# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001856961
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-023276
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 12594
**Document Hash:** 0e6edbf4b7d7ba641a5e4c160b0c6019
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-023276.hdr.sgml**: 20230217

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-023276

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20220330

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230217

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230217

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001449433
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41112
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23642679

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9 W. 57TH STREET
- **STREET 2:** 43RD FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10019
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-515-3200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9 W. 57TH STREET
- **STREET 2:** 43RD FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10019
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001877952
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41112
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23642678

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 27 HOSPITAL ROAD
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOW
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-9008
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9178731231

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 27 HOSPITAL ROAD
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOW
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-9008
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001456419
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41112
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23642677

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9 WEST 57TH STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10019
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212 515 3200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9 WEST 57TH STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10019
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001856961
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BLANK CHECKS [6770]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE
- **STREET 2:** 7TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** CHEVY CHASE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 20815
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (703) 541-8581

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE
- **STREET 2:** 7TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** CHEVY CHASE
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 20815

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

(1) Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P. ("SPAC Fund I") holds securities of the Issuer. Apollo SPAC Management I, L.P. ("SPAC Management
I") serves as the investment manager for SPAC Fund I. The general partner of SPAC Management I is Apollo SPAC Management I GP, LLC
("SPAC Management I GP").

Apollo Capital Management, L.P. ("Capital Management") serves as the sole member of SPAC Management I GP. Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC ("Capital Management GP") serves as the general partner of Capital Management. Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. ("Management Holdings") serves as the sole member and manager of Capital Management GP, and Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC ("Management Holdings GP") serves as the general partner of Management Holdings.

SPAC Management I, SPAC Management I GP, Capital Management, Capital Management GP, Management Holdings and Management Holdings GP, and Messrs. Scott Kleinman, James Zelter, and Marc Rowan, the managers, as well as executive officers, of Management Holdings GP, each disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares of Common Stock included in this report, and the filing of this report shall not be construed as an admission that any such person or entity is the beneficial owner of any such securities for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

The principal office of SPAC Fund I is One Manhattanville Road, Suite 201, Purchase, New York 10577. The principal office of each of SPAC Management I, SPAC Management I GP, Capital Management, Capital Management GP, Management Holdings, and Management Holdings GP is 9 W. 57<sup>th</sup> Street, 43<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10019.

## Exhibit 99.2

**Exhibit 99.2**

**This Statement on Form 3 is filed by:** (i) Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P.; (ii) Apollo SPAC Management I, L.P.; (iii) Apollo SPAC Management I GP, LLC; (iv) Apollo Capital Management, L.P.; (v) Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC; (vi) Apollo Management Holdings, L.P.; and (vii) Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC.

**Name of Designated Filer:** Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC

**Date of Event Requiring Statement:** March 30, 2022

**Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:** Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp [BOCN]

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **APOLLO SPAC FUND I, L.P.** | **APOLLO SPAC FUND I, L.P.** | **APOLLO SPAC FUND I, L.P.** |
| By: | Apollo SPAC Management I, L.P., | Apollo SPAC Management I, L.P., |
|  | its investment manager | its investment manager |
|  | By: Apollo SPAC Management I GP, LLC, | By: Apollo SPAC Management I GP, LLC, |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;its general partner |
|  | By: | /s/ William Kuesel |
|  | Name: | William Kuesel |
|  | Title: | Vice President |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **APOLLO SPAC MANAGEMENT I, L.P.** | **APOLLO SPAC MANAGEMENT I, L.P.** | **APOLLO SPAC MANAGEMENT I, L.P.** |
| By: | Apollo SPAC Management I GP, LLC, | Apollo SPAC Management I GP, LLC, |
|  | its general partner | its general partner |
|  | By: | /s/ William Kuesel |
|  | Name: | William Kuesel |
|  | Title: | Vice President |
| **APOLLO SPAC MANAGEMENT I GP, LLC** | **APOLLO SPAC MANAGEMENT I GP, LLC** | **APOLLO SPAC MANAGEMENT I GP, LLC** |
| By: | /s/ William Kuesel | /s/ William Kuesel |
| Name: | William Kuesel | William Kuesel |
| Title: | Vice President | Vice President |
| **APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.** | **APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.** | **APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.** |
| By: | Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC, | Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC, |
|  | its general partner | its general partner |
|  | By: | /s/ William Kuesel |
|  | Name: | William Kuesel |
|  | Title: | Vice President |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GP, LLC** | **APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GP, LLC** | **APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GP, LLC** |
| By: | /s/ William Kuesel | /s/ William Kuesel |
| Name: | William Kuesel | William Kuesel |
| Title: | Vice President | Vice President |
| **APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, L.P.** | **APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, L.P.** | **APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, L.P.** |
| By: | Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC, | Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC, |
|  | its general partner | its general partner |
|  | By: | /s/ William Kuesel |
|  | Name: | William Kuesel |
|  | Title: | Vice President |
| **APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS GP, LLC** | **APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS GP, LLC** | **APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS GP, LLC** |
| By: | /s/ William Kuesel | /s/ William Kuesel |
| Name: | William Kuesel | William Kuesel |
| Title: | Vice President | Vice President |

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>9 WEST 57TH STREET, 43RD FLOOR<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10019<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp [ BOCN ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-03-30 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>27 HOSPITAL ROAD<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GEORGE TOW, E9 KY1-9008<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp [ BOCN ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-03-30 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>9 WEST 57TH STREET<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10019<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp [ BOCN ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-03-30 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share | 1895602 | I | See Footnote<sup>(1)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Class B ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share | <sup>(2)</sup> | <sup>(2)</sup> | Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share | 175000 | <sup>(2)</sup> | I | See Footnote<sup>(1)</sup> |

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### Footnotes:

(1) See Exhibit 99.1.

(2) The Class B ordinary shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares concurrently with or immediately following the Issuer's initial business combination, or earlier at the option of the holder thereof, on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment, as described in more detail in the Issuer's prospectus filed with the SEC on December 2, 2021.

**Signature:** See Exhibit 99.2  
**Date:** 2023-02-17

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

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