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SOCAR signed multiple agreements at the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum. Key deals include a 50-50 PSA with ExxonMobil for hydrocarbon exploration, a FID with XRG and TotalEnergies for the Absheron gas field, and partnerships with Comstock Resources, Apollo, SEFE, VNG, and Eni. SOCAR also acquired a 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine oil field.

Apollo Global Management limited withdrawals from its $25B private credit fund, Apollo Debt Solutions, to 5% of outstanding shares. Investors received 45% of their capital. Shares dropped 3% in extended trading. The firm expects $730M in outflows for Q1, offsetting $724M in inflows. The private credit industry faces rising redemption rates due to asset class concerns and AI disruption risks.

Ares Management's private credit fund saw a slight decline in withdrawal requests to 13.1% in Q3 from 14.4% in Q2, with the fund limiting withdrawals to 5%. This follows a broader trend of easing redemptions in the sector, as reported by BlackRock and Apollo. The Ares fund expects to satisfy most unfulfilled requests by year-end, assuming similar withdrawal levels. ASIF Class I shares have generated a 9.97% annualized total return since inception.

Apollo Global Management (APO) is in talks to acquire Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) orthopedics unit, DePuy Synthes, for around $20 billion, according to Bloomberg. The unit generated $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue. J&J may also consider a public spin-off. The deal could provide Apollo with a high-margin asset and J&J with liquidity for other investments.

Apollo Global Management (APO) options saw record put volume with a 94:1 put/call ratio. 80,673 contracts traded, with puts at $120.03, down 3.48%. Key strikes include Oct 2026 $115 and $105 puts, suggesting downside bets. APO is down 17.26% YTD, with analysts setting targets at $155-$173.

Apollo Global Management is discussing financing major energy projects in Azerbaijan, according to Jamshid Ehsani, Head of Global Structured Finance. Ehsani highlighted investment opportunities in critical minerals and energy infrastructure, and noted discussions with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR). Apollo and SOCAR have already expanded cooperation, with Apollo acquiring a minority stake in TANAP and exploring additional financing of up to $300 million.

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) reported elevated redemptions from its $26 billion private credit fund for the third straight quarter, capping redemptions at 5% of outstanding shares. Investors sought to redeem 14.7% of shares, down from 16.8% in the prior period. The fund expects net outflows of $500 million, or 3% of NAV, after $200 million in inflows and $700 million in share repurchases. Since its 2022 debut, the fund has delivered an annualized return of 8.2%.

Apollo Global (APO) faces private credit redemption pressures, but the pace is moderating. Q3 redemptions in Apollo Debt Solutions (ADS) were 14.7%, down from 16.8% in Q2. Apollo's Q2 revenue was $11.1B, net income $1.33B, with AUM rising to $858B. Analysts maintain bullish targets, but technical indicators suggest near-term downside risk.

Apollo Global Management capped withdrawals at 5% of shares for its $26B private credit fund, with redemption requests falling to 15% in Q3 from 17% in Q2. Investors have received about 75% of requested capital for 2026. Redemption pressure is easing across the sector, including at BlackRock.

Apollo Global Management (APO) has restricted withdrawals from its private credit fund for Q3 2026. The company's stock closed at $124.15 USD, down 2.94% for the day and 2.24% over the past year, with a 14.24% decline since the start of the year. The move aims to manage liquidity and investor demand.