Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its approximately $9 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio to Athene Holding Ltd. for a purchase price based on 99.7% of total loan commitments, net of asset specific CECL reserves. Two loans with a combined principal balance of $146 million are expected to be repaid before the transaction closes. Following the sale and repayment of financing facilities and expenses, ARI expects to retain about $1.4 billion in net cash and roughly $1.7 billion in common stockholders’ equity, which is approximately $12.05 per share. The company will keep its net equity interest in its real estate properties, totaling $466 million as of September 30, 2025. ARI’s management will evaluate new commercial real estate strategies and consider strategic opportunities for repositioning the company.

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