Millennium entities (NYSE: ARI) report 6.7M-share, 5.3% stake in Apollo

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander report beneficial ownership of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. common stock. They disclose beneficial ownership of 6,744,918 shares of common stock, representing 5.3% of the class.

For each reporting person, the filing states 0 shares with sole voting and dispositive power and 6,744,918 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power. The securities are held by entities subject to voting control and investment discretion by Millennium Management LLC and/or other investment managers controlled by Millennium Group Management LLC and Mr. Englander, while expressly stating that this should not be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership shares: 6,744,918 shares Percent of class: 5.3% Shared voting power: 6,744,918 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership shares 6,744,918 shares Common stock beneficially owned by each reporting person

Percent of class 5.3% Percentage of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance common stock class

Shared voting power 6,744,918 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared voting power

Sole voting power 0 shares Shares over which each reporting person has sole voting power

Shared dispositive power 6,744,918 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial ownership financial

"The securities disclosed herein as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

shared voting power financial

"6 | Shared Voting Power 6,744,918.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 6,744,918.00"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"form_type": "SCHEDULE 13G""

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Joint Filing Agreement regulatory

"Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2026"

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FAQ

What stake in Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) is reported by Millennium Management?

Millennium Management and related parties report beneficial ownership of 6,744,918 shares of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance common stock, representing 5.3% of the outstanding class, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over all of these shares.

Who are the reporting persons in this Schedule 13G for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI)?

The reporting persons are Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC, and Israel A. Englander. They jointly report beneficial ownership and have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement dated July 29, 2026, covering this Schedule 13G.

What percentage of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) common stock is beneficially owned?

The filing states that the reporting persons beneficially own 5.3% of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance’s common stock. This percentage is based on 6,744,918 shares reported as beneficially owned with shared voting and dispositive power.

Do the reporting persons have sole or shared voting power over Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) shares?

Each reporting person has 0 shares with sole voting power and 6,744,918 shares with shared voting power. They also report 0 shares with sole dispositive power and the same 6,744,918 shares with shared dispositive power.

How is beneficial ownership of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) structured for Millennium entities?

The securities are held by entities subject to voting control and investment discretion by Millennium Management LLC and/or other investment managers controlled by Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander, while the filing disclaims that this alone constitutes an admission of beneficial ownership.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

03762U105

(CUSIP Number)

07/23/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 03762U105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Millennium Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 6,744,918.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,744,918.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,744,918.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 03762U105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Millennium Group Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 6,744,918.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,744,918.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,744,918.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 03762U105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Israel A. Englander

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 6,744,918.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,744,918.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,744,918.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: c/o Apollo Global Management, Inc., 9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor, New York, New York 10019
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Millennium Management LLC Millennium Group Management LLC Israel A. Englander
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Millennium Management LLC 399 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 Millennium Group Management LLC 399 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 Israel A. Englander c/o Millennium Management LLC 399 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022
(c)	Citizenship: Millennium Management LLC - Delaware Millennium Group Management LLC - Delaware Israel A. Englander - United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 03762U105
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See response to Item 9 on each cover page.
(b)	Percent of class: See response to Item 11 on each cover page.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 5 on each cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 6 on each cover page.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 7 on each cover page.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 8 on each cover page. The securities disclosed herein as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Mr. Englander are held by entities subject to voting control and investment discretion by Millennium Management LLC and/or other investment managers that may be controlled by Millennium Group Management LLC (the managing member of Millennium Management LLC) and Mr. Englander (the sole voting trustee of the managing member of Millennium Group Management LLC). The foregoing should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC or Mr. Englander as to beneficial ownership of the securities held by such entities.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Millennium Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:	Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:	07/29/2026

Millennium Group Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:	Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:	07/29/2026

Israel A. Englander

Signature:	/s/ Israel A. Englander
Name/Title:	Israel A. Englander
Date:	07/29/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2026, by and among Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander.