ClosedPublished 24 Apr 2026

Athene Holding Ltd. /
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance sells loan portfolio to Athene

Buy side: Athene Holding Ltd.
Buy sideAthene Holding Ltd.
Target: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
TargetApollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. · 24 Apr 2026Source
Buy side: Athene Holding Ltd.
Buy sideAthene Holding Ltd.
Target: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
TargetApollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
01 / BuyerAthene Holding Ltd.
02 / TargetApollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Source for the buyer and target: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

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“Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARI”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced the completion of the sale of the Company’s $9 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio to Athene Holding Ltd. pursuant to the definitive agreement announced on January 28, 2026.”

Published 24 Apr 2026

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance closed the sale of its commercial real estate loan portfolio to Athene Holding Ltd. for cash consideration of approximately $8.6 billion. The sale closed on Apr. 24, 2026, under an agreement dated Jan. 27, 2026. [01]

The price reflects 99.7% of the total commitment amount of the loans as of the closing date, subject to certain adjustments. [01]

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance sells loan portfolio to Athene

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  1. Announced

    “The sale closed on Apr. 24, 2026, under an agreement dated Jan. 27, 2026”

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  2. Closed

    “The sale closed on Apr. 24, 2026, under an agreement dated Jan. 27, 2026”

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