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Apollo And Athene To Merge In All-Stock Transaction
GlobeNewswire
Apollo and Athene have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction that implies a total equity value of approximately $11 billion for Athene.
Under the terms of the transaction, each outstanding Class A common share of Athene will be exchanged for a fixed ratio of 1.149 shares of Apollo common stock. Upon closing of the merger, current Apollo shareholders will own approximately 76% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, and Athene shareholders will own approximately 24%.
The merger of Apollo and Athene combines two growth companies providing products and services that are in high demand – investment returns and retirement income. The stronger capital base and complete alignment will allow the company to rapidly scale asset and liability origination, broaden distribution channels and act as a leading global solutions provider. The company will operate in an environment power
Apollo Appoints Jay Clayton as Lead Independent Director
Nachrichtenquelle: globenewswire | 18.02.2021, 12:30 | 120
Appointment is Latest Step in Firm’s Corporate Governance Enhancements NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo” or the “Firm”) today announced that Jay Clayton has been appointed to serve as Lead Independent Director of its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2021. Mr. Clayton assumes this newly created role following his service as Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) from May 2017 through December 2020. Mr. Clayton was selected for this important role due to the exceptional breadth of his professional experience, as well as his deep knowledge and understanding of private and public capital
Apollo boss Leon Black steps down after review into Epstein ties
“Given the extraordinary strength and depth of Apollo’s management team and consistent with best-in-class governance practices, I have advised the Apollo Board that I will retire as CEO on or before my 70th birthday in July and remain as Chairman,” Black said on Monday.
Marc Rowan will take over as chief executive in July, while Black, who founded the private equity firm in 1990, will remain as chairman.
It comes after an independent review by law firm Dechert which found Black had paid $158m for advice on tax and estate planning and related services between 2012 and 2017.
Jeffrey Epstein, a late American investor and convicted sex offender, was additionally accused of sexual abuse and trafficking of underage girls. Many famous people.