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Apollo (APO) president James Zelter reports RSU grant and tax-share disposition

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Apollo Global Management, Inc. President and director James C. Zelter reported equity award activity in Apollo common stock. On February 10, 2026, he acquired 29,313 restricted stock units under Apollo’s 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, each representing one share of common stock upon vesting and continued service.

On February 11, 2026, 15,122 shares were disposed of at $132.43 per share to cover tax withholding obligations related to share delivery, leaving 5,017,458 shares beneficially owned directly. He also has indirect beneficial ownership through The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1, The James C. Zelter 2025 GRAT No. 1, and Zelter APO Series LLC.

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Insider Zelter James C
Role President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 15,122 $132.43 $2.00M
Grant/Award Common Stock 29,313 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,017,458 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 372,473 shares (Indirect, The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Apollo Global Management, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive, in accordance with the issuance schedule set forth in the applicable RSU award agreement, one share of common stock of the Issuer for each vested RSU. The RSUs vest in installments in accordance with the terms of the applicable RSU award agreement, provided the reporting person remains in service through the applicable vesting date. Reported amount includes 4,903,803 vested and unvested RSUs granted under the Plan. Consists of shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person arising in connection with the delivery of shares that were granted under the Plan. Reported amount includes 4,874,539 vested and unvested RSUs granted under the Plan. By The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1, a vehicle over which the reporting person exercises voting and investment control. By The James C. Zelter 2025 GRAT No. 1, a vehicle over which the reporting person exercises voting and investment control. By Zelter APO Series LLC, a vehicle over which the reporting person exercises voting and investment control.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Zelter James C
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
9 WEST 57TH STREET, 42ND FLOOR
(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10019
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Apollo Global Management, Inc. [ APO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 02/10/2026 A 29,313(1) A $0 5,032,580(2) D
Common Stock 02/11/2026 F 15,122(3) D $132.43 5,017,458(4) D
Common Stock 372,473 I The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1(5)
Common Stock 453,308 I The James C. Zelter 2025 GRAT No. 1(6)
Common Stock 999,940 I Zelter APO Series LLC(7)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Apollo Global Management, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive, in accordance with the issuance schedule set forth in the applicable RSU award agreement, one share of common stock of the Issuer for each vested RSU. The RSUs vest in installments in accordance with the terms of the applicable RSU award agreement, provided the reporting person remains in service through the applicable vesting date.
2. Reported amount includes 4,903,803 vested and unvested RSUs granted under the Plan.
3. Consists of shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person arising in connection with the delivery of shares that were granted under the Plan.
4. Reported amount includes 4,874,539 vested and unvested RSUs granted under the Plan.
5. By The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1, a vehicle over which the reporting person exercises voting and investment control.
6. By The James C. Zelter 2025 GRAT No. 1, a vehicle over which the reporting person exercises voting and investment control.
7. By Zelter APO Series LLC, a vehicle over which the reporting person exercises voting and investment control.
Remarks:
/s/ Jessica L. Lomm, as Attorney-in-Fact 02/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did James C. Zelter report for APO stock?

James C. Zelter reported two main events: a grant of 29,313 restricted stock units under Apollo’s 2019 equity plan and a disposition of 15,122 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to share delivery, both involving Apollo Global Management common stock.

How many Apollo (APO) shares does James C. Zelter own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, James C. Zelter beneficially owns 5,017,458 Apollo common shares directly. He also has additional indirect holdings through The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1, The James C. Zelter 2025 GRAT No. 1, and Zelter APO Series LLC.

Was the Apollo (APO) insider activity a stock sale by James C. Zelter?

The filing shows a disposition of 15,122 Apollo shares at $132.43 per share to cover tax withholding obligations. This is characterized as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, rather than a discretionary open-market sale by James C. Zelter.

What is the nature of the 29,313 Apollo RSUs granted to James C. Zelter?

The 29,313 units are restricted stock units granted under Apollo’s 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Apollo common stock, vesting in installments if James C. Zelter remains in service through the applicable vesting dates.

What indirect Apollo (APO) holdings are associated with James C. Zelter?

Indirect Apollo holdings are reported through The James C. Zelter 2024 GRAT No. 1, The James C. Zelter 2025 GRAT No. 1, and Zelter APO Series LLC. The filing states he exercises voting and investment control over these vehicles, which together hold additional Apollo common shares.

What role does James C. Zelter hold at Apollo Global Management (APO)?

James C. Zelter is identified as both a director and an officer of Apollo Global Management, serving as President. His Form 4 filing reports changes and holdings in Apollo common stock related to equity compensation and associated tax withholding transactions.