Company: APO
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form Type: S-4
Source: 0001193125-25-079161
Chunk: 99

Company: Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form: S-4
Chunk 99
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ers” beginning on page [●] of this proxy statement/prospectus. Additionally, J.P. Morgan rendered its oral opinion to the Bridge Board, which was subsequently confirmed by
delivery of a written opinion, that, as of February 23, 2025, and based upon and subject to the factors and assumptions set forth therein, the exchange ratio in the proposed Corporate Merger to the
Non-Unitholder Stockholders pursuant to the merger agreement was fair from a financial point of view to such holders. For a detailed discussion of J.P. Morgan’s opinion, please see “—Opinions of the Special

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Committee’s and Bridge’s Financial Advisors— Opinion of J.P. Morgan” beginning on page [●] of this proxy statement/prospectus. After further discussion, including a review of the status of Bridge’s business, the process that led to the proposed mergers, the alternatives available to Bridge, including the prospect of remaining as a standalone public company, and the risks and benefits associated with the proposed transaction, and the recommendation from the special committee, the Bridge Board unanimously (other than Mr. Leat, who recused himself from the vote) (a) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, were fair, advisable and in the best interests of Bridge and its stockholders, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the merger agreement, (b) approved the execution, delivery and performance of the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein, (c) directed that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated therein be submitted for consideration at a special meeting of Bridge stockholders, and (d) recommended that Bridge stockholders vote in favor of the approval of, and adoption of, the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated therein. During the evening on February 23, 2025, following authorization by the Bridge Board and the Apollo Board, Bridge and Apollo executed the merger agreement and all signatories to the ancillary agreements executed such agreements. Also on February 23, 2025, the management teams of each of Bridge and Apollo, together with their respective legal and financial advisors, reviewed and discussed a communications plan to be implemented in connection with the execution of the merger agreement. Prior to the opening of trading on February 24, 2025, Bridge and Apollo issued a joint press release publicly announcing entry into the merger agreement. Bridge’s Board and the Special Committee’s Recommendations and Reasons for the Mergers By unanimous vote, the special committee, at