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Apollo group holds 19% of Ares Dynamic Credit (NYSE: ARDC) preferred

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Athene Annuity and Life Company and affiliated Apollo entities report beneficial ownership of 760,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc., equal to 19% of this preferred class.

The holdings comprise 360,000 Series A, 160,000 Series B, and 240,000 Series C shares. The reporting group discloses shared voting and dispositive power over all these shares and states they were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control of the fund.

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Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)






SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Amount beneficially owned: 760,000 shares, based upon: (i) 360,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 160,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 240,000 shares of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock. Percent of Class: 19%, based upon: (i) 45.0% of Series A Mandatory Preferred Stock, (ii) 13.3% of Series B Mandatory Preferred Stock, and (iii) 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Preferred Stock.


SCHEDULE 13G



Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ William B. Kuesel
Name/Title:William B. Kuesel, Vice President
Date:02/13/2026
Athene Annuity and Life Company
Signature:Apollo Insurance Solutions Group LP
Name/Title:Investment Adviser
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:AISG GP Ltd.
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ Angelo Lombardo
Name/Title:Angelo Lombardo, Authorized Signatory
Date:02/13/2026
Apollo Insurance Solutions Group LP
Signature:AISG GP Ltd.
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ Angelo Lombardo
Name/Title:Angelo Lombardo, Authorized Signatory
Date:02/13/2026
AISG GP Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Angelo Lombardo
Name/Title:Angelo Lombardo, Authorized Signatory
Date:02/13/2026
Apollo Life Asset L.P.
Signature:/s/ Apollo Life Asset GP, LLC
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
Name/Title:Managing Member
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ William Kuesel
Name/Title:William Kuesel / Vice President
Date:02/13/2026
Apollo Life Asset GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
Name/Title:Managing Member
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ William B. Kuesel
Name/Title:William B. Kuesel, Vice President
Date:02/13/2026
Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ William B. Kuesel
Name/Title:William B. Kuesel, Vice President
Date:02/13/2026
Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ William B. Kuesel
Name/Title:William B. Kuesel, Vice President
Date:02/13/2026
Apollo Management Holdings, L.P.
Signature:Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC
Name/Title:General Partner
Date:02/13/2026
Signature:/s/ William B. Kuesel
Name/Title:William B. Kuesel, Vice President
Date:02/13/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 99.1 Title of Class of Securities CUSIPs Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares 04014F2*2 04014F3*1 04014F4*0

FAQ

What stake do Apollo-related entities report in Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) preferred shares?

They report beneficial ownership of 760,000 Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, representing 19% of that preferred class. The position spans Series A, B, and C and reflects a sizable institutional holding in ARDC’s preferred capital structure.

How are the 760,000 ARDC preferred shares held by the Apollo group allocated by series?

The filing shows 360,000 shares of Series A, 160,000 of Series B, and 240,000 of Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock. Together these series total the 760,000 preferred shares reported as beneficially owned.

What percentage of each ARDC preferred series is owned by the Apollo-related investors?

They report ownership of 45.0% of Series A, 13.3% of Series B, and 12.0% of Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock. Across all three series, this amounts to 19% of the overall preferred class outstanding.

Do Apollo and Athene entities claim to control Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) through this preferred stake?

No. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of ARDC, nor in connection with any such control transaction.

Which entities are included as reporting persons in this ARDC Schedule 13G/A filing?

The filing lists Athene Annuity and Life Company plus multiple Apollo-affiliated entities, including Apollo Insurance Solutions Group, Apollo Life Asset entities, Apollo Capital Management entities, and Apollo Management Holdings entities, all collectively defined as the Reporting Persons for this preferred stake.

How many ARDC preferred shares are outstanding by series used to calculate the 19% ownership?

The ownership percentages are based on 800,000 Series A, 1,200,000 Series B, and 2,000,000 Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025, as reported by ARDC in a certified shareholder report.
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