Apollo Global Mgmt Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Apollo has closed a $816 million convertible equity financing agreement with NextEra Energy Partners for a 2.5 GW renewable energy portfolio. This transaction showcases Apollo's infrastructure expertise and strategic partnerships in supporting the clean energy transition. The portfolio includes 13 utility-scale wind and solar assets across nine states, backed by long-term power purchase agreements with stable counterparties. It highlights Apollo's active role in alternative investments within the energy sector, aligned with its institutional partners to redeploy capital into renewable opportunities.

iCapital Network announced a successful $50 million funding round led by WestCap, with new investments from Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Temasek. This funding values iCapital at over $6 billion and aims to enhance its technology platform, expand investment strategies, and pursue strategic acquisitions. Since July 2021, iCapital has seen significant growth, managing over $104 billion in assets, with international clients contributing $22 billion. The company is transforming access to alternative investments for high-net-worth individuals.

Athene Holding Ltd. has announced an agreement to acquire Petros PACE Finance, a leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, for commercial properties in the U.S. The acquisition aims to enhance Athene's direct origination platform and meet the rising demand for ESG assets. Petros has financed over $700 million in projects since 2016, including the largest C-PACE transaction of $89 million in NYC. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2022 and will be managed by Apollo, Athene's strategic partner.

Apollo has successfully acquired Kem One Group, a prominent European PVC producer, from De Krassny GmbH. This acquisition enables Kem One to enhance its production operations across its eight industrial sites in France and Spain. Apollo aims to modernize Kem One's production and expand its growth strategy, focusing on customer service and sustainability. Kem One's CEO, Frédéric Chalmin, will remain at the helm, driving significant industrial projects, including an ethylene storage terminal and plant modernization.

Apollo announces a strategic partnership with DL Energy for the acquisition of a 25% equity stake in CPV Fairview Energy Center, a premier provider of environmentally sustainable electric power. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, highlights Apollo's commitment to the clean energy sector. CPV Fairview has a capacity of 1,050MW, serving over one million homes, and plays a crucial role in meeting Pennsylvania's energy demands. Completion is anticipated by Q1 2022, strengthening its existing partnerships with Competitive Power Ventures and Osaka Gas.

Intrado Corporation will host its fourth annual Festival for Communicators on February 3, 2022. The event will include live programming from London, New York, and Chicago, featuring key figures from marketing and public relations. Emmy-winning Brendan Hunt will deliver the keynote address. This year’s festival aims to enhance engagement through interactive features and networking opportunities. Participation is free, and the event celebrates successful virtual projects from 2021. Intrado offers a unique communications cloud for event and public relations needs.

Intrado Corporation announced the appointment of Jeff Robertson, President of Intrado Life & Safety, to the CTIA Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022. Robertson, with over 30 years in public safety and emergency communications, will focus on improving emergency response through advanced wireless technologies. His experience is expected to align with CTIA's mission to advocate for the wireless communications industry, which is crucial as more than 80% of 911 calls are made via wireless phones. This appointment underscores Intrado’s commitment to enhancing public safety communications.

Altius Renewable Royalties (ATRWF) announced a 2.5% gross revenue royalty for its joint venture, Great Bay Renewables (GBR), disclosed in Q3 results on November 8, 2021. The royalty is linked to JERA Co. Inc.'s acquisition of the 300 MW El Sauz wind project in Texas, with construction beginning in early 2022 and operations expected by Q4 2022. GBR, a partnership between ARR and Apollo Global Management (APO), focuses on financing renewable energy projects.

Apollo has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the US wealth distribution and asset management businesses of Griffin Capital, marking a significant expansion of Apollo’s Global Wealth Management Solutions. The acquisition adds over $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) and enhances Apollo’s capabilities in providing alternative investment solutions to individual investors. The integration of Griffin's experienced distribution team and technology is expected to accelerate Apollo's growth in the US wealth market, enhancing client offerings.