict which past or future insolvencies of other insurers could lead to such assessments.
Although Athene has not historically paid material amounts in connection with these assessments, we cannot accurately predict the magnitude of such amounts in the future, or accurately predict which past or future insolvencies of other insurers could lead 56 Table of Contents to such assessments.
The possibility of increased regulatory focus could result in additional burdens on our businesses. We are subject to extensive regulation, including periodic examinations, inquiries and investigations and requirements to obtain and maintain licenses and/or other approvals, by government agencies and self-regulatory organizations in the jurisdictions in which we operate around the world.
Increased regulatory focus would result in additional burdens on our businesses. We are subject to extensive regulation, including periodic examinations, inquiries and investigations and requirements to obtain and maintain licenses and/or other approvals, by government agencies and self-regulatory organizations in the jurisdictions in which we operate around the world.
Similar policies have been implemented or are being proposed at the federal level. In addition, 41 Table of Contents certain jurisdictions now require that relevant government entities or managers/administrators of government investments make investments based solely on pecuniary factors without consideration of environmental, social and governance factors.
Similar policies have been implemented or are being proposed at the federal level. In addition, certain jurisdictions now require that relevant government entities or managers/administrators of government investments make investments based solely on pecuniary factors without consideration of non-pecuniary environmental, social and governance factors.
We increasingly confront potential and actual conflicts of interest relating to our business, our investment activities and the investment activities of the funds we manage. As an asset manager, conflicts of interest can arise in connection with investment decisions, including regarding the identification, making, management, valuation, disposition, and timing of a fund’s investments.
We increasingly confront potential and actual conflicts of interest relating to our business, our investment activities and the investment activities of the funds we manage. As an asset manager, conflicts of interest arise, and may continue to arise in the future, in connection with investment decisions, including regarding the identification, making, management, valuation, disposition, and timing of a fund’s investments.
Other regulations, such as those promulgated by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and similar foreign direct investment regimes in other jurisdictions, may impair our ability to invest the funds and other vehicles we manage and/or for such funds or vehicles to realize full value from our investments in certain industries and countries.
Other regulations, such as those promulgated by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. and similar foreign direct investment regimes in other jurisdictions, may impair our ability to invest the funds and other vehicles we manage and/or for such funds or vehicles to realize full value from our investments in certain industries and countries.
Furthermore, governments in the U.S., U.K., and EU have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia, and additional controls and sanctions could be enacted in the future.
For example, governments in the U.S., U.K., and EU have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia, and additional controls and sanctions could be enacted in the future.
With many highly paid investment professionals and complex compensation and incentive arrangements, we face the risk of lawsuits relating to claims for compensation, which may individually or in the aggregate be significant in amount.
With many highly paid employees and complex compensation and incentive arrangements, we face the risk of lawsuits relating to claims for compensation, which may individually or in the aggregate be significant in amount.
Certain inherent conflicts of interest arise from the fact that (i) we provide investment management services to more than one fund or client, (ii) the funds we manage often have one or more overlapping investment strategies, and (iii) we could choose to allocate an investment to more than one fund or to ourselves.
Certain inherent conflicts of interest arise from the nature of our business, including from the fact that (i) we provide investment management services to more than one fund or client, (ii) the funds we manage often have one or more overlapping investment strategies, and (iii) we could choose to allocate an investment to more than one fund or to ourselves.
Government authorities and insurance standard setters in the U.S. and worldwide (including the NAIC and the IAIS) have become increasingly interested in potential risks posed by the insurance industry as a whole, and to commercial and financial activities and systems in general, as indicated by the development of the global insurance capital standard by the IAIS to be applicable to IAIGs and the Global Monitoring Exercise, as well as NAIC’s adoption of the group capital calculation and liquidity stress test, each of which the Iowa Insurance Division (“IID”) has adopted and is applicable to us.
Government authorities and insurance standard setters in the U.S. and worldwide (including the NAIC and the IAIS) have become increasingly interested in potential risks posed by the insurance industry as a whole, and to commercial and financial activities and systems in general, as indicated by the development of the global insurance capital standard by the IAIS to be applicable to IAIGs, as well as NAIC’s adoption of the group capital calculation and liquidity stress test, each of which the IID has adopted and is applicable to us.
Although the Federal Reserve in the U.S. and central banks in various other countries have started to cut interest rates as the rate of inflation slowly weakened, they may again raise interest rates in response to concerns about inflation in the future, which, coupled with reduced government spending and volatility in financial markets, may have the effect of further increasing economic uncertainty and heightening these risks.
Although the Federal Reserve in the U.S. and central banks in various other countries have cut interest rates as the rate of inflation slowly weakened, they may again raise, and some countries, such as Japan, have already raised, interest rates in response to concerns about inflation in the future, which, coupled with reduced government spending and volatility in financial markets, may have the effect of further increasing economic uncertainty and heightening these risks.
To the extent these lawsuits continue to spread to customers of other insurance companies, future activity in the overall pension risk transfer industry may be reduced.
To the extent these lawsuits continue to spread to customers of other insurance companies, future activity in the overall 57 Table of Contents pension risk transfer industry may be reduced.
The ability of many funds, particularly the private equity funds, to dispose of investments is heavily dependent on the capital markets and in particular the public equity markets.
The ability of many funds, particularly the private equity funds, to dispose of investments is heavily dependent on the capital markets and in particular the public equity markets, including hybrid equity and hybrid credit markets.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000; the EU General Data Protection Regulation (as implemented in countries in the European Economic Area) and the U.K. General Data Protection Regulation; the U.K.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000; the EU General Data Protection Regulation (as implemented in countries in the European Economic Area) and the U.K. General Data Protection Regulation; the U.K. Data Protection Act 2018 (as amended by the U.K.
Certain investors have placed increased importance on the impact of investments made by the funds to which they commit capital on environmental, social and governance-related issues and certain other investors may sell to minimize or restrict the application of such restraints on the investment-deployment process.
Certain investors have placed increased importance on the impact of investments made by the funds to which they commit capital on sustainability-related issues and, conversely, certain other investors may sell to minimize or restrict the application of such restraints on the investment-deployment process.
Many of these laws and regulations empower regulators, including U.S. and foreign government agencies and self-regulatory organizations, as well as state securities commissions and insurance departments in the U.S., to conduct investigations and administrative proceedings that can result in penalties, fines, suspensions or revocations of licenses and/or other regulatory approvals, suspensions of personnel or other sanctions, including censure, the issuance of cease-and-desist orders, enforcement actions and settlements, or the suspension or expulsion of an investment adviser from registration or memberships.
Many of these laws and regulations empower regulators, including U.S. and foreign government agencies and self-regulatory organizations, as well as state securities commissions and insurance departments in the U.S., to conduct investigations and administrative proceedings that can result in penalties, fines, suspensions or revocations of licenses and/or other regulatory approvals, third-party oversight of various business processes, divestiture of certain investments, suspensions of personnel or other sanctions, including censure, the issuance of cease-and-desist orders, enforcement actions and settlements, or the suspension or expulsion of an investment adviser from registration or memberships.
Where an investment fund uses borrowings under a subscription line facility or other financing arrangement in advance or in lieu of receiving capital contributions from investors to repay any such borrowings and related interest expenses, the use of such facility or arrangement will result in a different (and perhaps higher) reported internal rate of return than if the facility had not been utilized and instead capital contributions from investors had been contributed at the inception of an investment.
Where an investment fund uses borrowings under a subscription line facility, a net asset value-based finance fund facility or other financing arrangement in advance or in lieu of receiving capital contributions from investors to repay any such borrowings and related interest expenses, the use of such facility or arrangement will result in a different (and perhaps higher) 54 Table of Contents reported internal rate of return than if the facility had not been utilized and instead capital contributions from investors had been contributed at the inception of an investment.
In addition, regulations applicable to our arrangements with such distributors and channels increase the compliance 34 Table of Contents burden associated with onboarding new distributors or pursuing new distribution channels, resulting in increased cost and complexity.
In addition, regulations applicable to our arrangements with such distributors and channels increase the compliance burden associated with onboarding new distributors or pursuing new distribution channels, resulting in increased cost and complexity.
Similarly, the Bermuda reinsurance subsidiaries of our retirement services business are subject to MCR imposed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”) through the BMA’s Enhanced Capital Requirement (“ECR”) and minimum margin of solvency.
Similarly, the Bermuda reinsurance subsidiaries of our retirement services business are subject to MCR imposed by the BMA through the BMA’s Enhanced Capital Requirement (“ECR”) and minimum margin of solvency.
In addition, our retirement services business is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by its derivative agreement counterparties.
In addition, our retirement services business may be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by its derivative agreement counterparties.
Financial Conduct Authority and the European Securities and Market Authority that principally conduct private placements and provide services in respect of the underwriting and syndication of securities, transaction advisory services, capital markets advisory and structuring services, placement services, sourcing services and merger and acquisition advisory services, as well as certain authorized market making services.
Financial Conduct Authority and the European Securities and Market Authority that principally conduct private placements and provide services in respect of the underwriting and syndication of securities, transaction advisory services, capital markets advisory and structuring services, placement services, sourcing services, origination services and merger and acquisition advisory services, including in connection with exiting investments, as well as certain authorized market making services.
Because the preferred return of investment funds typically does not accrue on such borrowings, but rather only accrues on capital contributions when made, the use of such subscription line facilities may reduce or eliminate the preferred return received by the investors and accelerate or increase distributions of performance-based allocation to the relevant general partner.
Because the preferred return of investment funds typically does not accrue on such borrowings, but rather only accrues on capital contributions when made, the use of such subscription line facilities, net asset value-based finance fund facilities and other similar financing may reduce or eliminate the preferred return received by the investors and accelerate or increase distributions of performance-based allocation to the relevant general partner.
Interest rate risk poses a significant market risk to us as a result of interest rate-sensitive assets ( e.g. , fixed income assets) and liabilities ( e.g. , fixed deferred and immediate annuities) held by us and by the portfolio companies of the funds we manage. Certain portfolio companies of the funds we manage may also be impacted by inflation.
Interest rate risk poses a significant market risk to us as a result of interest rate-sensitive assets ( e.g. , fixed income assets) and liabilities ( e.g. , fixed deferred and immediate annuities) held by us, the funds we manage and by the portfolio companies of the funds we manage.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Risk Management Framework.” Our cybersecurity policies and practices are fully integrated into our ERM framework through our reporting, risk management and oversight channels and are based, in part, on recognized frameworks established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the International Organization for Standardization and other applicable industry standards. 59 Table of Contents As one of the critical elements of the Company’s overall ERM approach, the Company’s cybersecurity program is focused on the following key areas: • Governance.
Biggest changeQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Risk Management Framework.” Our cybersecurity policies and practices are fully integrated into our ERM framework through our reporting, risk management and oversight channels and are based, in part, on recognized frameworks established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the International Organization for Standardization and other applicable industry standards.
AHL’s CISO is a senior-level executive responsible for establishing and executing AHL’s information security strategy, including cybersecurity oversight. AHL’s information security program implements a detailed cyber incident response plan that provides controls and procedures for handling cyber incidents and incorporates a cross-functional approach to addressing cyber risk, with engagement among internal working groups.
AHL’s CISO is a senior-level executive responsible for establishing and executing AHL’s information security strategy, including cybersecurity oversight. AHL’s information security program implements a detailed cyber incident response plan that provides controls and procedures for handling cyber incidents and incorporates a cross-functional approach to addressing cybersecurity risk, with engagement among internal working groups.
Risk Factors—Operating Risks— We rely on technology and information systems, many of which are controlled by third-party vendors, to maintain the security of our information and technology networks and to conduct our businesses, and any failures or interruptions of these systems could adversely affect our businesses and results of operations.” Cybersecurity Governance In our asset management business, our board of directors’ oversight of cybersecurity risk management is supported by the audit committee of the AGM Board of Directors (the “AGM Audit Committee”), the AAM Global Risk Committee (“AGRC”), the Operational Risk Forum (the “ORF”), the Cybersecurity Working Group and management.
Risk Factors—Operating Risks— We rely on technology and information systems, many of which are controlled by third-party vendors, to maintain the security of our information and technology networks and to conduct our businesses, and any failures or interruptions of these systems could adversely affect our businesses and results of operations.” Cybersecurity Governance In our asset management business, our board of directors’ oversight of cybersecurity risk management is supported by the audit committee of the AGM Board of Directors (the “AGM Audit Committee”), the AAM Global Risk Committee, the Operational Risk Forum (the “ORF”), the Cybersecurity Working Group and management.
The full AGM board or the AGM Audit Committee receives presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks from AGM’s CSO or CISO, as well as from AHL’s CISO, at least annually, and they address a wide range of topics including recent developments, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties.
The full AGM board or the AGM Audit Committee receives presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks from AGM’s CISO, as well as from AHL’s CISO, at least annually, and they address a wide range of topics including recent developments, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties.
The Cyber Security Working Group is chaired by the CISO and has representation from Technology, Legal, Compliance, and ERM. The group meets at least once a quarter to discuss cybersecurity and risk mitigation activities, among other topics.
The Cyber Security Working Group is chaired by the CISO and has representation from Technology, Legal, Compliance, and ERM. The group generally meets at least once a quarter to discuss cybersecurity and risk mitigation activities, among other topics.
AHL’s CIO has over 30 years of insurance and financial services operations and technology experience, including as chief information officer at large insurance companies, and received a Bachelor of Science in business management and a Master of Business Administration in management information systems. AHL’s CISO is responsible for managing Athene’s information security program.
AHL’s CIO has over 30 years of insurance and financial services operations and technology experience, including as chief information officer at large insurance companies, and received a Bachelor of Science in business management and a Master of Business Administration in management information systems. AHL’s CISO is responsible for managing our information security program.
The Company utilizes a cross-functional approach involving stakeholders across multiple departments, including Compliance, Legal, Technology, Operations, Risk and others, aimed at identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and incidents, while also implementing controls and procedures that provide for the prompt escalation of potentially material cybersecurity incidents so that decisions regarding the public disclosure and reporting of such incidents can be made by management in a timely manner. • Technical Safeguards.
The Company utilizes a cross-functional approach involving stakeholders across multiple departments, including Compliance, Legal, Technology, Operations, Risk and others, aimed at identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and incidents, while also implementing controls and procedures that provide for 64 Table of Contents the prompt escalation of potentially material cybersecurity incidents so that decisions regarding the public disclosure and reporting of such incidents can be made by management in a timely manner. • Technical Safeguards.
AHL’s Chief Information Officer (“CIO”), CISO, General Counsel and certain other members of AHL’s senior management meet periodically with the audit, risk, and legal and regulatory committees of AHL’s board of directors to review AHL’s information technology and cybersecurity risk profile and to discuss risk mitigation plans.
AHL’s Chief Information Officer (“CIO”), CISO, General Counsel and certain other members of AHL’s senior management meet periodically with the audit, 65 Table of Contents risk, and legal and regulatory committees of AHL’s board of directors to review AHL’s information technology and cybersecurity risk profile and to discuss risk mitigation plans.
AHL’s CISO has over 25 years of information technology experience and over 20 years of information security experience; is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, a Certified Information Systems Manager; and holds a Bachelor of Arts in statistical science, a Bachelor of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business. 61 Table of Contents
AHL’s CISO has over 25 years of information technology experience and over 20 years of information security experience; is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, a Certified Information Systems Manager, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in statistical science, a Bachelor of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business.
In turn, the AGM board and/or the AGM Audit Committee receive quarterly risk updates from our risk management professionals, as well as at least annual updates on 60 Table of Contents cyber risk specifically.
In turn, the AGM board and/or the AGM Audit Committee receive quarterly risk updates from our risk management professionals, as well as at least annual updates on cyber risk specifically.
Our board of directors, the AGM Audit Committee, the AGRC, the ORF and the Cyber Security Working Group receive regular updates on Apollo’s information technology, cybersecurity risk profile and strategy, and risk mitigation plans from the Company’s risk management professionals, the Company’s Chief Security Officer (“CSO”), CISO, other members of management and relevant management committees and working groups.
Our board of directors, the AGM Audit Committee, the AAM Global Risk Committee, the ORF and the Cyber Security Working Group receive regular updates on Apollo’s information technology, cybersecurity risk profile and strategy, and risk mitigation plans from the Company’s risk management professionals, the Company’s CISO, other members of management and relevant management committees and working groups.
The CISO regularly reports to the ORF regarding cyber risk, and the ORF in turn reports to the AGRC on a quarterly basis, noting any cyber updates when necessary or appropriate.
The CISO regularly reports to the ORF regarding cyber risk, and the ORF in turn generally reports to the AAM Global Risk Committee on a quarterly basis, noting any cyber updates when necessary or appropriate.
As discussed further under the heading “Cybersecurity Governance”, our board of directors has an oversight role, as a whole and also at the committee level, in overseeing management of AGM’s risks, including our cybersecurity risks.
As one of the critical elements of the Company’s overall ERM approach, the Company’s cybersecurity program is focused on the following key areas: • Governance. As discussed further under the heading “Cybersecurity Governance”, our board of directors has an oversight role, as a whole and also at the committee level, in overseeing management of AGM’s risks, including our cybersecurity risks.
Through ongoing communications with these teams, the CISO monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time and reports such threats and incidents to the AGM Audit Committee or AGM board, as appropriate. AGM’s CSO holds an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems and Business Administration, which he received magna cum laude.
Through ongoing communications with these teams, the CISO monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time and reports such threats and incidents to the AGM Audit Committee or AGM board, as appropriate.
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He has over 25 years of cyber-related experience, having served in various roles in technology and cybersecurity, including as Head of IT Risk Management, Executive Director of IT & Risk Compliance, and Global IT Risk Evaluation Lead at large financial institutions and consulting firms. He was also previously AGM’s CISO for nearly eight years.

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeIn our retirement services business, Athene owns its headquarters, which is located in West Des Moines, Iowa and leases its head office for Bermuda operations, which is located in Hamilton, Bermuda. The retirement services business operations primarily include Athene’s Iowa and Bermuda offices.
Biggest changeIn our retirement services business, Athene owns its headquarters, which is located in West Des Moines, Iowa and leases its head office for Bermuda operations, which is located in Hamilton, Bermuda. The Company considers these facilities to be suitable and adequate for the management and operation of its businesses. 66 Table of Contents
In our asset management business, Apollo also leases the space for our offices in New York, Los Angeles, El Segundo, Irvine, Houston, Bethesda, Greenwich, Miami, Palm Beach, London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Mumbai, New Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo and Sydney, among other locations throughout the world.
In our asset management business, Apollo also leases the space for our offices in New York, El Segundo, Irvine, Houston, Bethesda, Greenwich, Miami, Palm Beach, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, London, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Zurich, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo and Sydney, among other locations throughout the world.
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The Company considers these facilities to be suitable and adequate for the management and operation of its businesses.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeWe have also declared a cash dividend of $0.4625 per share of common stock in respect to the fourth quarter of 2024 which will be paid on February 28, 2025 to holders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2025. Our current intention is to pay an annual cash dividend of $2.04 per share of common stock.
Biggest changeDividend Policy The quarterly cash dividends previously paid to our common stockholders can be found in note 16 to our consolidated financial statements. We have also declared a cash dividend of $0.51 per share of common stock, which will be paid on February 27, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on February 19, 2026.
Under the share repurchase program, repurchases may be of outstanding shares of common stock occurring from time to time in open market transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, as well as through reductions of shares that otherwise would have been issued to participants under the Company’s Equity Plan in order to satisfy associated tax obligations.
Under the share repurchase program, repurchases may be of outstanding shares of common stock occurring from time to time in open market transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, as well as through reductions of shares that otherwise would have been issued to participants under the Equity Plan in order to satisfy associated tax obligations.
The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time. 2 Represents repurchases of shares of common stock in order to offset the dilutive impact of share issuances under the Equity Plan including reductions of shares of common stock that otherwise would have been issued to participants under the Company’s Equity Plan in order to satisfy associated tax obligations.
The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time. 2 Represents repurchases of shares of common stock in order to offset the dilutive impact of share issuances under the Equity Plan including reductions of shares of common stock that otherwise would have been issued to participants under the Equity Plan in order to satisfy associated tax obligations.
Asset Managers Index. The graph assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2019 and dividends received reinvested in the security or index. The performance graph is not intended to be indicative of future performance.
Asset Managers Index. The graph assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2020 and dividends received reinvested in the security or index. The performance graph is not intended to be indicative of future performance.
This does not include the number of stockholders that hold stock in “street name” through banks or broker-dealers. Stock Performance Graph The following graph depicts the total return to holders of our common stock from the closing price on December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2024, relative to the performance of the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones U.S.
This does not include the number of stockholders that hold stock in “street name” through banks or broker-dealers. Stock Performance Graph The following graph depicts the total return to holders of our common stock from the closing price on December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2025, relative to the performance of the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones U.S.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “APO.” The number of holders of record of our common stock as of February 19, 2025 was 442.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “APO.” The number of holders of record of our common stock as of February 20, 2026 was 923.
The shares were issued in private placements in reliance on Regulation D or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. 64 Table of Contents Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The following table sets forth information regarding repurchases of shares of common stock during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024.
The shares were issued in private placements in reliance on Regulation D or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. 69 Table of Contents Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers The following table sets forth information regarding repurchases of shares of common stock during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.
The declaration and payment of any dividends on our common stock or Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock are at the sole discretion of our board of directors, which may change the dividend policy at any time, including, without limitation, to eliminate the dividend on common stock entirely, and will depend upon many factors, including general economic and business 63 Table of Contents conditions, our strategic plans and prospects, our businesses and investment opportunities, our financial condition and operating results, working capital requirements and anticipated cash needs, contractual restrictions and obligations, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions, restrictions and other implications on the payment of dividends by us or by our subsidiaries to us and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant.
We have also declared and set aside for payment a cash dividend of $0.8438 per share of our Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, which will be paid on April 30, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026. 68 Table of Contents The declaration and payment of any dividends on our common stock or Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock are at the sole discretion of our board of directors, which may change the dividend policy at any time, including, without limitation, to eliminate the dividend on common stock entirely, and will depend upon many factors, including general economic and business conditions, our strategic plans and prospects, our businesses and investment opportunities, our financial condition and operating results, working capital requirements and anticipated cash needs, contractual restrictions and obligations, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions, restrictions and other implications on the payment of dividends by us or by our subsidiaries to us and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.” Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities On November 14, 2024, the Company issued 54,898 restricted shares under the 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan for Estate Planning Vehicles and 7,937 restricted shares under the 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to certain holders of vested performance fee rights.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.” Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities On November 13, 2025, the Company issued 41,166 restricted shares under the 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan for Estate Planning Vehicles and 14,310 restricted shares under the 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to certain holders of vested performance fee rights.
Period Total number of shares of common stock purchased Average price paid per share Total number of shares of common stock purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs 1 Approximate dollar value of common stock that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs October 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 — — Total — $ — — $ 1,901,969,206 November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 172,336 172,336 Total 172,336 $ 163.67 172,336 $ 1,873,763,011 December 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 578,000 578,000 Total 578,000 $ 176.24 578,000 $ 1,771,896,394 Total Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 750,336 750,336 Total 750,336 750,336 1 On February 8, 2024, the AGM board of directors terminated the Company’s prior share repurchase program and approved a new share repurchase program, pursuant to which, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $3.0 billion of shares of its common stock to opportunistically reduce the Company’s share count or offset the dilutive impact of share issuances under the Company’s equity incentive plans.
Period Total number of shares of common stock purchased Average price paid per share Total number of shares of common stock purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs 1 Approximate dollar value of common stock that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 — — Total — $ — — $ 678,224,196 November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025 Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 1,828,097 1,828,097 Total 1,828,097 $ 128.74 1,828,097 $ 442,874,505 December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 183,029 183,029 Total 183,029 $ 136.62 183,029 $ 417,868,692 Total Opportunistic repurchases — — Equity award-related repurchases 2 2,011,126 2,011,126 Total 2,011,126 2,011,126 1 On February 8, 2024, the AGM board of directors terminated the Company’s prior share repurchase program and approved a new share repurchase program, pursuant to which, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $3.0 billion of shares of its common stock to opportunistically reduce the Company’s share count or offset the dilutive impact of share issuances under the Equity Plan.
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Dividend Policy The quarterly cash dividend previously paid to our common stockholders can be found in note 16 to our consolidated financial statements.
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Our current intention is to pay an annual cash dividend of $2.25 per share of common stock.
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We have also declared and set aside for payment a cash dividend of $0.8438 per share of our Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, which will be paid on April 30, 2025 to holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2025.
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Effective February 9, 2026, the AGM board of directors terminated the Company's prior share repurchase program and approved a new share repurchase program, pursuant to which, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $4.0 billion of shares of its common stock to opportunistically reduce the Company’s share count or offset the dilutive impact of share issuances under the Equity Plan.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeFor additional analysis of the factors that affected our results at the segment level, see “—Segment Analysis” below: 78 Table of Contents Years ended December 31, Total Change Percentage Change Years ended December 31, Total Change Percentage Change (In millions, except percentages) 2024 2023 2023 2022 Revenues Asset Management Management fees $ 1,899 $ 1,772 $ 127 7.2% $ 1,772 $ 1,503 $ 269 17.9% Advisory and transaction fees, net 822 623 199 31.9 623 443 180 40.6 Investment income (loss) 1,305 1,032 273 26.5 1,032 796 236 29.6 Incentive fees 150 80 70 87.5 80 27 53 196.3 4,176 3,507 669 19.1 3,507 2,769 738 26.7 Retirement Services Premiums 1,318 12,749 (11,431) (89.7) 12,749 11,638 1,111 9.5 Product charges 1,016 848 168 19.8 848 718 130 18.1 Net investment income 15,718 12,080 3,638 30.1 12,080 8,148 3,932 48.3 Investment related gains (losses) 2,045 1,428 617 43.2 1,428 (12,717) 14,145 NM Revenues of consolidated variable interest entities 1,822 1,441 381 26.4 1,441 440 1,001 227.5 Other revenues 19 591 (572) (96.8) 591 (28) 619 NM 21,938 29,137 (7,199) (24.7) 29,137 8,199 20,938 255.4 Total Revenues 26,114 32,644 (6,530) (20.0) 32,644 10,968 21,676 197.6 Expenses Asset Management Compensation and benefits: Salary, bonus and benefits 1,140 1,027 113 11.0 1,027 927 100 10.8 Equity-based compensation 671 938 (267) (28.5) 938 484 454 93.8 Profit sharing expense 797 757 40 5.3 757 532 225 42.3 Total compensation and benefits 2,608 2,722 (114) (4.2) 2,722 1,943 779 40.1 Interest expense 226 145 81 55.9 145 124 21 16.9 General, administrative and other 1,170 872 298 34.2 872 682 190 27.9 4,004 3,739 265 7.1 3,739 2,749 990 36.0 Retirement Services Interest sensitive contract benefits 8,949 6,229 2,720 43.7 6,229 538 5,691 NM Future policy and other policy benefits 3,054 14,434 (11,380) (78.8) 14,434 12,465 1,969 15.8 Market risk benefits remeasurement (gains) losses (102) 404 (506) NM 404 (1,657) 2,061 NM Amortization of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired 941 688 253 36.8 688 444 244 55.0 Policy and other operating expenses 2,136 1,837 299 16.3 1,837 1,372 465 33.9 14,978 23,592 (8,614) (36.5) 23,592 13,162 10,430 79.2 Total Expenses 18,982 27,331 (8,349) (30.5) 27,331 15,911 11,420 71.8 Other income (loss) – Asset Management Net gains (losses) from investment activities 58 7 51 NM 7 165 (158) (95.8) Net gains (losses) from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities 90 130 (40) (30.8) 130 494 (364) (73.7) Other income (loss), net 155 136 19 14.0 136 38 98 257.9 Total Other income (loss) 303 273 30 11.0 273 697 (424) (60.8) Income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit 7,435 5,586 1,849 33.1 5,586 (4,246) 9,832 NM Income tax (provision) benefit (1,062) 923 (1,985) NM 923 739 184 24.9 Net income (loss) 6,373 6,509 (136) (2.1) 6,509 (3,507) 10,016 NM Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests (1,796) (1,462) (334) 22.8 (1,462) 1,546 (3,008) NM Net income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management, Inc. 4,577 5,047 (470) (9.3) 5,047 (1,961) 7,008 NM Preferred stock dividends (97) (46) (51) 110.9 (46) — (46) NM Net income (loss) available to Apollo Global Management, Inc. common stockholders $ 4,480 $ 5,001 $ (521) (10.4)% $ 5,001 $ (1,961) $ 6,962 NM Note: “NM” denotes not meaningful.
Biggest changeFor additional analysis of the factors that affected our results at the segment level, see “—Segment Analysis” below: Years ended December 31, Total Change Percentage Change Years ended December 31, Total Change Percentage Change (In millions, except percentages) 2025 2024 2024 2023 Revenues Asset Management Management fees $ 2,378 $ 1,899 $ 479 25.2% $ 1,899 $ 1,772 $ 127 7.2% Advisory and transaction fees, net 1,202 822 380 46.2 822 623 199 31.9 Investment income (loss) 1,143 1,305 (162) (12.4) 1,305 1,032 273 26.5 Incentive fees 245 150 95 63.3 150 80 70 87.5 Property management, development and other fees 32 — 32 NM — — — NM 5,000 4,176 824 19.7 4,176 3,507 669 19.1 Retirement Services Premiums 2,628 1,318 1,310 99.4 1,318 12,749 (11,431) (89.7) Product charges 1,137 1,016 121 11.9 1,016 848 168 19.8 Net investment income 19,245 15,718 3,527 22.4 15,718 12,080 3,638 30.1 Investment related gains (losses) 1,544 2,045 (501) (24.5) 2,045 1,428 617 43.2 Revenues of consolidated variable interest entities 2,470 1,822 648 35.6 1,822 1,441 381 26.4 Other revenues 25 19 6 31.6 19 591 (572) (96.8) 27,049 21,938 5,111 23.3 21,938 29,137 (7,199) (24.7) Total Revenues 32,049 26,114 5,935 22.7 26,114 32,644 (6,530) (20.0) Expenses Asset Management Compensation and benefits: Salary, bonus and benefits 1,443 1,140 303 26.6 1,140 1,027 113 11.0 Equity-based compensation 740 671 69 10.3 671 938 (267) (28.5) Profit sharing expense 810 797 13 1.6 797 757 40 5.3 Total compensation and benefits 2,993 2,608 385 14.8 2,608 2,722 (114) (4.2) Interest expense 256 226 30 13.3 226 145 81 55.9 General, administrative and other 1,546 1,170 376 32.1 1,170 872 298 34.2 4,795 4,004 791 19.8 4,004 3,739 265 7.1 Retirement Services Interest sensitive contract benefits 12,089 8,949 3,140 35.1 8,949 6,229 2,720 43.7 Future policy and other policy benefits 4,433 3,054 1,379 45.2 3,054 14,434 (11,380) (78.8) Market risk benefits remeasurement (gains) losses 452 (102) 554 NM (102) 404 (506) NM Amortization of deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired 1,242 941 301 32.0 941 688 253 36.8 Policy and other operating expenses 2,278 2,136 142 6.6 2,136 1,837 299 16.3 20,494 14,978 5,516 36.8 14,978 23,592 (8,614) (36.5) Total Expenses 25,289 18,982 6,307 33.2 18,982 27,331 (8,349) (30.5) Other income (loss) – Asset Management Net gains (losses) from investment activities (251) 58 (309) NM 58 7 51 NM Net gains (losses) from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities 304 90 214 237.8 90 130 (40) (30.8) Other income (loss), net (136) 155 (291) NM 155 136 19 14.0 Total Other income (loss) (83) 303 (386) NM 303 273 30 11.0 Income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit 6,677 7,435 (758) (10.2) 7,435 5,586 1,849 33.1 Income tax (provision) benefit (1,276) (1,062) (214) 20.2 (1,062) 923 (1,985) NM Net income (loss) 5,401 6,373 (972) (15.3) 6,373 6,509 (136) (2.1) Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests (1,909) (1,796) (113) 6.3 (1,796) (1,462) (334) 22.8 Net income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management, Inc. 3,492 4,577 (1,085) (23.7) 4,577 5,047 (470) (9.3) Preferred stock dividends (97) (97) — — (97) (46) (51) 110.9 Net income (loss) available to Apollo Global Management, Inc. common stockholders $ 3,395 $ 4,480 $ (1,085) (24.2)% $ 4,480 $ 5,001 $ (521) (10.4)% Note: “NM” denotes not meaningful.
With respect to Retirement Services, Athene’s investment portfolio consists predominantly of fixed maturity investments. If prevailing interest rates were to rise, we believe the yield on Athene’s new investment purchases may also rise and its investment income from floating rate investments would increase, while the value of its existing investments may decline.
With respect to Retirement Services, Athene’s investment portfolio predominantly consists of fixed maturity investments. If prevailing interest rates were to rise, we believe the yield on Athene’s new investment purchases may also rise and its investment income from floating rate investments would increase, while the value of its existing investments may decline.
This general partner obligation due to the funds would be realized only when the fund is liquidated, which generally occurs at the end of the fund’s term.
This general partner obligation due to the funds would generally be realized only when the fund is liquidated, which generally occurs at the end of the fund’s term.
Outflows represent redemptions, other decreases in available capital and portfolio company depreciation. Realizations represent fund distributions of realized proceeds.
Outflows represent redemptions, other decreases in available capital and portfolio company depreciation. Realizations represent fund distributions of realized proceeds.
Athene invests a portion of its investment portfolio in mortgage loans, which are generally comprised of high quality commercial first lien and mezzanine real estate loans. Athene has acquired mortgage loans through acquisitions and reinsurance arrangements, as well as through an active program to invest in new mortgage loans.
Athene invests a portion of its investment portfolio in mortgage loans, which are generally comprised of high quality commercial first lien as well as mezzanine real estate loans. Athene has acquired mortgage loans through acquisitions and reinsurance arrangements, as well as through an active program to invest in new mortgage loans.
As a result, the fund is required to place in escrow current and future performance fee distributions to the general partner until the specified return ratio of 115% is met (at the time of a future distribution) or upon liquidation.
As a result, the fund is required to place in escrow current and future performance fee distributions to the general partner until the specified return ratio of 115% is met (at the time of a future distribution) or upon liquidation.
A significant majority of Athene’s deferred annuity products have crediting rates that it may reset annually upon renewal, following the expiration of the current guaranteed period. While Athene has the contractual ability to lower these crediting rates to the guaranteed minimum levels, its willingness to do so may be limited by competitive pressures.
A significant majority of Athene’s deferred annuity products have crediting rates that it may reset annually upon renewal, following the expiration of the current guaranteed period. While Athene has the contractual ability to lower these crediting rates to the guaranteed minimum levels at renewal, its willingness to do so may be limited by competitive pressures.
The amount of fees charged for managing these assets depends on the underlying investment strategy, liquidity profile, and, ultimately, our ability to generate returns for our clients. We also earn capital solutions fees as part of our growing capital solutions business and as part of monitoring and deployment activity alongside our sizeable private equity franchise.
The amount of fees charged for managing these assets depends on the underlying investment strategy, liquidity profile, and, ultimately, our ability to generate returns for our clients. We also earn capital solutions fees as part of our growing capital solutions business and as part of monitoring and deployment activity alongside our private equity franchise.
While Athene believes net invested assets is a meaningful financial metric and enhances the understanding of the underlying drivers of its investment portfolio, it should not be used as a substitute for Athene’s total investments, including related parties, presented under U.S. GAAP.
While Athene believes net invested assets is a meaningful financial metric and enhances the understanding of the underlying drivers of its investment portfolio, it should not be used as a substitute for Athene’s total investments, including related parties, presented under U.S.
Over the long term, we believe we will be able to (i) grow Apollo’s Assets Under Management and generate positive investment performance in the funds we manage, which we expect will allow us to grow the Company’s management fees and performance fees and (ii) grow the investment portfolio of retirement services, in each case in amounts sufficient to cover our long-term liquidity requirements, which may include: • supporting the future growth of our businesses; • creating new or enhancing existing products and investment platforms; • making payments to policyholders; • pursuing new strategic corporate investment opportunities; • paying interest and principal on the Company’s financing arrangements; • repurchasing common stock; • making payments under the tax receivable agreement; and • paying cash dividends.
Over the long term, we believe we will be able to (i) grow Apollo’s Assets Under Management and generate positive investment performance in the funds we manage, which we expect will allow us to grow the Company’s management fees and performance fees and (ii) grow the investment portfolio of retirement services, in each case in amounts sufficient to cover our long-term liquidity requirements, which may include: • supporting the future growth of our businesses; • creating new or enhancing existing products and investment platforms; • making payments to policyholders; • pursuing new strategic corporate investment opportunities; • paying interest and principal on the Company’s financing arrangements; • repurchasing common stock; • making payments under the tax receivable agreements; and • paying cash dividends.
Principal Investing Our Principal Investing segment is comprised of our realized performance fee income, realized investment income from our balance sheet investments, and certain allocable expenses related to corporate functions supporting the entire company. The Principal Investing segment also includes our growth capital and liquidity resources at AGM.
Principal Investing Our Principal Investing segment is comprised of our realized performance fee income, realized investment income earned from our balance sheet investments, and certain allocable expenses related to corporate functions supporting the entire company. The Principal Investing segment also includes our growth capital and liquidity resources at AGM.
In periods of prolonged low interest rates, the net investment spread may be negatively impacted by reduced investment income to the extent that Athene is unable to adequately reduce policyholder crediting rates due to policyholder guarantees in the form of minimum crediting rates or otherwise due to market conditions.
In periods of prolonged low interest rates, the net investment spread may be negatively impacted by reduced investment income to the extent Athene is unable to adequately reduce policyholder crediting rates due to policyholder guarantees in the form of minimum crediting rates or otherwise due to market conditions.
Based on management’s experience, we believe that the Company’s current liquidity position, together with the cash generated from revenues will be sufficient to meet the Company’s anticipated expenses and other working capital needs for at least the next 12 months.
Based on management’s experience, we believe the Company’s current liquidity position, together with the cash generated from revenues will be sufficient to meet the Company’s anticipated expenses and other working capital needs for at least the next 12 months.
The Company established these programs to attract and retain, and provide incentive to, partners and employees of the Company and to more closely align the overall compensation of partners and employees with the overall realized performance of the Company. Dedicated performance fee rights entitle their holders to payments arising from performance fee realizations.
The Company established these programs to attract and retain, and provide incentive to employees of the Company and to more closely align the overall compensation of employees with the overall realized performance of the Company. Dedicated performance fee rights entitle their holders to payments arising from performance fee realizations.
Adverse economic conditions may result from domestic and global economic and political developments, including plateauing or decreasing economic growth and business activity, changes to U.S. and foreign tariff policies, civil unrest, geopolitical tensions or military action, such as the armed conflicts in the Middle East and between Ukraine and Russia, and corresponding sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and new or evolving legal and regulatory requirements on business investment, hiring, migration, labor supply and global supply chains.
Adverse economic conditions may result from domestic and global economic and political developments, including plateauing or decreasing economic growth and business activity, changes to U.S. and foreign tariff policies, civil unrest, geopolitical tensions or military action, such as the armed conflicts in the Middle East and between Ukraine and Russia, and corresponding sanctions imposed on Russia by the U.S. and other countries, and new or evolving legal and regulatory requirements on business investment, hiring, migration, labor supply and global supply chains.
Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Asset Management Business—“ Historical performance metrics are unreliable indicators of our current or future results of operations ”. 98 Table of Contents Investment Record The following table summarizes the investment record by strategy of Apollo’s significant commitment-based funds that have a defined maturity date in which investors make a commitment to provide capital at the formation of such funds and deliver capital when called as investment opportunities become available.
Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Asset Management Business—“ Historical performance metrics are unreliable indicators of our current or future results of operations.” 104 Table of Contents Investment Record The following table summarizes the investment record by strategy of Apollo’s significant commitment-based funds that have a defined maturity date in which investors make a commitment to provide capital at the formation of such funds and deliver capital when called as investment opportunities become available.
Athene primarily uses fixed indexed options to economically hedge indexed annuity products that guarantee the return of principal to the policyholder and credit interest based on a percentage of the gain in a specific market index.
Athene primarily uses indexed options to economically hedge indexed annuity products that guarantee the return of principal to the policyholder and credit interest based on a percentage of the gain in a specific market index.
Given the cyclical nature of performance fees, earnings from our Principal Investing segment, or PII, are inherently more volatile in nature than earnings from the Asset Management and Retirement Services segments.
Given the cyclical nature of realized performance fees, earnings from our Principal Investing segment, or PII, are inherently more volatile in nature than earnings from the Asset Management and Retirement Services segments.
The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in premiums and a decrease in other revenues, partially offset by an increase in net investment income, an increase in investment related gains (losses) and an increase in revenues of consolidated VIEs.
The increase was primarily driven by an increase in net investment income, an increase in premiums and an increase in revenues of consolidated VIEs, partially offset by a decrease in investment related gains (losses).
Liabilities for traditional deferred annuities, indexed annuities, funding agreements and universal life insurance are carried at the account balances without reduction for potential surrender or withdrawal charges, except for a block of universal life business ceded to Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Global Atlantic”), which is carried at fair value.
Liabilities for traditional deferred annuities, indexed annuities and universal life insurance are carried at the account balances without reduction for potential surrender or withdrawal charges, except for a block of universal life business ceded to Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Global Atlantic”), which is carried at fair value.
Over time, we may deploy capital into strategic investments over time that will help accelerate the growth of our Asset Management segment, by broadening our investment management and/or product distribution capabilities or increasing the efficiency of our operations. We believe these investments may translate into greater compounded annual growth of Fee Related Earnings.
Over time, we may deploy capital into strategic investments that will help accelerate the growth of our Asset Management segment, by broadening our investment management and/or product distribution capabilities or increasing the scalability and/or efficiency of our existing operations. We believe these investments may translate into greater compounded annual growth of Fee Related Earnings.
The actual determination and any required payment of any such general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of the fund’s investments based on contractual termination of the fund. 4 Represents the amount of performance fees that would be reversed if remaining fund investments became worthless on December 31, 2024.
The actual determination and any required payment of any such general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of the fund’s investments based on contractual termination of the fund. 4 Represents the amount of performance fees that would be reversed if remaining fund investments became worthless on December 31, 2025.
In managing its business, Athene utilizes net invested assets as presented in the above table. Net invested assets do not correspond to Athene’s total investments, including related parties, on the consolidated statements of financial condition, as discussed previously in “Managing Business Performance - Key Segment and Non-U.S. GAAP Performance Measures”.
In managing its business, Athene utilizes net invested assets as presented in the above table. Net invested assets do not correspond to Athene’s total investments, including related parties, on the consolidated statements of financial condition, as discussed previously in “Managing Business Performance — Key Segment and Non-U.S.
Because AGM is a holding company, the primary source of funds for AGM’s dividends is distributions from its operating subsidiaries, AAM and AHL, which are expected to be adequate to fund AGM’s dividends and other cash flow requirements based on current estimates of future obligations.
Because AGM is a holding company, the primary source of funds for AGM’s dividends is distributions and other intercompany transfers from its operating subsidiaries, AAM and AHL, which are expected to be adequate to fund AGM’s dividends and other cash flow requirements based on current estimates of future obligations.
The 2033 Senior Notes, the 2054 Senior Notes, the 2053 Subordinated Notes and the 2054 Subordinated Notes are not guaranteed by any fee generating businesses, Apollo-managed funds, or Athene and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Holders of the guaranteed registered debt securities will have a direct claim only against AGM as issuer.
The 2031 Senior Notes, 2033 Senior Notes, the 2035 Senior Notes, the 2054 Senior Notes, the 2053 Subordinated Notes and the 2054 Subordinated Notes are not guaranteed by any fee generating businesses, Apollo-managed funds, or Athene and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Holders of the guaranteed registered debt securities will have a direct claim only against AGM as issuer.
See note 14 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of these debt obligations. 4 The obligations for securities to repurchase payments include contractual maturities of principal and estimated future interest payments based on the terms of the agreements. Future interest payments on floating rate repurchase agreements were calculated using the December 31, 2024 interest rate.
See note 14 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of these debt obligations. 4 The obligations for securities to repurchase payments include contractual maturities of principal and estimated future interest payments based on the terms of the agreements. Future interest payments on floating rate repurchase agreements were calculated using the December 31, 2025 interest rate.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Apollo Global Management, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Apollo Global Management, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, the funds we manage have no investments that would cause Apollo or any Apollo managed fund to be in violation of current international sanctions, and we believe the direct exposure of investment portfolios of the funds we manage to Russia and Ukraine is insignificant.
As of December 31, 2025, the funds we manage have no investments that would cause Apollo or any Apollo managed fund to be in violation of current international sanctions, and we believe the direct exposure of investment portfolios of the funds we manage to Russia and Ukraine is insignificant.
Finally, our private equity IRRs have historically varied greatly from fund to fund. For example, Fund VI generated a 12% gross IRR and a 9% net IRR since its inception through December 31, 2024, while Fund V generated a 61% gross IRR and a 44% net IRR since its inception through its liquidation in 2023.
Finally, our private equity IRRs have historically varied greatly from fund to fund. For example, Fund VI generated a 12% gross IRR and a 9% net IRR since its inception through December 31, 2025, while Fund V generated a 61% gross IRR and a 44% net IRR since its inception through its liquidation in 2023.
The primary sources and uses of cash at Apollo’s consolidated funds and VIEs include: (a) raising capital 106 Table of Contents from their investors, which have been reflected historically as non-controlling interests of the consolidated subsidiaries in our financial statements, (b) using capital to make investments, (c) generating cash flows from operations through distributions, interest and the realization of investments, (d) distributing cash flow to investors, and (e) issuing debt to finance investments (CLOs).
The primary sources and uses of cash at Apollo’s consolidated funds and VIEs include: (a) raising capital from their investors, which have been reflected historically as non-controlling interests of the consolidated subsidiaries in our financial statements, (b) using capital to make investments, (c) generating cash flows from operations through distributions, interest and the realization of investments, (d) distributing cash flow to investors, and (e) issuing debt to finance investments (CLOs).
Net invested assets is also used in Athene’s risk management processes for asset purchases, product design and underwriting, stress scenarios, liquidity and ALM. 96 Table of Contents Principal Investing The following table presents Principal Investing Income, the performance measure of our Principal Investing segment.
Net invested assets is also used in Athene’s risk management processes for asset purchases, product design and underwriting, stress scenarios, liquidity and ALM. 102 Table of Contents Principal Investing The following table presents Principal Investing Income, the performance measure of our Principal Investing segment.
From time to time, if the Company determines that market conditions are favorable after taking into account our liquidity requirements, we may seek to raise proceeds through the issuance of additional debt or equity instruments. 107 Table of Contents AGM has a registration statement on Form S-3 to provide it with access to the capital markets, subject to market conditions and other factors.
From time to time, if the Company determines that market conditions are favorable after taking into account our liquidity requirements, we may seek to raise proceeds through the issuance of additional debt or equity instruments. AGM has a registration statement on Form S-3 to provide it with access to the capital markets, subject to market conditions and other factors.
The pricing services incorporate a variety of market observable information in their valuation techniques, including benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, credit quality, issuer spreads, bids, 118 Table of Contents offers, and other reference data. For certain fixed maturity securities without an active market, an internally-developed discounted cash flow or other approach is utilized to calculate the fair value.
The pricing services incorporate a variety of market observable information in their valuation techniques, including benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, credit quality, issuer spreads, bids, offers, and other reference data. For certain fixed maturity securities without an active market, an internally-developed discounted cash flow or other approach is utilized to calculate the fair value.
It invests in CMLs on income producing properties including hotels, apartments, retail and office buildings, and other commercial and industrial properties. Athene’s RML portfolio primarily consists of first lien RMLs collateralized by properties located in the U.S.
It invests in CMLs on income producing properties including apartments, office, hotel and retail buildings, and other commercial and industrial properties. Athene’s RML portfolio primarily consists of first lien RMLs collateralized by properties located in the U.S.
Certain of 72 Table of Contents our performance-based incentive arrangements provide for compensation based on realized performance fees which includes fees earned by the general partners of the funds we manage under the applicable fund limited partnership agreements based upon transactions that have closed or other rights to incentive income cash that have become fixed in the applicable calendar year period.
Certain of our performance-based incentive arrangements provide for compensation based on realized performance fees which includes fees earned by the general partners of the funds we manage under the applicable fund limited partnership agreements based upon transactions that have closed or other rights to incentive income cash that have become fixed in the applicable calendar year period.
Insurance revenues are reported net of reinsurance ceded. Product charges Revenues for universal life-type policies and investment contracts, including surrender and market value adjustments, costs of insurance, policy administration, GMDB, GLWB and no-lapse guarantee charges, are earned when assessed against policyholder account balances during the period. Net investment income Net investment income is a significant component of Athene’s total revenues.
Product charges Revenues for universal life-type policies and investment contracts, including surrender and market value adjustments, costs of insurance, policy administration, GMDB, GLWB and no-lapse guarantee charges, are earned when assessed against policyholder account balances during the period. Net investment income Net investment income is a significant component of Athene’s total revenues.
Spread Related Earnings, or “SRE”, is a component of Segment Income that is used to assess the performance of the Retirement Services segment, excluding certain market volatility, which consists of investment gains (losses), net of offsets and non-operating change in insurance liabilities and related derivatives, and certain expenses related to integration, restructuring, equity-based compensation, and other expenses.
Spread Related Earnings, or “SRE”, is a component of Segment Income that is used to assess the performance of the Retirement Services segment, excluding certain market volatility, which consists of investment gains (losses), net of offsets and non-operating change in insurance liabilities and related derivatives, and certain expenses related to integration, restructuring, and equity-based compensation, as well as other items.
Changes in the liabilities associated with no-lapse guarantees are recorded in future policy and other policy benefits on the consolidated statements of operations. Market risk benefits remeasurement (gains) losses Market risk benefits represent contracts or contract features that both provide protection to the contract holder from, and expose the insurance entity to, other-than-nominal capital market risk.
Changes in the liabilities associated with no-lapse guarantees are recorded in future policy and other policy benefits on the consolidated statements of operations. 81 Table of Contents Market risk benefits remeasurement (gains) losses Market risk benefits represent contracts or contract features that both provide protection to the contract holder from, and expose the insurance entity to, other-than-nominal capital market risk.
The Company’s income tax positions are reviewed and evaluated quarterly to determine whether or not we have uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition or de-recognition. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences, using currently enacted tax rates, of differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.
The Company’s income tax positions are reviewed and evaluated quarterly to determine whether or not we have uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition or de-recognition. 82 Table of Contents Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences, using currently enacted tax rates, of differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.
Future policy and other policy benefits Athene issues or reinsures contracts classified as long-duration, which include term and whole life, accident and health, disability, and deferred and immediate annuities with life contingencies (which include pension group annuities with life contingencies).
Future policy and other policy benefits Athene issues or reinsures contracts classified as long-duration, which include term and whole life, accident and health, disability, and deferred and immediate annuities with life contingencies (which include pension group annuities and structured settlements with life contingencies).
Origination generally excludes any issuance of debt or debt-like investments by the portfolio companies of the funds we manage. Gross capital deployment represents the gross capital that has been invested by the funds and accounts we manage during the relevant period, but excludes certain investment activities primarily related to hedging and cash management functions at the Company.
Origination generally excludes any issuance of debt or debt-like investments by the portfolio companies of the funds we manage. 95 Table of Contents Gross capital deployment represents the gross capital that has been invested by the funds and accounts we manage during the relevant period, but excludes certain investment activities primarily related to hedging and cash management functions at the Company.
In certain funds we manage, as long as the investors achieve their priority returns, there is a catch-up formula whereby the Company earns a priority return for a portion of the return until the Company’s performance fees equate to its performance fee rate for that 70 Table of Contents fund; thereafter, the Company participates in returns from the fund at the performance fee rate.
In certain funds we manage, as long as the investors achieve their priority returns, there is a catch-up formula whereby the Company earns a priority return for a portion of the return until the Company’s performance fees equate to its performance fee rate for that fund; thereafter, the Company participates in returns from the fund at the performance fee rate.
Athene holds derivatives for economic hedging purposes to reduce its exposure to the cash flow variability of assets and liabilities, equity market risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. Athene’s primary use of derivative instruments relates to providing the income needed to fund the annual index credits on its FIA products.
Athene holds derivatives for economic hedging purposes to reduce its exposure to the cash flow variability of assets and liabilities, equity market risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. Athene’s primary use of derivative instruments relates to providing the income needed to fund the annual index credits on its indexed annuity products.
Although the investment portfolio of our retirement services business does contain assets that are generally considered less liquid for liquidity monitoring purposes (primarily mortgage loans, policy loans, real estate, investment funds and affiliated common stock), there is some ability to raise cash from these assets if needed.
Although the investment portfolio of our retirement services business does contain assets that are generally considered less liquid for liquidity monitoring purposes (primarily mortgage loans, policy loans, real estate and investment funds), there is some ability to raise cash from these assets if needed.
Future Policy Benefits The future policy benefit liabilities associated with long duration contracts include term and whole-life products, accident and health, disability, and deferred and immediate annuities with life contingencies, which include pension group annuities with life contingencies.
Future Policy Benefits The future policy benefit liabilities associated with long duration contracts include term and whole-life products, accident and health, disability, and deferred and immediate annuities with life contingencies, which include pension group annuities and structured settlements with life contingencies.
The summarized financial information is provided in accordance with the reporting requirements of Rule 13-01 under SEC Regulation S-X for the obligor group and is not intended to present the financial position or results of operations of the obligor group in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as such principles are in effect in the United States.
The summarized financial information is provided in accordance with the reporting requirements of Rule 13-01 under SEC Regulation S-X for the obligor group and is not intended to present the financial position or results of operations of the obligor group in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as such principles are in effect in the U.S.
Uncalled commitments, by contrast, represent unfunded capital commitments that certain of the funds we manage have received from fund investors to fund future or current fund investments and expenses. 89 Table of Contents Origination is indicative of our ability to originate assets for the funds we manage, through our origination platforms and our corporate solutions capabilities.
Uncalled commitments, by contrast, represent unfunded capital commitments that certain of the funds we manage have received from fund investors to fund future or current fund investments and expenses. Origination is indicative of our ability to originate assets for the funds we manage, through our origination platforms and our corporate solutions capabilities.
Reductions in performance fee revenues could also make it harder to retain employees and cause employees to seek other employment opportunities. Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies - Retirement Services Investments The Company is responsible for the fair value measurement of investments presented in the consolidated financial statements.
Reductions in performance fee revenues could also make it harder to retain employees and cause employees to seek other employment opportunities. 123 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies – Retirement Services Investments The Company is responsible for the fair value measurement of investments presented in the consolidated financial statements.
This estimate is based on Athene’s internal analysis and assumptions and may not accurately measure collateral which is ultimately acceptable to the FHLB. 110 Table of Contents Securities Repurchase Agreements Athene engages in repurchase transactions whereby it sells fixed income securities to third parties, primarily major brokerage firms or commercial banks, with a concurrent agreement to repurchase such securities at a determined future date.
This estimate is based on Athene’s internal analysis and assumptions and may not accurately measure collateral which is ultimately acceptable to the FHLB. Securities Repurchase Agreements Athene engages in repurchase transactions whereby it sells fixed income securities to third parties, primarily major brokerage firms or commercial banks, with a concurrent agreement to repurchase such securities at a determined future date.
Management believes the methodologies used to compute income taxes on FRE, SRE, and PII are meaningful to each segment and increases comparability of income taxes between periods. Fee Related Earnings, Spread Related Earnings and Principal Investing Income Fee Related Earnings, or “FRE”, is a component of Segment Income that is used to assess the performance of the Asset Management segment.
Management believes the methodologies used to compute income taxes on FRE, SRE, and PII are meaningful to each segment and increases comparability of income taxes between periods. 83 Table of Contents Fee Related Earnings, Spread Related Earnings and Principal Investing Income Fee Related Earnings, or “FRE”, is a component of Segment Income that is used to assess the performance of the Asset Management segment.
The fair values of the investments in the funds we manage can be impacted by changes to the assumptions used in the underlying valuation models. For further discussion on the impact of changes to valuation assumptions see “Item 7A. 115 Table of Contents Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Sensitivities” in this report.
The fair values of the investments in the funds we manage can be impacted by changes to the assumptions used in the underlying valuation models. For further discussion on the impact of changes to valuation assumptions see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Sensitivities” in this report.
The increase in SRE was primarily driven by higher net investment earnings and strategic capital management fees, partially offset by higher cost of funds and interest and other financing costs.
The increase in SRE was primarily driven by an increase in net investment earnings and strategic capital management fees, partially offset by an increase in cost of funds and interest and other financing costs.
The Guarantors fully and unconditionally guarantee payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest (i) on the 2053 Subordinated Notes and the 2054 Subordinated Notes on a subordinated, unsecured basis and (ii) on the 2033 Senior Notes and the 2054 Senior Notes on a senior, unsecured basis.
The Guarantors fully and unconditionally guarantee payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest (i) on the 2031 Senior Notes, the 2033 Senior Notes, the 2035 Senior Notes and the 2054 Senior Notes on a senior, unsecured basis and (ii) on the 2053 Subordinated Notes and the 2054 Subordinated Notes on a subordinated, unsecured basis.
A discussion of our Principal Investing segment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 is included in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report.
A discussion of our Principal Investing segment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 is included in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report.
Apollo’s equity team has experience across sectors, industries, and geographies spanning its private equity, hybrid value, secondaries equity, AAA, real estate equity, impact investing, infrastructure and clean transition equity strategies.
Apollo’s equity team has experience across sectors, industries, and geographies spanning its private equity, hybrid value, secondaries equity, AAA, real estate equity, infrastructure and clean transition equity strategies.
The AHL liquidity facility also contains various standard covenants with which Athene must comply, including maintaining an ALRe minimum consolidated net worth of no less than $10.2 billion and restrictions on the ability to incur liens, with certain exceptions. Rates and terms are as defined in the AHL liquidity facility.
The AHL liquidity facility also contains various standard covenants with which Athene must comply, including maintaining an AARe minimum consolidated net worth of no less than $23.2 billion and restrictions on the ability to incur liens, with certain exceptions. Rates and terms are as defined in the AHL liquidity facility.
Athene takes advantage of its generally persistent liability profile by identifying investment opportunities with an emphasis on earning incremental yield by taking measured liquidity and complexity risk rather than assuming incremental credit risk. Athene has selected a diverse array of primarily high-grade fixed income assets including corporate bonds, structured securities and commercial and residential real estate loans, among others.
Athene takes advantage of its generally persistent liability profile by identifying investment opportunities with an emphasis on earning incremental yield by taking measured liquidity and complexity risk rather than assuming incremental credit risk. Athene is invested in a diverse array of primarily high-grade fixed income assets including corporate bonds, structured securities, and commercial and residential real estate loans, among others.
As of December 31, 2024, Fund VIII had $138 million of gross performance fees or $80 million net of profit sharing, in escrow. With respect to Fund VIII, realized performance fees currently distributed to the general partner are limited to potential tax distributions and interest on escrow balances per the fund’s partnership agreement.
As of December 31, 2025, Fund VIII had $138 million of gross performance fees, or $76 million net of profit sharing in escrow. With respect to Fund VIII, realized performance fees currently distributed to the general partner are limited to potential tax distributions and interest on escrow balances per the fund’s partnership agreement.
See note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the Company’s income tax (provision) benefit. 83 Table of Contents Segment Analysis Discussed below are our results of operations for each of our reportable segments. They represent the segment information available and utilized by management to assess performance and to allocate resources.
See note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the Company’s income tax provision. Segment Analysis Discussed below are our results of operations for each of our reportable segments. They represent the segment information available and utilized by management to assess performance and to allocate resources.
Other credit is defined as investments in debt securities of issuers other than portfolio companies that are not considered to be distressed. 100 Table of Contents Perpetual Capital The following table summarizes the investment record for the perpetual capital vehicles we manage, excluding Athene and Athora-related assets.
Other credit is defined as investments in debt securities of issuers other than portfolio companies that are not considered to be deleveraging. 106 Table of Contents Perpetual Capital The following table summarizes the investment record for the perpetual capital vehicles we manage, excluding Athene and Athora-related assets.
At December 31, 2024, the Company had $15.4 billion of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, as well as $5.1 billion of available funds from the AGM credit facility, AHL credit facility, and AHL liquidity facility. 103 Table of Contents Primary Uses of Cash Over the next 12 months, we expect the Company’s primary liquidity needs will be to: • support the future growth of Apollo’s businesses through strategic corporate investments; • pay the Company’s operating expenses, including, compensation, general, administrative, and other expenses; • make payments to policyholders for surrenders, withdrawals and payout benefits; • make interest and principal payments on funding agreements; • make payments to satisfy pension group annuity obligations and policy acquisition costs; • make interest payments on the Company’s debt; • pay taxes and tax related payments; • pay cash dividends; • repurchase common stock; and • make payments under the tax receivable agreement.
At December 31, 2025, the Company had $18.3 billion of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, as well as $5.1 billion of available funds from the AGM credit facility, AHL credit facility and AHL liquidity facility. 109 Table of Contents Primary Uses of Cash Over the next 12 months, we expect the Company’s primary liquidity needs will be to: • support the future growth of Apollo’s businesses through strategic corporate investments; • pay the Company’s operating expenses, including, compensation, general, administrative, and other expenses; • make payments to policyholders for surrenders, withdrawals and payout benefits; • make interest and principal payments on funding agreements; • make payments to satisfy pension group annuity obligations and policy acquisition costs; • make interest and principal payments on the Company’s debt; • pay taxes and tax related payments; • pay cash dividends; • repurchase common stock; and • make payments under the tax receivable agreements.
Beyond participation in the traditional issuance and secondary credit markets, through our origination platforms and corporate solutions capabilities we seek to originate attractive and safe-yielding assets for the investors in the funds we manage. Equity Our equity strategy managed $135 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2024.
Beyond participation in the traditional issuance and secondary credit markets, through our origination platforms and corporate solutions capabilities we seek to originate attractive and safe-yielding assets for the investors in the funds we manage. Equity Our equity strategy managed $189 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2025.
In addition, as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, approximately 66% and 64%, respectively, of policies contained MVAs that may also have the effect of limiting early withdrawals if interest rates increase but may encourage early withdrawals by effectively subsidizing a portion of surrender charges when interest rates decrease.
In addition, as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, approximately 69% and 66%, respectively, of policies contained MVAs that may also have the effect of limiting early withdrawals if interest rates increase but may encourage early withdrawals by effectively subsidizing a portion of surrender charges when interest rates decrease.
Net invested 77 Table of Contents assets represent the investments that directly back Athene’s net reserve liabilities as well as surplus assets. Net invested assets is used in the computation of net investment earned rate, which is used to analyze the profitability of Athene’s investment portfolio.
Net invested assets represent the investments that directly back Athene’s net reserve liabilities, as well as surplus assets. Net invested assets is used in the computation of net investment earned rate, which is used to analyze the profitability of Athene’s investment portfolio.
On February 4, 2025, the Company also declared and set aside a cash dividend of $0.8438 per share of its Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, which will be paid on April 30, 2025 to holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2025.
On February 9, 2026, the Company also declared and set aside a cash dividend of $0.8438 per share of its Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, which will be paid on April 30, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026.
The incentive pool is separate from the fund related profit sharing expense and may result in greater variability in compensation and have a variable impact on the blended profit sharing percentage during a particular period. 97 Table of Contents The Historical Investment Performance of Our Funds Below we present information relating to the historical performance of the funds we manage, including certain legacy Apollo funds that do not have a meaningful amount of unrealized investments, and in respect of which the general partner interest has not been contributed to us.
These incentive plans are separate from the fund related profit sharing expense and may result in greater variability in compensation and have a variable impact on the blended profit sharing percentage during a particular period. 103 Table of Contents The Historical Investment Performance of Our Funds Below we present information relating to the historical performance of the funds we manage, including certain legacy Apollo funds that do not have a meaningful amount of unrealized investments, and in respect of which the general partner interest has not been contributed to us.
The increase (decrease) to the embedded derivatives on indexed annuity products from hypothetical changes in discount rates is summarized as follows: (In millions) December 31, 2024 +100 bps discount rate $ (569) –100 bps discount rate 626 However, these estimated effects do not take into account potential changes in other variables, such as equity price levels and market volatility, which can also contribute significantly to changes in carrying values.
The increase (decrease) to the embedded derivatives on indexed annuity products from hypothetical changes in discount rates is summarized as follows: (In millions) December 31, 2025 +100 bps discount rate $ (714) –100 bps discount rate 783 However, these estimated effects do not take into account potential changes in other variables, such as equity price levels and market volatility, which can also contribute significantly to changes in carrying values.
After expenses, we call the resulting earnings stream “Fee Related Earnings” or “FRE”, which represents the primary performance measure for the Asset Management segment. Credit Credit is our largest asset management strategy with $616 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2024.
After expenses, we call the resulting earnings stream “Fee Related Earnings” or “FRE”, which represents the primary performance measure for the Asset Management segment. Credit Credit is our largest asset management strategy with $749 billion of AUM as of December 31, 2025.
The returns presented are for their respective Class I shares and are net returns based on NAV. 7 Other includes, among others, AUM of $2.0 billion related to a publicly traded business development company from which Apollo earns investment-related service fees, but for which Apollo does not provide management or advisory services, as of September 30, 2024.
The returns presented are for their respective Class I shares and are net returns based on NAV. 7 Other includes, among others, AUM of $1.9 billion related to a publicly traded business development company from which Apollo earns investment-related service fees, but for which Apollo does not provide management or advisory services, as of September 30, 2025.
Performance fees receivable as of December 31, 2024 and realized performance fees for the year ended December 31, 2024 include interest earned on escrow balances that is not subject to contingent repayment. 3 Other includes certain SIAs. 4 There was a corresponding profit sharing payable of $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2024, including profit sharing payable related to amounts in escrow and contingent consideration obligations of $67 million.
Performance fees receivable as of December 31, 2025 and realized performance fees for the year ended December 31, 2025 include interest earned on escrow balances that is not subject to contingent repayment. 3 Other includes certain SIAs. 4 There was a corresponding profit sharing payable of $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2025, including profit sharing payable related to amounts in escrow and contingent consideration obligations of $72 million.
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information The 2053 Subordinated Notes and the 2054 Subordinated Notes issued by AGM are guaranteed on a junior, unsecured basis, and the 2033 Senior Notes and the 2054 Senior Notes issued by AGM are both guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis, by AAM, together with certain Apollo intermediary holding companies (collectively, the “Guarantors”).
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information The 2031 Senior Notes, 2033 Senior Notes, the 2035 Senior Notes and the 2054 Senior Notes issued by AGM are each guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis, and the 2053 Subordinated Notes and the 2054 Subordinated Notes issued by AGM are guaranteed on a junior, unsecured basis, by AAM, together with certain Apollo intermediary holding companies (collectively, the “Guarantors”).
Foreign exchange rates can materially impact the valuations of our investments and those of the funds we manage that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar strengthened in 2024 compared to the euro and the British pound.
Foreign exchange rates can materially impact the valuations of our investments and those of the funds we manage that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar weakened in 2025 compared to the euro and the British pound.
Specifically, certain deductions considered in the income tax provision under U.S. GAAP relating to transaction related charges, equity-based compensation, and tax deductible interest expense are taken into account for the implied tax provision.
Specifically, certain deductions considered in the income tax provision under U.S. GAAP relating to transaction-related costs, equity-based compensation, charitable contributions and tax deductible interest expense are taken into account for the implied tax provision.
The fair value gain on investments and income at the fund level needed to reverse the general partner obligations was $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2024. 2 As of December 31, 2024, the remaining investments and escrow cash of Fund VIII was valued at 86% of the fund’s unreturned capital, which was below the required escrow ratio of 115%.
The fair value gain on investments and income at the fund level needed to reverse the general partner obligations was $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2025. 2 As of December 31, 2025, the remaining investments and escrow cash of Fund VIII was valued at 87% of the fund’s unreturned capital, which was below the required escrow ratio of 115%.
The increase in alternative net investment income compared to 2023 was primarily driven by more favorable performance within retirement services and strategic origination platforms, as well as credit, partially offset by less favorable performance within equity.
The increase in alternative net investment income compared to 2024 was primarily driven by more favorable performance within origination and retirement services platforms as well as equity funds, partially offset by less favorable performance within credit funds.
Net invested assets represent Athene’s investments that directly back its net reserve liabilities and surplus assets. Athene believes this view of its portfolio provides a view of the assets for which it has economic exposure.
GAAP Performance Measures.” Net invested assets represent Athene’s investments that directly back its net reserve liabilities and surplus assets. Athene believes this view of its portfolio provides a view of the assets for which it has economic exposure.
AGM is a holding company whose primary source of cash flow is distributions from its subsidiaries, which are expected to be sufficient to fund cash flow requirements based on current estimates of future obligations.
AGM is a holding company whose primary source of cash flow is distributions and other intercompany transfers from its subsidiaries, which are expected to be sufficient to fund cash flow requirements based on current estimates of future obligations.
CAPM is a commonly used mathematical model for developing expected returns. We utilize the Finnerty Model to calculate a marketability discount on the Plan Grant, Bonus Grant and Performance Grant RSUs to account for the lag between vesting and issuance.
CAPM is a commonly used mathematical model for developing expected returns. We utilize the Finnerty Model to calculate a marketability discount on the service-based and performance-based grant RSUs to account for the lag between vesting and issuance.
The weighted average for the inputs utilized for the shares granted are presented in the table below for Plan Grants and Performance Grants: Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Plan Grants: Dividend Yield 1 1.5% 2.1% 3.0% Cost of Equity Capital Rate 2 14.2% 13.7% 12.3% Performance Grants: Dividend Yield 1 1.3% 2.2% 2.9% Cost of Equity Capital Rate 2 14.4% 12.6% 12.3% 1 Calculated based on the historical dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2024 and the price of the Company’s common stock as of the measurement date of the grant on a weighted average basis. 2 Assumes a discount rate that was equivalent to the opportunity cost of foregoing distributions on unvested Plan Grant and Performance Grant RSUs as of the valuation date, based on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (“CAPM”).
The weighted average for the inputs utilized for the shares granted are presented in the table belo w for service-based grants and performance-based grants: Years ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Service-Based Grants: Dividend Yield 1 1.1% 1.5% 2.3% Cost of Equity Capital Rate 2 15.5% 13.7% 12.6% Performance-Based Grants: Dividend Yield 1 1.4% 1.3% 2.2% Cost of Equity Capital Rate 2 15.1% 14.4% 12.6% 1 Calculated based on the historical dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the price of the Company’s common stock as of the measurement date of the grant on a weighted average basis. 2 Assumes a discount rate that was equivalent to the opportunity cost of foregoing distributions on unvested RSUs as of the valuation date, based on the Capital Asset Pricing Model (“CAPM”).
Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023 In this section, references to 2024 refer to the year ended December 31, 2024 and references to 2023 refer to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2024 In this section, references to 2025 refer to the year ended December 31, 2025 and references to 2024 refer to the year ended December 31, 2024.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk — interest-rate, FX, commodity exposure

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Biggest changeNet Gains from Investment Activities and Investment Income Our assets and unrealized gains, and our related equity and net income are sensitive to changes in the valuations of the underlying investments of the funds we manage and could vary materially as a result of changes in our valuation assumptions and estimates. See “Item 7.
Biggest changeForeign Exchange Risk We estimate for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, a 10% decline in the rate of exchange of all foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar would result in the following declines in management fees and investment income (loss): Years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Management fees $ 31 $ 29 Investment income (loss) 7 3 Net Gains from Investment Activities and Investment Income Our assets and unrealized gains, and our related equity and net income are sensitive to changes in the valuations of the underlying investments of the funds we manage and could vary materially as a result of changes in our valuation assumptions and estimates.
Assuming a parallel increase in interest rates of 25 basis points, the estimated impact to spread related earnings over a 12-month period related to market risk benefits would be an increase of approximately $30 – $50 million, and a parallel decrease in interest rates of 25 basis points would generally result in a similar decrease.
Assuming a parallel increase in interest rates of 25 basis points, the estimated impact to spread related earnings over a 12-month period related to market risk benefits would be an increase of approximately $30 to $50 million, and a parallel decrease in interest rates of 25 basis points would generally result in a similar decrease.
Processes established to analyze and manage the risks of Athene’s assets and liabilities include but are not limited to: • analyzing AHL’s liabilities to ascertain their sensitivity to behavioral variations and changes in market conditions and actuarial assumptions; • analyzing interest rate risk, cash flow mismatch, and liquidity risk; • performing scenario and stress analyses to examine their impacts on capital and earnings; • performing cash flow testing and capital modeling; • modeling the values of the derivatives embedded in its policy liabilities so that they can be effectively hedged; • hedging unwanted risks, including from embedded derivatives, interest rate exposures and currency risks; • reviewing its corporate plan and strategic objectives, and identifying prospective risks to those objectives under normal and stressed economic, behavioral and actuarial conditions; and • providing appropriate risk reports that show consolidated risk exposures from assets and liabilities as well as the economic consequences of stress events and scenarios. 125 Table of Contents Market Risk and Management of Market Risk Exposures Asset Management Impact on Management Fees Our management fees are based on one of the following: • capital commitments to an Apollo fund; • capital invested in an Apollo fund; • the gross, net or adjusted asset value of an Apollo fund, as defined; or • as otherwise defined in the respective agreements.
Processes established to analyze and manage the risks of Athene’s assets and liabilities include but are not limited to: • analyzing AHL’s liabilities to ascertain their sensitivity to behavioral variations and changes in market conditions and actuarial assumptions; • analyzing interest rate risk, cash flow mismatch, and liquidity risk; • performing scenario and stress analyses to examine their impacts on capital and earnings; • performing cash flow testing and capital modeling; • modeling the values of the derivatives embedded in its policy liabilities so that they can be effectively hedged; • hedging unwanted risks, including from embedded derivatives, interest rate exposures and currency risks; • reviewing its corporate plan and strategic objectives, and identifying prospective risks to those objectives under normal and stressed economic, behavioral and actuarial conditions; and • providing appropriate risk reports that show consolidated risk exposures from assets and liabilities, as well as the economic consequences of stress events and scenarios. 132 Table of Contents Market Risk and Management of Market Risk Exposures Asset Management Impact on Management Fees Our management fees are based on one of the following: • capital commitments to an Apollo fund; • capital invested in an Apollo fund; • the gross, net or adjusted asset value of an Apollo fund, as defined; or • as otherwise defined in the respective agreements.
Alternative investments are comprised of several categories, including at the most liquid end of the spectrum “liquid strategies”, (which is mostly exposure to publicly traded equities), followed by “equity” and “credit” strategies. Athene’s alternatives portfolio also includes strategic equity investments in origination platforms, insurance platforms and others. Athene’s investment mandate in its alternative investment portfolio is inherently opportunistic.
Alternative investments are comprised of several categories, including at the most liquid end of the spectrum “liquid strategies”, (which is mostly exposure to publicly traded equities), followed by “equity” and “credit” strategies. Athene’s alternatives portfolio also includes equity investments in origination platforms, insurance platforms and others. Athene’s investment mandate in its alternative investment portfolio is inherently opportunistic.
Risk management groups of the Company’s asset management business provide summary analysis of fund level market and credit risk to the portfolio managers of the funds managed by Apollo and the heads of the various business units. On a periodic basis, risk owners also provide analyses of select market and credit risk components to various members of senior management.
Risk management groups of the Company’s asset management business provide summary analysis of fund level market and credit risk to the portfolio managers of the funds managed by Apollo and the heads of the various business units. On a periodic basis, risk management groups also provide analyses of select market and credit risk components to various members of senior management.
Furthermore, the investments that we manage but are not on our consolidated statements of financial condition, and therefore impact performance fees, also employ a variety of valuation methods of which no single methodology is used more than any other. 130 Table of Contents Management Fees Management fees are primarily based on the net asset value of the relevant fund, gross assets, adjusted equity, capital commitments, invested capital, or as defined in the respective fund’s management agreements.
Furthermore, the investments that we manage but are not on our consolidated statements of financial condition, and therefore impact performance fees, also employ a variety of valuation methods of which no single methodology is used more than any other. 137 Table of Contents Management Fees Management fees are primarily based on the net asset value of the relevant fund, gross assets, adjusted equity, capital commitments, invested capital, or as defined in the respective fund’s management agreements.
Changes in the fair value of market risk benefits due to current period movement in the interest rate curve used to discount the reserve are reflected in net income (loss) but excluded from spread related earnings.
Changes in the fair value of market risk benefits due to current period movement in the interest rate curve used to discount the reserve are reflected in net income but excluded from spread related earnings.
Our retirement services business is exposed to market risk through its investment portfolio, its counterparty exposures and its hedging and reinsurance activities. Athene’s primary market risk exposures are to credit risk, interest rate risk, equity price risk and inflation risk.
Our retirement services business is exposed to market risk through its investment portfolio, its counterparty exposures and its hedging and reinsurance activities. Athene’s primary market risk exposures are to credit risk, interest rate risk and equity price risk.
For example, certain of the funds we manage may put in place foreign exchange hedges or borrowings with respect to certain foreign currency denominated investments to provide a hedge against foreign exchange exposure. 127 Table of Contents Non-U.S. Operations We have offices and conduct business throughout the world and are continuing to expand into foreign markets.
For example, certain of the funds we manage may put in place foreign exchange hedges or borrowings with respect to certain foreign currency denominated investments to provide a hedge against foreign exchange exposure. 134 Table of Contents Non-U.S. Operations We have offices and conduct business throughout the world and are continuing to expand into foreign markets.
The alternative investment portfolio is monitored to ensure diversification across asset classes and strategy, and the portfolio's performance under stress scenarios is evaluated routinely as part of management and board reviews. Since alternative investments are marked-to-market on the consolidated statements of financial condition, risk analyses focus on potential changes in market value across a variety of market stresses.
The alternative investment portfolio is monitored to ensure diversification across asset classes and strategy, and the portfolio's performance under stress scenarios is evaluated routinely as part of management and board reviews. Since alternative investments are marked-to-market on the consolidated statements of financial condition, risk analyses focus on potential changes in valuation across a variety of market stresses.
Athene monitors ALM metrics (such as key-rate durations and convexity) and employs quarterly cash flow testing requirements across all of its insurance companies to 128 Table of Contents assure the asset and liability portfolios are managed to maintain net interest rate exposures at levels that are consistent with its risk appetite.
Athene monitors ALM metrics (such as key- 135 Table of Contents rate durations and convexity) and employs quarterly cash flow testing requirements across all of its insurance companies to assure the asset and liability portfolios are managed to maintain net interest rate exposures at levels that are consistent with its risk appetite.
The increase in sensitivity to point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2024, when compared to December 31, 2023, is primarily driven by equity market performance during the year, which has resulted in more equity exposure to public equity market price declines.
The increase in sensitivity to point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2025, when compared to December 31, 2024, is primarily driven by equity market performance during the year, which has resulted in more equity exposure to public equity market price declines.
See above for a discussion regarding the estimated impact on income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit of an immediate, parallel increase in interest rates of 100 basis points from levels as of December 31, 2024, which discussion encompasses the impact of such an increase on certain of the adjustment items.
See above for a discussion regarding the estimated impact on income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit of an immediate, parallel increase in interest rates of 100 basis points from levels as of December 31, 2025, which discussion encompasses the impact of such an increase on certain of the adjustment items.
Counterparty risk may be further mitigated by the exchange of collateral with a counterparty as a form of credit support for derivative transactions. As of December 31, 2024, we do not expect any counterparty to default on its obligations and therefore do not expect to incur any loss due to counterparty default.
Counterparty risk may be further mitigated by the exchange of collateral with a counterparty as a form of credit support for derivative transactions. As of December 31, 2025, we do not expect any counterparty to default on its obligations and therefore do not expect to incur any loss due to counterparty default.
Athene attempts to hedge the majority of inflation risk arising from the pension group annuity business that it reinsures. 129 Table of Contents Scenario Analysis— Athene evaluates exposure to credit risk by analyzing its portfolio’s performance during simulated periods of economic stress.
Athene attempts to hedge the majority of inflation risk arising from the pension group annuity business that it reinsures. 136 Table of Contents Scenario Analysis— Athene evaluates exposure to credit risk by analyzing its portfolio’s performance during simulated periods of economic stress.
The risk management team is led by AHL’s Chief Risk Officer, who reports to the chair of the AHL Risk Committee. AHL’s risk management team is comprised of more than 50 dedicated, full-time employees. Asset and Liability Management Asset and liability risk management is a joint effort that spans business management and the entire risk management team.
The risk management team is led by AHL’s Chief Risk Officer, who reports to the chair of the AHL Risk Committee. AHL’s risk management team is comprised of more than 60 dedicated, full-time employees. Asset and Liability Management Asset and liability risk management is a joint effort that spans business management and the entire risk management team.
We intend to continue to monitor this risk going forward and continue to monitor our exposure to all market factors. 126 Table of Contents The Company is subject to a concentration risk related to the investors in the funds it manages.
We intend to continue to monitor this risk going forward and continue to monitor our exposure to all market factors. 133 Table of Contents Concentration Risk The Company is subject to a concentration risk related to the investors in the funds it manages.
Athene is unable to make forward-looking estimates regarding the impact on net income (loss) of changes in interest rates that persist for a longer period of time, or changes in the shape of the yield curve over time, as a result of an inability to determine how such changes will affect certain of the items that Athene characterizes as “adjustments to income (loss) before income taxes” in its reconciliation between net income (loss) available to AHL common stockholder and spread related earnings.
Athene is unable to make forward-looking estimates regarding the impact on net income of changes in interest rates that persist for a longer period of time, or changes in the shape of the yield curve over time, as a result of an inability to determine how such changes will affect certain of the items that Athene characterizes as “adjustments to income before income taxes” in its reconciliation between net income available to Athene Holding Ltd. common stockholder and spread related earnings.
In the event that interest rates were to increase by one percentage point, we estimate that management fees earned that were dependent upon estimated fair value would decrease by approximately $21 million and $21 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
In the event that interest rates were to increase by one percentage point, we estimate that management fees earned that were dependent upon estimated fair value would decrease by approximately $25 million and $21 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies—Asset Management—Investments, at Fair Value” for details related to the valuation methods that are used and the key assumptions and estimates employed by such methods.
See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies—Asset Management—Investments, at Fair Value” for details related to the valuation methods that are used and the key assumptions and estimates employed by such methods.
Assuming all other factors are constant, if there was a decline in public equity market prices of 10% as of December 31, 2024, Athene estimates a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $617 million.
Assuming all other factors are constant, if there was a decline in public equity market prices of 10% as of December 31, 2025, Athene estimates a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $833 million.
We anticipate that a 10% decline in the fair values of investments held by all of the funds we manage would decrease performance allocations by approximately $1.9 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We anticipate that a 10% decline in the fair values of investments held by all of the funds we manage would decrease performance allocations by approximately $2.0 billion and $1.9 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Assuming a 25 basis point increase in interest rates that persists for a 12-month period, the estimated impact to spread related earnings due to the change in net investment spread from floating rate assets and liabilities would be an increase of approximately $30 – $40 million, and a 25 basis point decrease would generally result in a similar decrease.
Assuming a 25 basis point increase in interest rates that persists for a 12-month period, the estimated impact to spread related earnings due to the change in net investment spread from floating rate assets and liabilities would be an increase of approximately $10 to $15 million, and a 25 basis point decrease would generally result in a similar decrease.
As of December 31, 2023, Athene estimates that a decline in public equity market prices of 10% would cause a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $538 million.
As of December 31, 2024, Athene estimates that a decline in public equity market prices of 10% would cause a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $617 million.
Management fees earned that were dependent upon estimated fair value during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 would decrease by approximately $75 million and $58 million, respectively, if the fair values of the investments held by such funds were 10% lower during the same respective periods.
Management fees earned that were dependent upon estimated fair value during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 would decrease by approximately $90 million and $75 million, respectively, if the fair values of the investments held by such funds were 10% lower during the same respective periods.
In the event that credit spreads were to increase by one percentage point, we estimate that management fees earned that were dependent upon estimated fair value would decrease by approximately $21 million and $22 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
In the event that credit spreads were to increase by one percentage point, we estimate that management fees earned that were dependent upon estimated fair value would decrease by approximately $32 million and $21 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Summary of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures” for the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to AGM common stockholders to adjusted net income, of which spread related earnings is a component. The impact of changing rates on these adjustments is likely to be significant.
See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Summary of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures” for the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management, Inc. common stockholders to adjusted net income, of which spread related earnings is a component. The impact of changing rates on these adjustments is likely to be significant.
The funds we manage also invest in the securities of companies which are located in non-U.S. jurisdictions. As we continue to expand globally, we will continue to focus on monitoring and managing these risk factors as they relate to specific non-U.S. investments.
The funds we manage also invest in equity or debt of companies which are located in non-U.S. jurisdictions. As we continue to expand globally, we will continue to focus on monitoring and managing these risk factors as they relate to specific non-U.S. investments.
Assuming all other factors are constant, if there was an immediate parallel increase in interest rates of 100 basis points from levels as of December 31, 2024, Athene estimates a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $3.0 billion, net of offsets.
Assuming all other factors are constant, if there was an immediate parallel increase in interest rates of 100 basis points from levels as of December 31, 2025, Athene estimates a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $4.2 billion, net of offsets.
Athene currently targets fund investments that have characteristics resembling fixed income investments versus those resembling pure equity investments, but as holders of partnership positions, Athene’s investments are generally held as equity positions.
Athene generally targets fund investments that have characteristics resembling fixed income or hybrid investments versus those resembling pure equity investments, but as holders of partnership positions, Athene’s investments are generally held as equity positions.
Athene manages credit risk by avoiding idiosyncratic risk concentrations, understanding and managing its systematic exposure to economic and market conditions through stress testing, monitoring investment activity daily and distinguishing between price and default risk from credit exposures.
Athene manages credit risk by evaluating and calibrating idiosyncratic risk concentrations, understanding and managing its systematic exposure to economic and market conditions through stress testing, monitoring investment activity and distinguishing between price and default risk from credit exposures.
In addition, the business and risk leaders of the Company’s asset management business review specific investments from the perspective of risk mitigation and discuss such analysis with the AGRC or other members of senior management when needed.
In addition, the business and risk leaders of the Company’s asset management business review specific investments from the perspective of risk mitigation and discuss such analysis with the AAM Global Risk Committee or other members of senior management, when needed.
If there was a similar parallel increase in interest rates from levels as of December 31, 2023, Athene estimates a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $2.5 billion, net of offsets.
If there was a similar parallel increase in interest rates from levels as of December 31, 2024, Athene estimates a net decrease to its point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments of $3.0 billion, net of offsets.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Market risk is the risk of incurring losses due to adverse changes in market rates and prices. Included in market risk are potential losses in value due to credit and counterparty risk, interest rate risk, currency risk, commodity price risk, equity price risk and inflation risk.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Market risk is the risk of incurring losses due to adverse changes in market rates and prices. Potential risk exposures include credit and counterparty risk, interest rate risk, currency risk, commodity price risk, equity price risk and inflation risk.
We anticipate that a 10% decline in the fair value of investments at December 31, 2024 and 2023 would result in an approximate $230 million and $247 million decrease in principal investment income and net gains (losses) from investment activities in our consolidated financial statements, respectively.
We anticipate that a 10% decline in the fair value of investments at December 31, 2025 and 2024 would result in an approximately $278 million and $230 million decrease in principal investment income and net gains (losses) from investment activities in our consolidated financial statements, respectively.
The financial instruments included in the sensitivity analysis are carried at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. These financial instruments include public equity investments, derivative instruments, market risk benefits and the FIA embedded derivative. 132 Table of Contents
The financial instruments included in the sensitivity analysis are carried at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. These financial instruments include public equity investments, derivative instruments, market risk benefits and the indexed annuity embedded derivative. 139 Table of Contents
As of December 31, 2024 the balance in cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash, net investment payables and receivables, reinsurance impacts and the net derivative collateral offsetting the related cash positions, was $6.8 billion, net of the amount attributable to the non-controlling interests.
As of December 31, 2025 the balance in cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash, net investment payables and receivables, reinsurance impacts and the net derivative collateral offsetting the related cash positions, was $10.5 billion, net of the amount attributable to the non-controlling interests.
Investment and risk management processes are tailored to each respective investment portfolio subject to our overall risk tolerance and philosophy: 124 Table of Contents • With respect to the credit funds we manage, we continuously monitor a variety of markets for attractive trading opportunities, applying a number of traditional and customized risk management metrics to analyze risk related to specific assets or portfolios. • The investment process of the equity funds we manage involves a detailed analysis of potential acquisitions, with investment management teams assigned to monitor the strategic development, financing and capital deployment decisions of each portfolio investment.
Investment and risk management processes are tailored to each respective investment portfolio subject to our overall risk tolerance and philosophy: • With respect to the credit funds we manage, we continuously monitor a variety of markets for attractive trading opportunities, applying a number of traditional and customized risk management metrics to analyze risk related to specific assets or portfolios. • The investment process of the equity funds we manage involves a detailed analysis of potential acquisitions, with investment management teams assigned to monitor the strategic development, financing and capital deployment decisions of each portfolio investment. 131 Table of Contents The AAM Global Risk Committee is tasked with assisting AAM in monitoring and managing enterprise risk for the asset management business.
The decrease in sensitivity to spread related earnings due to the change in net investment spread from floating rate assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024, when compared to December 31, 2023, was 131 Table of Contents driven by the decrease in Athene’s net floating rate position related to hedging actions as well as additional issuances of floating rate funding agreements in 2024.
The decrease in sensitivity to spread related earnings due to the change in net 138 Table of Contents investment spread from floating rate assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025, when compared to December 31, 2024, was driven by the decrease in Athene’s net floating rate position primarily related to hedging actions undertaken in 2025.
These financial instruments include derivative instruments, embedded derivatives, mortgage loans, certain fixed maturity securities and market risk benefits. The sensitivity analysis excludes those financial instruments carried at fair value for which changes in fair value are recognized in equity, such as AFS fixed maturity securities.
The financial instruments included in the sensitivity analysis are carried at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. These financial instruments include derivative instruments, embedded derivatives, mortgage loans, certain fixed maturity securities and market risk benefits.
The performance of Athene’s investment portfolio is reviewed periodically by the AHL management committees and board of directors. The AHL management committees strive to improve returns to stockholders and protect policyholders, while dynamically managing the risk within Athene’s expectations. Equity Risk— Athene’s FIAs require it to make payments to policyholders that are dependent on the performance of equity market indices.
The performance of Athene’s investment portfolio is reviewed periodically by the AHL management committees and board of directors. The AHL management committees strive to improve returns to stockholders and protect policyholders, while dynamically managing the risk within Athene’s expectations.
The AAM Global Risk Committee (“AGRC”) is tasked with assisting AAM in monitoring and managing enterprise risk for the asset management business. The AGRC is chaired by a Co-President of AAM and includes other members of senior management of Apollo’s asset management business. Managing risk is the responsibility of all AAM employees.
The AAM Global Risk Committee is chaired by the President of AGM and includes other members of senior management of Apollo’s asset management business. Managing risk is the responsibility of all AAM employees.
The risk management team at Athene consists of eight teams: Business and Operational Risk, ALM, Regulatory and Risk Analytics, Risk Policy and Derivatives Risk, Derivatives and Structured Solutions, Asset Risk Management, Strategic and Emerging Risk and Risk Operations and Change Management.
The risk management team at Athene consists of seven teams: Strategic, Liability and Model Risk; Market, Credit and ALM Risk; Liquidity, Business and Operational Risk; Risk Platform and Analytics; Derivatives and Structured Solutions; Derivatives Risk Management; and Risk Operations and Change Management.
The increase in sensitivity to point-in-time pre-tax income from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2024, when compared to December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by the growth experienced in 2024. The financial instruments included in the sensitivity analysis are carried at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
The increase in sensitivity to point-in-time income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit from changes in the fair value of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2025, when compared to December 31, 2024, is primarily driven by the growth experienced in 2025.
When the inflation exposure profiles of assets and liabilities do not match, Athene generally undertakes hedging activities to eliminate or mitigate inflation mismatch risk.
When the currency denominations of the assets and liabilities do not match, Athene generally undertakes hedging activities to eliminate or mitigate currency mismatch risk. Inflation Risk— Exposure to inflation-linked outflows (liabilities) is not a significant risk. These liabilities generally have caps on the amount of inflation applied to annual growth of payments.
Athene seeks to minimize the equity risk from its liabilities by economically defeasing this equity exposure with granular, policy-level-based hedging. In addition, Athene’s investment portfolio can be invested in strategies involving public and private equity positions, though in general, it has limited appetite for passive, public equity investments.
In addition, Athene’s investment portfolio can be invested in strategies involving public and private equity positions, though in general, it has limited appetite for passive, public equity investments. The equity index hedging framework implemented is one of static and dynamic replication.
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The equity index hedging framework implemented is one of static and dynamic replication.
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Equity Risk— Athene’s indexed annuities require it to make payments to policyholders that are dependent on the performance of equity market indices. Athene seeks to minimize the equity risk from its liabilities by economically defeasing this equity exposure with granular, policy-level-based hedging.
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When the currency denominations of the assets and liabilities do not match, Athene generally undertakes hedging activities to eliminate or mitigate currency mismatch risk. Inflation Risk— Athene manages its inflation risk to maintain minimal exposure to changes in purchasing power. In general, it attempts to match inflation exposure of assets and liabilities.
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Additionally, inflation-linked liabilities are priced to parity with other payout options available to the policyholders accounting for the forward-looking risk.
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Foreign Exchange Risk We estimate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, a 10% decline in the rate of exchange of all foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar would result in the following declines in management fees and investment income (loss): Years ended December 31, (In millions) 2024 2023 Management fees $ 29 $ 24 Investment income (loss) 3 1 1 1 We estimate a 10% decline in the rate of exchange of all foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar would result in increases in performance fees, included within investment income (loss), during the year ended December 31, 2023.
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The sensitivity analysis excludes those financial instruments carried at fair value for which changes in fair value are recognized in equity, such as AFS fixed maturity securities.
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As a result, such increases are not included within the decline in investment income (loss).

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