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APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LLC (APO) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 03/09/2012 Filed Period 12/31/2011 THOMSON REUTERS ACCELUS￾EFTA01085356 Table of l'ontenIs UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, • 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) al ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 OR O TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 001-35107 APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-S8130053 (State or other jurbdiction or (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Not 9 West 57th Street, 43rd Floor New York. 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Yes 0 No As of lune 30.2011 the aggregate market value of 47.969116 Class A shares held by non-affiliates was approximately 5825 million. As of Mardi 7,''1112 there were 126.309.787 Class A Mures and I Class B share outstanding. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE None EFTA01085357 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I ITEM I. BUSINESS 7 ITEM IA. RISK FACTORS 29 ITEM I R. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 68 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 69 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 69 ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 70 PART II ITEM S. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EOUITY. RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUiT_Y SECURITIES 71 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 73 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 76 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCI OSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 155 ITEM a. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 160 ITEM 9. CHANGES AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 254 ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 254 ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 254 PART III ITEM 10. DI RECTORSJIECUTIVEOFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 255 ITEM II. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 262 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 274 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 277 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 287 PART IV ITEM IS. EXHIBITS. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 288 SIGNATURES 292 2 EFTA01085358 Table of Contents Forward-Looking Statements This report may contain forward looking statements that arc within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include, but are not limited to. discussions related to Apollo's expectations regarding the performance of its business. its liquidity and capital resources and the other non-historical statements in the discussion and analysis. These forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by. and information currently available to. management. When used in this report. the words "believe." "anticipate: "estimate." "expect: "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements arc reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. including risks relating to our dependence on certain key personnel. our ability to raise new private equity. capital markets or real estate funds. market conditions, generally: our ability to manage our growth. fund performance. changes in our regulatory environment and tax status, the variability of our revenues, net income and cash flow. our use of leverage to finance our businesses and investments by our funds and litigation risks, among others. We believe these factors include but arc not limited to those described under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in this report, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which arc accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in other filings. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements. whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Terms Used in This Report In this report. references to "Apollo: "we: "us: "our" and the "Company" refer collectively to Apollo Global Management. LLC and its subsidiaries, including the Apollo Operating Group and all of its subsidiaries. "AMH" refers to Apollo Management Holdings... a Delaware limited partnership owned by APO Corp. and Holdings: "Apollo funds" and "our funds" refer to the funds, alternative asset companies and other entities that are managed by the Apollo Operating Group. "Apollo Operating Group" refers to: (i) the limited partnerships through which our Managing Partners currently operate our businesses: and (ii) one or more limited partnerships formed for the purpose of, among other activities, holding certain of our gains or losses on our principal investments in the funds. which we refer to as our "principal investments." "Apollo Operating Group" refers to (i) the limited partnerships through which our managing partners currently operate our businesses and (ii) one or more limited partnerships formed for the purpose of, among other activities. holding certain of our gains or losses on our principal investments in the funds, which we refer to as our "principal investments" "Assets Under Management." or "AUM," refers to the investments we manage or with respect to which we have control. including capital we have the right to call from our investors pursuant to their capital commitments to various funds. Our AUM equals the sum of: the fair value of our private equity investments plus the capital that we are entitled to call from our investors pursuant to the terms of their capital commitments plus non-recallable capital to the extent a fund is within the commitment period in which management fees are calculated based on total commitments to the fund: 3 EFTA01085359 Table of Contents (ii) the net asset value, or "NAV: of our capital markets funds. other than certain senior credit funds. which are structured as collateralized loan obligations (such as Anus. which we measure by using the mark-to-market value of the aggregate principal amount of the underlying collateralized loan obligations) or certain collateralized loan obligation and collateralized debt obligation credit funds that have a fee generating basis other than mark-to-market asset values, plus used or available leverage and/or capital commitments: (iii) the gross asset values or net asset values of our real estate entities and the structured portfolio vehicle investments included within the funds we manage. which includes the leverage used by such structured portfolio vehicles; (iv) the incremental value associated with the reinsurance investments of the portfolio company assets that we manage: and (v) the fair value of any other investments that we manage plus unused credit facilities. including capital commitments for investments that may require pre-qualification before investment plus any other capital commitments available for investment that are not otherwise included in the clauses above. Our AUM measure includes Assets Under Management for which we charge either no or nominal fees. Our definition of AUM is not based on any definition of Assets Under Management contained in our operating agreement or in any of our Apollo fund management agreements. We consider multiple factors for determining what should be included in our definition of AUM. Such factors include but are not limited to ( I) our ability to influence the investment decisions for existing and available assets: (2) our ability to generate income from the underlying assets in our funds: and (3) the AUM measures that we use internally or believe arc used by other investment managers. Given the differences in the investment strategics and structures among other alternative investment managers. our calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations employed by other investment managers and, as a result, this measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures presented by other investment managers. Pee-generating AUM consists of assets that we manage and on which we earn management fees or monitoring fees pursuant to management agreements on a basis that varies among the Apollo funds. Management fees arc normally based on "net asset value." "gross assets.' "adjusted par asset value: "adjusted cost of all unrealized portfolio investments: "capital commitments: "adjusted assets." "stockholders equity: "invested capital" or 'capital contributions." each as defined in the applicable management agreement. Monitoring fees for AUM purposes arc based on the total value of certain structured portfolio vehicle investments, which normally include leverage. Ins any portion of such total value that is already considered in fee-generating AUM. Non-fee generating AUM consists of assets that do not produce management fees or monitoring fees. These assets generally consist of the following: (a) fair value above invested capital for those funds that earn management fees based on invested capital. (b) net asset values related to general partner and co￾investment ownership. (c) unused credit facilities. (d) available commitments on those funds that generate management fees on invested capital. (e) structured portfolio vehicle investments that do not generate monitoring fees and (f) the difference between gross assets and net asset value for those funds that earn management fees based on net asset value. We use non-fee generating AUM combined with fee-generating AUM as a performance measurement of our investment activities, as well as to monitor fund size in relation to professional resource and infrastructure needs. Non-fee generating AUM includes assets on which we could earn carried interest income. "carried interest." "incentive income' and "carried interest income" refer to interests granted to Apollo by an Apollo fund that entitle Apollo to receive allocations distributions or fees calculated by reference to the performance of such fund or its underlying investments: co-founded" means the individual joined Apollo in 1990. the year in which the company commenced business operations: 4 EFTA01085360 Table of Contents 'contributing partners" refers to those of our partners (and their related panics) who indirectly own (through Holdings) Apollo Operating Group units: 'distressed and event-driven hedge funds" refers to certain of our capital markets funds. including SVF. VIF. SOMA. AAOF and certain of our strategic investment accounts: ' feeder funds' refer to funds that operate by placing substantially all of their assets in. and conducting substantially all of their investment and trading activities through. a master fund, which is designed to facilitate collective investment by the participating feeder funds. With respect to certain of our funds that are organized in a master-feeder structure, the feeder funds are permitted to make investments outside the master fund when deemed appropriate by the fund's investment manager: 'gross IRR" of a fund represents the cumulative investment-related cash flows for all of the investors in the fund on the basis of the actual timing of investment inflows and outflows (for unrealized investments assuming disposition on December 31. 2011 or other date specified) aggregated on a gross basis quarterly. and the return is annualized and compounded before management fees. carried interest and certain other fund expenses (including interest incurred by the fund itself) and measures the returns on the fund's investments as a whole without regard to whether all of the returns would, if distributed, be payable to the fund's investors: ' Holdings" means AP Professional Holdings. a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership through which our managing partners and contributing partners hold their Apollo Operating Group units: ' IRS" refers to the Internal Revenue Service: "managing partners" refers to Messrs. Leon Black. Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan collectively and. when used in reference to holdings of interests in Apollo or Holdings. includes certain related parties of such individuals: "net IRR" of a fund means the gross IRR applicable to all investors, including related parties which may not pay fees. net of management fees. organizational expenses. transaction costs, and certain other fund expenses (including interest incurred by the fund itself) and realized carried interest all offset to the extent of interest income, and measures returns based on amounts that. if distributed, would be paid to investors of the fund: to the extent that an Apollo private equity fund exceeds all requirements detailed within the applicable fund agreement. the estimated unrealized value is adjusted such that a percentage of up to 20.0% of the unrealized gain is allocated to the general partner. thereby reducing the balance attributable to fund investors: "net return" for Value Funds, SOMA and AAOF represents the calculated return that is based on month-to-month changes in net assets and is calculated using the returns that have been geometrically linked based on capital contributions. distributions and dividend reinvestments. as applicable: 'our manager" means AGM Management. LW. a Delaware limited liability company that is controlled by our managing partners: ' permanent capital" means capital of funds that do not have redemption provisions or a requirement to return capital to investors upon exiting the investments made with such capital. except as required by applicable law. which currently consist of AAA. Apollo Investment Corporation and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. Inc.: such funds may be required. or elect. to return all or a portion of capital gains and investment income: 'private equity investments" refers to (i) direct or indirect investments in existing and future private equity funds managed or sponsored by Apollo. (ii) direct or indirect co-investments with existing and future private equity funds managed or sponsored by Apollo. (iii) direct or indirect investments in securities which are not 5 EFTA01085361 Table of Contents immediately capable of resale in a public market that Apollo identifies but does not pursue through its private equity funds, and (iv) investments of the type described in (i) through (iii) above made by Apollo funds: and 'Strategic Investors" refers to the California Public Employee:: Retirement System. or "CalPERS." and an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. or "ADIA." 6 EFTA01085362 Table of Contents PART I. ITEM I. BUSINESS Overview Founded in 1990. Apollo is a leading global alternative investment manager. We are contrarian. value-oriented investors in private equity. credit￾oriented capital markets and real estate. with significant distressed investment expertise. We have a flexible mandate in the majority of the funds we manage that enables the funds to invest opportunistically across a company's capital stnicture. We raise, invest and manage funds on behalf of some of the world's most prominent pension and endowment funds, as well as other institutional and individual investors. As of December 31.2011- we had total AUM of $75.2 billion across all of our businesses. Our latest private equity buyout fund. Fund VII. held a final closing in December 2008. raising a total of $14.7 billion. and as of December 31. 2011 Fund VII had $6.2 billion of uncalled commitments, or "dry powder". remaining. We have consistently produced attractive long￾term investment returns in our private equity funds, generating a 3995 gross IRR and a 25% net IRR on a compound annual basis from inception through December 31. 2011. A number of our capital markets funds have also performed well since their inception through December 31. 2011. Apollo is led by our managing partners. Leon Black. Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan. who have worked together for more than 20 years and lead a team of 548 employees. including 201 investment professionals. as of December 31. 2011. This team possesses a broad range of transaction, financial. managerial and investment skills. We have offices in Ncw York. Los Angeles. Houston. London. Frankfurt. Luxembourg. Singapore. Hong Kong. and Mumbai. We operate our private equity. capital markets and real estate businesses in a highly integrated manner. which we believe distinguishes us from other alternative asset managers. Our investment professionals frequently collaborate across disciplines. We believe that this collaboration, including market insight. management. banking and consultant contacts, and investment opportunities. enables us to more successfully invest across a company's capital structure. This platform and the depth and experience of our investment team have enabled us to deliver strong long-term investment performance in our private equity funds throughout a range of economic cycles. Our objective is to achieve superior long-term risk-adjusted returns for our fund investors. The majority of our investment funds are designed to invest capital over periods of seven or more years from inception, thereby allowing us to generate attractive long-term returns throughout economic cycles. Our investment approach is value-oriented. focusing on nine core industries in which we have considerable knowledge and experience, and emphasizing downside protection and the preservation of capital. We are frequently contrarian in our investment approach. which is reflected in a number of ways. including: . our willingness to invest in industries that our competitors typically avoid: . the often complex structures we employ in some of our investments. including our willingness to pursue difficult corporate carve-out transactions: . our experience investing during periods of uncertainty or distress in the economy or financial markets when many of our competitors simply reduce their investment activity: . our orientation towards sole sponsored transactions when other firms have opted to partner with others: and . our willingness to undertake transactions that have substantial business. regulatory or legal complexity. We have applied this investment philosophy to identify what we believe arc attractive investment opportunities. deploy capital across the balance sheet of industry leading. or "franchise." businesses and create value throughout economic cycles. We rely on our deep industry, credit and financial structuring experience, coupled with our strengths as value-oriented, distressed investors, to deploy significant amounts of new capital within challenging economic 7 EFTA01085363 Table of Contents environments. As in prior market downturns and periods of significant volatility. in the current environment we have been purchasing distressed securities and continue to opportunistically build positions in high quality companies with stressed balance sheets in industries where we have deep expertise. From the fourth quarter of 2007 through December 31. 2011. Apollo's private equity and capital markets funds have acquired approximately $15.6 billion of par value of distressed debt and approximately $37.4 billion of par value of leveraged loans, both at significant discounts to par. Our approach towards investing in distressed situations often requires us to purchase particular debt securities as prices are declining, since this allows us both to reduce our avenge cost and accumulate sizable positions which may enhance our ability to influence any restructuring plans and maximize the value of our distressed investments. As a result. our investment approach may produce negative short-term unrealized returns in certain of the funds we manage. However. we concentrate on generating attractive. long-term. risk-adjusted realized returns for our fund investors and we therefore do not overly depend on short-term results and quarterly fluctuations in the unrealized fair value of the holdings in our funds. In addition to deploying capital in new investments, we seek to enhance value in the investment portfolios of the funds we manage. We have relied on our transaction. restructuring and capital markets experience to work proactively with our private equity funds' portfolio company management teams to identify and execute strategic acquisitions. joint ventures. and other transactions. generate cost and working capital savings, reduce capital expenditures. and optimize capital structures through several means such as debt exchange offers and the purchase of portfolio company debt at discounts to par value. We had total AUM of $75.2 billion as of December 31. 2011, consisting of $35.4 billion in our private equity business. 531.9 billion in our capital markets business and $8.0 billion in our real estate business. We have grown our total AUM at a 31.1% compound annual growth rate. or "CAGR." from December 31.2004 to December 31. 2011. In addition, we benefit from mandates with long-term capital commitments in our private equity. capital markets and real estate businesses. Our long-lived capital base allows us to invest assets with a long-term focus, which is an important component in generating attractive returns for our investors. We believe our long-term capital also leaves us well-positioned during economic downturns. when the fundraising environment for alternative assets has historically been more challenging than during periods of economic expansion. As of December 31. 2011. approximately 92% of our AUM was in funds with a contractual life at inception of seven years or more, and 10% of our AUM was in permanent capital vehicles with unlimited duration. We expect our growth in AUM to continue over time by seeking to create value in our funds' existing private equity. capital markets and real estate investments, continuing to deploy our available capital in what we believe are attractive investment opportunities. and raising new funds and investment vehicles as market opportunities present themselves. See "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Businesses—We may not be successful in raising new funds or in raising more capital for certain of our funds and may face pressure on fee arrangements of our future funds." 8 EFTA01085364 Table of Contents Our Businesses We have three business segments: private equity. capital markets and real estate. We also manage (i) AAA. a publicly listed permanent capital vehicle. which invests substantially all of its capital in or alongside Apollo-sponsored entities. funds and other investments, and (ii) several strategic investment accounts established to facilitate investments by third-party investors directly in Apollo-sponsored funds and other transactions. We have also raised a dedicated natural resources fund, which we include within our private equity segment. that targets global private equity opportunities in energy. metals and mining and select other natural resources sub-sectors. The diagram below summarizes our current businesses: (I) (2) Apollo Ghana nagontnl, I IA PdvaloEquiltv Capital Slarkate Real Luau. irahnosal bummt. SCWICIOill funds Olotmlapportunt, nrunamous thuisfssof den and ,taffy Dearanal bu.cut.and dam Wetunrni Gods Kunsan/Await/4164010M P Commie fanrni tui)non. • Onntend nnd oven -dm -cm Itedgc had. SCIIkt anJ v.betJmnoidtin • ( onennunAd rmapirc Famed • Naturaltrams ided ...Ind fund • Nuniwrfonnon Lot find savaniu. %um:05A MOW" •UM: Si).' baine •t• 1A:\ Slum lent. W.f .-diner( i.t.intA., t IT, 11 Lim lund.dnd othcr •spoll,..pinnurtd11.111,101..11. All data is as of December 31. 2011. The chart does not reflect legal entities or assets managed by former affiliates. Includes funds that arc denominated in Euros and translated into U.S. dollars at an exchange rate of C1.00 to 51.30 as of December 31. 2011. Our financial results are highly variable, since carried interest (which generally constitutes a large portion of the income from the funds we manage). and the transaction and advisory fees that we receive. can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year. We manage our business and monitor our performance with a focus on long-term performance. an approach that mirrors the investment horizons of the funds we manage and is driven by the investment returns of our funds. Private Equity Private Equity Funds As a result of our long history of private equity investing across market cycles. we believe we have developed a unique set of skills which we rely on to make new investments and to maximize the value of our 9 EFTA01085365 Table of Contents existing investments. As an example. through our experience with traditional private equity buyouts. we apply a highly disciplined approach towards structuring and executing transactions, the key tenets of which include acquiring companies at below industry average purchase price multiples. and establishing flexible capital structures with long-term debt maturities and few. if any. financial maintenance covenants. We believe we have a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing market environments and capitalize on market dislocations through our traditional, distressed and corporate buyout approach. In prior periods of strained financial liquidity and economic recession. our private equity funds have made attractive investments by buying the debt of quality businesses (which we refer to as "classic" distressed debt), convening that debt to equity. seeking to create value through active participation with management and ultimately monetizing the investment. This combination of traditional and corporate buyout investing with a "distressed option" has been deployed through prior economic cycles and has allowed our funds to achieve attractive long-term rates of return in different economic and market environments. In addition, during prior economic downturns we have relied on our restructuring experience and worked closely with our funds portfolio companies to maximize the value of our funds' investments. Traditional Buyouts Traditional buyouts have historically comprised the majority of our investments. We generally target investments in companies where an entrepreneurial management team is comfortable operating in a leveraged environment. We also pursue acquisitions where we believe a non-core business owned by a large corporation will function more effectively if structured as an independent entity managed by a focused. stand-alone management team. Our leveraged buyouts have generally been in situations that involved consolidation through merger or follow-on acquisitions: can•eouts from larger organizations looking to shed non-core assets: situations requiring structured ownership to meet a seller's financial goals: or situations in which the business plan involved substantial departures from past practice to maximize the value of its assets. Distressed Buyouts and Debt Investments Over our history. approximately 46% of our private equity investments have involved distressed buyouts and debt investments. We target assets with high-quality operating businesses but low-quality balance sheets. consistent with our traditional buyout strategies. The distressed securities we purchase include bank debt, public high-yield debt and privately held instruments. often with significant downside protection in the form of a senior position in the capital structure. and in certain situations we also provide debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing to companies in bankruptcy. Our investment professionals generate these distressed buyout and debt investment opportunities based on their many years of experience in the debt markets. and as such they arc generally proprietary in nature. We believe distressed buyouts and debt investments represent a highly attractive risk/reward profile. Our investments in debt securities have generally resulted in two outcomes. The first has been when we succeed in taking control of a company through its distressed debt. By working proactively through the restructuring process. we are able to equitize our debt position. resulting in a well-financed buyout. Once we control the company. the investment team works closely with management toward an eventual exit typically over a three- to five-year period as with a traditional buyout. The second outcome for debt investments has been when we do not gain control of the company. This is typically driven by an increase in the price of the debt beyond what is considered an attractive acquisition valuation. The run-up in bond prices is usually a result of market interest or a strategic investor's interest in the company at a higher valuation than we are willing to pay. In these cases. we typically sell our securities for cash and seek to realize a high short-term internal rate of return. Corporate Partner Buyouts Corporate partner buyouts or carve-out situations offer another way to capitalize on investment opportunities during environments in which purchase prices for control of companies are at high multiplies of 10 EFTA01085366 Table of Contents earnings, making them less attractive for traditional buyout investors. Corporate partner buyouts focus on companies in need of a financial partner in order to consummate acquisitions. expand product lines. buy back stock or pay down debt. In these investments. we do not seek control but instead make significant investments that typically allow us to demand control rights similar to those that we would require in a traditional buyout. such as control over the direction of the business and our ultimate exit. Although corporate partner buyouts historically have not represented a large portion of our overall investment activity, we do engage in them selectively when we believe circumstances make them an attractive strategy. Corporate partner buyouts typically have lower purchase multiples and a significant amount of downside protection. when compared with traditional buyouts. Downside protection can come in the form of seniority in the capital structure. a guaranteed minimum return from a creditworthy partner. or extensive governance provisions. Importantly. Apollo has often been able to use its position as a preferred security holder in several buyouts to weather difficult times in a portfolio company's lifecycle and to create significant value in investments that otherwise would have been impaired. Other Investments In addition to our traditional, distressed and corporate partner buyout activities, we also maintain the flexibility to deploy capital of our private equity funds in other types of investments such as the creation of new companies. which allows us to leverage our deep industry and distressed expertise and collaborate with experienced management teams to seek to capitalize on market opportunities that we have identified. particularly in asset-intensive industries that arc in distress. In these types of situations. we have the ability to establish new entities that can acquire distressed assets at what we believe are attractive valuations without the burden of managing an existing portfolio of legacy assets. Similar to our corporate partner buyout activities, other investments, such as the creation of new companies. historically have not represented a large portion of our overall investment activities, although we do make these types of investments selectively. Natural Resources Apollo recently established Apollo Natural Resources Partners. (together with any parallel fund or alternative investment vehicle. "ANRP"), and has assembled a team of dedicated investment professionals to capitalize on private equity investment opportunities in the natural resources industry. principally in the metals and mining. energy and select other natural resources sectors. As of December 31. 2011. ANRP had raised nearly $600 million of capital commitments. Building Value in Portfolio Companies We are a "hands-on" investor organized around nine core industries where we believe we have significant knowledge and expertise. and we remain actively involved with the operations of our buyout investments for the duration of the investment. In connection with this strategy. we have established relationships with operating executives that assist in the diligence review of new opportunities and provide strategic and operational oversight for portfolio investments. In addition, we have established a group purchasing program to leverage the combined corporate spending among Apollo and portfolio companies of the funds it manages in order to seek to reduce costs, optimize payment terms and improve service levels for all program participants. Exiting Investments We realize the value of the investments that we have made on behalf of our funds typically through either an initial public offering. or "IPO", of common stock on a nationally recognized exchange or through the private sale of the companies in which we have invested. We believe the advantage of having long-lived funds and complete investment discretion is that we are able to time our exit when we believe we may most appropriately maximize value. I I EFTA01085367 Table of Contents Our Portfolio Company Holdings The following table presents the current list of portfolio companies included in our private equity funds as of December 31. 2011. Company Year of Initial Investment Fund(s) Buyout Type Industry Rectum Sole Financial ti msor in Ascometal 2011 Fund VII & ANRP Corporate Partner Materials Western Europe Yes Brit Insurance 2011 Fund VII Traditional Insurance Western Europe No CKx 2011 Fund VII Traditional Media. Entertainment & Cable North America Yes Stennis Farmers Marken. 2011 Fund VI Traditional Food Retail North Amer ca Yes weispun 2011 Fund VII & ANRP Other Materials India No Akin International 2010 Fund VII & VI Distressed Building Products Global No Athlon 2010 Fund VII Other Oil & Gas North America Yes CKE Restaurants Inc. 2010 Fund VII Traditional Food Retail North America Yes Constellium (formerly Alcan) 2010 Fund VII Corporate Partner Materials Western Europe No liVelteC 2010 Fund VII Traditional Financial Services Puerto Rico No Gala Coral Group 2010 Hind VII & VI 11utresied Gaming&Lemm Western Europe No 1.yondellBasell 2010 Fund VII & VI Distressed Chemicals Global No Monier 2010 Fund VII Distressed Building Products Western Europe No Twin River 2010 Fund VII Ihstressed Gaming & Leisure North America No Veritable Maritime 2010 Fund VII Other SluPPMS North America Yes Charter f:ommunications 2009 Fund VII & VI Distressed Media. Entertainment & Cable North America No Dish TV 2009 Fund VII Other Media. Entertainment & Cable India No Caesars Entertainment 2008 Fund VI Traditional Gaming & Leisure North America No Norwegian Crime Line 2008 Fund VI Corporate Partner Cruise North America Yes Skylark 2008 Fund VII Traditional Lignites North America No Claire s 2007 Fund VI Traditional Specialty Retail Global Yes Countrywide 2007 Fund VI Traditional Real Estate Services Western Europe Yes lacuna Brands 7.007 Fund VI Traditional Building Products Global Yes Noranda Aluminum 2007 Fund VI Traditional Materials North America Yes Prestige Cruise Holdings 2007 Hind VII & VI Corporate Partner Cruise North America Yes Realogy 2007 Fund VI Traditional Real Estate Services North America Yes Smart & Final 2007 Fund VI Traditional Food Retail North America Yes Vannum 2007 Fund VII Other Business Services North America Yes Betty Plaslics"),.., 7.006 Fund VI &V Traditional Packaging & Materials North America Yes CEVA Logistics 2006 Fund VI Traditional Logistics Western Europe Yes Hughes Telematics 7.006 Hind V Traditional Satellite & Wireless North America Yes Reanord 2006 Fund VI Traditional Diversilied Industrial North America Yes SourreHOe) 7.006 Hind V Traditional Financial Services North America Yes Verso Paper 2006 Fund VI Traditional Paper Products North America Yes Affinion Group 2005 Hind V Traditional Financial Services North America Yes Metals USA 2005 Fund V Traditional Distribution & Transportation North America Yes AMC Entertainment 2004 Hind V Traditional Media. Entertainment & Cable North America No PLANE Capital 2003 Fund V Traditional Financial Services North Am erica Yes Core•Mark 2002 Hind V Distressed Distribution & Transportation North America No Ntomentive Performance MatenaL. 2010/2004/2006 Fund IV. V & VI Traditional Chem icals North America Yes Sirius XM Radio. Inc. 1998 Fund IV Traditional Broadcasting North America Yes Quality Distribution 1998 Fund III Traditional Distribution & Transportation North America Yes Debt Investment Vehicles—Fund VII Various Fund VII Various Various Various Various Debt Investment Velucles—Fund VI Various Fund VI ValUXIS Various Various VariOUS Debt Investment Vehicles—Fund V Various Hind V Various Various Various Various 12 EFTA01085368 Table of Contents (I I Prior to merger with Covalence. (2) Include% add-on investment in EGL. Inc. (3) Include% add-on investment in Zwn. Sutwequent to maser with SOURCECORP. Capital Markets We believe our capital markets expertise has served as an integral component of our company's growth and success. Our credit-oriented capital markets operations commenced in 1990 with the management of a $3.5 billion high-yield bond and leveraged loan portfolio. Since that time, our capital markets activities have grown significantly. and leverage Apollo's integrated platform and utilize the same disciplined, value-oriented investment philosophy that we employ with respect to our private equity funds. Our capital markets operations. which include 95 investment professionals as of December 31. 2011. are led by James alter. who has served as the managing director of the capital markets business since April 2006. Our capital markets business had total and fee￾generating AUM of $31.9 billion and $26.6 billion. respectively, as of December 31.2011 and grew its total and fee-generating AUM by a 53.9% and 50.2% CAGR, respectively. from December 31.2001 through December 31. 2011. Our credit-oriented capital markets funds have been established to capitalize upon our investment experience and deep industry expertise. We seek to participate in capital markets businesses where we believe our industry expertise and experience can be used to generate attractive investment returns. As depicted in the chart below, our capital markets activities span a broad range of the credit spectrum. including non-performing loans. distressed debt. mezzanine debt, senior bank loans and -value-oriented" fixed income. The value-oriented fixed income segment of the capital markets spectrum is the most recent investment area for Apollo. and it is characterized by its ability to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns relative to traditional fixed income investments. Focus of Apollo's Private Equity & Capital Markel Ire e.troent Acta. Apollo Private Equity Apollo Capital Market.. As of December 31, 2011. our capital markets funds included distressed and event-driven hedge funds with total AUM of $1.9 billion, mezzanine funds with total AUM of $3.9 billion, senior credit funds with total AUM of $15.4 billion. and a European non-performing loan fund with total AUM of $1.9 billion. Our capital markets segment also includes a number of strategic investment accounts, a fund focused on opportunities in the life settlements industry. and permanent capital vehicles including Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. ("AFT). Apollo Residential Mortgage. Inc. ("AMTG") and Athene Asset Management LW. which provides asset management services to certain annuity and life insurance providers. 13 EFTA01085369 Table of Contents Distressed and Event-Driven Hedge Funds We currently manage distressed and event-driven hedge funds that invest primarily in North America. Europe and Asia. These funds had a total of $1.9 billion in AUM as of December 31. 2011. Investors can invest in several of our distressed and event-driven hedge funds as frequently as monthly. Our distressed and event-driven hedge funds utilize similar value-oriented investment philosophies as our private equity business and are focused on capitalizing on our substantial industry and credit knowledge. Value Funds. We are the investment managers for our flagship distressed Value Funds. which utilize similar investment strategies. The Value Funds seek to identify and capitalize on absolute-value driven investment opportunities. Apollo Value Investment Master Fund. to with its feeder funds ("VIP) began investing capital in October 2003 and is currently closed to new investors. Apollo Strategic Value Master Fund.... together with its feeder funds ("S VF") began investing capital in June 2006 and is currently open to new investors. The Value Funds had a combined net asset value of approximately $765.6 million as of December 31. 2011. and had a net return of 50.0% since inception and (9.6)% far the year ended December 31. 20[1. The Value Funds flexible investment strategy primarily focuses on investments in distressed companies before. during. or after a restructuring. as well as undervalued securities. Investments are executed primarily through the purchase or sale of senior secured bank debt. second lien debt, high yield debt. trade claims, credit derivatives, preferred stack and equity. As of December 31. 20[1. the Value Funds' investments were primarily located in North America. and comprised approximately 68% of the portfolio. with the remaining 32% of the total portfolio being investments made internationally. SOMA. SOMA is a private investment fund we formed to manage for one of our Strategic Investors. SOMA seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through investment in distressed opportunities. primarily in North America and Europe. This funds primary mandate is a very similar investment strategy to our Value Funds and is currently managed by the same investment professionals. SOMA began investing capital in March 2007 and represents a commitment by one of our Strategic Investors of $800.0 million. The fund had a net asset value of approximately $963.0 million as of December 31. 2011. including $748.0 million in the primary mandate. which had a net return of 25.9% since inception and ( [0.5)% for the year ended December 31. 2011. Apollo Asia Opportunity Fund. Apollo Asia Opportunity Fund ("AAOF") is an investment vehicle that seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns throughout economic cycles by capitalizing on investment opportunities in the Asian markets, excluding Japan. and targeting event-driven volatility across capital structures. as well as opportunities to develop proprietary platforms. AAOF began investing capital in February 2007. The fund had a net asset value of approximately $230.6 million as of December 31. 2011. and had a net return of 7.4% since inception and (7.3)% for the year ended December 31. 2011 Mezzanine Funds We manage U.S. and European-based mezzanine funds and related investment vehicles with total AUM of $3.9 billion as of December 31. 20[1. including: (i) Apollo Investment Corporation ("AINV"). a U.S.-based permanent capital vehicle. which is a publicly traded. closed-end. non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. as amended (-Investment Company Act") and to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code: (ii) Apollo Investment Europe I. ■. ("AIE I"). which is an unregistered private closed-end investment fund formed in June 2006: and (iii) Apollo Investment Europe II. a ("AIE II"). which is an unregistered private closed-end investment fund formed in April 2008. AIE I and AIE II seek to capitalize upon mezzanine and subordinated debt opportunities with a focus on Western Europe. 14 EFTA01085370 Table of Contents Apollo Investment Corporation. Apollo Investment Corporation's common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AINV" and is currently a component of the S&P MidCap 400 index. AINV raised over $870 million of net permanent investment capital through its initial public offering on the NASDAQ in April 2004. Since that time. AINV has successfully completed several secondary offerings and raised approximately $1.9 billion of net incremental permanent investment capital. Since inception in April 2004 through December 31. 2011. the annualized return on AINV's net asset value was 3.9%, and as of December 31. 2011. AINV's net asset value was approximately $1.6 billion. AINV has the ability to incur indebtedness by issuing senior securities in amounts such that its asset coverage equals at least 200% after each issuance. European Mezzanine Funds. A1E I and A1E II. our European mezzanine funds, are unregistered private closed-end investment funds formed in June 2006 and April 2008. respectively, that seek to more fully capitalize upon mezzanine and subordinated debt opportunities with a primary focus on Western Europe. As of December 31. 2011. A1E I and A1E II had an investment portfolio of approximately 87% in secured and unsecured subordinated loans (also referred to as mezzanine loans), senior secured loans and high-yield debt. As of December 31. 2011. A1E I had an investment portfolio of approximately $30.7 million at market value, based on an exchange rate of €1.00 to $1.30 as of such date. Due to market conditions in 2008 and early 2009. AIE l's investment performance was adversely impacted. and on July 10. 2009. its shareholders approved a monetization plan. the primary objective of which is to maximize shareholder recovery value by (i) opportunistically selling A1E l's assets over a three-year period from July 2009 to July 2012 (subject to a one-year extension with the consent of a majority of AIE Vs shareholders) and (ii) reducing the overall costs of the fund. Subject to compliance with applicable law and maintaining adequate liquidity. available cash received from the sale of assets will be returned to shareholders on a quarterly basis once all leverage in the fund is repaid. The investment objective of AIE II is to generate both capital appreciation and current income through debt and equity investments. AIE II utilizes a disciplined investment approach that seeks to evaluate the appropriate part of the capital structure in which to invest based on the risk/reward profile of the investment opportunity. AIE II invests primarily in European mezzanine investments. with a primary focus in Western Europe. AIE II participates in both the primary and secondary credit markets based on the relative attractiveness of each at any given time. As of December 31. 2011. A1E II had an investment portfolio of approximately $237.9 million at market value based on an exchange rate of €1.00 to $1.30 as of such date, and had a net IRR of 14.2% since inception until December 31. 2011. See 'Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—The Historical Investment Performance of Our Funds" for reasons why AIE dl's returns might decrease from its historical performance and the historical performances of our other funds. Senior Credit Funds We believe we arc a leading manager of senior credit. We manage senior credit funds with total AUM of 515.4 billion as of December 31. 2011. We began to establish these funds, which are primarily oriented towards the acquisition of leveraged loans and other performing senior debt, in late 2007 and 2008. in order to capitalize upon the supply-demand imbalances in the leveraged finance market. Since that time. we have been actively investing these funds and have established new senior credit funds. Our senior credit funds together with our private equity funds and certain other capital markets funds, as of December 31. 2011. have deployed approximately $34.0 billion. including leverage, in senior credit investments. We believe these funds benefit from the broad range of investment opportunities that arise as a result of our deep industry and credit expertise. The following funds comprise the majority of our senior credit funds' AUM. IS EFTA01085371 Table of Contents Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund I, t Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund I. ("COF I") began investing in April 2008 and, as of December 31. 201 I. had aggregate capital commitments of approximately $1.5 billion, primarily from one of our Strategic Investors. COF I principally invests. through privately negotiated transactions, in senior secured debt instruments. including bank loans and bonds. as well as opportunistically investing in a variety of other public and private debt instruments such as DIP financings. rescue or 'bridge" financings. and other debt instruments. COP I may use leverage to finance portfolio investments, including as incurred by the fund's subsidiaries or special-purpose vehicles, and may enter into credit facilities or other debt transactions to leverage its investments. Our capital commitment to COP I is equal to 2.0% of the aggregate capital commitments of COF I's limited partners (without regard to any co￾investment commitments). COF I is closed to additional investors. As of December 31. 2011. COF I had a net asset value of approximately $1.9 billion. Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund II, e Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund II.. ("COF II") began investing in lune 2008 and has aggregate capital commitments of approximately $1.6 billion as of December 31. 2011. COF II principally invests, through privately negotiated transactions, in senior secured debt instruments. including bank loans and bonds, as well as opportunistically investing in a variety of other public and private debt instruments such as DIP financings. rescue or "bridge" financings. and other debt instruments. COF II may use leverage to finance portfolio investments. including as incurred by the fund's subsidiaries or special-purpose vehicles, and may enter into credit facilities or other debt transactions to leverage its investments. Our capital commitment to COP II is equal to 1.5% of the aggregate capital commitments of COP ll's limited partners (without regard to any co￾investment commitments). COF II is closed to additional investors. As of December 31. 2011. COP II had a net asset value of approximately $1.6 billion. Apollo Credit li quidity Fund, Apollo Credit Liquidity Fund. ("ACLF") began investing capital in October 2007 and held its final closing on November 13.2007 with initial aggregate capital commitments of $681.6 million. Subsequent to the final closing. ACLP accepted additional commitments of $302.4 million, raising the aggregate capital commitments to $984.0 million by December 10. 2008. ACLF invests principally in senior secured bank debt and debt related securities in the United States and Western Europe. Additionally. up to 20% of ACLF's capital commitments may be invested in other types of debt and debt related securities, including non-senior bank debt. publicly traded debt securities. "bridge" financings and the equity tranche of any collateralized debt obligation fund sponsored by Apollo or others. Investments may be effected using a wide variety of investment types and transaction structures. including the use of derivatives or other credit instruments. such as credit default swaps. total return swaps and any other credit securities or other credit instruments. Our capital commitment to ACLP is equal to 2.4% of the aggregate capital commitments of ACLFs limited partners (without regard to any co￾investment commitments). ACLF is closed to additional investors. As part of the initial closing of ACLF, Apollo closed on a co-investment vehicle that has the capacity to invest alongside ACLP on a pre-determined proportionate basis in senior debt investments. which we refer to as ACLF Co-Invest. As of December 31. 2011. ACLF had net assets of $586.1 million and was primarily invested in debt-related securities and various derivative instruments. Apollo/Arius Investors 2007!, Apollo/Anus Investors 2007 ("Anus") closed on October 19. 2007 with aggregate capital commitments of $106.6 million. including a commitment from one of our Strategic Investors. In November 2007. Anus purchased certain collateralized loan obligations. The collateralized loan obligations are secured by a diversified pool of approximately $0.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of commercial loans and cash as of December 31. 2011. Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund. During 2010. we formed AFT. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the fund is to seek current income and presen•ation of capital primarily through investments in senior secured loans made to companies whose debt is 16 EFTA01085372 Table of Contents rated below investment grade and investments with similar economic characteristics. During the first quarter of 2011. the fund issued $309 million of common shares ($295 million net of offering costs) in its initial public offering and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AFT." Apollo European Credit Fund. During 2011 we established Apollo European Credit... ("AEC'). which seeks to generate total returns via both capital gains and current income, with a secondary objective of capital preservation. by investing in a variety of fixed income investment opportunities in Europe. We generally expect that at least 70% of AEC's investments will be made in securities issued by. or loans made to. companies established or operating in Europe. with a focus on Western Europe. As of December 31. 2011. AEC had total AUM of $234 million. Gulf Stream Asset Management. In addition to the funds listed above. on October 24. 2011. we completed the acquisition of Gulf Stream Asset Management. LW (tuff Stream"). a leading asset manager of ten collateralized loan obligations. or "CLOs". primarily focused on the U.S. corporate credit markets. The Gulf Stream acquisition increased Apollo's AUM by $3 billion. We believe Gulf Stream is highly complementary to our existing CLO management activities, and brings our total number of CLOs under management to 14 as of December 31. 2011. Non-Performing Loan Funds Apollo European Principal Finance Fund. Apollo European Principal Finance Fund M. ("EPF") is an investment fund launched in May 2007 that invests primarily in European commercial and residential mortgage performing and non-performing loans (NPLs) and unsecured consumer loans. NPLs are loans held by financial institutions that arc in default of principal or interest payments for 90 days or more. We estimate that the size of the European NPL and non-core asset market is approximately C1.7 trillion. Investment banks have traditionally been the biggest buyers of NPLs. but almost all of these firms either no longer exist or have exited the business during the past few years. In addition, despite the market size and decrease in natural competition. high barriers to entry have limited, and we believe will continue to limit, the number of credible competitors. We believe EPF is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity through its 17 professionals based in London. Frankfurt and Dublin. combined with its captive pan-European loan servicing and property management platform. The Lapithus Group. or "Lapithus." Lapithus operates in six European countries and is directly servicing approximately 54.400 loans secured by more than 19.000 commercial and residential properties. As of December 31. 2011. EPF had portfolio investments throughout Europe with its largest concentration in the United Kingdom. Germany and Spain. EPF has approximately C1.3 billion (S1.7 billion using an exchange rate of €1.00 to $1.30 as of December 31. 2011) in total capital commitments. EPF is structured with many characteristics typically associated with private equity funds, including multi-year capital commitments from the fund's investors. Through December 31. 2011. the fund had invested approximately €1.1 billion ($1.4 billion using an exchange rate of C1.00 to $1.30 as of December 31. 2011) in I? NPL investments in loan portfolios and three ancillary investments and had received net proceeds of approximately 60% of invested capital. EPF had a net asset value of approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31. 2011 based on an exchange rate of CIA) to $1.30 as of such date. During the second half of 2011, Apollo also began raising a second European non-performing loan fund (EPF II) that will have an investment strategy similar to EPF. As of December 31. 2011. EPF II had raised approximately $200 million of capital commitments. Other Capital Markets Funds Athene. During 2009. Apollo formed Athene Asset Management LLC. an investment manager that provides asset management services to Athene Holding Ltd (together with its subsidiaries. "Athene"). a Bermuda holding 17 EFTA01085373 Table of Contents company founded in 2009 to capitalize on favorable market conditions in the dislocated life insurance sector. and others. In addition, certain Apollo affiliates manage assets for Athene Asset Management and earn sub-advisory fees for these services. Athene is the parent of Athene Life Re Ltd.. a Bermuda-based reinsurance company focused on the life reinsurance sector: Liberty Life Insurance Company. a recently acquired Delaware-domiciled (formerly South Carolina domiciled) stock life insurance company focused on retail sales and reinsurance in the retirement services market: Investors Insurance Corporation. a Delaware-domiciled stock life insurance company focused on the retirement services market: and Athene Life Insurance Company. an Indiana-domiciled stock life insurance company focused on the institutional guaranteed investment contract (-MC") backed note and funding agreement markets. As of December 31. 2011. Athene represented approximately $8.5 billion of Apollo's total AUM. $2.1 billion of which was managed by other Apollo funds and investment vehicles. Apollo Residential Mortgage, Inc. In 2011. we launched AMTG. a residential real estate finance company that is focused primarily on investing in. financing. and managing residential mortgage-backed securities. residential mortgage loans. and other residential mortgage assets in the United States. Apollo Residential Mortgage. Inc. began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in July 2011 under the ticker "AMTG-. raising approximately $200 million of gross proceeds in its initial public offering. The principal objective of Apollo Residential Mortgage is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders over the long term. primarily through dividend distributions and secondarily through capital appreciation. Apollo Residential Mortgage aims to achieve this objective by selectively constructing a portfolio of assets that will consist of Agency MBS. non-Agency MBS. residential mortgage loans and other residential mortgage assets. Financial Credit Investment 1, In 2010. we established Financial Credit Investment I. ■. ("FCI'). ra seeks to capitalize on dislocations in the life insurance market by acquiring large portfolios of life insurance policies. typically at discounts to face value. As of December 31. 2011. FCI had total AUM of $521 million. Real Estate We have assembled a dedicated global investment management team to pursue real estate investment opportunities. which we refer to as Apollo Global Real Estate Management. ("ACRE") and which we believe benefits from Apollo's long-standing history of investing in real estate-related sectors such as hotels and lodging, leisure, and logistics. ACRE. which includes 27 investment professionals as of December 31. 2011. is led by Joseph Axrack. who joined Apollo in 2008 with 30 years of real estate investment management experience, having previously served as President and CEO of Citi Property Investors. We believe our dedicated real estate platform benefits from, and contributes to. Apollo's integrated platform. and further expands Apollo's deep real estate industry knowledge and relationships. As of December 31. 2011. our real estate business had total and fee-generating AUM of approximately $8.0 billion and $3.5 billion. respectively. In addition to the funds described below, we may seek to serve as the manager of. or sponsor. additional real estate funds that focus on commercial real estate-related debt investments and opportunistic investments in distressed debt and equity recapitalization transactions, including corporate real estate. distress for control situations and the acquisition and recapitalization of real estate portfolios, platforms and operating companies. including non-performing and deeply discounted loans. CPI Drainers. On November 12. 2010. Apollo completed the acquisition of the CPI business. which was the real estate investment management business of Citigroup Inc. The CPI business had AUM of approximately 53.5 billion as of December 31. 2011. CPI is an integrated real estate investment platform with investment IS EFTA01085374 Table of Contents professionals located in Asia. Europe and North America. As part of the acquisition. Apollo acquired general partner interests in. and advisory agreements with, various real estate investment funds and co-invest vehicles and added to its team of real estate professionals. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. In 2009. we launched Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. Inc. ("AM"), a real estate investment trust managed by Apollo that acquires. originates, invests in and manages performing commercial first mortgage loans. CMBS, mezzanine investments and other commercial real estate-related investments in the United States. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ARI." As of December 31. 2011. ARI had raised gross propels of $354.3 million through equity offerings and subsequent private placements. ACRE CMBS Accounts. In December 2009. we launched the ACRE CMBS Fund ("ACRE CMBS Account"), a real estate strategic investment account formed to invest principally in CMBS and leverage those investments by borrowing from the TALF program and repurchase facilities. We collectively refer to this account. together with the 2011 A4 Fund... described below, as the -ACRE CMBS Accounts." As of December 31. 2011. the ACRE CMBS Account had total and fee-generating AUM of approximately $1.3 billion and $0.2 billion. respectively. In November 2010. we launched the 2011 A4 Fund. a real estate strategic investment account formed to invest principally in CMBS and leverage those investments through repurchase facilities. As of December 31. 2011, the 2011 A4 Fund had total and fee generating AUM of approximately $1.0 billion and $O.1 billion, respectively. AGRE U.S. Real Estate Fund, ACRE is sponsoring the ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund. E. ("ACRE U.S. Real Estate Punt). which will pursue investment opportunities to recapitalize. restructure and acquire real estate assets• portfolios and companies primarily in the United States. The ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund's investment strategy will focus on opportunities created by the significant re-pricing and restructuring of the U.S. real estate industry that have resulted from the financial market crisis and the ensuing deterioration of real estate fundamentals. As of December 31. 2011. the ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund had $385 million of committed capital. Strategic Investment Vehicles In addition to the funds described above, we manage other investment vehicles. including AAA and Apollo Palmetto Strategic Partnership... ('Palmetto'). which have been established to invest either directly in or alongside certain of our funds and certain other transactions that we sponsor and manage. AP Alternative Assets, AP Alternative Assets.. ("AAA') issued approximately $1.9 billion of equity capital in its initial offering in June 2006. AAA is designed to give investors in its common units exposure as a limited partner to certain of the strategies that we employ and allows us to manage the asset allocations to those strategies by investing alongside our private equity funds and directly in our capital markets funds and certain other transactions that we sponsor and manage. The common units of AAA. which represent limited partner interests. are listed on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. AAA is the sole limited partner in AAA Investments, the vehicle through which AAA's investments are made, and the Apollo Operating Group holds the economic general partnership interests in AAA Investments. Since its formation. AAA has allowed us to quickly target investment opportunities by capitalizing new investment vehicles formed by Apollo in advance of a lengthier third-party fundraising process. AAA Investments was the initial investor in one of our mezzanine funds. two of our distressed and event-driven hedge 19 EFTA01085375 Table of Contents funds, our non-performing loan fund, one of our senior credit funds. and Athena. AAA Investment? current portfolio also includes private equity co￾investments in Fund VI and Fund VII portfolio companies. certain opportunistic investments and temporary cash investments. AAA Investments may also invest in additional funds and other opportunistic investments identified by Apollo Alternative Assets... the investment manager of AAA. AAA Investments generates management fees for us through the Apollo funds in which it invests. In addition. AAA Investments generates management fees and incentive income on the portion of its assets that is not invested directly in Apollo funds or temporary investments. AAA Investments pays management fees to Apollo Alternative Assets. . its investment manager. which is 100% owned by the Apollo Operating Group. and pays incentive income to AAA Associates... The following chart illustrates AAA Investments' $1.7 billion in investments as of December 31.2011: AAA Investments Othoe Aped° AAOF Othof Oppoolun•dpcSW 10". Innilzeals OppodynntPc Iresterwot - *pal. (SR, Lid. 25 P...nd %I and Fund Ni Co￾In•wolawmt• SI% As is common with investments in private equity funds. AAA Investments may follow an over-commitment approach when making investments in order to maximize the amount of capital that is invested at any given time. When an over-commitment approach is followed, the aggregate amount of capital committed by AAA Investments to. or to co-investment programs with. private equity funds and capital markets funds at a given time may exceed the aggregate amount of cash and available credit lines that AAA Investments has available for immediate investment. As of December 31. 2011. AAA Investments was not overcommitted. We are contractually committed to reinvest a certain amount of our carried interest income from AAA into common units or other equity interests of AAA. as described in more detail below under'-General Partner and Professionals Investments and Co-Investments—General Partner Investments." Strategic Investment Accounts ("SIAs") Institutional investors are expressing increasing levels of interest in SlAs since these accounts can provide investors with greater levels of transparency. liquidity and control over their investments as compared to more traditional investment funds. Based on the trends we are currently witnessing among a select group of large institutional investors. we expect our AUM that is managed through SlAs to continue to grow over time. As of December 31. 2011. approximately $8.0 billion of our total AUM and $7.8 billion of our fee-generating AUM was managed through SlAs. 20 EFTA01085376 Table of Contents An example of a SIA managed by Apollo is Palmetto. which we manage on behalf of a single investor. As of December 31. 2011. the total capital commitments to Palmetto were $1.5 billion from a large state pension fund and $18.0 million of current commitments from Apollo. Palmetto was established to facilitate investments by such third-party investor directly in our private equity and capital markets funds and certain other transactions that we sponsor and manage. As of December 31. 2011. Palmetto had committed approximately $1.3 billion. net of non-recallable distributions received from investments which have the ability to be recycled under the Palmetto limited partnership agreement for investments primarily in certain of our capital markets and private equity funds. Recent Developments During December 2011. Apollo announced an agreement to merge Stone Tower Capital LW and its related management companies ("Stone Tower"). a leading alternative credit manager. into Apollo's capital markets business. The transaction is expected to close in April. subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions. Apollo believes the Stone Tower transaction will bolster Apollo's position as one of the worlds largest and most diverse credit managers by adding significant scale and several new credit product capabilities. Stone Tower manages approximately $18 billion of AUM that was not included in Apollo's AUM as of December 31, 2011. On January 31. 2012. Apollo entered into definitive documentation for a long-term strategic partnership with Teacher Retirement System of Texas ('IRS"). The elements of the strategic partnership include $3 billion of long-term committed capital for new funds and investment strategics: significant recycle provisions for the commitments: discretionary deployment of the capital within agreed upon product baskets: customized fee and priority return provisions to recognize that the capital will be deployed across numerous product categories over an extended period: considerable risk mitigation for TRS as investments across multiple product categories will be made through a single partnership: and significant collaboration between Apollo's investment teams and the Private Markets staff at TRS. Fundraising and Investor Relations We believe our performance track record across our funds has resulted in strong relationships with our fund investors. Our fund investors include many of the world's most prominent pension funds, university endowments and financial institutions, as well as individuals. We maintain an internal team dedicated to investor relations across our private equity. credit-oriented capital markets and real estate businesses. In our private equity business. fundraising activities for new funds begin once the investor capital commitments for the current fund are largely invested or committed to be invested. The investor base of our private equity funds includes both investors from prior funds and new investors. In many instances. investors in our private equity funds have increased their commitments to subsequent funds as our private equity funds have increased in size. During our Fund VI fundraising effort, investors representing over 88% of Fund V's capital committed to the new fund. During our Fund VII fundraising effort, investors representing over 84% of Fund VI's capital committed to Fund VII. The single largest unaffiliated investor represents only 6% of Fund VI's commitments and 7% of Fund VIPs commitments. In addition, our investment professionals commit their own capital to each private equity fund. During the management of a fund. we maintain an active dialogue with our fund investors. We host quarterly webcasts for our fund investors led by members of our senior management team and we provide quarterly reports to our fund investors detailing recent performance by investment. We also organize an annual meeting for our private equity investors that consists of detailed presentations by the senior management teams of many of our current investments. From time to time, we also hold meetings for the advisory board members of our private equity funds. AAA is an important component of our business strategy. as it has allowed us to quickly target attractive investment opportunities by capitalizing new investment vehicles formed by Apollo in advance of a lengthier 21 EFTA01085377 Table of Contents third-party fundraising process. In particular. we have used AAA capital to make initial investments in AIE I. SVF. AAOF. a senior credit fund. EPF and Athenc. The common units of AAA am listed on Euroncxt Amsterdam by NYSE Euronext and AAA complies with the reporting requirements of that exchange. AAA provides monthly information and quarterly reports to. and hosts quarterly conference calls with, our AAA investors. In our capital markets business, we have raised capital from prominent institutional investors, similar to our private equity and real estate businesses. and have also raised capital from public market investors, as in the case of AINV. AFT and AMTG. AINV provides quarterly reports to. and hosts conference calls with. investors that highlight investment activities. AINV is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and complies with the reporting requirements of that exchange. AFT and AMTG are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and comply with the reporting requirements of that exchange. Similar to our private equity and capital markets businesses. in our real estate business we have raised capital from an institutional investor for the ACRE CMBS Accounts, and we have also raised capital from public market investors with respect to ARI. ARI provides quarterly reports to. and hosts conference calls with. investors that highlight investment activities. ARI is listed on the New York Stack Exchange and complies with the reporting requirements of that exchange. Investment Process We maintain a rigorous investment process and a comprehensive due diligence approach across all of our funds. We have developed policies and prccedures, the adequacy of which are reviewed annually. that govern the investment practices of our funds. Moreover, each fund is subject to certain investment criteria set forth in its governing documents that generally contain requirements and limitations for investments, such as limitations relating to the amount that will be invested in any one company and the geographic regions in which the fund will invest. Our investment professionals are thoroughly familiar with our investment policies and procedures and the investment criteria applicable to the funds that they manage. and these limitations have generally not impacted our ability to invest our funds. Our investment professionals interact frequently across our businesses on a formal and informal basis. In addition, members of the private equity investment committee currently serve on the investment committees of each of our capital markets funds. We believe this structure is uncommon and provides us with a competitive advantage. We have in place certain procedures to allocate investment opportunities among our funds. These procedures are meant to ensure that each fund is treated fairly and that transactions arc allocated in a way that is equitable. fair and in the best interests of each fund, subject to the terms of the governing agreements of such funds. Each of our funds has a primary investment mandate, which is carefully considered in the allocation process. Private Equity Our private equity investment professionals arc responsible for selecting. evaluating, structuring. diligencing. negotiating. executing. monitoring and exiting investments for our traditional private equity funds, as well as pursuing operational improvements in our funds' portfolio companies. These investment professionals perform significant research into each prospective investment, including a review of the company's financial statements. comparisons with other public and private companies and relevant industry data. The due diligence effort will also typically include: . on-site visits: . interviews with management employees, customers and vendors of the potential portfolio company: 22 EFTA01085378 Table of Contents • research relating to the company's management. industry. ntzuicets. products and sen•ices, and competitors: and • background checks. After an initial selection, evaluation and diligence process. the relevant team of investment professionals will prepare a detailed analysis of the investment opportunity for our private equity investment committee. Our private equity investment committee generally meets weekly to review the investment activity and performance of our private equity funds. After discussing the proposed transaction with the deal team, the investment committee will decide whether to give its preliminary approval to the deal team to continue the selection, evaluation, diligence and negotiation process. The investment committee will typically conduct several lengthy meetings to consider a particular investment before finally approving that investment and its terms. Both at such meetings and in other discussions with the deal team. our managing partners and partners will provide guidance to the deal team on strategy. process and other pertinent considerations. Every private equity investment requires the approval of our three managing partners. Our private equity investment professionals am responsible for monitoring an investment once it is made and for making recommendations with respect to exiting an investment. Disposition decisions made on behalf of our private equity funds are subject to careful review and approval by the private equity investment committee, including all three of our managing partners. AAA. Investment decisions on behalf of AAA are subject to investment policies and procedures that have been adopted by the board of directors of the managing general partner of AAA. Those policies and procedures provide that all AAA investments (except for temporary investments) must be reviewed and approved by the AAA investment committee. In addition, they provide that over time AAA will invest approximately 905E or more of its capital in Apollo funds and Apollo sponsored private equity transactions and, subject to market conditions. target approximately 50% or more in private equity transactions. Pending those uses. AAA capital is invested in temporary liquid investments. AAA's investments do not need to be exited within fixed periods of time or in any specified manner. AAA is. however, generally required to exit any traditional private equity co-investments it makes with an Apollo fund at the same time and on the same terms as the Apollo fund in question exits its investment. The AAA investment policies and procedures provide that the AAA investment committee should review the policies and procedures on a regular basis and, if necessary. propose changes to the board of directors of the managing general partner of AAA when the committee believes that those changes would further assist AAA in achieving its objective of building a strong investment base and creating long-term value for its unitholders. Capital Markets and Real Estate Each of our capital markets funds and real estate funds maintains an investment process similar to that described above under "—Private Equity: Our capital markets and real estate investment professionals are responsible for selecting. evaluating. structuring. diligencing. negotiating. executing. monitoring and exiting investments for our capital markets funds and real estate funds. respectively. The investment professionals perform significant research into and due diligence of each prospective investment. and prepare analyses of recommended investments for the investment committee of the relevant fund. Investment decisions arc carefully scrutinized by the investment committees where applicable. who review potential transactions. provide input regarding the scope of due diligence and approve recommended investments and dispositions. Close attention is given to how well a proposed investment is aligned with the distinct investment objectives of the fund in question. which in many cases have specific geographic or other focuses. At least one of our managing partners approves every significant capital markets and real estate fund investment decision. The investment committee of each of our capital markets funds and real estate funds generally is provided with a summary of the investment activity and performance of the relevant funds on at least a monthly basis. 13 EFTA01085379 Table of Contents Overview of Fund Operations Investors in our private equity funds and our real estate equity funds make commitments to provide capital at the outset of a fund and deliver capital when called by us as investment opportunities become available. We determine the amount of initial capital commitments for any given private equity fund by taking into account current market opportunities and conditions. as well as investor expectations. The general partner's capital commitment is determined through negotiation with the funds investor base. The commitments are generally available for six years during what we call the investment period. We have typically invested the capital committed to our funds over a three to four year period. Generally. as each investment is realized. our private equity funds first return the capital and expenses related to that investment and any previously realized investments to fund investors and then distribute any profits. These profits are typically shared 80% to the investors in our private equity funds and 20% to us so long as the investors receive at least an 8% compounded annual return on their investment. which we refer to as a "preferred return" or "hurdle? Our private equity funds typically terminate ten years after the final closing. subject to the potential for two one-year extensions. After the amendments we sought in order to deconsolidate most of our funds, dissolution of thtbe funds can be accelerated upon a majority vote of investors not affiliated with us and, in any case, all of our funds also may be terminated upon the occurrence of certain other events. Ownership interests in our private equity funds and certain of our capital markets and real estate funds. arc not, however, subject to redemption prior to termination of the funds. The processes by which our capital markets funds and our fixed income real estate funds receive and invest capital vary by type of fund. AINV. for instance. raises capital by selling shams in the public markets and it can also issue debt. Our distressed and event-driven hedge funds sell shams or limited partner interests, subscriptions for which are payable in full upon a fund's acceptance of an investor's subscription, via private placements. The investors in SOMA. EPP. AIE II, COF I and COF II made a commitment to provide capital at the formation of such funds and deliver capital when called by us as investment opportunities become available. As with our private equity funds, the amount of initial capital commitments for our capital markets funds is determined by taking into account current market opportunities and conditions. as well as investor expectations. The general partner commitments for our capital markets funds that are structured as limited partnerships arc determined through negotiation with the funds' investor base. The fees and incentive income we earn for management of our capital markets funds and the performance of these funds and the terms of such funds governing withdrawal of capital and fund termination vary across our capital markets funds and arc described in detail below. We conduct the management of our private equity. capital markets and real estate funds primarily through a partnership structure. in which limited partnerships organized by us accept commitments and/or funds for investment from investors. Funds are generally organized as limited partnerships with respect to private equity funds and other U.S. domiciled vehicles and limited partnership and limited liability (and other similar) companies with respect to non-U.S. domiciled vehicles. Typically. each fund has an investment advisor affiliated with an advisor registered under the Advisers Act. Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the funds is typically delegated to the funds' respective investment advisors pursuant to an investment advisory (or similar) agreement. Generally. the material terms of our investment advisory agreements relate to the scope of services to be rendered by the investment advisor to the applicable funds, certain rights of termination in respect of our investment advisory agreements and. generally. with respect to our capital markets funds (as these matters are covered in the limited partnership agreements of the private equity funds), the calculation of management fees to be borne by investors in such funds, as well as the calculation of the manner and extent to which other fees received by the investment advisor from fund portfolio companies serve to offset or reduce the management fees payable by investors in our funds. The funds themselves generally do not register as investment companies under the Investment Company Act. in reliance on Section 3(cX7) or Section 7(d) thereof or. typically in the case of funds formed prior to 1997. Section 3(O1) thereof. Section 3(cX7) of the Investment Company Act excepts from its registration requirements funds privately placed in the United States whose securities are owned exclusively by persons who. at the time of acquisition of such securities, are "qualified purchasers" or "knowledgeable employees" for purposes of the Investment Company Act. Section 3(c)( I) of the Investment Company Act excepts from its registration requirements privately placed funds whose securities are beneficially owned by not 24 EFTA01085380 Table of Contents more than 100 persons. In addition. under current interpretations of the SEC. Section 7(d) of the Investment Company Act exempts from registration any non￾U.S. fund all of whose outstanding securities are beneficially owned either by non-U.S. residents or by U.S. residents that are qualified purchasers. In addition to having an investment advisor, each fund that is a limited partnership. or 'partnership" fund, also has a general partner that makes all policy and investment decisions relating to the conduct of the fund's business. The general partner is responsible for all decisions concerning the making. monitoring and disposing of investments. but such responsibilities are typically delegated to the fund's investment advisor pursuant to an investment advisory (or similar) agreement. The limited partners of the partnership funds take no part in the conduct or control of the business of the funds, have no right or authority to act for or bind the funds and have no influence over the voting or disposition of the securities or other assets held by the funds. These decisions arc made by the fund's general partner in its sole discretion. subject to the investment limitations set forth in the agreements governing each fund. The limited partners often have the right to remove the general partner or investment advisor for cause or cause an early dissolution by a majority vote. In connection with the private offering transactions that occurred in 2007 pursuant to which the Company sold shares to certain initial purchasers and accredited investors in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. as amended (the "Private Offering Transactions"). we amended the governing agreements of certain of our consolidated private equity funds (with the exception of AAA) and capital markets funds to provide that a simple majority of a fund's investors have the right to accelerate the dissolution date of the fund. In addition, the governing agreements of our private equity funds and certain of our capital markets funds enable the limited partners holding a specified percentage of the interests entitled to vote not to elect to continue the limited partners capital commitments for new portfolio investments in the event certain of our managing partners do not devote the requisite time to managing the fund or in connection with certain Triggering Events (as defined below). In addition to having a significant. immeasurable negative impact on our revenue, net income and cash flow. the occurrence of such an event with respect to any of our funds would likely result in significant reputational damage to us. Further. the loss of one or more our of managing partners may result in the acceleration of our debt. The loss of the services of any of our managing partners would have a material adverse effect on us. including our ability to retain and attract investors and raise new funds, and the performance of our funds. We do not carry any "key man' insurance that would provide us with proceeds in the event of the death or disability of any of our managing partners. General Partner and Professionals Investments and Co-Investments General Partner Investments Certain of our management companies and general partners arc committed to contribute to the funds and affiliates. As a limited partner. general partner and manager of the Apollo funds. Apollo had unfunded capital commitments of 5137.9 million and $140.6 million at December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. Apollo has an ongoing obligation to acquire additional common units of AAA in an amount equal to 25% of the aggregate after-tax cash distributions. if any, that are made to its affiliates pursuant to the carried interest distribution rights that are applicable to investments made through AAA Investments. banging Partners and Other Professionals Inrestments To further align our interests with those of investors in our funds, our managing partners and other professionals have invested their own capital in our funds. Our managing partners and other professionals will either re-invest their carried interest to fund these investments or use cash on hand or funds borrowed from third parties. On occasion. we have provided guarantees to lenders in respect of funds borrowed by some of our professionals to fund their capital commitments. We do not provide guarantees for our managing partners or other senior executives. We generally have not historically charged management fees or carried interest on capital invested by our managing partners and other professionals directly in our private equity and capital markets funds. 25 EFTA01085381 Table of Contents Co-Investments Investors in many of our funds, as well as other investors. may have the opportunity to make co-investments with the funds. Co-investments are investments in portfolio companies or other assets generally on the same terms and conditions as those to which the applicable fund is subject. Regulatory and Compliance Matters Our businesses. as well as the financial sen•ices industry generally, arc subject to extensive regulation in the United States and elsewhere. All of the investment advisors of our funds are affiliates of certain of our subsidiaries that are registered as investment advisors with the SEC. Registered investment advisors are subject to the requirements and regulations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended ("Investment Advisers Act"). Such requirements relate to. among other things. fiduciary duties to clients, maintaining an effective compliance program. solicitation agreements. conflicts of interest. recordkeeping and reporting requirements. disclosure requirements. limitations on agency cross and principal transactions between an advisor and advisory clients and general anti-fraud prohibitions. AF1' is a registered investment company under the Investment Company Act. as amended and is subject to the requirements and regulations of the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder. AINV elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act. In order to maintain its status as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. AINV is required to distribute at least 90% of its ordinary income and realized, net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses if any. to its shareholders. In addition, in order to avoid excise tax. it needs to distribute at least 98% of its income (such income to include both ordinary income and net capital gains). which would take into account short-term and long-term capital gains and losses. AIC. at its discretion. may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year distributions and pay an excise tax on this income. In addition, as a business development company. AINV must not acquire any assets other than "qualifying assets" specified in the Investment Company Act unless. at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of A1NV's total assets arc qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in "eligible portfolio companies." In late 2006, the SEC adopted rules under the Investment Company Act to expand the definition of "eligible portfolio company" to include all private companies and companies whose securities arc not listed on a national securities exchange. The rules also permit AINV to include as qualifying assets certain follow-on investments in companies that were eligible portfolio companies at the time of initial investment but that no longer meet the definition. ARI elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust. or REIT. under the Internal Revenue Code commencing with its taxable year ended December 31. 2009. To maintain its status as a REIT, ARI must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders and meet, on a continuing basis, certain other complex requirements under the Internal Revenue Code. AMTG also intends to elect to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. commencing with its fiscal year ending December 31. 2011. During 2011. the Company formed Apollo Global Securities. LLC ("AGS"), which is a registered broker dealer with the SEC and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. or "FINRA". From time to time. this entity is involved in transactions with affiliates of Apollo. including portfolio companies of the funds we manage. whereby AGS will earn underwriting and transaction fees for its services. Broker-dealers arc subject to regulations that cover all aspects of the securities business. including sales methods, trade practices among broker-dealers. capital structure, record keeping. the financing of customers' 26 EFTA01085382 Table of Contents purchases and the conduct and qualifications of directors, officers and employees. In particular. as a registered broker-dealer and member of a self regulatory organization. we are subject to the SEC's uniform net capital rule. Rule I5c3-1. Rule 15c3-I specifies the minimum level of net capital a broker-dealer must maintain and also requires that a significant part of a broker-dealer's assets be kept in relatively liquid form. The SEC and various self-regulatory organizations impose rules that require notification when net capital falls below certain predefined criteria, limit the ratio of subordinated debt to equity in the regulatory capital composition of a broker-dealer and constrain the ability of a broker-dealer to expand its business under certain circumstances. Additionally. the SEC's uniform net capital rule imposes certain requirements that may have the effect of prohibiting a broker-dealer from distributing or withdrawing capital and requiring prior notice to the SEC for certain withdrawals of capital. Apollo Management International LLP is regulated by the U.K. Financial Services Authority. The SEC and various self-regulatory organizations have in recent years increased their regulatory activities in respect of asset management firms. Certain of our businesses arc subject to compliance with laws and regulations of U.S. Federal and state governments. non-U.S. governments. their respective agencies and/or various self-regulatory organizations or exchanges relating to. among other things. the privacy of client information. and any failure to comply with these regulations could expose us to liability and/or rcputational damage. Our businesses have operated for many years within a legal framework that requires our being able to monitor and comply with a broad range of legal and regulatory developments that affect our activities. However, additional legislation. changes in rules promulgated by self-regulatory organizations or changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules. either in the United States or elsewhere. may directly affect our mode of operation and profitability. Rigorous legal and compliance analysis of our businesses and investments is important to our culture. We strive to maintain a culture of compliance through the use of policies and procedures such as oversight compliance. codes of ethics. compliance systems. communication of compliance guidance and employee education and training. We have a compliance group that monitors our compliance with all of the regulatory requirements to which we are subject and manages our compliance policies and procedures. Our Chief Legal Officer serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and supervises our compliance group. which is responsible for addressing all regulatory and compliance matters that affect our activities. Our compliance policies and procedures address a variety of regulatory and compliance risks such as the handling of material non-public information, position reporting. personal securities trading. valuation of investments on a fund-specific basis, document retention, potential conflicts of interest and the allocation of investment opportunities. We generally operate without information barriers between our businesses. In an effort to manage possible risks resulting from our decision not to implement these barriers. our compliance personnel maintain a list of issuers for which we have access to material. non-public information and for whose securities our funds and investment professionals arc not permitted to trade. We could in the future decide that it is advisable to establish information barriers. particularly as our business expands and diversifies. In such event our ability to operate as an integrated platform will be restricted. Competition The asset management industry is intensely competitive, and we expect it to remain so. We compete both globally and on a regional. industry and niche basis. 27 EFTA01085383 Table of Contents We face competition both in the pursuit of outside investors for our funds and in acquiring investments in attractive portfolio companies and making other investments. We compete for outside investors based on a variety of factors, including: . investment performance: . investor perception of investment managers' drive. focus and alignment of interest: . quality of service provided to and duration of relationship with investors: . business reputation: and . the level of fees and expenses charged for services. Over the past several years. the size and number of private equity funds, capital markets and real estate funds has continued to increase, heightening the level of competition for investor capital. In addition, fund managers have increasingly adopted investment strategies traditionally associated with the other. Capital markets funds have become active in taking control positions in companies. while private equity funds have acquired minority and/or debt positions in publicly listed companies. This convergence could heighten our competitive risk by expanding the range of asset managers seeking private equity investments and making it more difficult for us to differentiate ourselves from managers of capital markets funds. Depending on the investment. we expect to face competition in acquisitions primarily from other private equity funds, specialized funds, hedge fund sponsors. other financial institutions. corporate buyers and other parties. Many of these competitors in some of our businesses are substantially larger and have considerably greater financial, technical and marketing resources than are available to us. Several of these competitors have recently raised or arc expected to raise, significant amounts of capital and many of them have similar investment objectives to us. which may create additional competition for investment opportunities. Some of these competitors may also have a lower cost of capital and access to funding sources that arc not available to us. which may create competitive disadvantages for us with respect to investment opportunities. In addition, some of these competitors may have higher risk tolerances. different risk assessments or lower return thresholds, which could allow them to consider a wider variety of investments and to bid more aggressively than us for investments that we want to make. Corporate buyers may be able to achieve synergistic cost savings with regard to an investment that may provide them with a competitive advantage in bidding for an investment. Lastly. the allocation of increasing amounts of capital to alternative investment strategies by institutional and individual investors could well lead to a reduction in the size and duration of pricing inefficiencies that many of our funds seek to exploit. Competition is also intense for the attraction and retention of qualified employees. Our ability to continue to compete effectively in our businesses will depend upon our ability to attract new employees and retain and motivate our existing employees. For additional information concerning the competitive risks that we face, see "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Businesses—The investment management business is intensely competitive. which could materially adversely impact us." 2S EFTA01085384 Table of Contents ITEM IA. RISK FACTORS Risks Related to Our Businesses Nor performance of our funds would cause a decline in our revenue and results of operations, may obligate us to repay incentive income previously paid to us and would adversely affect our ability to raise capital for future funds. We derive revenues in part from: • management fees, which are based generally on the amount of capital invested in our funds; • transaction and advisory fees relating to the investments our funds make: • incentive income, based on the performance of our funds: and • investment income from our investments as general partner. If a fund performs poorly. we will receive little or no incentive income with regard to the fund and little income or possibly losses from any principal investment in the fund. Furthermore. if. as a result of poor performance of later investments in a private equity fund's or a certain capital markets fund's life. the fund does not achieve total investment returns that exceed a specified investment return threshold for the life of the fund, we will be obligated to repay the amount by which incentive income that was previously distributed to us exceeds amounts to which we are ultimately entitled. Our fund investors and potential fund investors continually assess our funds' performance and our ability to raise capital. Accordingly. poor fund performance may deter future investment in our funds and thereby decrease the capital invested in our funds and ultimately. our management fee income. We depend on Leon Black, Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan, and the loss of any of their services would have a material adverse effect on us. The success of our businesses depends on the efforts, judgment and personal reputations of our managing partners. Leon Black. Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan. Their reputations. expertise in investing, relationships with our fund investors and relationships with members of the business community on whom our funds depend for investment opportunities and financing are each critical elements in operating and expanding our businesses. We believe our performance is strongly correlated to the performance of these individuals. Accordingly. our retention of our managing partners is crucial to our success. Retaining our managing partners could require us to incur significant compensation expense after the expiration of their current employment agreements in 2012. Our managing partners may resign. join our competitors or form a competing firm at any time. If any of our managing partners were to join or form a competitor. some of our investors could choose to invest with that competitor rather than in our funds. The loss of the services of any of our managing partners would have a material adverse effect on us. including our ability to retain and attract investors and raise new funds, and the performance of our funds. We do not carry any "key man' insurance that would provide us with proceeds in the event of the death or disability of any of our managing partners. In addition, the loss of one or more of our managing partners may result in the termination of our role as general partner of one or more of our funds and the acceleration of our debt. Although in connection with the Strategic Investors Transaction, our managing partners entered into employment, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. which impose certain restrictions on competition and solicitation of our employees by our managing partners if they terminate their employment. a court may not enforce these provisions. See 'Item I I. Executive Compensation—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table—Employment. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement with Chief Executive Officer" for a more detailed description of the terms of the agreement for one of our managing partners. In addition, although the Agreement Among Managing Partners imposes vesting and forfeiture requirements on the managing partners in the event any of them terminates their employment, we. our shareholders (other than the Strategic Investors. as described under "Item 13. Certain 19 EFTA01085385 Table of Contents Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Lenders Rights Agreement—Amendments to Managing Partner Transfer Restrictions" and the Apollo Operating Group have no ability to enforce any provision of this agreement or to prevent the managing partners from amending the agreement or waiving any of its provisions. including the forfeiture provisions. See 'Item B. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreement Among Managing Partners" for a more detailed description of the terms of this agreement. Changes in the debt financing markets have negatively impacted the ability of our funds and their portfolio companies to obtain attractive, financing for their investments and have increased the cost of such financing if it is obtained, which could lead to lower-yielding investments and potentially decreasing our net income. Since the latter half of 2007. the markets for debt financing have contracted significantly. particularly in the area of acquisition financings for private equity and leveraged buyout transactions. Large commercial and investment banks, which have traditionally provided such financing, have demanded higher rates, higher equity requirements as pan of private equity investments, more restrictive covenants and generally more onerous terms in order to provide such financing, and in some cases are refusing to provide financing for acquisitions, the type of which would have been readily financed in earlier years. In the event that our funds arc unable to obtain committed debt financing for potential acquisitions or can only obtain debt at an increased interest rate or on unfavorable terms, our funds may have difficulty completing otherwise profitable acquisitions or may generate profits that are lower than would otherwise be the case, either of which could lead to a decrease in the investment income earned by us. Any failure by lenders to provide previously committed financing can also expose us to potential claims by sellers of businesses which we may have contracted to purchase. Similarly. the portfolio companies owned by our private equity funds regularly utilize the corporate debt markets in order to obtain financing for their operations. To the extent that the current credit markets have rendered such financing difficult to obtain or more expensive, this may negatively impact the operating performance of those portfolio companies and, therefore, the investment returns on our funds. In addition, to the extent that the current markets make it difficult or impossible to refinance debt that is maturing in the near term, the relevant portfolio company may face substantial doubt as to its status as a going concern (which may result in an event of default under various agreements) or be unable to repay such debt at maturity and may be forced to sell assets, undergo a recapitalization or seek bankruptcy protection. Difficult market conditions may adversely affect our businesses in many ways, including by reducing the value or hampering the performance of the investments made by our funds or reducing the ability of our funds to raise or deploy capital, each of which could materially reduce our revenue, net income and cash flow and adversely affect our financial prospects and condition. Our businesses arc materially affected by conditions in the global financial markets and economic conditions throughout the world, such as interest rates, availability of credit. inflation rates, economic uncertainty, changes in laws (including laws relating to taxation), trade bathers, commodity prices. currency exchange rates and controls and national and international political circumstances (including wars. terrorist acts or security operations). These factors arc outside our control and may affect the level and volatility of securities prices and the liquidity and the value of investments. and we may not be able to or may choose not to manage our exposure to these conditions. Global financial markets have experienced considerable volatility in the valuations of equity and debt securities, a contraction in the availability of credit and an increase in the cost of financing. The lack of credit has materially hindered the initiation of new. large-sized transactions for our private equity segment and, together with volatility in valuations of equity and debt securities. adversely impacted our operating results in recent periods reflected in the financial statements included in this report. If market conditions further deteriorate. our business could be affected in different ways. These events and general economic trends are likely to impact the performance of portfolio companies in many industries. particularly industries that an more impacted by changes in consumer demand. such as travel and leisure, gaming and real estate. The performance of our private equity funds and our performance may be adversely affected to the extent our fund portfolio companies in these industries experience adverse performance or additional pressure due to downward trends. 30 EFTA01085386 Table of Contents Our profitability• may also be adversely affected by our fixed costs and the possibility that we would be unable to scale back other costs. within a time frame sufficient to match any further decreases in net income or increases in net losses relating to changes in market and economic conditions. The financial downturn that began in 2007 adversely affected our operating results in a number of ways. and if the economy were to re-enter a period of recession, it may cause our revenue and results of operations to decline by causing: . our AUM to decrease. lowering management fees from our funds: . increases in costs of financial instruments: . adverse conditions for our portfolio companies (e.g.. decreased revenues, liquidity• pressures. increased difficulty in obtaining access to financing and complying with the terms of existing financings as well as increased financing costs): . lower investment returns, reducing incentive income: . higher interest rates. which could increase the cost of the debt capital we use to acquire companies in our private equity• business: and ▪ material reductions in the value of our private equity fund investments in portfolio companies. affecting our ability to realize carried interest from these investments. Lower investment returns and such material reductions in value may rv.ailt. among other reasons. because during periods of difficult market conditions or slowdowns (which may be across one or more industries. sectors or geographies). companies in which we invest may experience decreased revenues. financial losses. difficulty in obtaining access to financing and increased funding costs. During such Feriods, these companies may also have difficulty in expanding their businesses and operations and be unable to meet their debt service obligations or other expenses as they become due, including expenses payable to us. In addition. during periods of adverse economic conditions. we may have difficulty accessing financial markets. which could make it more difficult or impossible for us to obtain funding for additional investments and harm our AUM and operating results. Funhermore. such conditions would also increase the risk of default with respect to investments held by our funds that have significant debt investments, such as our mezzanine funds, distressed and event-driven hedge funds and senior credit funds. Our funds may be affected by reduced opportunities to exit and realize value from their investments, by lower than expected returns on investments made prior to the deterioration of the credit markets, and by the fact that we may not be able to find suitable investments for the funds to effectively deploy capital. which could adversely affect our ability• to raise new funds and thus adversely impact our prospects for future growth. .4 decline in the pace of investment in our private equity funds would result in our receiving less revenue from transaction and advisory fees. The transaction and advisory fees that we earn are driven in part by the pace at which our private equity funds make investments. Any decline in that pace would reduce our transaction and advisory fees and could make it mom difficult for us to raise capital. Many factors could cause such a decline in the pace of investment. including the inability of our investment professionals to identify attractive investment opportunities. competition for such opportunities among other potential acquirers. decreased availability of capital on attractive terms and our failure to consummate identified investment opportunities because of business, regulatory or legal complexities and adverse developments in the U.S. or global economy or financial markets. In particular. the lack of financing options for new leveraged buyouts resulting from the recent credit market dislocation, significantly reduced the pace of traditional buyout investments by our private equity funds. 31 EFTA01085387 Table of Contents If one or more of our managing partners or other investment professionals leave our company, the commitment periods of certain private equity funds may be terminated, and we may be in default under our credit agreement. The governing agreements of our private equity funds provide that in the event pertain 'key persons" (such as one or more of Messrs. Black. Harris and Rowan and/or certain other of our investment professionals) fail to devote the requisite time to managing the fund, the commitment period will terminate if a certain percentage in interest of the investors do not vote to continue the commitment period. This is true of Fund VI and Fund VII. on which our near-to medium-term performance will heavily depend. EPF has a similar provision. In addition to having a significant negative impact on our revenue, net income and cash flow. the occurrence of such an event with respect to any of our funds would likely result in significant reputational damage to us. In addition, it will be an event of default under the April 20.2007 credit facility that AMH. one of the entities in the Apollo Operating Group. entered into ("the AMH credit facility"). under which AMH borrowed a $1.0 billion variable-rate term loan if either (i) Mr. Black, together with related persons or trusts, shall cease as a group to participate to a material extent in the beneficial ownership of AMH or (ii) two of the group constituting Messrs. Black. Harris and Rowan shall cease to be actively engaged in the management of the AMH loan parties. If such an event of default occurs and the lenders exercise their right to accelerate repayment of the $1.0 billion loan, we arc unlikely to have the funds to make such repayment and the lenders may take control of us. which is likely to materially adversely impact our results of operations. Even if we were able to refinance our debt, our financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected. Messrs. Black. Harris and Rowan may terminate their employment with us at any time. We may not be successful in raising new funds or in raising more capital for certain of our funds and may face pressure on fee arrangements of our future funds. Our funds may not be successful in consummating their current capital-raising efforts or others that they may undertake, or they may consummate them at investment levels far lower than those currently anticipated. Any capital raising that our funds do consummate may be on terms that are unfavorable to us or that arc otherwise different from the terms that we have been able to obtain in the past. These risks could occur for reasons beyond our control, including general economic or market conditions. regulatory changes or increased competition. Over the last few years. a large number of institutional investors that invest in alternative assets and have historically invested in our funds experienced negative pressure across their investment portfolios, which may affect our ability to raise capital from them. As a result of the global economic downtown during 2008 and 2009. these institutional investors experienced among other things. a significant decline in the value of their public equity and debt holdings and a lack of realizations from their existing private equity portfolios. Consequently. many of these investors were left with disproportionately outsized remaining commitments to a number of private equity funds, and were restricted from making new commitments to third-party managed private equity funds such as those managed by us. To the extent economic conditions remain volatile and these issues persist. we may be unable to raise sufficient amounts of capital to support the investment activities of our future funds. In addition, certain institutional investors have publicly criticized certain fund fee and expense structures. including management fees and transaction and advisory fees. In September 2009. the Institutional Limited Partners Association, or "ILPA," published a set of Private Equity Principles, or the "Principles." which were revised in January 2011. The Principles were developed in order to encourage discussion between limited partners and general partners regarding private equity fund partnership terms. Certain of the Principles call for enhanced "alignment of interests" between general partners and limited partners through modifications of some of the terms of fund arrangements. including proposed guidelines for fees and carried interest structures. We provided ILPA our endorsement of the Principles, representing an indication of our general support for the effort of ILPA. Although we have no obligation to modify any of our fees with respect to our existing funds. 32 EFTA01085388 Table of Contents we may experience pressure to do so. For example. on April 20. 2010. we announced a new strategic relationship agreement with CalPERS, whereby we agreed to reduce management and other fees charged to CaIPERS on funds we manage. or in the future will manage. solely for CalPERS by $125 million over a five-year period or as close a period as required to provide CaIPERS with that benefit. The failure of our funds to raise capital in sufficient amounts and on satisfactory terms could result in a decrease in AUM and management fee and transaction fee revenue or us being unable to achieve an increase in AUM and management fee and transaction fee revenue, and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Similarly. any modification of our existing fee arrangements or the fee structures for new funds could adversely affect our results of operations. Third-party investors in our funds with commitment-based structures may not satisfy their contractual obligation to fund capital calls when requested by us, which could adversely affect a fund's operations and performance. Investors in all of our private equity and certain of our capital markets and real estate funds make capital commitments to those funds that we are entitled to call from those investors at any time during prescribed periods. We depend on investors fulfilling their commitments when we call capital from them in order for those funds to consummate investments and otherwise pay their obligations when due. Any investor that did not fund a capital call would be subject to several possible penalties. including having a significant amount of its existing investment forfeited in that fund. However, the impact of the penalty is directly correlated to the amount of capital previously invested by the investor in the fund and if an investor has invested little or no capital. for instance early in the life of the fund, then the forfeiture penalty may not be as meaningful. If investors were to fail to satisfy a significant amount of capital calls for any particular fund or funds. the operation and performance of those funds could be materially and adversely affected. The historical returns attributable to our funds should not be considered as indicative of the future results of our funds or of our future results or of any returns expected on art investment in our Class A shares. We have presented in this report the returns relating to the historical performance of our private equity funds and capital markets funds. The returns are relevant to us primarily insofar as they arc indicative of incentive income we have earned in the past and may earn in the future. our reputation and our ability to raise new funds. The returns of the funds we manage are not. however, directly linked to returns on our Class A shams. Therefore, you should not conclude that continued positive performance of the funds we manage will necessarily result in positive returns on an investment in Class A shams. However, poor performance of the funds we manage will cause a decline in our revenue from such funds and would therefore have a negative effect on our performance and the value of our Class A shares. An investment in our Class A shams is not an investment in any of the Apollo funds. Moreover, most of our funds have not been consolidated in our financial statements for periods since either August I. 2007 or November 30.2007 as a result of the deconsolidation of most of our funds as of August 1.2007 and November 30. 2007. Moreover, the historical returns of our funds should not be considered indicative of the future FOUTS of these or from any future funds we may raise, in part because: • market conditions during previous periods were significantly more favorable for generating positive performance, particularly in our private equity business, than the market conditions we have experienced for the last few years and may experience in the future: • our funds' returns have benefited from investment opportunities and general market conditions that currently do not exist and may not repeat themselves, and there can be no assurance that our current or future funds will be able to avail themselves of profitable investment opportunities: • our private equity funds' rates of returns. which are calculated on the basis of net asset value of the funds' investments, reflect unrealized gains. which may never be realized: 33 EFTA01085389 Table of Contents • our fund? returns have benefited from investment opportunities and general market conditions that may not repeat themselves, including the availability of debt capital on attractive terms and the availability of distressed debt opportunities. and we may not be able to achieve the same returns or profitable investment opportunities or deploy capital as quickly: the historical returns that we present in this report derive largely from the performance of our earlier private equity funds, whereas future fund returns will depend increasingly on the performance of our newer funds. which may have little or no realized investment track record: Fund VI and Fund VII are several times larger than our previous private equity funds, and this additional capital may not be deployed as profitably as our prior funds: the attractive returns of certain of our funds have been driven by the rapid return of invested capital. which has not occurred with respect to all of our funds and we believe is less likely to occur in the future: • our track record with respect to our capital markets funds and real estate funds is relatively short as compared to our private equity funds: • in recent years. there has been increased competition for private equity investment opportunities resulting from the increased amount of capital invested in private equity funds and high liquidity in debt markets: and • our newly established funds may generate lower returns during the period that they take to deploy their capital. Finally. our private equity IRRs have historically varied greatly from fund to fund. Accordingly. you should realize that the IRR going forward for any current or future fund may vary considerably from the historical IRR generated by any particular fund, or for our private equity funds as a whole. Future returns will also be affected by the risks described elsewhere in this report. including risks of the industries and businesses in which a particular fund invests. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—The Historical Investment Performance of Our Funds." Our reported net asset values, rates of return and incentive income from affiliates are based in large part upon estimates of the fair value of our investments, which are based on subjective standards and may prove to be incorrect A large number of investments in our funds are illiquid and thus have no readily ascertainable market prices. We value these investments based on our estimate of their fair value as of the date of determination. We estimate the fair value of our investments based on third-party models or models developed by us. which include discounted cash flow analyses and other techniques and may be based, at least in part. on independently sourced market parameters. The material estimates and assumptions used in these models include the timing and expected amount of cash flows. the appropriateness of discount rates used. and, in some cases. the ability to execute, the timing of and the estimated proceeds from expected financings. The actual results related to any particular investment often vary materially as a result of the inaccuracy of these estimates and assumptions. In addition, because many of the illiquid investments held by our funds are in industries or sectors which are unstable. in distress, or undergoing some uncertainty, such investments are subject to rapid changes in value caused by sudden company-specific or industry-wide developments. We include the fair value of illiquid assets in the calculations of net asset values. rctums of our funds and our AUM. Furthermore, we recognize incentive income from affiliates based in part on these estimated fair values. Because these valuations are inherently uncertain, they may fluctuate greatly from period to period. Also, they may vary greatly from the prices that would be obtained if the assets were to be liquidated on the date of the valuation and often do vary greatly from the prices we eventually realize. 34 EFTA01085390 Table of Contents In addition, the values of our investments in publicly traded assets are subject to significant volatility, including due to a number of factors beyond our control. These include actual or anticipated fluctuations in the quarterly and annual results of these companies or other companies in their industries. market perceptions concerning the availability of additional securities for sale, general economic, social or political developments, changes in industry conditions or government regulations. changes in management or capital structure and significant acquisitions and dispositions. Because the market prices of these securities can be volatile, the valuation of these assets will change from period to period, and the valuation for any particular period may not be realized at the time of disposition. In addition, because our private equity funds often hold very large amounts of the securities of their portfolio companies. the disposition of these securities often takes place over a long period of time. which can further expose us to volatility risk. Even if we hold a quantity of public securities that may be difficult to sell in a single transaction, we do not discount the market price of the security for purposes of our valuations. If we realize value on an investment that is significantly lower than the value at which it was reflected in a fund's net asset values, we would suffer losses in the applicable fund. This could in turn lead to a decline in asset management fees and a loss equal to the portion of the incentive income from affiliates reported in prior periods that was not realized upon disposition. These effects could become applicable to a large number of our investments if our estimates and assumptions used in estimating their fair values differ from future valuations due to market developments. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Segment Analysis' for information related to fund activity that is no longer consolidated. If asset values turn out to be materially different than values reflected in fund net asset values, fund investors could lose confidence which could. in turn. result in redemptions from our funds that permit redemptions or difficulties in raising additional investments. We have experienced rapid growth, which may be difficult to sustain and which may place significant demands on our administrative, operational and financial resources. Our AUNI has grown significantly in the past. despite recent fluctuations. and we arc pursuing further growth in the near future. Our rapid growth has caused, and planned growth. if successful, will continue to cause, significant demands on our legal. accounting and operational infrastructure, and increased expenses. The complexity of these demands, and the expense required to address them, is a function not simply of the amount by which our AUM has grown, but of the growth in the variety. including the differences in strategy between, and complexity of. our different funds. In addition, we are required to continuously develop our systems and infrastructure in response to the increasing sophistication of the investment management market and legal. accounting. regulatory and tax developments. Our future growth will depend in part. on our ability to maintain an operating platform and management system sufficient to address our growth and will require us to incur significant additional expenses and to commit additional senior management and operational resources. As a result, we face significant challenges: . in maintaining adequate financial. regulatory and business controls: . implementing new or updated information and financial systems and procedures: and . in training, managing and appropriately sizing our work force and other components of our businesses on a timely and cost-effective basis. We may not be able to manage our expanding operations effectively or be able to continue to grow. and any failure to do so could adversely affect our ability to generate revenue and control our expenses. 35 EFTA01085391 Table of Contents Extensive regulation of our businesses affects our activities and creates the potential for significant liabilities and penalties. The possibility of increased regulatory focus could result in additional burdens on our businesses. Changes in tax or law and other legislative or regulatory changes could adversely affect us. Overview of Our Regulatory Environment. We are subject to extensive regulation. including periodic examinations by governmental and self￾regulatory• organizations in the jurisdictions in which we operate around the world. Many of these regulators. including U.S. and foreign government agencies and self-regulatory organizations. as well as state securities commissions in the United States. are empowered to conduct investigations and administrative proceedings that can result in fines. suspensions of personnel or other sanctions including censure. the issuance of cease-and-desist orders or the suspension or expulsion of an investment advisor from registration or memberships. Even if an investigation or proceeding did not result in a sanction or the sanction imposed against us or our personnel by a regulator were small in monetary• amount. the adverse publicity relating to the investigation. proceeding or imposition of these sanctions could harm our reputation and cause us to lose existing investors or fail to gain new investors. The requirements imposed by our regulators are designed primarily to ensure the integrity of the financial markets and to protect investors in our funds and arc not designed to protect our shareholders. Consequently. these regulations often serve to limit our activities. As a result of highly publicized financial scandals investors have exhibited concerns over the integrity of the U.S. financial markets and the regulatory environment in which we operate both in the United States and outside the United States is particularly likely to be subject to further regulation. There has been an active debate both nationally and internationally over the appropriate extent of regulation and oversight of private investment funds and their managers. Any changes in the regulatory• framework applicable to our businesses may impose additional expenses onus. require the attention of senior management or result in limitations in the manner in which our business is conducted. On July 21. 2010. President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. or the 'Dodd-Frank Act' which imposes significant new regulations on almost every• aspect of the U.S. financial services industry. including aspects of our business and the markets in which we operate. Among other things. the Dodd-Frank Act requires private equity and hedge fund advisers to register with the SEC. under the Investment Advisers Act. to maintain extensive records and to file reports if deemed necessary for purposes of systemic risk assessment by certain governmental bodies. Importantly. many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to further rulemaking and to the discretion of regulatory bodies. such as the Financial Stability Oversight Council. As a result, we do not know exactly what the final regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act will require or how significantly the Dodd-Frank Act will affect us. Exceptions from Certain Laws. We regularly rely on exemptions from various requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 ("the Securities Act"). the Exchange Act. the Investment Company Act and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act. or 'ERISA." in conducting our activities. These exemptions are sometimes highly complex and may in certain circumstances depend on compliance by third parties whom we do not control. If for any reason these exemptions were to become unavailable to us. we could become subject to regulatory• action or third-party claims and our businesses could be materially and adversely affected. See. for example. "—Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure—If we were deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act. applicable restrictions could make it impractical for us to continue our businesses as contemplated and could have a material adverse effect on our businesses and the price of our Class A shares." Fund Regulatory Environment. The regulatory environment in which our funds operate may affect our businesses. For example. changes in antitrust laws or the enforcement of antitrust laws could affect the level of mergers and acquisitions activity. and changes in state laws may limit investment activities of state pension plans. See 'Item I. Business—Regulatory and Compliance Matters" for a further discussion of the regulatory environment in which we conduct our businesses. Future Regulation. We may be adversely affected as a result of new or revised legislation or regulations imposed by the SEC. other U.S. or non-U.S. governmental regulatory• authorities or self-regulatory organizations 36 EFTA01085392 Table of Contents that supervise the financial markets. As calls for additional regulation have increased, there may be a related increase in regulatory investigations of the trading and other investment activities of alternative asset management funds, including our funds. Such investigations may impose additional expenses on us. may require the attention of senior management and may result in fines if any of our funds are deemed to have violated any regulations. We also may be adversely affected by changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules by these governmental authorities and self-regulatory organizations. New laws or regulations could make compliance more difficult and expensive and affect the manner in which we conduct business. Apollo provides investment management services through registered investment advisers. Investment advisers are subject to extensive regulation in the United States and in the other countries in which our investment activities occur. The SEC oversees our activities as a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act. In the United Kingdom. we are subject to regulation by the U.K. Financial Services Authority. Our other European operations. and our investment activities around the globe. are subject to a variety of regulatory regimes that vary country by country. A failure to comply with the obligations imposed by regulatory regimes to which we are subject. including the Investment Advisers Act could result in investigations, sanctions and reputational damage. In June 2010. the SEC adopted a new "pay-to-play" rule that restricts politically active investment advisors from managing state pension funds. The rule prohibits. among other things. a covered investment advisor from receiving compensation for advisory services provided to a government entity (such as a state pension fund) for a two-year period after the advisor. certain covered employees of the advisor or any covered political action committee controlled by the advisor or its employees makes a political contribution to certain government officials. In addition, a covered investment advisor is prohibited from engaging in political fundraising activities for certain elected officials or candidates in jurisdictions where such advisor is providing or seeking governmental business. This new ruk complicates and increases the compliance burden for our investment advisors. It will be imperative for a covered investment advisor to adopt an effective compliance program in light of the substantial penalties associated with the ruk. In November 2010. the European Parliament adopted the Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers. or the "AIM." The AIFM was entered into force in early 2011 and EU member states are required to implement the AIFM into their national laws within two years (by early 2013). The AIFM imposes significant new regulatory requirements on investment managers operating within the EU. including with respect to conduct of business, regulatory• capital. valuations, disclosures and marketing. Alternative investment funds organized outside of the EU in which interests are marketed within the EU would be subject to significant conditions on their operations. including satisfying the competent authority of the robustness of internal arrangements with respect to risk management. in particular liquidity risks and additional operational and counterparty risks associated with short selling: the management and disclosure of conflicts of interest: the fair valuation of assets: and the security of depository/custodial arrangements. Such rules could potentially impose significant additional costs on the operation of our business in the EU and could limit our operating flexibility within that jurisdiction. In Denmark and Germany. legislative amendments have been adopted which may limit deductibility of interest and other financing expenses in companies in which our funds have invested or may invest in the future. In brief. the Danish legislative amendments generally entail that annual net financing expenses in excess of a certain threshold amount (approximately €2.9 million in 2011) will be limited on the basis of earnings before interest and taxes and/or asset tax values. According to the German legislative amendments, under the German interest barrier rule, the tax deduction available to a company in respect of net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) is limited to 30% of its tax EBITDA (interest expense that does not exceed the threshold of f3m can be deducted without any limitations for income tax purposes). Interest expense in excess of the interest deduction limitation may be carried forward indefinitely (subject to change in ownership restrictions) and used in future periods against all profits and gains. In respect of a tax group. interest paid by the German tax group 37 EFTA01085393 Table of Contents entities to non-tax group parties (e.g. interest on bank debt. capes facility and working capital facility debt) will be restricted to 30% of the tax group's tax ESITDA. However, the interest barrier rule may not apply where German company's gearing under IFRS accounting principles is at maximum of 2% higher than the overall group's leverage ratio at the level of the very top level entity which would be subject to IFRS consolidation (the "escape clause test"). This test is failed where any worldwide company of the entire group pays more than 10% of its net interest expense on debt to substantial (i.e. greater than 25%) shareholders, related parties of such shareholders (that are not members of the group) or secured third parties (although security granted by group members should not be harmful). If the group does not apply IFRS accounting principles. EU member countries GAAP or US GAAP may also be accepted for the purpose of the escape clause test. It should be noted that for trade tax purposes. there is principally a 25% add back on all deductible interest paid or accrued by any German entity. These amendments may in turn impact the profitability of companies affected by the rules. Our businesses are subject to the risk that similar measures might be introduced in other countries in which they currently have investments or plan to invest in the future. or that other legislative or regulatory measures might be promulgated in any of the countries in which we operate that adversely affect our businesses. In particular. the U.S. Federal income tax law that determines the tax consequences of an investment in Class A shares is under review and is potentially subject to adverse legislative. judicial or administrative change. possibly on a retroactive basis, including possible changes that would result in the treatment of a portion of our carried interest income as ordinary income, that would cause us to become taxable as a corporation and/or would have other adverse effects. See "—Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure." Although not enacted. the U.S. Congress has considered legislation that would have: (i) in some cases after a ten-year transition period. precluded us from qualifying as a partnership or required us to hold carried interest through taxable corporations; and (ii) taxed certain income and gains at increased rates. If similar legislation were to be enacted and apply to us. the value of the Class A Shares could be adversely affected. In addition. U.S. and foreign labor unions have recently been agitating for greater legislative and regulatory oversight of private equity firms and transactions. Labor unions have also threatened to use their influence to prevent pension funds from investing in private equity funds. Antitrust Regulation. It has been reported in the press that a few of our competitors in the private equity industry have received information requests relating to private equity transactions from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. In addition, the U.K. Financial Sen•ices Authority recently published a discussion paper on the impact that the growth in the private equity market has had on the markets in the United Kingdom and the suitability of its regulatory approach in addressing risks posed by the private equity market. Use of Placement Agents. We sometimes use placement agents to assist in marketing certain of the investment funds that we manage. Various state attorneys general and federal and state agencies have initiated industry-wide investigations into the use of placement agents in connection with the solicitation of investments. particularly with msta.ct to investments by public pension funds. Certain affiliates of Apollo have received subpoenas and other requests for information from various government regulatory agencies and investors in Apollo's funds, seeking information regarding the use of placement agents. Apollo is cooperating with all such investigations and other reviews. Any unanticipated developments from these or future investigations or changes in industry practice may adversely affect our business. Even if these investigations or changes in industry practice do not directly affect our business, adverse publicity could harm our reputation. may cause us to lose existing investors or fail to gain new investors. may depress the price of our Class A shares or may have other negative consequences. Our revenue, net income and cash flow are all highly variable, which may make it difficult for us to achieve steady earnings growth ou a quarterly bath and may cause the price of our Class A shares to decline. Our revenue. net income and cash flow are all highly variable. primarily due to the fact that carried interest from our private equity funds, which constitutes the largest portion of income from our combined businesses, and the transaction and advisory fees that we receive can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year. In addition• the investment returns of most of our funds arc volatile. We may also experience fluctuations in our results from quarter to quarter and year to year due to a number of other factors, including changes in the values 38 EFTA01085394 Table of Contents of our funds' investments, changes in the amount of distributions, dividends or interest paid in respect of investments. changes in our operating expenses. the degree to which we encounter competition and general economic and market conditions. In addition. carried interest income from our private equity funds and certain of our capital markets and real estate funds is subject to contingent repayment by the general partner if. upon the final distribution, the relevant fund's general partner has received cumulative carried interest on individual portfolio investments in excess of the amount of carried interest it would be entitled to from the profits calculated for all portfolio investments in the aggregate. Such variability may lead to volatility in the trading price of our Class A shares and cause our results for a particular period not to be indicative of our performance in a future period. It may be difficult for us to achieve steady growth in net income and cash flow on a quarterly basis, which could in turn lead to large adverse movements in the price of our Class A shares or increased volatility in our Class A share price generally. The timing of carried interest generated by our private equity funds is uncertain and will contribute to the volatility of our results. Carried interest depends on our private equity funds' performance. It takes a substantial period of time to identify attractive investment opportunities. to raise all the funds needed to make an investment and then to realize the cash value or other proceeds of an investment through a sale, public offering. recapitalization or other exit. Even if an investment proves to be profitable. it may be several years before any profits can be realized in cash or other proceeds. We cannot predict when. or if. any realization of investments will occur. Although we recognize carried interest income on an accrual basis, we receive private equity carried interest payments only upon disposition of an investment by the relevant fund. which contributes to the volatility of our cash flow. If we were to have a realization event in a particular quarter or year. it may have a significant impact on our results for that particular quarter or year that may not be replicated in subsequent periods. We recognize revenue on investments in our funds based on our allocable share of realized and unrealized gains (or losses) reported by such funds, and a decline in realized or unrealized gains. or an increase in realized or unrealized losses, would adversely affect our revenue. which could further increase the volatility of our results. With respect to a number of our capital markets funds, our incentive income is paid annually. semi-annually or quarterly, and the varying frequency of these payments will contribute to the volatility of our revenues and cash flow. Furthermore, we earn this incentive income only if the net asset value of a fund has increased or. in the case of certain funds, increased beyond a particular threshold. Our distressed and event-driven hedge funds also have "high water marks" with respect to the investors in these funds. If the high water mark for a particular investor is not surpassed. we would not earn incentive income with respect to such investor during a particular period even though such investor had positive returns in such period as a result of losses in prior periods. If such an investor experiences losses, we will not be able to earn incentive income from such investor until it surpasses the previous high water mark. The incentive income we earn is therefore dependent on the net asset value of investors investments in the fund. which could lead to significant volatility in our results. Because our revenue. net income and cash flow can be highly variable from quarter to quarter and year to year. we plan not to provide any guidance regarding our expected quarterly and annual operating results. The lack of guidance may affect the expectations of public market analysts and could cause increased volatility in our Class A share price. The investment management business is intensely competitive, which could materially adversely impact us. Over the past several years. the size and number of private equity funds and capital markets funds has continued to increase. If this trend continues, it is possible that it will become increasingly difficult for our funds to raise capital as funds compete for investments from a limited number of qualified investors. As the size and number of private equity and capital markets funds increase. it could become more difficult to win attractive investment opportunities at favorable prices. Due to the global economic downturn and generally poor returns in alternative asset investment businesses during the crisis. institutional investors have suffered from decreasing returns, liquidity pressure. increased volatility and difficulty maintaining targeted asset allocations, and a significant number of investors have materially decreased or temporarily stopped making new fund investments during this period. As the economy begins to recover. such investors may elect to reduce their overall portfolio 39 EFTA01085395 Table of Contents allocations to alternative investments such as private equity and hedge funds. resulting in a smaller overall pool of available capital in our industry. Even if such investors continue to invest at historic levels. they may seek to negotiate reduced fee structures or other modifications to fund structures as a condition to investing. In the event all or part of this analysis proves true. when trying to raise new capital we will be competing for fewer total available assets in an increasingly competitive environment which could lead to fee reductions and redemptions as well as difficulty in raising new capital. Such changes would adversely affect our revenues and profitability. Competition among funds is based on a variety of factors. including: . investment performance: . investor liquidity and willingness to invest: . investor perception of investment managers drive. focus and alignment of interest: . quality of service provided to and duration of relationship with investors: . business reputation: and . the level of fees and expenses charged for services. We compete in all aspects of our businesses with a large number of investment management firms, private equity fund sponsors. capital markets fund sponsors and other financial institutions. A number of factors serve to increase our competitive risks: . fund investors may develop concerns that we will allow a business to grow to the detriment of its performance: . investors may reduce their investments in our funds or not make additional investments in ow funds based upon current market conditions, their available capital or their perception of the health of our businesses: . some of our competitors have greater capital. lower targeted returns or greater sector or investment strategy-specific expertise than we do. which creates competitive disadvantages with respect to investment opportunities: . some of our competitors may also have a lower cost of capital and access to funding sources that arc not available to us. which may create competitive disadvantages for us with respect to investment opportunities: . some of our competitors may perceive risk differently than we do. which could allow them either to outbid us for investments in particular sectors or. generally. to consider a wider variety of investments: . some of our funds may not perform as well as competitors funds or other available investment products: . our competitors that are corporate buyers may be able to achieve synergistic cost savings in respect of an investment, which may provide them with a competitive advantage in bidding for an investment: . some fund investors may prefer to invest with an investment manager that is not publicly traded: . there are relatively few bathers to entry impeding new private equity and capital markets fund management firms, and the successful efforts of new entrants into our various businesses, including former "star" portfolio managers at large diversified financial institutions as well as such institutions themselves, will continue to result in increased competition: . there are no barriers to entry to our businesses, implementing an integrated platform similar to ours or the strategies that we deploy at our funds. such as distressed investing. which we believe are our competitive strengths. except that our competitors would need to hire professionals with the investment expertise or grow it internally: and . other industry participants continuously seek to recruit our investment professionals away from us. 40 EFTA01085396 Table of Contents In addition, fund managers have increasingly adopted investment strategies traditionally associated with the other. Capital markets funds have become active in taking control positions in companies. while private equity funds have assumed minority positions in publicly listed companies. This convergence could heighten our competitive risk by expanding the range of asset managers seeking private equity investments and making it more difficult for us to differentiate ourselves from managers of capital markets funds. These and other factors could reduce our earnings and revenues and materially adversely affect our businesses. In addition. if we are forced to compete with other alternative asset managers on the basis of price, we may not be able to maintain our current management fee and incentive income structures. We have historically competed primarily on the performance of our funds, and not on the level of our fees or incentive income relative to those of our competitors. However, there is a risk that fees and incentive income in the alternative investment management industry will decline, without regard to the historical performance of a manager. Fee or incentive income reductions on existing or future funds, without corresponding decreases in our cost structure. would adversely affect our revenues and profitability. Our ability to retain our investment professionals is critical to our success and our ability to grow depends on our ability to attract additional key personnel. Our success depends on our ability to retain our investment professionals and recruit additional qualified personnel. We anticipate that it will be necessary for us to add investment professionals as we pursue our growth strategy. However, we may not succeed in recruiting additional personnel or retaining current personnel. as the market for qualified investment professionals is extremely competitive. Our investment professionals possess substantial experience and expertise in investing. are responsible for locating and executing our funds' investments, have significant relationships with the institutions that are the source of many of our funds' investment opportunities. and in certain cases have key relationships with our fund investors. Therefore, if our investment professionals join competitors or form competing companies it could result in the loss of significant investment opportunities and certain existing fund investors. Legislation has been proposed in the U.S. Congress to treat portions of carried interest as ordinary income rather than as capital gain for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. Because we compensate our investment professionals in large part by giving them an equity interest in our business or a right to receive carried interest, such legislation could adversely affect our ability to recruit, retain and motivate our current and future investment professionals. See "—Risks Related to Taxation—Our structure involves complex provisions of U.S. Federal income tax law for which no clear precedent or authority may be available. Our structure is also subject to potential legislative. judicial or administrative change and differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis. The loss of even a small number of our investment professionals could jeopardize the performance of our funds, which would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Efforts to retain or attract investment professionals may result in significant additional expenses. which could adversely affect our profitability. We may not be successful in expanding into new investment strategies, markets and businesses. We actively consider the opportunistic expansion of our businesses, both geographically and into complementary new investment strategies. We may not be successful in any such attempted expansion. Attempts to expand our businesses involve a number of special risks, including some or all of the following: the diversion of management's attention from our core businesses; the disruption of our ongoing businesses: . entry into markets or businesses in which we may have limited or no experience: • increasing demands on our operational systems: . potential increase in investor concentration: and . the broadening of our geographic footprint, increasing the risks associated with conducting operations in foreign jurisdictions. 41 EFTA01085397 Table of Contents Additionally. any expansion of our businesses could result in significant increases in our outstanding indebtedness and debt service requirements. which would increase the risks in investing in our Class A shares and may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition. We also may not be successful in identifying new investment strategies or geographic markets that increase our profitability, or in identifying and acquiring new businesses that increase our profitability. Because we have not yet identified these potential new investment strategies. geographic markets or businesses, we cannot identify for you all the risks we may face and the potential adverse consequences on us and your investment that may result from our attempted expansion. We also do not know how long it may take for us to expand. if we do so at all. We have total discretion, at the direction of our manager. without needing to seek approval front our hoard of directors or shareholders. to enter into new investment strategies. geographic markets and businesses. other than expansions involving transactions with affiliates which may require limited board approval. Many of our funds invest in relatively high-risk, illiquid assets and we may fail to realize any profits from these activities for a considerable period of time or lose some or all of the principal amount we invest in these activities. Many of our funds invest in securities that are not publicly traded. In many cases, our funds may be prohibited by contract or by applicable securities laws from selling such securities for a period of time. Our funds will generally not be able to sell these securities publicly unless their sale is registered under applicable securities laws, or unless an exemption from such registration requirements is available. Accordingly. our funds may be forced, under certain conditions, to sell securities at a loss. The ability of many of our funds. particularly our private equity funds, to dispose of investments is heavily dependent on the public equity markets. inasmuch as the ability to realize value from an investment may depend upon the ability to complete an initial public offering of the portfolio company in which such investment is held. Furthermore, large holdings even of publicly traded equity securities can often be disposed of only over a substantial period of time, exposing the investment returns to risks of downward movement in market prices during the disposition period. Dependence on significant leverage in investments by our funds could adversely affect our ability to achieve attractive rates of return on those investments. Because many of our private equity funds' investments rely heavily on the use of leverage, our ability to achieve attractive rates of return on investments will depend on our continued ability to access sufficient sources of indebtedness at attractive rates. For example. in many private equity investments. indebtedness may constitute 70% or more of a portfolio company's total debt and equity capitalization, including debt that may be incurred in connection with the investment. and a portfolio company's leverage will often increase in recapitalization transactions subsequent to the company's acquisition by a private equity fund. The absence of available sources of senior debt financing for extended periods of time could therefore materially and adversely affect our private equity funds. An increase in either the general levels of interest rates or in the risk spread demanded by sources of indebtedness would make it more expensive to finance those investments. Increases in interest rates could also make it more difficult to locate and consummate private equity investments because other potential buyers. including operating companies acting as strategic buyers may be able to bid for an asset at a higher price due to a lower overall cost of capital. In addition. a portion of the indebtedness used to finance private equity investments often includes high-yield debt securities issued in the capital markets. Availability of capital from the high-yield debt markets is subject to significant volatility, and there may be times when we might not be able to access those markets at attractive rates. or at all. For example. the dislocation in the credit markets which we believe began in July 2007 and the record backlog of supply in the debt markets resulting from such dislocation has materially affected the ability and willingness of banks to underwrite new high-yield debt securities. 42 EFTA01085398 Table of Contents Investments in highly leveraged entities are inherently more sensitive to declines in revenues. increases in expenses and interest rates and adverse economic. market and industry developments. The incurrence of a significant amount of indebtedness by an entity could. among other things: give rise to an obligation to make mandatory prepayments of debt using excess cash flow. which might limit the entity's ability to respond to changing industry conditions to the extent additional cash is needed for the response. to make unplanned but necessary capital expenditures or to take advantage of growth opportunities; allow even moderate reductions in operating cash flow to render it unable to service its indebtedness. leading to a bankruptcy or other reorganization of the entity and a loss of pan or all of the equity investment in it: limit the entity's ability to adjust to changing market conditions, thereby placing it at a competitive disadvantage compared to its competitors who have relatively less debt: . limit the entity's ability to engage in strategic acquisitions that might be necessary to generate attractive returns or further growth: and . limit the entity's ability to obtain additional financing or increase the cost of obtaining such financing. including for capital expenditures. working capital or general corporate purposes. As a result, the risk of loss associated with a leveraged entity is generally greater than for companies with comparatively less debt. For example. many investments consummated by private equity sponsors during the past three years which utilized significant amounts of leverage are experiencing severe economic stress and may default on their debt obligations due to a decrease in revenues and cash flow precipitated by the recent economic downturn. When our private equity funds' existing portfolio investments reach the point when debt incurred to finance those investments matures in significant amounts and must be either repaid or refinanced, those investments may materially suffer if they have generated insufficient cash flow to repay maturing debt and there is insufficient capacity and availability in the financing markets to permit them to refinance maturing debt on satisfactory terms. or at all. If the current unusually limited availability of financing for such purposes were to persist for several years. when significant amounts of the debt incurred to finance our private equity funds' existing portfolio investments start to come due, these funds could be materially and adversely affected. Our capital markets funds may choose to use leverage as part of their respective investment programs and regularly borrow a substantial amount of their capital. The use of leverage poses a significant degree of risk and enhances the possibility of a significant loss in the value of the investment portfolio. The fund may borrow money from time to time to purchase or carry securities. The interest expense and other costs incurred in connection with such borrowing may not be recovered by appreciation in the securities purchased or carried, and will be lost—and the timing and magnitude of such losses may be accelerated or exacerbated—in the event of a decline in the market value of such securities. Gains realized with borrowed funds may cause the fund's net asset value to increase at a faster rate than would be the case without borrowings. However. if investment results fail to cover the cost of borrowings. the fund's net asset value could also decrease faster than if there had been no borrowings. In addition, as a business development company under the Investment Company Act. AIC is permitted to issue senior securities in amounts such that its asset coverage ratio equals at least 200% after each issuance of senior securities. AIC's ability to pay dividends will be restricted if its asset coverage ratio falls below at least 200% and any amounts that it uses to service its indebtedness are not available for dividends to its common stockholders. An increase in interest rates could also decrease the value of fixed-rate debt investments that our funds make. Any of the foregoing circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. 43 EFTA01085399 Table of Contents Our internal control over financial reporting does not currently meet all of the standards contemplated by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our businesses and stock price. We have not previously been required to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. including the internal control evaluation and certification requirement of Section 404 of that statute, and we will not be required to comply with all those requirements until after we have been subject to the requirements of the Exchange Act for a specified period. We are in the process of addressing our internal control over. and policies and processes related to. financial reporting and the identification of key financial reporting risks, assessment of their potential impact and linkage of those risks to specific areas and activities within our organization. We have begun the process of documenting and evaluating our internal control procedures pursuant to the requirements of Section 404. which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting firm addressing these assessments. If we are not able to implement the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner or with adequate compliance, our independent registered public accounting firm may not be able to certify as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Matters impacting our internal controls may cause us to be unable to report our financial information on a timely basis and thereby subject us to adverse regulatory consequences. including sanctions by the SEC or violations of applicable stock exchange listing niles and result in a breach of the covenants under the AMH credit facility. There could also be a negative reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of investor confidence in us and the reliability of our financial statements. Confidence in the reliability of ow financial statements is also likely to suffer if our independent registered public accounting firm reports a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. This could materially adversely affect us and lead to a decline in our share price. In addition, we will incur incremental costs in order to improve our internal control over financial reporting and comply with Section 401. including increased auditing and legal fees and costs associated with hiring additional accounting and administrative staff. The potential requirement to convert our financial statements from being prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America to International Financial Reporting Standards may strain our resources and increase our annual expenses. As a public entity. the SEC may require in the future that we report our financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards, or "'FRS.' instead of under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. or "U.S. GAAP." IFRS is a set of accounting principles that has been gaining acceptance on a worldwide basis. These standards are published by the London-based International Accounting Standards Board. or "IASB." and am more focused on objectives and principles and less reliant on detailed rules than U.S. GAAP. Today. there remain significant and material differences in several key areas between U.S. GAAP and IFRS which would affect Apollo. Additionally. U.S. GAAP provides specific guidance in classes of accounting transactions for which equivalent guidance in IFRS does not exist. The adoption of IFRS is highly complex and would have an impact on many aspects and operations of Apollo. including but not limited to financial accounting and reporting systems. internal controls, taxes, borrowing covenants and cash management. It is expected that a significant amount of time. internal and external resources and expenses over a multi-year period would be required for this conversion. Operational risks relating to the execution, confirmation or settlement of transactions, our dependence on our headquarters in New York City and third￾party providers may disrupt our businesses, result in losses or limit our growth. We face operational risk from errors made in the execution, confirmation or settlement of transactions. We also face operational risk from transactions not being properly recorded, evaluated or accounted for in our funds. In particular. our credit-oriented capital markets business is highly dependent on our ability to process and 44 EFTA01085400 Table of Contents evaluate. on a daily basis, transactions across markets and geographies in a time-sensitive. efficient and accurate manner. Consequently. we rely heavily on our financial, accounting and other data processing systems. New investment products we may introduce could create a significant risk that our existing systems may not be adequate to identify or control the relevant risks in the investment strategies employed by such new investment products. In addition. our information systems and technology might not be able to accommodate our growth. and the cast of maintaining such systems might increase from its current level. These risks could cause us to suffer financial loss, a disruption of our businesses, liability to our funds, regulatory intervention and reputational damage. Furthermore. we depend on our headquarters. which is located in New York City. for the operation of many of our businesses. A disaster or a disruption in the infrastructure that supports our businesses. including a disruption involving electronic communications or other services used by us or third parties with whom we conduct business, or directly affecting our headquarters. may have an adverse impact on our ability to continue to operate our businesses without interruption which could have a material adverse effect on us. Although we have disaster recovery programs in place. these may not be sufficient to mitigate the harm that may result from such a disaster or disruption. In addition. insurance and other safeguards might only partially reimburse us for our losses. Finally. we rely on third-party service providers for certain aspects of our businesses, including for certain information systems. technology and administration of our funds and compliance matters. Any interruption or deterioration in the performance of these third parties could impair the quality of the funds' operations and could impact our reputation and adversely affect our businesses and limit our ability to grow. We rely on our information systems to conduct our business, and failarc to protect these systems against security breaches could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Additionally, if these systems fail or become unavailable for any significant period of time, our business could be harmed. The efficient operation of our business is dependent on computer hardware and software systems. Information systems arc vulnerable to security breaches by computer hackers and cyber terrorists. We rely on industry accepted security measures and technology to securely maintain confidential and proprietary information maintained on our information systems. However, these measures and technology may not adequately prevent security breaches. In addition, the unavailability of the information systems or the failure of these systems to perform as anticipated for any reason could disrupt our business and could result in decreased performance and increased operating costs, causing our business and results of operations to suffer. Any significant interruption or failure of our information systems or any significant breach of security could adversely affect our business and results of operations. We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from funds managed pursuant to management agreements that may be terminated or fund partnership agreements that permit fund investors to request liquidation of investments in our funds on short notice. The terms of our funds generally give either the general partner of the fund or the fund's board of directors the right to terminate our investment management agreement with the fund. However. insofar as we control the general partner of our funds that are limited partnerships. the risk of termination of investment management agreement for such funds is limited. subject to our fiduciary or contractual duties as general partner. This risk is more significant for certain of our funds. which have independent boards of directors. With respect to our funds that are subject to the Investment Company Act. each funds investment management agreement must be approved annually by such funds' board of directors or by the vote of a majority of the shareholders and the majority of the independent members of such fund's board of directors and as required by law. The funds' investment management agreement can also be terminated by the majority of the shareholders. Termination of these agreements would reduce the fees we earn from the relevant funds. which 45 EFTA01085401 Table of Contents could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Currently. AIC is the only Apollo fund that is subject to these provisions of the Investment Company Act, as it has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act. In addition, in connection with the deconsolidation of certain of our private equity and capital markets funds, the governing documents of those funds were amended to provide that a simple majority of a fund's unaffiliated investors have the right to liquidate that fund. which would cause management fees and incentive income to terminate. Our ability to realize incentive income from such funds also would be adversely affected if we are required to liquidate fund investments at a time when market conditions result in our obtaining less for investments than could be obtained at later times. Because this right is a new one. we do not know whether, and under what circumstances, the investors in our funds are likely to exercise such right. In addition, the management agreements of our funds would terminate if we were to experience a change of control without obtaining investor consent. Such a change of control could be deemed to occur in the event our managing partners exchange enough of their interests in the Apollo Operating Group into our Class A shares such that our managing partners no longer own a controlling interest in us. We cannot be certain that consents required for the assignment of our management agreements will be obtained if such a deemed change of control occurs. Termination of these agreements would affect the fees we earn from the relevant funds and the transaction and advisory fees we earn from the underlying portfolio companies. which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Our use of leverage to finance our businesses will expose us to substantial risks, which are exacerbated by our funds' use of leverage to finance investments. We have a term loan outstanding under the AMH credit facility. We may choose to finance our business operations through further borrowings. Our existing and future indebtedness exposes us to the typical risks associated with the use of leverage, including those discussed below under "—Dependence on significant leverage in investments by our funds could adversely affect our ability to achieve attractive rates of return on those investments.' These risks are exacerbated by certain of our funds' use of leverage to finance investments and, if they were to occur, could cause us to suffer a decline in the credit ratings assigned to our debt by rating agencies. which might result in an increase in our borrowing costs or result in other material adverse effects on our businesses. Borrowings under the AMH credit facility mature on either April 20. 2014 or January 3. 2017. As these borrowings and other indebtedness matures, we will be required to either refinance them by entering into new facilities, which could result in higher borrowing costs or issuing equity. which would dilute existing shareholders. We could also repay them by using cash on hand or cash from the sale of our assets. We could have difficulty entering into new facilities or issuing equity in the future on attractive terms. or at all. Borrowings under the AMH credit facility are either LIBOR or ABR-based floating-rate obligations. As a result an increase in short-term interest rates will increase our interest costs to the extent such borrowings have not been hedged into fixed rates. We are subject to third-party litigation that could result in significant liabilities and reputational harm, which could materially adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. In general. we will be exposed to risk of litigation by our investors if our management of any fund is alleged to constitute bad faith, gross negligence. willful misconduct, fraud, willful or reckless disregard for our duties to the fund or other forms of misconduct. Investors could sue us to recover amounts lost by our funds due to our alleged misconduct up to the entire amount of loss. Further, we may be subject to litigation arising from investor dissatisfaction with the performance of our funds or from allegations that we improperly exercised control or influence over companies in which our funds have large investments. By way of example. we. our funds and certain of our employees are each exposed to the risks of litigation relating to investment activities in our funds 46 EFTA01085402 Table of Contents and actions taken by the officers and directors (some of whom may be Apollo employees) of portfolio companies. such as the risk of shareholder litigation by other shareholders of public companies in which our funds have large investments. We are also exposed to risks of litigation or investigation relating to transactions that presented conflicts of interest that were not properly addressed. In addition. our rights to indemnification by the funds we manage may not be upheld if challenged. and our indemnification rights generally do not cover bad faith, gross negligence, willful misconduct. fraud, willful or reckless disregard for our duties to the fund or other forms of misconduct. If we are required to incur all or a portion of the costs arising out of litigation or investigations as a result of inadequate insurance proceeds or failure to obtain indemnification from our funds. our results of operations. financial condition and liquidity would be materially adversely affected. In addition, with a workforce that includes many very highly paid investment professionals. we face the risk of lawsuits relating to claims for compensation. which may individually or in the aggregate be significant in amount. Such claims are more likely to occur in the current environment where individual employees may experience significant volatility in their year-to-year compensation due to trading performance or other issues and in situations where previously highly compensated employees were terminated for performance or efficiency reasons. The cost of settling such claims could adversely affect our results of operations. If any lawsuits brought against us were to result in a finding of substantial legal liability, the lawsuit could, in addition to any financial damage. cause significant reputational harm to us. which could seriously harm our business. We depend to a large extent on our business relationships and our reputation for integrity and high- caliber professional services to attract and retain investors and to pursue investment opportunities for our funds. As a result. allegations of improper conduct by private litigants or regulators. whether the ultimate outcome is favorable or unfavorable to us. as well as negative publicity and press speculation about us. our investment activities or the private equity industry in general. whether or not valid. may harm our reputation. which may be more damaging to our business than to other types of businesses. Our failure to deal appropriately with conflicts of interest could damage our reputation and adrersely affect our businesses. As we have expanded and as we continue to expand the number and scope of our businesses, we increasingly confront potential conflicts of interest relating to our funds' investment activities. Certain of our funds may have overlapping investment objectives, including funds that have different fee structures and potential conflicts may arise with respect to our decisions regarding how to allocate investment opportunities among those funds. For example. a decision to acquire material non-public information about a company while pursuing an investment opportunity for a particular fund gives rise to a potential conflict of interest when it results in our having to restrict the ability of other funds to take any action. In addition, fund investors (or holders of Class A shares) may perceive conflicts of interest regarding investment decisions for funds in which our managing partners. who have and may continue to make significant personal investments in a variety of Apollo funds, are personally invested. Similarly. conflicts of interest may exist in the valuation of our investments and regarding decisions about the allocation of specific investment opportunities among us and our funds and the allocation of fees and costs among us. our funds and their portfolio companies. Pursuant to the terms of our operating agreement. whenever a potential conflict of interest exists or arises between any of the managing partners. one or more directors or their respective affiliates. on the one hand, and us. any of our subsidiaries or any shareholder other than a managing partner. on the other. any resolution or course of action by our board of directors shall be permitted and deemed approved by all shareholders if the resolution or course of action (i) has been specifically approved by a majority of the voting power of our outstanding voting shares (excluding voting shams owned by our manager or its affiliates) or by a conflicts committee of the board of directors composed entirely of one or more independent directors. (ii) is on terms no less favorable to us or our shareholders (other than a managing partner) than those generally being provided to or available from unrelated third parties or (iii) it is fair and reasonable to us and our shareholders taking into account the totality of the relationships between the parties involved. All conflicts of interest described in this 47 EFTA01085403 Table of Contents report will be deemed to have been specifically approved by all shareholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing. it is possible that potential or perceived conflicts could give rise to investor dissatisfaction or litigation or regulatory enforcement actions. Appropriately dealing with conflicts of interest is complex and difficult and our reputation could be damaged if we fail. or appear to fail, to deal appropriately with one or more potential or actual conflicts of interest. Regulatory scrutiny of. or litigation in connection with. conflicts of interest would have a material adverse effect on our reputation which would materially adversely affect our businesses in a number of ways. including as a result of redemptions by our investors from our funds, an inability to raise additional funds and a reluctance of counterpartics to do business with us. Our organizational documents do not limit our ability to enter into new lines of businesses, and we may expand into new investment strategies, geographic markets and businesses, each of which may result in additional risks and uncertainties in our businesses. We intend, to the extent that market conditions warrant. to grow our businesses by increasing AUM in existing businesses and expanding into new investment strategies. geographic markets and businesses. Our organizational documents. however, do not limit us to the investment management business. Accordingly. we may pursue growth through acquisitions of other investment management companies. acquisitions of critical business partners or other strategic initiatives. which may include entering into new lines of business, such as the insurance. broker-dealer or financial advisory industries. In addition. we expect opportunities will arise to acquire other alternative or traditional asset managers. To the extent we make strategic investments or acqu'... ns. undertake other strategic initiatives or enter into a new line of business. we will face numerous risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with (i) the required investment of capital and other resources. (ii) the possibility that we have insufficient expertise to engage in such activities profitably or without incurring inappropriate amounts of risk. (iii) combining or integrating operational and management systems and controls and (iv) the broadening of our geographic footprint. including the risks associated with conducting operations in foreign jurisdictions. I2ntry into certain lines of business may subject us to new laws and regulations with which we are not familiar. or from which we are currently exempt. and may lead to increased litigation and regulatory risk. If a new business generates insufficient revenues or if we are unable to efficiently manage our expanded operations. our results of operations will be adversely affected. Our strategic initiatives may include joint ventures. in which case we will be subject to additional risks and uncertainties in that we may be dependent upon. and subject to liability, losses or reputational damage relating to. systems. controls and personnel that are not under our control. Employee misconduct could harm us by impairing our ability to attract and retain investors and by subjecting us to significant legal liability, regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm. Our reputation is critical to maintaining and developing relationships with the investors in our funds, potential fund investors and third parties with whom we do business. In recent years. there have been a number of highly publicized cases involving fraud. conflicts of interest or other misconduct by individuals in the financial services industry. There is a risk that our employees could engage in misconduct that adversely affects our businesses. For example. if an employee were to engage in illegal or suspicious activities. we could be subject to regulatory sanctions and suffer serious harm to our reputation. financial position. investor relationships and ability to attract future investors. It is not always possible to deter employee misconduct. and the precautions we take to detect and prevent this activity may not be effective in all cases. Misconduct by our employees. or even unsubstantiated allegations. could result in a material adverse effect on our reputation and our businesses. The due diligence process that we undertake in connection with investments by our funds may not reveal allfacts that may be relevant in connection with an investment. Before making investments in private equity and other investments. we conduct due diligence that we deem reasonable and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable to each investment. When conducting due diligence, we may be required to evaluate important and complex business. financial, tax, accounting. environmental and legal issues. Outside consultants, legal advisors, accountants and investment banks may be 48 EFTA01085404 Table of Contents involved in the due diligence process in varying degrees depending on the type of investment. Nevertheless, when conducting due diligence and making an assessment regarding an investment, we rely on the resources available to us. including information provided by the target of the investment and. in some circumstances. third-party investigations. The due diligence investigation that we will carry out with respect to any investment opportunity may not reveal or highlight all relevant facts that may be necessary or helpful in evaluating such investment opportunity. Moreover, such an investigation will not necessarily result in the investment being successful. Certain of our funds utilize special situation and distressed debt investment strategies that involve significant risks. Our funds often invest in obligors and issuers with weak financial conditions, poor operating results, substantial financial needs. negative net worth and/or special competitive problems. These funds also invest in obligors and issuers that are involved in bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings. In such situations, it may be difficult to obtain full information as to the exact financial and operating conditions of these obligors and issuers. Additionally. the fair values of such investments are subject to abrupt and erratic market movements and significant price volatility if they are publicly traded securities. and are subject to significant uncertainty in general if they arc not publicly traded securities. Furthermore, some of our funds' distressed investments may not be widely traded or may have no recognized market. A fund's exposure to such investments may be substantial in relation to the market for those investments. and the assets are likely to be illiquid and difficult to sell or transfer. As a result. it may take a number of years for the market value of such investments to ultimately reflect their intrinsic value as perceived by us. A central feature of our distressed investment strategy is our ability to successfully predict the occurrence of certain corporate events. such as debt and/or equity offerings. restructurings. reorganizations. mergers. takeover offers and other transactions, that we believe will improve the condition of the business. If the corporate event we predict is delayed, changed or never completed. the market price and value of the applicable fund's investment could decline sharply. In addition, these investments could subject us to certain potential additional liabilities that may exceed the value of our original investment. Under certain circumstances. payments or distributions on certain investments may be reclaimed if any such payment or distribution is later determined to have been a fraudulent conveyance, a preferential payment or similar transaction under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws. In addition, under certain circumstances, a lender that has inappropriately exercised control of the management and policies of a debtor may have its claims subordinated or disallowed. or may be found liable for damages suffered by parties as a result of such actions. In the case where the investment in securities of troubled companies is made in connection with an attempt to influence a restructuring proposal or plan of reorganization in bankruptcy. our funds may become involved in substantial litigation. We often pursue investment opportunities that involve business, regulatory, legal or other complexities. As an element of our investment style. we often pursue unusually complex investment opportunities. This can often take the form of substantial business, regulatory• or legal complexity that would deter other investment managers. Our tolerance for complexity presents risks, as such transactions can be more difficult, expensive and time-consuming to finance and execute: it can be more difficult to manage or realize value from the assets acquired in such transactions; and such transactions sometimes entail a higher level of regulatory scrutiny or a greater risk of contingent liabilities. Any of these risks could harm the performance of our funds. Our funds make investments in companies that we do not control. Investments by our capital markets funds (and, in certain instances. our private equity funds) will include debt instruments and equity securities of companies that we do not control. Such instruments and securities may be acquired by our funds through trading activities or through purchases of securities from the issuer. In the 49 EFTA01085405 Table of Contents future. our private equity funds may seek to acquire minority equity interests more frequently and may also dispose of a portion of their majority equity investments in portfolio companies over time in a manner that results in the funds retaining a minority investment. Those investments will be subject to the risk that the company in which the investment is made may make business. financial or management decisions with which we do not agree or that the majority stakeholders or the management of the company may take risks or otherwise act in a manner that does not serve our interests. If any of the foregoing were to occur, the values of investments by ow funds could decrease and our financial condition. results of operations and cash flow could suffer as a result. Our funds may face risks relating to undiversilied investments. While diversification is generally an objective of our funds, we cannot give assurance as to the degree of diversification that will actually be achieved in any fund investments. Because a significant portion of a fund's capital may be invested in a single investment or portfolio company. a loss with respect to such investment or portfolio company could have a significant adverse impact on such fund's capital. Accordingly. a lack of diversification on the part of a fund could adversely affect a fund's performance and therefore. our financial condition and results of operations. Some of our funds invest in foreign countries and securities of issuers located outside of the United States, which may involve foreign exchange, political, social and economic uncertainties and risks. Some of ow funds invest all or a portion of their assets in the equity. debt. loans or other securities of issuers located outside the United States, including. Germany. China and Singapore. In addition to business uncertainties. such investments may be affected by changes in exchange values as well as political. social and economic uncertainty affecting a country or region. Many financial markets are not as developed or as efficient as those in the United States. and as a result, liquidity may be reduced and price volatility may be higher. The legal and regulatory environment may also be different. particularly with respect to bankruptcy and reorganization. Financial accounting standards and practices may differ, and there may be less publicly available information in respect of such companies. Restrictions imposed or actions taken by foreign governments may adversely impact the value of our fund investments. Such restrictions or actions could include exchange controls, seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits or other assets and adoption of other governmental restrictions that adversely affect the prices of securities or the ability to repatriate profits on investments or the capital invested itself. Income received by our funds from sources in some countries may be reduced by withholding and other taxes. Any such taxes paid by a fund will reduce the net income or return from such investments. While our funds will take these factors into consideration in making investment decisions. including when hedging positions. ow funds may not be able to fully avoid these risks or generate sufficient risk-adjusted returns. Third-party investors in our funds will have the right under certain circumstances to terminate commitment periods or to dissolve the funds, and investors in our hedge funds may redeem their investments in our hedge funds at arty time after an initial holding period of 12 to 36 months. These events would lead to a decrease in our revenues, which could be substantial. The governing agreements of certain of ow funds allow the limited partners of those funds to (i) terminate the commitment period of the fund in the event that certain "key persons" (for example. one or more of our managing partners and/or pertain other investment professionals) fail to devote the requisite time to managing the fund. (ii) (depending on the fund) terminate the commitment period. dissolve the fund or remove the general partner if we. as general partner or manager. or pertain key persons engage in certain forms of misconduct. or (iii) dissolve the fund or terminate the commitment period upon the affirmative vote of a specified percentage of limited partner interests entitled to vote. Both Fund VI and Fund VII. on which our near- to medium-term performance will heavily depend. include a number of such provisions. Also. in order to deconsolidate most of 50 EFTA01085406 Table of Contents our funds for financial reporting purposes. we amended the governing documents of those funds to provide that a simple majority of a funds unaffiliated investors have the right to liquidate that fund. In addition to having a significant negative impact on our revenue, net income and cash flow, the occurrence of such an event with respect to any of our funds would likely result in significant reputational damage to us. Investors in our hedge funds may also generally redeem their investments on an annual, semiannual or quarterly basis following the expiration of a specified period of time when capital may not be redeemed (typically between one and five years). Fund investors may decide to move their capital away from us to other investments for any number of reasons in addition to poor investment performance. Factors which could result in investors leaving our funds include changes in interest rates that make other investments more attractive, changes in investor perception regarding our focus or alignment of interest. unhappiness with changes in or broadening of a fund's investment strategy. changes in our reputation and departures or changes in responsibilities of key investment professionals. In a declining market. the pace of redemptions and consequent reduction in our Assets Under Management could accelerate. The decrease in revenues that would result from significant redemptions in these funds could have a material adverse effect on our businesses. revenues. net income and cash flows. In addition, the management agreements of all of our funds would be terminated upon an "assignment." without the requisite consent. of these agreements. which may be deemed to occur in the event the investment advisers of our funds were to experience a change of control. We cannot be certain that consents required to assignments of our investment management agreements will be obtained if a change of control occurs. In addition, with respect to our publicly traded closed-end mu:amine funds, each fund's investment management agreement must be approved annually by the independent members of such fund's board of directors and, in certain cases by its stockholders. as required by law. Termination of these agreements would cause us to lose the fees we earn from such funds. Our financial projections for portfolio companies could prove inaccurate. Our funds generally establish the capital structure of portfolio companies on the basis of financial projections for such portfolio companies. These projected operating results will normally be based primarily on management judgments. In all cases, projections are only estimates of future results that are based upon assumptions made at the time that the projections arc developed. General economic conditions, which are not predictable. along with other factors may cause actual performance to fall short of the financial projections we used to establish a given portfolio company's capital structure. Because of the leverage we typically employ in our investments, this could cause a substantial decrease in the value of our equity holdings in the portfolio company. The inaccuracy of financial projections could thus cause our funds' performance to fall short of our expectations. Our private equity funds' performance, and our performance, may be adversely affected by the financial performance of our portfolio companies and the industries in which our funds invest. Our performance and the performance of our private equity funds is significantly impacted by the value of the companies in which our funds have invested. Our funds invest in companies in many different industries, each of which is subject to volatility based upon economic and market factors. Over the last few years. the credit crisis has caused significant fluctuations in the value of securities held by our funds and the global economic recession had a significant impact in overall performance activity and the demands for many of the goods and services provided by portfolio companies of the funds we manage. Although the U.S. economy has improved. there remain many obstacles to continued growth in the economy such as high unemployment. global geopolitical events, risks of inflation and high deficit levels for governmental agencies in the U.S. and abroad. These factors and other general economic trends are likely to impact the performance of portfolio companies in many industries and in particular. industries that are more impacted by changes in consumer demand, such as travel and leisure, gaming and real estate. The performance of our private equity funds, and our performance. may be adversely affected to the extent our fund portfolio companies in these industries experience adverse 51 EFTA01085407 Table of Contents performance or additional pressure due to downward trends. For example. performance of theatre exhibition companies could be adversely affected by poor box office performance, increased competition from other forms of out-of-home entertainment. as well as the continued increase in use of alternative film delivery methods. Similarly, the gaming industry is highly competitive. and in recent periods, supply has typically grown at a faster pace than demand in some markets. The expansion of existing casino entertainment properties. the increase in the number of properties and the aggressive marketing strategies (including pricing pressure) of gaming companies have increased competition in many markets, and such competitive pressures have and are expected to continue to adversely affect financial performance of gaming companies in such markets. Cruisc ship operations are also susceptible to adverse changes in the economic climate, such as higher fuel prices. as increases in the cost of fuel globally would increase the cost of cruise ship operations. Economic and political conditions in certain pans of the world make it difficult to predict the price of fuel in the future. In addition. cruise ship operators could experience increases in other operating costs. such as crew, insurance and security costs, due to market forces and economic or political instability beyond their control. In respect of real estate. even though the U.S. residential real estate market has recently shown some signs of stabilizing from a lengthy and deep downturn. various factors could halt or limit a recovery in the housing market and have an adverse effect on the companies performance. including, but not limited to. continued high unemployment. a low level of consumer confidence in the economy and/or the residential real estate market and rising mortgage interest rates. The performance of certain of our portfolio companies in the chemical and refining industries is subject to the cyclical and volatile nature of the supply￾demand balance in these industries. These industries historically have experienced alternating periods of capacity shortages leading to tight supply conditions. causing prices and profit margins to increase, followed by periods when substantial capacity is added, resulting in oversupply, declining capacity utilization rates and declining prices and profit margins. In addition to changes in the supply and denuind for products. the volatility these industries experience occurs as a result of changes in energy prices. costs of raw materials and changes in various other economic conditions around the world. The performance of investments we may make in the commodities markets is also subject to a high degree of business and market risk, as it is substantially dependent upon prevailing prices of oil and natural gas. Prices for oil and natural gas arc subject to wide fluctuation in response to relatively minor changes in the supply and demand for oil and natural gas. market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control, such as level of consumer product demand. the refining capacity of oil purchasers. weather conditions. government regulations. the price and availability of alternative fuels. political conditions, foreign supply of such commodities and overall economic conditions. It is common in making investments in the commodities markets to deploy hedging strategies to protect against pricing fluctuations (but that may or may not protect our investments). Our funds' investments in commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real-estate related loans are subject to risks of delinquency and foreclosure. and risks of loss that arc greater than similar risks associated with mortgage loans made on the security of residential properties. If the net operating income of the commercial property is reduced, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be impaired. Net operating income of a commercial property can be affected by various factors, such as success of tenant businesses, property management decisions. competition from comparable types of properties and declines in regional or local real estate values and rental or occupancy rates. Fraud and other deceptive practices could harm fund performance. Instances of fraud and other deceptive practices committed by senior management of portfolio companies in which an Apollo fund invests may undermine our due diligence efforts with respect to such companies. and if such fraud is discovered, negatively affect the valuation of a fund's investments. In addition, when discovered. financial fraud may contribute to overall market volatility that can negatively impact an Apollo fund's investment program. As a result, instances of fraud could result in fund performance that is poorer than expected. 52 EFTA01085408 Table of Contents Contingent liabilities could harm fund performance. We may cause our funds to acquire an investment that is subject to contingent liabilities. Such contingent liabilities could be unknown to us at the time of acquisition or. if they arc known to us. we may not accurately assess or protect against the risks that they present. Acquired contingent liabilities could thus result in unforeseen losses for our funds. In addition. in connection with the disposition of an investment in a portfolio company. a fund may be required to make representations about the business and financial affairs of such portfolio company typical of those made in connection with the sale of a business. A fund may also be required to indemnify the purchasers of such investment to the extent that any such representations are inaccurate. These arrangements may result in the incurrence of contingent liabilities by a fund. even after the disposition of an investment. Accordingly. the inaccuracy of representations and warranties made by a fund could harm such funds performance. Our funds may be forced to dispose of investments at a disadvantageous lime. Our funds may make investments that they do not advantageously dispose of prior to the date the applicable fund is dissolved. either by expiration of such fund's term or otherwise. Although we generally expect that investments will be disposed of prior to dissolution or be suitable for in-kind distribution at dissolution, and the general partners of the funds have a limited ability to extend the term of the fund with the consent of fund investors or the advisory board of the fund, as applicable, our funds may have to sell, distribute or otherwise dispose of investments at a disadvantageous time as a result of dissolution. This would result in a lower than expected return on the investments and. perhaps. on the fund itself. Possession of material, non-public information could prevent Apollo funds from undertaking advantageous transactions; our internal controls could fail; we could determine to establish information barriers. Our managing partners. investment professionals or other employees may acquire confidential or material non-public information and, as a result be restricted from initiating transactions in certain securities. This risk affects us more than it does many other investment managers. as we generally do not use information bathers that many firms implement to separate persons who make investment decisions from others who might possess material. non-public information that could influence such decisions. Our decision not to implement these barriers could prevent our investment professionals from undertaking advantageous investments or dispositions that would be permissible for them otherwise. In order to manage possible risks resulting from our decision not to implement information barriers. our compliance personnel maintain a list of restricted securities as to which we have access to material. non-public information and in which our funds and investment professionals are not permitted to trade. This internal control relating to the management of material non-public information could fail and with the result that we. or one of our investment professionals. might trade when at least constructively in possession of material non-public information. Inadvertent trading on material non-public information could have adverse effects on our reputation. result in the imposition of regulatory or financial sanctions and as a consequence. negatively impact our financial condition. In addition, we could in the future decide that it is advisable to establish information barriers. particularly as our business expands and diversifies. In such event. our ability to operate as an integrated platform will be restricted. The establishment of such information barriers may also lead to operational disruptions and result in restructuring costs, including costs related to hiring additional personnel as existing investment professionals are allocated to either side of such barriers. which may adversely affect our business. Regulations governing AINV's operation as a business development company affect its ability to raise, and the way in which it raises, additional capital. As a business development company under the Investment Company Act. AINV may issue debt securities or preferred stock and borrow money from banks or other financial institutions. which we refer to collectively as 53 EFTA01085409 Table of Contents "senior securities: up to the maximum amount permitted by the Investment Company Act. Under the provisions of the Investment Company Act. AINV is permitted to issue senior securities only in amounts such that its asset coverage. as defined in the Investment Company Act. equals at least 200% after each issuance of senior securities. If the value of its assets declines, it may be unable to satisfy this test. If that happens. it may be required to sell a portion of its investments and, depending on the nature of its leverage, repay a portion of its indebtedness at a time when such sales may be disadvantageous. Business development companies may issue and sell common stack at a price below net asset value per share only in limited circumstances. one of which is during the one-year period after stockholder approval. AINV's stockholders have. in the past. approved a plan so that during the subsequent 12- month period. AINV may. in one or more public or private offerings of its common stock, sell or otherwise issue shares of its common stock at a price below the then current net asset value per share. subject to certain conditions including parameters on the level of permissible dilution, approval of the sale by a majority of its independent directors and a requirement that the sale price be not less than approximately the market price of the shares of its common stock at specified timcs, less the expenses of the sale. AINV may ask its stockholders for additional approvals from year to year. There is no assurance such approvals will be obtained. Our hedge funds are subject to numerous additional risks. Our hedge funds are subject to numerous additional risks. including the risks set forth below. . Generally. there are few limitations on the execution of these funds' investment strategies. which arc subject to the sole discretion of the management company or the general partner of such funds. . These funds may engage in short-selling. which is subject to a theoretically unlimited risk of loss. . These funds are exposed to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem. thus causing the fund to suffer a loss. . Credit risk may arise through a default by one of several large institutions that arc dependent on one another to meet their liquidity or operational needs, so that a default by one institution causes a series of defaults by the other institutions. . The efficacy of investment and trading strategics depend largely on the ability to establish and maintain an overall market position in a combination of financial instruments, which can be difficult to execute. . These funds may make investments or hold trading positions in markets that are volatile and which may become illiquid. These funds' investments are subject to risks relating to investments in commodities. futures, options and other derivatives, the prices of which are highly volatile and may be subject to a theoretically unlimited risk of loss in certain circumstances. Risks Related to Our Class A Shares The market price and trading volume of our Class A shares may be volatile, which could result in rapid and substantial losses for our shareholders. The market price of our Class A shares may be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations. In addition, the trading volume in our Class A shares may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to occur. If the market price of our Class A shares declines significantly. you may be unable to resell your Class A shares at or above your purchase price. if at all. The market price of our Class A shares may fluctuate or decline significantly in the future. Some of the factors that could negatively affect the price of our Class A shares or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our Class A shares include: • variations in our quarterly operating results or distributions, which variations we expect will be substantial; 54 EFTA01085410 Table of Contents • our policy of taking a long-term perspective on making investment. operational and strategic decisions. which is expected to result in significant and unpredictable variations in our quarterly returns: • failure to meet analysts' earnings estimates: • publication of research reports about us or the investment management industry or the failure of securities analysts to cover our Class A shares: • additions or departures of our managing partners and other key management personnel: • adverse market reaction to any indebtedness we may incur or securities we may issue in the future: • actions by shareholders: • changes in market valuations of similar companies; • speculation in the press or investment community: • changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations or differing interpretations thereof affecting our businesses or enforcement of these laws and regulations. or announcements relating to these matters: • a lack of liquidity in the trading of our Class A shares: • adverse publicity about the asset management industry• generally or individual scandals. specifically: and • general market and economic conditions. In addition, from time to time, management may also declare special quarterly distributions based on investment realizations. Volatility in the market price of our Class A shares may be heightened at or around times of investment realizations as well as following such realization. as a result of speculation as to whether such a distribution may be declared. An investment in Class A shares is not an investment in any of our funds, and the assets and revenues of our funds are not directly available to us. Class A shares are securities of Apollo Global Management. LW only. While our historical consolidated and combined financial information includes financial information. including assets and revenues. of certain Apollo funds on a consolidated basis, and our future financial information will continue to consolidate certain of these funds, such assets and revenues are available to the fund and not to us except through management fees, incentive income. distributions and other proceeds arising from agreements with funds. as discussed in more detail in this report. Our Class A share price way decline due in the large number of shares eligible for future sale and for exchange into Class A shares. The market price of our Class A :shares could decline as a result of sales of a large number of our Class A shares or the perception that such sales could occur. These sales. or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate. As of December 31. 2011. we had 123.923.042 Class A shams outstanding. The Class A shams reserved under the Equity Plan arc increased on the first day of each fiscal year by (i) the amount (if any) by which (a) 15% of the number of outstanding Class A shares and Apollo Operating Group units exchangeable for Class A shams on a fully converted and diluted basis on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year exceeds (b) the number of shares then reserved and available for issuance under the Equity Plan. or such lesser amount by which the administrator may decide to increase the number of Class A shams. Taking into account grants of RSUs and options made through December 31. 2011. 41.900.162 Class A shams remained available for future grant under our equity incentive plan. In addition. Holdings may at any time exchange its 55 EFTA01085411 Table of Contents Apollo Operating Group units for up to 240.000.000 Class A shares on behalf of our managing partners and contributing partners. We may also elect to sell additional Class A shams in one or more future primary offerings. Our managing partners and contributing partners. through their partnership interests in Holdings. owned an aggregate of 65.9% of the Apollo Operating Group units as of December 31. 2011. Subject to certain procedures and restrictions (including the vesting schedules applicable to our managing partners and contributing partners and any applicable transfer restrictions and lack-up agreements) each managing partner and contributing partner has the right. upon 60 day? notice prior to a designated quarterly date, to exchange the Apollo Operating Group units for Class A shares. These Class A shares are eligible for resale from time to time, subject to certain contractual restrictions and Securities Act limitations. Our managing partners and contributing partners (through Holdings) have the ability to cause us to register the Class A shares they acquire upon exchange of their Apollo Operating Group units. Such rights will be exercisable beginning two years after the initial public offering of our Class A shams. The Strategic Investors have the ability to cause us to register any of their non-voting Class A shares beginning two years after the initial public offering of our Class A shams. and. generally. may only transfer their non-voting Class A shams prior to such time to its controlled affiliates. We have on file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-S covering the shams issuable under our equity incentive plan. Subject to vesting and contractual lock-up arrangements. such shams will be freely tradable. We cannot assure you that our intended quarterly distributions will be paid each quarter or at all. Our intention is to distribute to our Class A shareholders on a quarterly basis substantially all of our net after-tax cash flow from operations in excess of amounts determined by our manager to be necessary or appropriate to provide for the conduct of our businesses, to make appropriate investments in our businesses and our funds. to comply with applicable laws and regulations. to service our indebtedness or to provide for future distributions to our Class A shareholders for any ensuing quarter. The declaration. payment and determination of the amount of our quarterly dividend. if any. will be at the sole discretion of our manager. who may change our dividend policy at any time. We cannot assure you that any distributions, whether quarterly or otherwise, will or can be paid. In making decisions regarding our quarterly dividend. our manager considers general economic and business conditions, our strategic plans and prospects. our businesses and investment opportunities. our financial condition and operating results working capital requirements and anticipated cash needs. contractual restrictions and obligations. legal. tax, regulatory and other restrictions that may have implications on the payment of distributions by us to our common shareholders or by our subsidiaries to us. and such other factors as our manager may deem relevant. Our managing partners beneficial ownership of interests in the Class B share that we have issued to BR!!, the control exercised by our manager and anti￾takeover provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control. Our managing partners. through their ownership of ORM. beneficially own the Class B share that we have issued to BRH. The managing partners interests in such Class B share represented 79.0% of the total combined voting power of our shares entitled to vote as of December 31. 2011. As a result. they am able to exercise control over all matters requiring the approval of shareholders and are able to prevent a change in control of our company. In addition, our operating agreement provides that so long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied, our manager. which is owned and controlled by ow managing partners. manages all of our operations and activities. The control of our manager will make it more difficult for a potential acquirer to assume control of us. Other provisions in ow operating agreement may also make it more difficult and expensive for a third party to 56 EFTA01085412 Table of Contents acquire control of us even if a change of control would be beneficial to the interests of our shareholders. For example. our operating agreement requires advance notice for proposals by shareholders and nominations, places limitations on convening shareholder meetings. and authorizes the issuance of preferred shares that could be issued by our board of directors to thwart a takeover attempt. In addition, certain provisions of Delaware law may delay or prevent a transaction that could cause a change in our control. The market price of our Class A shares could be adversely affected to the extent that our managing partners control over us. the control exercised by our manager as well as provisions of our operating agreement discourage potential takeover attempts that our shareholders may favor. We are a Delaware limited liability company. attd there are certain provisions in our operating agreement regarding exculpation and indemnification of our officers and directors that differ from the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) in a manner that may be less protective of the interests of our Class A shareholders. Our operating agreement provides that to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law our directors or officers will not be liable to us. However, under the DGCL, a director or officer would be liable to us for (i) breach of duty of loyalty to us or our shareholders. (ii) intentional misconduct or knowing violations of the law that are not done in good faith. (iii) improper redemption of shares or declaration of dividend, or (iv) a transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. In addition, our operating agreement provides that we indemnify our directors and officers for acts or omissions to the fullest extent provided by law. However. under the DGCL, a corporation can only indemnify directors and officers for acts or omissions if the director or officer acted in good faith. in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the hest interests of the corporation. and, in criminal action, if the officer or director had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. Accordingly. our operating agreement may be less protective of the interests of ow Class A shareholders, when compared to the DGCL, insofar as it relates to the exculpation and indemnification of our officers and directors. Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure Although not enacted, the U.S. Congress has considered legislation that would have: (i) in some cases after a ten-year transition period, precluded us from qualifying as a partnership or required us to hold carried interest through taxable corporations; and (ii) taxed certain income and gains at increased rates. If similar legislation were to be enacted and apply to us, the value of our Class A shares could be adversely affected. The U.S. Congress. the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department have recently examined the U.S. Federal income tax treatment of private equity funds. hedge funds and other kinds of investment partnerships. The present U.S. Federal income tax treatment of a holder of Class A shares and/or our own taxation may be adversely affected by any new legislation. new regulations or revised interpretations of existing tax law that arise as a result of such examinations. In May 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (the 'May 2010 House Bill") that would have. in general. treated income and gains, including gain on sale• attributable to an interest in an investment services partnership interest ("ISPI") as income subject to a new blended tax rate that is higher than under current law. except to the extent such ISPI would have been considered under the legislation to be a qualified capital interest. The interests of Class A shareholders and our interests in the Apollo Operating Group that are entitled to receive carried interest may be classified as ISPIs for purposes of this legislation. The United States Senate considered. but did not pass. similar legislation. On February 14. 2012, Representative Levin introduced similar legislation (the "2012 Levin Bill") that would tax carried interest at ordinary income rates (which would be higher than the proposed blended rate in the May 2010 House Bill). It is unclear when or whether the U.S. Congress will pass such legislation or what provisions would be included in any legislation. if enacted. Both the May 2010 House Bill and the 2012 Levin Bill provide that. for taxable years beginning ten years after the date of enactment. income derived with respect to an ISPI that is not a qualified capital interest and that is treated as ordinary income under the rules discussed above would not meet the qualifying income requirements 57 EFTA01085413 Table of Contents under the publicly traded partnership rules. Therefore. if similar legislation were to be enacted. following such ten-year period, we would be precluded from qualifying as a partnership for U.S. Federal income tax purposes or be required to hold all such ISPIs through corporations. possibly U.S. corporations. If we were taxed as a U.S. corporation or required to hold all ISPIs through corporations, our effective tax rate would increase significantly. The federal statutory rate for corporations is currently 35%. In addition, we could be subject to increased state and local taxes. Furthermore. holders of Class A shares could be subject to tax on our conversion into a corporation or any restructuring required in order for us to hold our ISPIs through a corporation. On September 12. 2011. the Obama administration submitted similar legislation to Congress in the American Jobs Act that would tax income and gain. now treated as capital gains, including gain on disposition of interests attributable to an ISPL at rates higher than the capital gains rate applicable to such income under current law, with an exception for certain qualified capital interests. The proposed legislation would also characterize certain income and gain in respect of ISPIs as non-qualifying income under the publicly traded partnership rules after a ten-year transition period from the effective date, with an exception for certain qualified capital interests. This proposed legislation follows several prior statements by the Obama administration in support of changing the taxation of carried interest. Furthermore. in the proposed American lobs Act, the Obama administration proposed that current law regarding the treatment of carried interest be changed for taxable years ending after December 31. 2012 to subject such income to ordinary income tax. In its published revenue proposal for 2013, the Obama administration proposed that the current law regarding treatment of carried interest be changed to subject such income to ordinary income tax. The Obama administration's published revenue proposals for 2010. 2011 and 2012 contained similar proposals. States and other jurisdictions have also considered legislation to increase taxes with respect to carried interest. For example. New York has periodically considered legislation under which you could be subject to New York state income tax on income in respect of our common units as a result of certain activities of our affiliates in New York. although it is unclear when or whether such legislation would be enacted. On February 22. 2012. the Obama administration announced its framework of key elements to change the U.S. federal income tax rules for businesses. Few specifics were included, and it is unclear what any actual legislation could provide. when it would be proposed. or its prospects for enactment. Several pans of the framework. if enacted. could adversely affect us. First, the framework could reduce the deductibility of interest for corporations in some manner not specified. A reduction in interest deductions could increase our tax rate and thereby reduce cash available for distribution to investors or for other uses by us. Such a reduction could also limit our ability to finance new transactions and increase the effective cost of financing by companies in which we invest. which could reduce the value of our carried interest in respect of such companies. The framework also suggests that some entities currently treated as partnerships for tax purposes could be subject to an entity-level income tax similar to the corporate income tax. If such a proposal caused us to be subject to additional entity-level taxes. it could reduce cash available for distribution to investors or for other uses by us. The framework reiterates the President's support for treatment of carried interest as ordinary income, as provided in the President's revenue proposal for 2013 described above. However, whether the President's framework will actually be enacted by the government is unknown, and the ultimate consequences of tax reform legislation. if any. are also presently not known. Our shareholders do not elect our manager or vote and have limited ability to influence decisions regarding our businesses. So long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied. our manager. AGM Management. LW. which is owned by our managing partners. will manage all of our operations and activities. AGM Management. LLC is managed by BRH. a Cayman entity owned by our managing partners and managed by an executive committee composed of our managing partners. Our shareholders do not elect our manager. its manager or its manager's executive committee and. unlike the holders of common stock in a corporation. have only limited voting rights on matters affecting our businesses and therefore limited ability to influence decisions regarding our businesses. Furthermore, if our shareholders arc dissatisfied with the performance of our manager. they will have little ability 58 EFTA01085414 Table of Contents to remove our manager. As discussed below, the managing partners collectively had 79.0% of the voting power of Apollo Global Management. LW as of December 31. 2011. Therefore, they have the ability to control any shareholder vote that occurs, including any vote regarding the removal of our manager. Control by our managing partners of the combined voting power of our shares and holding their economic interests through the Apollo Operating Group may give rise to conflicts of interests. Our managing partners controlled 79.0% of the combined voting power of our shares entitled to vote as of December 31. 2011. Accordingly. our managing partners have the ability to control our management and affairs to the extent not controlled by our manager. In addition. they arc able to determine the outcome of all matters requiring shareholder approval (such as a proposed sale of all or substantially of our assets. the approval of a merger or consolidation involving the company. and an election by our manager to dissolve the company) and are able to cause or prevent a change of control of our company and could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of our company. The control of voting power by our managing partners could deprive Class A shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their Class A shares as part of a sale of our company. and might ultimately affect the market price of the Class A shares. In addition, our managing partners and contributing partners. through their partnership interests in Holdings. are entitled to 65.9% of Apollo Operating Group's economic returns through the Apollo Operating Group units owned by Holdings as of December 31. 2011. Because they hold their economic interest in our businesses directly through the Apollo Operating Group. rather than through the issuer of the Class A shares. our managing partners and contributing partners may have conflicting interests with holders of Class A shares. For example. our managing partners and contributing partners may have different tax positions from us, which could influence their decisions regarding whether and when to dispose of assets. and whether and when to incur new or refinance existing indebtedness, especially in light of the existence of the tax receivable agreement. In addition, the structuring of future transactions may take into consideration the managing partners' and contributing partners' tax considerations even where no similar benefit would accrue to us. We qualify for, and rely on, exceptions from certain corporate governance and other requirements under the rules of the NYSE. We qualify for exceptions from certain corporate governance and other requirements under the rules of the NYSE. Pursuant to these exceptions. we have elected not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements of the NYSE. including the requirements (i) that a majority of our board of directors consist of independent directors. (ii) that we have a nominating/corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors and (iii) that we have a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors. In addition, we arc not required to hold annual meetings of our shareholders. Accordingly. you will not have the same protections afforded to equityholders of entities that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of the NYSE. Potential conflicts of interest may arise among our manager, on the one hand, and us and our shareholders on the other hand. Our manager and its affiliates have limited fiduciary duties to us and our shareholders, which may permit them to favor their own interests to the detriment of us and our shareholders. Conflicts of interest may arise among our manager. on the one hand. and us and our shareholders, on the other hand. As a result of these conflicts. our manager may favor its own interests and the interests of its affiliates over the interests of us and our shareholders. These conflicts include. among others. the conflicts described below. Our manager determines the amount and timing of our investments and dispositions. indebtedness. issuances of additional stock and amounts of reserves, each of which can affect the amount of cash that is available for distribution to you. 59 EFTA01085415 Table of Contents • Our manager is allowed to take into account the interests of parties other than us in resolving conflicts of interest. which has the effect of limiting its duties (including fiduciary duties) to our shareholders: for example. our affiliates that serve as general partners of our funds have fiduciary and contractual obligations to our fund investors. and such obligations may cause such affiliates to regularly take actions that might adversely affect our near-term results of operations or cash flow: our manager has no obligation to intervene in. or to notify our shareholders of. such actions by such affiliates. • Because our managing partners and contributing partners hold their Apollo Operating Group units through entities that arc not subject to corporate income taxation and Apollo Global Management. LW holds the Apollo Operating Group units in part through a wholly-owned subsidiary that is subject to corporate income taxation, conflicts may arise between our managing partners and contributing partners. on the one hand, and Apollo Global Management. LLC. on the other hand, relating to the selection and structuring of investments. • Other than as set forth in the non-competition. non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements to which our managing partners and other professionals are subject. which may not be enforceable, affiliates of our manager and existing and former personnel employed by our manager are not prohibited from engaging in other businesses or activities. including those that might be in direct competition with us. • Our manager has limited its liability• and reduced or eliminated its duties (including fiduciary duties) under our operating agreement. while also restricting the remedies available to our shareholders for actions that• without these limitations. might constitute breaches of duty• (including fiduciary duty). In addition• we have agreed to indemnify our manager and its affiliates to the fullest extent permitted by law. except with respect to conduct involving bad faith. fraud or willful misconduct. By purchasing our Class A shares. you will have agreed and consented to the provisions set forth in our operating agreement. including the provisions regarding conflicts of interest situations that. in the absence of such provisions, might constitute a breach of fiduciary or other duties under applicable state law. • Our operating agreement does not restrict our manager from causing us to pay it or its affiliates for any services rendered, or from entering into additional contractual arrangements with any of these entities on our behalf. so long as the terms of any such additional contractual arrangements are fair and reasonable to us as determined under the operating agreement. • Our manager determines how much debt we incur and that decision may adversely affect our credit ratings. • Our manager determines which costs incurred by it and its affiliates are reimbursable by us. • Our manager controls the enforcement of obligations owed to us by it and its affiliates. Our manager decides whether to retain separate counsel. accountants or others to perform services for us. See "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" for a more detailed discussion of these conflicts. Our operating agreement contains provisions that reduce or eliminate duties (including fiduciary duties) of our manager and limit remedies available to shareholders for actions that might otherwise constitute a breach of duty. It will be difficult for a shareholder to challenge a resolution of a conflict of interest by our manager or by its conflicts committee. Our operating agreement contains provisions that waive or consent to conduct by our manager and its affiliates that might otherwise raise issues about compliance with fiduciary duties or applicable law. For example. our operating agreement provides that when our manager is acting in its individual capacity. as opposed to in its capacity as our manager. it may act without any fiduciary obligations to us or our shareholders whatsoever. When our manager. in its capacity• as our manager. is permitted to or required to make a decision in its "sole discretion" or "discretion" or that it deems "necessary or appropriate' or "necessary or advisable." then our manager will be entitled to consider only such interests and factors as it desires. including its own interests. 60 EFTA01085416 Table of Contents and will have no duty or obligation (fiduciary or otherwise) to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting us or any of our shareholders and will not be subject to any different standards imposed by our operating agreement. the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act or under any other law, rule or regulation or in equity. Whenever a potential conflict of interest exists between us and our manager. our manager may resolve such conflict of interest. If our manager determines that its resolution of the conflict of interest is on terms no less favorable to us than those generally being provided to or available from unrelated third parties or is fair and reasonable to us. taking into account the totality of the relationships between us and our manager. then it will be presumed that in making this determination. our manager acted in good faith. A shareholder seeking to challenge this resolution of the conflict of interest would bear the burden of overcoming such presumption. This is different from the situation with Delaware corporations. where a conflict resolution by an interested party would be presumed to be unfair and the interested party would have the burden of demonstrating that the resolution was fair. The above modifications of fiduciary duties are expressly permitted by Delaware law. Hence, we and our shareholders will only have recourse and be able to seek remedies against our manager if our manager breaches its obligations pursuant to our operating agreement. Unless our manager breaches its obligations pursuant to ow operating agreement. we and our unitholders will not have any recourse against our manager even if our manager were to act in a manner that was inconsistent with traditional fiduciary duties. Furthermore, even if there has been a breach of the obligations set forth in our operating agreement. our operating agreement provides that our manager and its officers and directors will not be liable to us or our shareholders for errors of judgment or for any acts or omissions unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that the manager or its officers and directors acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud or willful misconduct. These provisions arc detrimental to the shareholders because they restrict the remedies available to them for actions that without those limitations might constitute breaches of duty. including fiduciary duties. Also, if our manager obtains the approval of its conflicts committee, the resolution will be conclusively deemed to be fair and reasonable to us and not a breach by our manager of any duties it may owe to us or our shareholders. This is different from the situation with Delaware corporations. where a conflict resolution by a committee consisting solely of independent directors may. in certain circumstances, merely shift the burden of demonstrating unfairness to the plaintiff. If you purchase a Class A share, you will be treated as having consented to the provisions set forth in the operating agreement. including provisions regarding conflicts of interest situations that. in the absence of such provisions, might be considered a breach of fiduciary or other duties under applicable state law. As a result. shareholders will, as a practical matter, not be able to successfully challenge an informed decision by the conflicts committee. The control of our manager may be transferred to a third party without shareholder consent. Our manager may transfer its manager interest to a third part• in a merger or consolidation or in a transfer of all or substantially all of its assets without the consent of our shareholders. Furthermore. at any time. the partners of our manager may sell or transfer all or part of their partnership interests in our manager without the approval of the shareholders. subject to certain restrictions as described elsewhere in this report. A new manager may not be willing or able to foam new funds and could form funds that have investment objectives and goveming terms that differ materially from those of our current funds. A new owner could also have a different investment philosophy. employ investment professionals who am less experienced. be unsuccessful in identifying investment opportunities or have a track record that is not as successful as Apollo's track record. If any of the foregoing were to occur, we could experience difficulty in making new investments. and the value of our existing investments. our businesses, our results of operations and our financial condition could materially suffer. 61 EFTA01085417 Table of Contents Our ability to pay regular distributions may be limited by our holding company structure. We are dependent on distributions from the Apollo Operating Group to pay distributions, taxes and other expenses. As a holding company. our ability to pay distributions will be subject to the ability of our subsidiaries to provide cash to us. We intend to distribute quarterly distributions to our Class A shareholders. Accordingly. we expect to cause the Apollo Operating Group to make distributions to its unitholders (in other words. Holdings. which is 100% owned, directly and indirectly. by our managing partners and our contributing partners. and the three intermediate holding companies. which are 100% owned by us). pro rata in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay such distributions to our Class A shareholders: however. such distributions may not be made. In addition, our manager can reduce or eliminate our dividend at any time, in its discretion. The Apollo Operating Group intends to make periodic distributions to its unitholders in amounts sufficient to cover hypothetical income tax obligations attributable to allocations of taxable income resulting from their ownership interest in the various limited partnerships making up the Apollo Operating Group. subject to compliance with any financial covenants or other obligations. Tax distributions will be calculated assuming each shareholder was subject to the maximum (corporate or individual, whichever is higher) combined U.S. Federal, New York State and New York City tax rates, without regard to whether any shareholder was subject to income tax liability at those rates. If the Apollo Operating Group has insufficient funds. we may have to borrow additional funds or sell assets. which could materially adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition. Furthermore. by paying that cash distribution rather than investing that cash in our business, we might risk slowing the pace of our growth or not having a sufficient amount of cash to fund our operations. new investments or unanticipated capital expenditures. should the need arise. Because tax distributions to unitholders arc made without regard to their particular tax situation, tax distributions to all unitholders, including our intermediate holding companies. were increased to reflect the disproportionate income allocation to our managing partners and contributing partners with respect to "built-in gain" assets at the time of the Private Offering Transactions. There may be circumstances under which we are restricted from paying distributions under applicable law or regulation (for example. due to Delaware limited partnership or limited liability company act limitations on making distributions if liabilities of the entity after the distribution would exceed the value of the entity's assets). In addition, under the AMH credit facility. Apollo Management Holdings is restricted in its ability to make cash distributions to us and may be forced to use cash to collateralize the AMH credit facility, which would reduce the cash it has available to make distributions. Tax consequences to our managing partners and contributing partners may give rise to conflicts of interests. As a result of unrealized built-in gain attributable to the value of our assets held by the Apollo Operating Group entities at the time of the Private Offering Transactions. upon the sale, refinancing or disposition of the assets owned by the Apollo Operating Group entities, our managing partners and contributing partners will incur different and significantly greater tax liabilities as a result of the disproportionately greater allocations of items of taxable income and gain to the managing partners and contributing partners upon a realization event. As the managing partners and contributing partners will not receive a corresponding greater distribution of cash proceeds. they may. subject to applicable fiduciary or contractual duties, have different objectives regarding the appropriate pricing. timing and other material terms of any sale. refinancing, or disposition. or whether to sell such assets at all. Decisions made with respect to an acceleration or deferral of income or the sale or disposition of assets with unrealized built-in gains may also influence the timing and amount of payments that are received by an exchanging or selling founder or partner under the tax receivable agreement. All other factors being equal. earlier disposition of assets with unrealized built-in gains following such exchange will tend to accelerate such payments and increase the present value of the tax receivable agreement. and disposition of assets with unrealized built-in gains before an exchange will increase a managing partner's or contributing partner's tax liability without giving rise to any rights to receive payments under the tax receivable agreement. Decisions made regarding a change of control also could have a material influence on the timing and amount of payments received by our managing partners and contributing partners pursuant to the tax receivable agreement. 62 EFTA01085418 Table of Contents We are required to pay Holdings for most of the actual tax benefits we realize as a result of the tar basis step-up we receive in connection with taxable exchanges by our units held in the Apollo Operating Group entities or our acquisitions of units from our managing partners and contributing partners. On a quarterly basis, each managing partner and contributing partner has the right to exchange the Apollo Operating Group units that he holds through his partnership interest in Holdings for our Class A shares in a partially taxable transaction. These exchanges. as well as our acquisitions of units from our managing partners or contributing partners. may result in increases in the tax basis of the intangible assets of the Apollo Operating Group that otherwise would not have been available. Any such increases may reduce the amount of tax that APO Corp. would otherwise be required to pay in the future. The IRS may challenge all or part of these increased deductions and tax basis increases and a court could sustain such a challenge. We have entered into a tax receivable agreement with Holdings that provides for the payment by APO Carp. to our managing partners and contributing partners of 85% of the amount of actual tax savings, if any. that APO Corp. realizes (or is deemed to realize in the case of an early termination payment by APO Corp. or a change of control, as discussed below) as a result of these increases in tax deductions and tax basis of the Apollo Operating Group. In April 2011 and April 2010. the Apollo Operating Group made a distribution of $39.8 million and $15.0 million. respectively. to APO Corp.. and APO Corp. made payment to satisfy the liability under the tax receivable agreement to the managing partners and contributing partners from a realized tax benefit for the 2010 and 2009 tax year. In April 2009. APO Corp. made payment of $9.1 million pursuant to the tax receivable agreement. Prior to 2010. the distribution percentage was governed by a special allocation as discussed in footnote 15 of our consolidated financial statements and as a result, the Apollo Operating Group made a total distribution of $27.0 million in 2009 to APO Carp. and Holdings. respectively, in accordance with their pro rata interests, to satisfy the liability under the tax receivable agreement. Of the distribution. $17.9 million was distributed to the managing partners and contributing partners in 2009 from a realized tax benefit for the 2008 tax year. Future payments that APO Corp. may make to our managing partners and contributing partners could be material in amount. In the event that other of our current or future subsidiaries become taxable as corporations and acquire Apollo Operating Group units in the future. or if we become taxable as a corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. we expect. and have agreed that each will become subject to a tax receivable agreement with substantially similar terms. The IRS could challenge our claim to any increase in the tax basis of the assets owned by the Apollo Operating Group that results from the exchanges entered into by the managing partners or contributing partners. The IRS could also challenge any additional tax depreciation and amortization deductions or other tax benefits (including deductions for imputed interest expense associated with payments made under the tax receivable agreement) we claim as a result of. or in connection with, such increases in the tax basis of such assets. If the IRS were to successfully challenge a tax basis increase or tax benefits we previously claimed from a tax basis increase. Holdings would not be obligated under the tax receivable agreement to reimburse APO Corp. for any payments previously made to them (although any future payments would be adjusted to reflect the result of such challenge). As a result, in certain circumstances. payments could be made to our managing partners and contributing partners under the tax receivable agreement in excess of 85% of the actual aggregate cash tax savings of APO Corp. APO Corp.'s ability to achieve benefits from any tax basis increase and the payments to be made under this agreement will depend upon a number of factors. including the timing and amount of its future income. In addition, the tax receivable agreement provides that, upon a merger. asset sale or other form of business combination or certain other changes of control. APO Corp.'s (or its successor's) obligations with respect to exchanged or acquired units (whether exchanged or acquired before or after such change of control) would be based on certain assumptions. including that APO Corp. would have sufficient taxable income to fully utilize the deductions arising from the increased tax deductions and tax basis and other benefits related to entering into the tax receivable agreement. See "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Tax Receivable Agreement." 63 EFTA01085419 Table of Contents If we were deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, applicable restrictions could make it impractical for us to continue our businesses as contemplated and could have a material adverse effect on our businesses and the price of our Class A shares. We do not believe that we are an "investment company under the Investment Company Act because the nature of our assets and the income derived from those assets allow us to rely on the exception provided by Rule 3a-I issued under the Investment Company Act. In addition, we believe we are not an investment company under Section 3(b)(I) of the Investment Company Act because we are primarily engaged in non-investment company businesses. We intend to conduct our operations so that we will not be deemed an investment company. However, if we were to be deemed an investment company. we would be taxed as a corporation and other restrictions imposed by the Investment Company Act, including limitations on our capital structure and our ability to transact with affiliates that apply to us. could make it impractical for us to continue our businesses as contemplated and would have a material adverse effect on our businesses and the price of our Class A shares. Risks Related to Taxation You may be subject to U.S. Federal income tax on your share of our taxable income, regardless of whether you receive any cash distributions from us. Under current law, so long as we are not required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act and 90% of our gross income for each taxable year constitutes "qualifying income" within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code on a continuing basis, we will be treated, for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. as a partnership and not as an association or a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation. You will be subject to U.S. Federal. state, local and possibly. in some cases. foreign income taxation on your allocable share of our items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit for each of our taxable years ending with or within your taxable year. regardless of whether or not you receive cash distributions from us. Accordingly. you may be required to make tax payments in connection with your ownership of Class A shares that significantly exceed your cash distributions in any specific year. If we are treated as a corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, the value of the Class A shares would be adversely affected. The value of your investment will depend in part on our company being treated as a partnership for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. which requires that 90% or more of our gross income for every taxable year consist of qualifying income, as defined in Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code, and that we arc not required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act and related rules. Although we intend to manage our affairs so that our partnership will meet the 90% test described above in each taxable year. we may not meet these requirements or. as discussed below. current law may change so as to cause. in either event. our partnership to be treated as a corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. If we were treated as a corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. (i) we would become subject to corporate income tax and (ii) distributions to shareholders would be taxable as dividends for U.S. Federal income tax purposes to the extent of our earnings and profits. Current law may change. causing us to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal or state income tax purposes or otherwise subjecting us to entity level taxation. See "—Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure—The U.S. Congress has considered legislation that would have (i) in some cases after a ten-year period. precluded us from qualifying as a partnership or required us to hold carried interest through taxable subsidiary corporations and (ii) taxed certain income and gains at increased rates. If any similar legislation were to be enacted and apply to us. the after tax income and gain related to our business. as well as the market price of our units, could be reduced." Because of widespread state budget deficits. several states are evaluating ways to subject partnerships to entity level taxation through the imposition of state income. franchise or other forms of taxation. If any state were to impose a tax upon us as an entity. our distributions to you would be reduced. 64 EFTA01085420 Table of Contents Our structure involves complex provisions of U.S. Federal income tax law for which no clear precedent or authority may be available. Our structure is also subject to potential legislative, judicial or administrative change and differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis. The U.S. Federal income tax treatment of holders of Class A shares depends in some instances on determinations of fact and interpretations of complex provisions of U.S. Federal income tax law for which no clear precedent or authority may be available. You should be aware that the U.S. Federal income tax rules are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process. the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department. frequently resulting in revised interpretations of established concepts. statutory changes. revisions to regulations and other modifications and interpretations. The IRS pays close attention to the proper application of tax laws to partnerships and entities taxed as partnerships. The present U.S. Federal income tax treatment of an investment in our Class A shares may be modified by administrative, legislative or judicial interpretation at any time. and any such action may affect investments and commitments previously made. Changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws and interpretations thereof could make it more difficult or impossible to meet the exception for us to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes that is not taxable as a corporation. affect or cause us to change our investments and commitments. affect the tax considerations of an investment in us. change the character or treatment of portions of our income (including, for instance, the treatment of carried interest as ordinary income rather than capital gain) and adversely affect an investment in our Class A shares. For example. as discussed above under "— Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure— Although not enacted. the U.S. Congress has considered legislation that would have: (i) in some cases after a ten-year transition period• precluded us from qualifying as a partnership or required us to hold carried interest through taxable corporations: and (ii) taxed certain income and gains at increased rates. If similar legislation were to be enacted and apply to us. the value of our Class A shares could be adversely affected.' the U.S. Congress has considered various legislative proposals to treat all or part of the capital gain and dividend income that is recognized by an investment partnership and allocable to a partner affiliated with the sponsor of the partnership (i.e.. a portion of the carried interest) as ordinary income to such partner for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our operating agreement permits our manager to modify our operating agreement from time to time. without the consent of the holders of Class A shares• to address certain changes in U.S. Federal income tax regulations. legislation or interpretation. In some circumstances, such revisions could have a material adverse impact on some or all holders of Class A shares. For instance. our manager could elect at some point to treat us as an association taxable as a corporation for U.S. Federal (and applicable state) income tax purposes. If our manager were to do this, the U.S. Federal income tax consequences of owning our Class A shares would be materially different. Moreover, we will apply certain assumptions and conventions in an attempt to comply with applicable rules and to report income. gain• dcduction, loss and credit to holders of Class A shares in a manner that reflects such beneficial ownership of items by holders of Class A shares, taking into account variation in ownership interests during each taxable year because of trading activity. However. those assumptions and conventions may not be in compliance with all aspects of applicable tax requirements. It is possible that the IRS will assert successfully that the conventions and assumptions used by us do not satisfy the technical requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and/or Treasury regulations and could require that items of income• gain, deductions. loss or credit. including interest deductions• be adjusted. reallocated or disallowed in a manner that adversely affects holders of Class A shares. Our interests in certain of our businesses are held through entities that are treated as corporations for U.S. Federal income tax purposes; such corporations may be liable far significant taxes and may create other adverse tar consequences, which could potentially, adversely affect the value of your investment. In light of the publicly traded partnership rules under U.S. Federal income tax law and other requirements. we hold our interests in certain of our businesses through entities that are treated as corporations for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. Each such corporation could be liable for significant U.S. Federal income taxes and applicable state, local and other taxes that would not otherwise be incurred. which could adversely affect the value of your investment. Furthermore. it is possible that the IRS could challenge the manner in which such corporation's taxable income is computed by us. 65 EFTA01085421 Table of Contents Changes in U.S. tax law could adversely affect our ability to raise funds front certain foreign investors. Under the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, all entities in a broadly defined class of foreign financial institutions. or EPIs. are required to comply with a complicated and expansive reporting regime or. beginning in 2014. be subject to a 30% United States withholding tax on certain U.S. payments (and beginning in 2015. a 30% withholding tax on gross proceeds from the sale of U.S. stocks and securities) and non-U.S. entities which are not FFIs are required to either certify they have no substantial U.S. beneficial ownership or to report certain information with respect to their substantial U.S. beneficial ownership or. beginning in 2014. be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax on certain U.S. payments (and beginning in 2015. a 30% withholding tax on gross proceeds from the sale of U.S. stocks and securities). The reporting obligations imposed under FATCA require FFIs to enter into agreements with the IRS to obtain and disclose information about certain investors to the IRS. Regulations implementing FATCA have not yet been finalized. Recently issued proposed regulations if finalized would delay the implementation of certain reporting requirements under FATCA but no assurance can be given that the proposed regulations will be finalized or that any final regulations will include any delay. Accordingly. some foreign investors may hesitate to invest in U.S. funds until there is more certainty around FATCA implementation. In addition, the administrative and economic costs of compliance with FATCA may discourage some foreign investors from investing in U.S. funds. which could adversely affect our ability to raise funds from these investors. We may hold or acquire certain investments through an entity classified as a PFIC or CFC for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. Certain of our investments may be in foreign corporations or may be acquired through a foreign subsidiary that would be classified as a corporation for US. Federal income tax purposes. Such an entity may be a passive foreign investment company. or a 'PRC." or a controlled foreign corporation. or a "CPC." for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. For example. APO (FC). LLC is considered to be a CFC for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. Class A shareholders indirectly owning an interest in a PEW or a CFC may experience adverse U.S. tax consequences. including the recognition of taxable income prior to the receipt of cash relating to such income. In addition. gain on the sale of a PFIC or CPC may be taxable at ordinary income tax rates. Complying with certain tax-related requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive business or investment opportunities or enter into acquisitions, borrowings, financings or arrangements we may not have otherwise entered into. In order for us to be treated as a partnership for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. and not as an association or publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation. we must meet the qualifying income exception discussed above on a continuing basis and we must not be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. In order to effect such treatment we (or our subsidiaries) may be required to invest through foreign or domestic corporations. forego attractive business or investment opportunities or enter into borrowings or financings we may not have otherwise entered into. This may cause us to incur additional tax liability and/or adversely affect our ability to operate solely to maximize our cash flow. Our structure also may impede our ability to engage in certain corporate acquisitive transactions because we generally intend to hold all of our assets through the Apollo Operating Group. In addition, we may be unable to participate in certain corporate reorganization transactions that would be tax free to our holders if we were a corporation. To the extent we hold assets other than through the Apollo Operating Group. we will make appropriate adjustments to the Apollo Operating Group agreements so that distributions to Holdings and us would be the same as if such assets were held at that level. Moreover, we arc precluded by a contract with one of the Strategic Investors from acquiring assets in a manner that would cause that Strategic Investor to be engaged in a commercial activity within the meaning of Section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code. Tar gain or loss on disposition of our Class A shares could be more or less than expected. If you sell your Class A shares. you will recognize a gain or kris equal to the difference between the amount realized and your adjusted tax basis allocated to those Class A shares. Prior distributions to you in excess of the 66 EFTA01085422 Table of Contents total net taxable income allocated to you will have decreased the tax basis in your Class A shares. Therefore, such excess distributions will increase your taxable gain. or decrease your taxable loss, when the Class A shams am sold and may result in a taxable gain even if the sale price is less than the original cost. A portion of the amount realized, whether or not representing gain. may be ordinary income to you. We cannot match transferors and transferees of Class A shares, and we have therefore adopted certain income tax accounting conventions that may not conform with all aspects of applicable tax requirements. The IRS may challenge this treatment, which could adversely affect the value of our Class A shares. Because we cannot match transferors and transferees of Class A shares. we have adopted depreciation. amortization and other tax accounting positions that may not conform with all aspects of existing Treasury regulations. A successful IRS challenge to those positions could adversely affect the amount of tax benefits available to holders of Class A shares. It also could affect the timing of these tax benefits or the amount of gain on the sale of Class A shares and could have a negative impact on the value of Class A shams or result in audits of and adjustments to the tax returns of holders of Class A shams. The sale or exchange of 50% or more of our capital and profit interests will result in the termination of our partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We will be considered to have been terminated for U.S. federal income tax purposes if there is a sale or exchange of 50% or mom of the total interests in our capital and profits within a twelve-month period. Our termination would. among other things. result in the closing of our taxable year for all holders of Class A shares and could result in a deferral of depreciation deductions allowable in computing our taxable income. Non-U.S. persons face unique U.S. tar issues from owning Class A shares that may result in adverse tax consequences to them. In light of our investment activities, we may be. or may become, engaged in a U.S. trade or business for U.S. federal income tax purposes. in which case some portion of our income would be treated as effectively connected income with respect to non-U.S. holders of our Class A shares, or "ECI." Moreover. dividends paid by an investment that we make in a real estate investment trust. or 'REIT." that are attributable to gains from the sale of U.S. real property interests and sales of certain investments in interests in U.S. real property. including stock of certain U.S. corporations owning significant U.S. real property. may be treated as ECI with respect to non-U.S. holders of our Class A shares. In addition, certain income of non-U.S. holders from U.S. sources not connected to any U.S. trade or business conducted by us could be treated as ECI. To the extent our income is treated as ECI. each non-U.S. holder generally would be subject to withholding tax on its allocable share of such income. would be required to file a U.S. federal income tax rewm for such year reporting its allocable share of income effectively connected with such trade or business and any other income treated as Eeh and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax at regular U.S. tax rates on any such income (state and local income taxes and filings may also apply in that event). Non-U.S. holders that are corporations may also be subject to a 30% branch profits tax on their allocable share of such income. In addition, certain income from U.S. sources that is not ECI allocable to non-U.S. holders may be reduced by withholding taxes imposed at the highest effective applicable tax rate. Art investment in Class A shares will give rise to URN to certain tax-exempt holders. We will not make investments through taxable U.S. corporations solely for the purpose of limiting UBTI from "debt-financed" property and, thus, an investment in Class A shares will give rise to UBTI to tax-exempt holders of Class A shares. APO Asset Co.. LLC may borrow funds from APO Corp. or third parties from time to time to make investments. These investments will give rise to UBTI from "debt-financed" property. Moreover, if the IRS successfully asserts that we are engaged in a trade or business. then additional amounts of income could be treated as UBTI. 67 EFTA01085423 Table of Contents We do not intend to make, or cause to be made, an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code to adjust our asset basic or the asset basis of certain of the Group Partnerships. Thus, a holder of Class A shares could be allocated more taxable income in respect of those Class A shares prior to disposition than if such an election were made. We did not make and currently do not intend to make, or cause to be made, an election to adjust asset basis under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to us. Apollo Principal Holdings I. M.. Apollo Principal Holdings Apollo Principal Holdings III. E.. Apollo Principal Holdin IV, Apollo Principal HoldingsjiaE. Apollo Principal Holdings VI.... Apollo Principal Holdings VII.... Apollo Principal Holdings VIII. and Apollo Principal Holdings IX.. If no such election is made, there will generally be no adjustment for a transferee of Class A shams even if the purchase price of those Class A shares is higher than the Class A shams' share of the aggregate tax basis of our assets immediately prior to the transfer. In that case, on a sale of an asset. gain allocable to a transferee could include built-in gain allocable to the transferor at the time of the transfer, which built-in gain would otherwise generally be eliminated if a Section 754 election had been made. Class A shareholders may be subject to state and local taxes and return filing requirements as a result of investing in our Class A shares, In addition to U.S. federal income taxes, our Class A shareholders may be subject to other taxes, including state and local taxes, unincorporated business taxes and estate, inheritance or intangible taxes that are imposed by the various jurisdictions in which we do business or own property now or in the future. even if our Class A shareholders do not reside in any of those jurisdictions. Our Class A shareholders may also be required to file slate and local income tax returns and pay state and local income taxes in some or all of these jurisdictions. Further. Class A shareholders may be subject to penalties for failure to comply with those requirements. It is the responsibility of each Class A shareholder to file all U.S. federal. state and local tax returns that may be required of such Class A shareholder. We may not be able to furnish to each Class A shareholder specific tax information within 90 days after the close of each calendar year, which means that holders of Class A shares who are U.S. taxpayers should anticipate the need to file annually a request for an extension of the due date of their income tax return. In addition, it is possible that Class A shareholders may be required to file amended income tax returns. As a publicly traded partnership. our operating results including distributions of income, dividends, gains, losses or deductions and adjustments to carrying basis, will be reported on Schedule K-I and distributed to each Class A shareholder annually. It may require longer than 90 days after the end of our fiscal year to obtain the requisite information from all lower-tier entities so that K-Is may be prepared for us. For this reason. Class A shareholders who are U.S. taxpayers should anticipate the need to file annually with the IRS (and certain states) a request for an extension past April 15 or the otherwise applicable due date of their income tax return for the taxable year. In addition, it is possible that a Class A shareholder will be required to file amended income tax returns as a result of adjustments to items on the corresponding income tax returns of the partnership. Any obligation for a Class A shareholder to file amended income tax returns for that or any other reason. including any costs incurred in the preparation or filing of such returns, are the responsibility of each Class A shareholder. ITEM IB. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None. 68 EFTA01085424 Table of Contents ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Our principal executive offices are located in leased office space at 9 West 57th Street. New York. New York. We also lease the space for our offices in Purchase. NY. California. Houston. London. Singapore. Frankfurt. Mumbai. Hong Kong and Luxembourg. We do not own any real property. We consider these facilities to be suitable and adequate for the management and operation of our businesses. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are. from time to time. party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including claims and litigation, reviews. investigations and proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory agencies regarding our business. On July 16. 2008. Apollo was joined as a defendant in a pre-existing purported class action pending in Massachusetts federal court against. among other defendants. numerous private equity firms. The suit alleges that beginning in mid-2003. Apollo and the other private equity firm defendants violated the U.S. antitrust laws by forming "bidding clubs" or 'consortia" that. among other things. rigged the bidding for control of various public corporations. restricted the supply of private equity financing. fixed the prices for target companies at artificially low levels, and allocated amongst themselves an alleged market for private equity services in leveraged buyouts. The suit seeks class action certification. declaratory• and injunctive relief, unspecified damages. and attorneys fees. On August 27. 2008. Apollo and its co-defendants moved to dismiss plaintiffs complaint and on November 20. 2008. the Court granted Apollo's motion. The Court also dismissed two other defendants. Pcrmira and Merrill Lynch. In an order dated August 18. 2010. the Court granted in part and denied in part plaintiffs motion to expand the complaint and to obtain additional discovery. The Court ruled that plaintiffs could amend the complaint and obtain discovery in a second discovery phase limited to eight additional transactions. The Court gave the plaintiffs until September 17. 2010 to amend the complaint to include the additional eight transactions. On September 17. 2010. the plaintiffs filed a motion to amend the complaint by adding the additional eight transactions and adding Apollo as a defendant. On October 6. 2010. the Court granted plaintiffs' motion to file the fourth amended complaint. Plaintiffs' fourth amended complaint, filed on October 7. 2010. adds Apollo Global Management. LLC. as a defendant. On November 4. 2010. Apollo moved to dismiss, arguing that the claims against Apollo are time-barred and that the allegations against Apollo are insufficient to state an antitrust conspiracy claim. On February 17. 2011. the Court denied Apollo's motion to dismiss. ruling that Apollo should raise the statute of limitations issues on summary judgment after discovery is completed. Apollo filed its answer to the fourth amended complaint on March 21. 2011. On July 11. 2011, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a fifth amended complaint that adds ten additional transactions and expands the scope of the class seeking relief. On September 7. 2011. the Court denied the motion for leave to amend without prejudice and gave plaintiffs permission to take limited discovery on the ten additional transactions. The Court set April 17. 2012. as the deadline for completing all fact discovery. Currently. Apollo does not believe that a loss from liability in this case is either probable or reasonably estimable. The Court granted Apollo's motion to dismiss plaintiffs initial complaint in 2008, ruling that Apollo was released from the only transaction in which it allegedly was involved. While plaintiffs have survived Apollo's motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint. the Court stated in denying the motion that it will consider the statute of limitations (one of the bases for Apollo's motion to dismiss) at the summary judgment stage. Based on the applicable statute of limitations, among other reasons. Apollo believes that plaintiffs' claims lack factual and legal merit. For these reasons, no estimate of possible loss. if any. can be made at this time. Various state attorneys general and federal and state agencies have initiated industry-wide investigations into the use of placement agents in connection with the solicitation of investments. particularly with respect to investments by public pension funds. Certain affiliates of Apollo have received subpoenas and other requests for information from various government regulatory agencies and investon in Apollo's funds, seeking information regarding the use of placement agents. CalPERS, one of our Strategic Investors, announced on October 14. 2009. that it had initiated a special review of placement agents and related issues. The report of the CaIPERS Special 69 EFTA01085425 Table of Contents Review was issued on March 14. 2011. That report does not allege any wrongdoing on the part of Apollo or its affiliates. Apollo is continuing to cooperate with all such investigations and other reviews. In addition, on May 6. 2010. the California Attorney General filed a civil complaint against Alfred Villalobos and his company. Arvco Capital Research. LLC ("Arvco") (a placement agent that Apollo has used) and Federico Buenrostro Jr.. the former CEO of CalPERS. alleging conduct in violation of certain California laws in connection with CalPERS's purchase of securities in various funds managed by Apollo and another asset manager. Apollo is not a party to the civil lawsuit and the lawsuit does not allege any misconduct on the part of Apollo. Apollo believes that it has handled its use of placement agents in an appropriate manner. Finally, on December 29. 2011. the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada approved an application made by Mr. Villalobos. Arvco and related entities (the "Arvco Debton-) in their consolidated bankruptcy proceedings to hire special litigation counsel to pursue certain claims on behalf of the bankruptcy estates of the Arvco Debtors. including potential claims against Apollo (a) for fees that Apollo purportedly owes the Arvco Debtors for placement agent services and (b) for indemnification of legal fees and expenses arising out of the Arvco Debtor? defense of the California Attorney General action described above. To date, no such claims have been brought. Apollo denies the merit of any such claims and will vigorously contest them, if they are brought. Although the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be ascertained at this time, we are of the opinion, after consultation with counsel, that the resolution of any such matters to which we are a party at this time will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. Legal actions material to us could, however, arise in the future. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not Applicable 70 EFTA01085426 Table of Contents PART II ITEM S. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our Class A shams are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (-NYSE") under the symbol 'APO." Our Class A shares began trading on the NYSE on March 30. 2011. The number of holders of record of our Class A shams as of March 7.2012 was 6. This does not include the number of shareholders that hold shares in "street name" through banks or broker-dealers. Cash Distribution Policy With respect to fiscal year 2011. we have paid four cash distributions of $0.17. $0.22. $0.24 and $0.20 per Class A share on January 14. June I. August 29 and December 2.2011 (aggregating $0.83 per Class A share) to record holders of Class A shares and we have declared an additional cash distribution of $0.46 per Class A shams to shareholders in respect of the fourth quarter of 2011 payable on February 29. 2012 to holders of record of Class A shares at the close of business on February 23. 2012. These distributions related to fiscal year 201 I represented our net after-tax cash flow from operations in excess of amounts determined by our manager to be necessary or appropriate to provide for the conduct of our business, to make appropriate investments in our business and our funds, to comply with applicable law, any of our debt instruments or other agreements. or to provide for future distributions to our shareholders for any ensuing quarter. The following table sets forth the high and low intraday sales prices per unit of our Class A shares, for the periods indicated, as reported by the NYSE: 2011 lisle. Price High Low First Quarter $ 19.00 17.91 Second Quarter 18.91 15.27 Third Quarter 17.94 9.83 Fourth Quarter 14.21 8.85 Our current intention is to distribute to our Class A shareholders on a quarterly basis substantially all of our net after-tax cash flow from operations in excess of amounts determined by our manager to be necessary or appropriate to provide for the conduct of our businesses. to make appropriate investments in our businesses and our funds. to comply with applicable law, to service our indebtedness or to provide for future distributions to our Class A shareholders for any ensuing quarter. Because we will not know what our actual available cash flow from operations will be for any year until sometime after the end of such year. we expect that a fourth quarter distribution may be adjusted to take into account actual net after-tax cash flow from operations for that year. The declaration, payment and determination of the amount of our quarterly distribution will be at the sole discretion of our manager. which may change our cash distribution policy at any time. We cannot assure you that any distributions, whether quarterly or otherwise. will or can be paid. In making decisions regarding our quarterly distribution, our manager will take into account general economic and business conditions, our strategic plans and prospects. our businesses and investment opportunities. our financial condition and operating results, working capital requirements and anticipated cash needs. contractual restrictions and obligations. legal. tax and regulatory restrictions, restrictions and other implications on the payment of distributions by us to our common shareholders or by our subsidiaries to us and such other factors as our manager may deem relevant. 71 EFTA01085427 Table of Contents Because we are a holding company that owns intermediate holding companies. the funding of each distribution. if declared, will occur in three steps. as follows. First. we will cause one or more entities in the Apollo Operating Group to make a distribution to all of its partners. including our wholly-owned subsidiaries APO Corp.. APO Asset Co.. LW and APO (PC). LW (as applicable), and Holdings. on a pro rata basis: Second. we will cause our intermediate holding companies. APO Corp.. APO Asset Co.. LW and APO (PC). LW (as applicable), to distribute to us. from their net after-tax proceeds. amounts equal to the aggregate distribution we have declared: and Third. we will distribute the proceeds received by us to our Class A shareholders on a pro rata basis. Payments that any of our intermediate holding companies make under the tax receivable agreement will reduce amounts that would otherwise be available for distribution by us on Class A shares. The Apollo Operating Group intends to make periodic distributions to its partners (that is. Holdings and our intermediate holding companies) in amounts sufficient to cover hypothetical income tax obligations attributable to allocations of taxable income resulting from their ownership interest in the various limited partnerships making up the Apollo Operating Group. subject to compliance with any financial covenants or other obligations. Tax distributions will be calculated assuming each shareholder was subject to the maximum (corporate or individual, whichever is higher) combined U.S. Federal. New York State and New York City tax rates, without regard to whether any shareholder was subject to income tax liability at those rates. Because tax distributions to partners arc made without regard to their particular tax situation. fax distributions to all partners. including our intermediate holding companies. will be increased to reflect the disproportionate income allocation to our managing partners and contributing partners with respect to "built-in gain" assets at the time of the Private Offering Transactions. Tax distributions will be made only to the extent all distributions from the Apollo Operating Group for such year are insufficient to cover such tax liabilities and all such distributions will be made to all partners on a pro rata basis based upon their respective interests in the applicable partnership. There can be no assurance that we will pay cash distributions on the Class A shares in an amount sufficient to cover any tax liability arising from the ownership of Class A shares. Under Delaware law we are prohibited from making a distribution to the extent that our liabilities. after such distribution, exceed the fair value of our assets. Our operating agreement does not contain any restrictions on our ability to make distributions, except that we may only distribute Class A shares to holders of Class A shares. The AMU credit facility, however. restricts the ability of AMH to make cash distributions to us by requiring mandatory collateralization and restricting payments under certain circumstances. AMU will generally be restricted from paying distributions. repurchasing stock and making distributions and similar types of payments if any default or event of default occurs. if it has failed to deposit the requisite cash collateralization or does not expect to be able to maintain the requisite cash collateralization or if. after giving effect to the incurrence of debt to finance such distribution. its debt to EBITDA ratio would exceed specified levels. Instruments governing indebtedness that we or our subsidiaries incur in the future may contain further restrictions on our or our subsidiaries ability to pay distributions or make other cash distributions to equityholders. In addition, the Apollo Operating Group's cash flow from operations may be insufficient to enable it to make required minimum tax distributions to its partners. in which case the Apollo Operating Group may have to borrow funds or sell assets, and thus our liquidity and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore. by paying cash distributions rather than investing that cash in our businesses, we might risk slowing the pace of our growth. or not having a sufficient amount of cash to fund our operations. new investments or unanticipated capital expenditures. should the need arise. Our cash distribution policy has certain risks and limitations. particularly with respect to liquidity. Although we expect to pay distributions according to our cash distribution policy, we may not pay distributions according to our policy. or at all, if. among other things. we do not have the cash necessary to pay the intended distributions. 72 EFTA01085428 Table of Contents As of December 31. 2011. approximately 25.8 million RSUs granted to Apollo employees (net of forfeited awards) weft entitled to distribution equivalents, to be paid in the form of cash compensation. Class A Shares Repurchases in the Fourth Quarter of 2011 No purchases of our Class A shares were made by us or on our behalf in the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31. 2011. Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities On October 10.2011 and November 10. 2011. we issued 51.663 and 1,011,248 Class A shares, net of taxes, to Apollo Management Holdings. respectively. for an aggregate purchase price of $543.494 and $13,409,148. respectively. The issuances were exempt from registration under the Securities Act in accordance with Section 4(2) and Rule 506 thereof. as transactions by the issuer not involving a public offering. We determined that the purchaser of Class A shares in the transactions. Apollo Management Holdings... was an accredited investor. Use of Proceeds from Initial Public Offering The effective date of Apollo Global Management. LLC's registration statement filed on Form S-1 under the Securities Act (File No. 333-150141) relating the initial public offering of Class A shams. representing Class A limited liability company interests of Apollo Global Management. LLC. was March 29. 2011. A total of 21.500.000 Class A shares were offered for sale by us and 8,257.559 Class A shares were offered for resale by pertain selling shareholders. Goldman. Sachs & Co.... Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch. Pierce. Penner & Smith Incorporated acted as representatives of the underwriter and. together with Citigroup Global Markets Inc.. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.. UBS Securities LLC, Barclays Capital Inc.. Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities. LLC. acted as joint book-running managers of the offering. The initial public offering was completed on April 4. 2011. The aggregate offering price for the Class A shares offered by selling shareholders was approximately $156.9 million and the related underwriting discounts where approximately $9.4 million. We did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of Class A shares offered by selling shareholders participating in the initial public offering. The aggregate offering price for the Class A shares offered by us was approximately $408.5 million and the related underwriting discounts were approximately $24.5 million, none of which was paid to affiliates of Apollo Global Management. LLC. We incurred approximately $1.5 million of other expenses in connection with the initial public offering. The net proceeds from the sale of 21.500.000 Class A shares offered by us totaled approximately $382.5 million. We have used the proceeds from the initial public offering for general corporate purposes and to fund growth initiatives. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following selected historical consolidated and combined financial and other data of Apollo Global Management. LUC should be read together with "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the historical financial statements and related notes included in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." The selected historical consolidated statements of operations data of Apollo Global Management. LLC for each of the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 and the selected historical consolidated statements of financial condition data as of December 31. 2011 and 2010 have been derived from our consolidated financial statements which are included in Item S. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. We derived the selected historical consolidated and combined statements of operations data of Apollo Global Management. LLC for the years ended December 31. 2008 and 2007 and the selected consolidated and combined statements of financial condition data as of December 31. 2009. 2008 and 2007 from our audited consolidated and combined financial statements which are not included in this document. 73 EFTA01085429 Table of Contents The selected historical financial data are not indicative of our expected future operating results. In particular. after undergoing the Reorganization on July 13. 2007 ("2007 Reorganization") and providing liquidation rights to limited partners of certain of the funds we manage on either August 1.2007 or November 30 2007. Apollo Global Management. LLC no longer consolidated in its financial statements certain of the funds that have historically been consolidated in our financial statements. Year Ended Deeetnber 31. Statement of Operations Data Revenues: 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 (in thousands. except pa thaw amounts) Advisory and transaction fees frimi affiliates $ 81.953 5 79.782 56.075 $ 145.181 S 150.191 Management fees from affiliates 487.559 431.096 406.257 384.247 192.934 Carried interest (loss) income horn affiliates (397.880) 1.599.020 504.396 (796.133) 294.725 Total Revenues 171 632 2.109.898 966.728 (266.705) 637.850 lapenses: Compensation and benefits: Equity-based compensation 1.149.753 1.118.412 1.100.106 1.125.184 989.849 Salary. bonus and benefits 251.095 249.571 227.356 201.098 149.553 Profit sharing expense (63.453) 555.225 161.935 (482.682) 307.739 Incentive lee compensation 3.383 20.142 5.613 3.189 Total Compensation aid Belief-AS 1.340.778 1.943.350 1.495.010 843.600 1.450.330 Interest expense 40.850 35.436 50.252 62.622 105.968 Interest expense-beneficial conversion feature 240.000 Piolessional Ices 59.277 61.919 33.889 76.450 81.824 Litigation settlement 200.000 General. Anunistrative and other 75.558 65.107 61.066 71.789 36.618 Placement fees 3.911 4258 12.364 51.379 27253 (komancy 35.816 23.067 29.625 20.834) 12.865 Depreciation and 9/110fliZall011 • 760 24.249 24.299 22.099 Total Expenses 1.582.450 2.157.386 1.706.505 1.348.769 1.962.727 Other Income (Loss): Net (loss) income from investrnma 2C1110110. (129.827) 367.871 510.935 (1.269.100) 2.279.263 Net pins from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities 24201 48206 Income Bon) (Tom equity method investments 13.923 69.812 83.113 157.353) 1.722 Interest income 4.731 1.528 1.450 19.368 52.500 Gain from repurchase of debt 36.193 Dividend income horn affiliates 238.609 Other income (1ins). net 205.520 195.032 41.410 (4.609) (36) Total Other Income (Loss) 118.548 682.449 673.101 (1.311.694) 2.572058 Mans) income Bell= Income Tax (Provision) Benefit (1 292 270) 634.961 (66.676) (2 927 168) 147.181 Income tax (provision) benefit (11.929) (91.737) (28.714) 36.995 (6.726) Net (Loss) Income (1.304.199) 543.224 (95.390) (2.890.173) 1.240.455 Net loss (income) atinbutable to Non-Controlling Interests"A") 835.373 (448.607) (59.786) 1.977.915 11.810.106) Net t Los.$) Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC (468.526) S 94.617 S (155.176i IS2.2a0 5 (569.651) Distributions Declared per Class A share (1.83 5 0.21 5 005 5 0.56 5 Net (Loss) Income Per Class A Share—Basic and Diluted Statement of Financial Condition Data Total assets iS) S 0.54 5 6.552.372 S 11.621 S (9.37) 5 i 1 71)"" $ 7.975.873 3.385.197 2.474.532 5.115142 Debt (excluding obligations of consolidated variable interest enlltles) 738.516 751.525 933.834 1.026.005 1.057.761 Debt obligations of consolidated vanahle interest entities 3.189.837 1.127.184) Total shamholdercequity 2.648.321 3.081.419 1.299.1 10 325.785 2.008.329 Total Non-Cuotrolling Interests 1.921.920 2.930.517 1.603.146 822.843 2312.226 74 EFTA01085430 Table of Omtents (I) Litigation settlement charge was incurred in connection with an agreement with Huntsman to settlecertain claims related to flexion's now terminated merger agreement with Huntsman. Insurance proceeds of 5162.5 million and $37.5 million are included in other income during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2(109. respectively. (2) During April and May 2(09. the Company repurchased a combined total of 590.9 million of face value of debt for $34.7 million and recognized a net gain of 536.2 million which is included in other floss) income in the consolidated and combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31.21(19. (3) Reflects Non•Controlling Illtelesb attributable to AAA, consolidated %amble interest entities and the remaining interests held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. (4) Reflects the Non.Conuolling Interests an the net (loss) income of the Apollo Operating Group relating to the units held by our managing partners and contributing partners past. Reorganization which is calculated by applying the ownership percentage of Holding in the Apollo Operating Group. The ownership interest was impacted by a share repurchase on February 3109. the Company's IPO in April an I. and issuances of Class A shares in settlement of vested RSUs in 2010 and all 1. Refer to Iteni S. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements for details of the ownership percentage for each period presented. (3) Significant changes in the consolidated and combined statement of operations for 20(17 compared to their respective comparative period are due to (3) the Reorganization. (ii) the &consolidation of certain funds. and (iii) the Strategic Investors Transaction. Some of the significant impacts of the above items are as follows: Revenue from affiliates increased due to the deCOMS014313011 of certain funds. Compensation and benefits. including non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation increased due to amortization of Apollo Operating Group LIRAS. AAA RDUs and RSUs. Interest expense increased as a result of conversion of debt on which the Strategic Investors had a beneficial conversion feature. Additionally. interest expense increased related to the AS111 credit facility obtained in April 2007. Professional fees increased due to Apollo Global Management. LLC's formation and ongoing requirement. Net gain from investment activities increased due to increased activity in our consolidated funds through the date of deconsolicLation. Non-Controlling Interest changed significantly due to the formation of Holdings and reflect net losses attributable to Holdings pawl-Reorganization. (6) This per share (loss) inmate is for the period July 13. 2007 through December 31, 2007. from the date of reorganization to year end. 75 EFTA01085431 Table of Contents ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Apollo Global Management, LLC's consolidated financial statements and the related notes as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events may differ significant& from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those included in the section of this report entitled "Item IA. Risk Factors." The highlights listed below have had significant effects on many items within our consolidated financial statements and affect the comparison of the current period's activity with those of prior periods. General Our Businesses Founded in 1990. Apollo is a leading global alternative investment manager. We arc contrarian. value-oriented investors in private equity. credit￾oriented capital markets and real estate with significant distressed expertise and a flexible mandate in the majority of our funds that enables our funds to invest opportunistically across a company's capital structure. We raise and invest funds and managed accounts on behalf of some of the world's most prominent pension and endowment funds as well as other institutional and individual investors. Apollo conducts its management and incentive businesses primarily in the United States and substantially all of its revenues are generated domestically. These businesses are conducted through the following three reportable segments: (i) Private equity—invests in control equity and related debt instruments, convertible securities and distressed debt instruments: (ii) Capital markets—primarily invests in non-control debt and non-control equity instruments. including distressed debt instruments: and (iii) Real estate—invests in legacy commercial mortgage-backed securities, commercial first mortgage loans, mezzanine investments and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Additionally. the Company sponsors real estate funds that focus on opportunistic investments in distressed debt and equity recapitalization transactions. These business segments arc differentiated based on the varying investment strategies. The performance is measured by management on an unconsolidated basis because management makes operating decisions and assesses the performance of each of Apollo's business segments based on financial and operating metrics and data that exclude the effects of consolidation of any of the affiliated funds. Our financial results vary since carried interest. which generally constitutes a large portion of the income we receive from the funds that we manage. as well as the transaction and advisory fees that we receive, can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year. As a result. we emphasize long-term financial growth and profitability to manage our business. Business Environment Global equity markets remained volatile during 2011. The debate over the United States debt ceiling and continued concerns over European sovereign debt resulted in considerable volatility and declines in financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were up approximately 2% and 8%. respectively. during 2011. while the VIX (a measure of market volatility) surged approximately 32% during the same period. The credit markets in which Apollo is most active also suffered losses, and financing activity in 76 EFTA01085432 Table of Contents those markets slowed. During the volatile economic environment, which we believe began in the third quarter of 2007. we have been relying on our deep industry, credit and financial structuring experience, coupled with our strengths as value-oriented. distressed investors. to deploy a significant amount of new capital. As examples of this. from the beginning of the third quarter of 2007 and through December 31. 2011. we have deployed approximately $28.5 billion of gross invested capital across our private equity and certain capital markets funds focused on control. distressed and buyout investments. leveraged loan portfolios and merzanine, non-control distressed and non-performing loans. In addition, from the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2007 through December 31. 2011. the funds managed by Apollo have acquired approximately $15.6 billion in face value of distressed debt at discounts to par value and purchased approximately $37.4 billion in face value of leveraged senior loans at discounts to par value from financial institutions. Since we purchased these leveraged loan portfolios from highly motivated sellers. we were able to secure, in pertain cases. attractive long-term. low cost financing. In addition to deploying capital in new investments, we have been depending on our over 20 years of experience to enhance value in the current investment portfolio of the funds to which we serve as an investment manager. We have been relying on our restructuring and capital markets experience to work proactively with our funds portfolio company management teams to generate cost and working capital savings, reduce capital expenditures. and optimize capital structures through several means such as debt exchange offers and the purchase of portfolio company debt at discounts to par value. For example. as of December 31. 2011. Fund VI and its underlying portfolio companies purchased or retired approximately $19.4 billion in face value of debt and captured approximately $9.6 billion of discount to par value of debt in portfolio companies such as CEVA Logistics. Caesars Entertainment. Realogy and Momentive Performance Materials. In certain situations, such as CEVA Logistics. funds managed by Apollo are the largest owner of the total outstanding debt of the portfolio company. In addition to the attractive MUT profile associated with these portfolio company debt purchases. we believe that building positions as senior creditors within the existing portfolio companies is strategic to the existing equity ownership positions. Additionally. the portfolio companies of Fund VI have implemented approximately $3.1 billion of cost savings programs on an aggregate basis from the date Fund VI invested in them through December 31. 2011. which we believe will positively impact their operating profitability. Regardless of the market or economic environment at any given time, we rely on our contrarian. value-oriented approach to consistently invest capital on behalf of our investors throughout economic cycles by focusing on opportunities that we believe are often overlooked by other investors. We believe that our expertise in capital markets. focus on nine core industry sectors and investment experience allow us to respond quickly to changing environments. For example. in our private equity business. our private equity funds have had success investing in buyouts and credit opportunities during both expansionary and recessional)• economic periods. Market Considerations Our revenues consist of the following: Management fees. which arc calculated based upon any of "net asset value." "gross as.sets." "adjusted costs of all unrealized portfolio investmenLs." "capital commitments." 'adjusted assets." 'invested capital" or "stockholders equity.' each as defined in the applicable management agreement of the unconsolidated funds: Advisory and transaction fees relating to the investments our funds make. or individual monitoring agreements with individual portfolio companies of the private equity funds and capital markets funds as well as advisory services provided to a capital markets fund: and Carried interest with respect to our private equity funds and our capital markets funds. Our ability to grow our revenues depends in part on our ability to attract new capital and investors, which in turn depends on our ability to appropriately invest our funds capital. and on the conditions in the financial 77 EFTA01085433 Table of Contents markets. including the availability and cost of leverage, and economic conditions in the United States. Western Europe. Asia. and to sonic extent. elsewhere in the world. The market factors that impact this include the following: The strength of the alternative investment management industry, including the amount of capital invested and withdrawn from alternative investments. Allocations of capital to the alternative investment sector arc dependent. in part. on the strength of the economy and the returns available from other investments relative to returns from alternative investments. Our share of this capital is dependent on the strength of our performance relative to the performance of our competitors. The capital we attract and our returns are drivers of our Assets Under Management. which, in turn, drive the fees we earn. In light of the current volatile conditions in the financial markets, our funds' returns may be lower than they have been historically and fundraising efforts may be more challenging. The strength and liquidity of the U.S. and relevant global equity markets generally, and the initial public offering market specifically. The strength of these markets affects the value of. and our ability to successfully exit, our equity positions in our private equity portfolio companies in a timely manner. The strength and liquidity of the U.S. and relevant global debt markets. Our funds and our portfolio companies borrow money to make acquisitions and our funds utilize leverage in order to increase investment returns that ultimately drive the performance of our funds. Furthermore, we utilize debt to finance the principal investments in our funds and for working capital purposes. To the extent our ability to borrow funds becomes more expensive or difficult to obtain, the net returns we can earn on those investments may be reduced. Stability in interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate markets. We generally benefit from stable interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate markets. The direction and impact of changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates on certain of our funds is dependent on the funds expectations and the related composition of their investments at such time. For the most pan, we believe the trends in these factors have historically created a favorable investment environment for our funds. However. adverse market conditions may affect our businesses in many ways. including reducing the value or hampering the performance of the investments made by our funds. and/or reducing the ability of our funds to raise or deploy capital. each of which could materially reduce our revenue, net income and cash flow, and affect our financial condition and prospects. As a result of our value-oriented. contrarian investment style which is inherently long-term in nature, there may be significant fluctuations in our financial results from quarter to quarter and year to year. The financial markets encountered a series of negative events in 2007 and 2008 which led to a global liquidity and broad economic crisis and impacted the performance of many of our funds' portfolio companies and capital markets funds. The impact of such events on our private equity and capital markets funds resulted in volatility in our revenue. If this market volatility continues, we and the funds we manage may experience further tightening of liquidity. reduced earnings and cash flow. impairment charges. as well as challenges in raising additional capital. obtaining investment financing and making investments on attractive terms. These market conditions can also have an impact on our ability to liquidate positions in a timely and efficient manner. For a more detailed description of how economic and global financial market conditions can materially affect our financial performance and condition. see "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Businesses—Difficult market conditions may adversely affect our businesses in many ways. including by reducing the value or hampering the performance of the investments made by our funds or reducing the ability of our funds to raise or deploy capital. each of which could materially reduce our revenue, net income and cash flow and adversely affect our financial prospects and condition." Uncertainty remains regarding Apollo's future taxation levels. On May 28. 2010. the House of Representatives passed legislation that would, if enacted in its present form. preclude us from qualifying for treatment as a partnership for U.S. Federal income tax purposes under the publicly traded partnership rules. 78 EFTA01085434 Table of Contents See "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Taxation—The U.S. Federal income tax law that determines the tax consequences of an investment in Class A shares is under review and is potentially subject to adverse legislative. judicial or administrative change. possibly on a retroactive basis, including possible changes that would result in the treatment of our long-term capital gains as ordinary income. that would cause us to become taxable as a corporation and/or have other adverse effects." "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure—Members of the U.S. Congress have introduced and the House of Representatives has passed legislation that would. if enacted. preclude us from qualifying for treatment as a partnership for U.S. Federal income tax purposes under the publicly traded partnership rules. If this or any similar legislation or regulation were to be enacted and apply to us. we would incur a substantial increase in our tax liability and it could well result in a reduction in the value of our Class A shams." Managing Business Performance We believe that the presentation of Economic Net Income (Loss) supplements a reader's understanding of the economic operating performance of each segment. Economic Net Income (Ion) EN1 is a measure of profitability and does not take into account certain items included under U.S. GAAP. ENI represents segment income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC, which excludes the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and amortization of Apollo Operating Group units ("AOG Units"). income tax expense. amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions and Non-Controlling Interests excluding the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. In addition, segment data excludes the assets. liabilities and operating results of the funds and VIES that are included in the consolidated financial statements. Adjustments relating to income tax expense. intangible asset amortization and Non￾Controlling Interests are common in the calculation of supplemental measures of performance in our industry. We believe the exclusion of the non-cash charges related to our reorganization for equity-based compensation provides investors with a meaningful indication of our performance because these charges relate to the equity portion of our capital structure and not our core operating performance. During the fourth quarter of 2011. the Company modified the measurement of ENI to better evaluate the performance of Apollo's private equity. capital markets and real estate segments in making key operating decisions. These modifications include a reduction to EM for equity-based compensation for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options, reduction for non-controlling interests related to the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies and an add-back for amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions. These nxxlifications to ENI have been reflected in the prior period presentation of our segment results. The impact of this modification on ENI is reflected in the table below for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. Impact of Nlodification on ENI Private Capital Real Total Equity Markets EMate Reportable Segment Seamen) Segment Segments For the year ended December 31.2011 For the year ended December 31, 2010 For the year ended December 31.2009 7,226 (8,009) (1,652) (2,435) (22,756) $ (32,711) $ (9,723) $ (65.190) (6,525) (23.449) (3.975) (33 949) EN1 is a key performance measure used for understanding the performance of our operations from period to period and although not every company in our industry defines these metrics in precisely the same way that we 79 EFTA01085435 Table of Contents do. we believe that this metric, as we use it. facilitates comparisons with other companies in our industry. We use ENI to evaluate the performance of our private equity. capital markets and real estate segments. Management also believes the components of ENI such as the amount of management fees, advisory and transaction fees and carried interest income are indicative of the Company's performance. Management also uses ENI in making key operating decisions such as the following: Decisions related to the allocation of resources such as staffing decisions including hiring and locations for deployment of the new hires. As the amount of fees. investment income, and ENI is indicative of the performance of the management companies and advisors within each segment. management can assess the need for additional resources and the location for deployment of the new hires based on the results of this measure. For example. a positive ENI could indicate the need for additional staff to manage the respective segment whereas a negative ENI could indicate the need to reduce staff assigned to manage the respective segment. Decisions related to capital deployment such as providing capital to facilitate growth for our business and/or to facilitate expansion into new businesses. As the amount of fees, investment income, and all is indicative of the performance of the management companies and advisors within each segment. management can assess the availability and need to provide capital to facilitate growth or expansion into new businesses based on the results of this measure. For example. a negative ENI may indicate the lack of performance of a segment and thus indicate a need for additional capital to be deployed into the respective segment. Decisions related to expense. such as determining annual discretionary bonuses and equity-based compensation awards to our employees. As the amount of fees. investment income, and ENI is indicative of the performance of the management companies and advisors within each segment. management can better identify higher performing businesses and employees to allocate discretionary bonuses based on the results of this measure. As it relates to compensation. our philosophy has been and remains to better align the interests of certain professionals and selected other individuals who have a profit sharing interest in the carried interest income earned in relation to the funds we manage. with our own interests and with those of the investors in the funds. To achieve that objective, a significant amount of compensation paid is based on our performance and growth for the year. For example. a positive EM could indicate a higher discretionary bonus for a team of investment professionals whereas a negative ENI could indicate the need to reduce bonuses based on poor performance. The calculation of ENI has certain limitations and as such. we do not rely solely on ENI as a performance measure and also consider our U.S. GAAP results. These limitations include omission of the following: (i) non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and amortization of AOG Units. although these costs are expected to be recurring components of our costs we may be able to incur lower cash compensation costs with the granting of equity-based compensation: (ii) income tax. which represents a necessary and recurring clement of our operating costs and our ability to generate revenue because ongoing revenue generation is expected to result in future income tax expense: (iii) amortization of intangible assets associated with the 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions. which is a recurring item until all intangibles have been fully amortized: and (iv) Non-Controlling Interests excluding the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. which is expected to be a recurring item and represents the aggregate of the income or loss that is not owned by the Company. We believe that EM is helpful for an understanding of our business and that investors should review the same supplemental financial measure that management uses to analyze our segment performance. This measure supplements and should be considered in addition to and not in lieu of the results of operations discussed below in "—Overview of Results of Operations" that have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 80 EFTA01085436 Table of Contents The following summarizes the adjustments to ENI that reconcile ENI to the net income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP: Inclusion of the impact of RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and non-cash equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units. Management assesses our performance based on management fees, advisory and transaction fees, and carried interest income generated by the business and excludes the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and amortization of AOG Units because these non-cash charges are not viewed as part of our core operations. Inclusion of the impact of income taxes as we do not take income taxes into consideration when evaluating the performance of our segments or when determining compensation for our employees. Additionally, income taxes at the segment level (which exclude APO Corp.'s corporate taxes) are not meaningful. as the majority of the entities included in our segments operate as partnerships and therefore are only subject to New York City unincorporated business taxes and foreign taxes when applicable. Inclusion of amortization of intangible assets associated with the 2007 Reorganization and subsequent acquisitions as these non-cash charges are not viewed as part of our core operations. Carried interest income. management fees and other revenues from Apollo funds are reflected on an unconsolidated basis. As such. ENI excludes the Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated funds, which remain consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. Management views the business as an alternative investment management firm and therefore assesses performance using the combined total of carved interest income and management fees from each of our funds. One exception is the non-controlling interest related to certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies which is deducted from ENI to better reflect the performance attributable to shareholders. ENI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We use ENI as a measure of operating performance. not as a measure of liquidity. ENI should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income. net income. operating cash flows, investing and financing activities. or other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The use of ENI without consideration of related U.S. GAAP measures is not adequate due to the adjustments described above. Management compensates for these limitations by using ENI as a supplemental measure to U.S. GAAP results, to provide a more complete understanding of our performance as management measures it. A reconciliation of ENI to our U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC can be found in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. Operating Metrics We monitor certain operating metrics that are common to the alternative investment management industry. These operating metrics include Assets Under Management. private equity dollars invested and uncalled private equity commitments. Assets Under Management Assets Under Management. or AUM. refers to the investments we manage or with respect to which we have control. Our AUM equals the sum of: (i) the fair value of our private equity investments plus the capital that we are entitled to call from our investors pursuant to the terms of their capital commitments plus non-recallable capital to the extent a fund is within the commitment period in which management fees are calculated based on total commitments to the fund: SI EFTA01085437 Table of Contents (ii) the net asset value. or "NAV." of our capital markets funds. other than certain senior credit funds. which are structured as collateralized loan obligations (such as Anus. which we measure by using the mark-to-market value of the aggregate principal amount of the underlying collateralized loan obligations) or certain collateralized loan obligation and collateralized debt obligation credit funds that have a fee generating basis other than mark-to-market asset values, plus used or available leverage and/or capital commitments: (iii) the gross asset values or net asset value of our real estate entities and the structured portfolio vehicle investments included within the funds we manage. which includes the leverage used by such structured portfolio vehicles: (iv) the incremental value associated with the reinsurance investments of the funds we manage: and (v) the fair value of any other investments that we manage plus unused credit facilities. including capital commitments for investments that may require pm-qualification before investment plus any other capital commitments available for investment that are not otherwise included in the clauses above. Our AUM measure includes Assets Under Management for which we charge either no or nominal fees. Our definition of AUM is not based on any definition of Assets Under Management contained in our operating agreement or in any of our Apollo fund management agreements. We consider multiple factors for determining what should be included in our definition of AUM. Such factors include but are not limited to ( I) our ability to influence the investment decisions for existing and available assets: (2) our ability to generate income from the underlying assets in our funds: and (3) the AUM measures that we believe are used by other investment managers. Given the differences in the investment strategies and structures among other alternative investment managers. our calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations employed by other investment managers and. as a result. this measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures presented by other investment managers. Assets Under Management—Fee-Generating/Nan-Fee Generating Fee-generating AUM consists of assets that we manage and on which we earn management fees or monitoring fees pursuant to management agreements on a basis that varies among the Apollo funds. Management fees am normally based on "net asset value." "gross assets." "adjusted par asset value." "adjusted cost of all unrealized portfolio investments." "capital commitments." "adjusted assets." "stockholders equity." "invested capital" or 'capital contributions." each as defined in the applicable management agreement. Monitoring fees for AUM purposes arc based on the total value of certain structured portfolio vehicle investments, which normally include leverage. less any portion of such total value that is already considered in fee-generating AUM. Non-fee generating AUM consists of assets that do not produce management fees or monitoring fees. These assets generally consist of the following: (a) fair value above invested capital for those funds that earn management fees based on invested capital. (b) net asset values related to general partner and co￾investment ownership. (c) unused credit facilities. (d) available commitments on those funds that generate management fees on invested capital. (e) structured portfolio vehicle investments that do not generate monitoring fees and (f) the difference between gross assets and net asset value for those funds that earn management fees based on net asset value. We use non-fee generating AUM combined with fee-generating AUM as a performance measurement of our investment activities, as well as to monitor fund size in relation to professional resource and infrastructure needs. Non-fee generating AUM includes assets on which we could earn carried interest income. 82 EFTA01085438 Table of Contents The table below displays fee-generating and non-fee generating AUM by segment as of December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. The changes in market conditions, additional funds raised and acquisitions have had significant impacts to our AUM: As of December 31 2011 2010 2009 (in millions) Private Equity 35,384 S 38,799 $ 34.002 Fee-generating 28.031 27.874 28,092 Non-fee generating 7,353 10,925 5910 Capital Markets 31.867 22.283 19.112 Fee-generating 26,553 16,484 14.854 Non-fee generating Real Estate Fee-generating 5.314 7,971 3.537 5.799 6,469 2,679 4.258 495 279 Non-fee generating 4,434 3,790 216 Total Assets Under Management 75.222 67.551 53.609 Fee-generating 58,121 47,037 43,225 Non-fee generating 17.101 20.514 10.384 During the year ended December 31. 2011. our total fee-generating AUM increased primarily due to acquisitions in our capital markets segment. as well as increases in subscriptions across our three segments. The fee-generating AUM of our capital markets funds increased primarily due to acquisitions in 2011 by Athene and AGM's Gulf Stream acquisition. as well as increased subscriptions. The fee-generating AUM of our real estate segment increased due to net segment transfers from other segments. subscriptions and increases in leverage, partially offset by losses and distributions. The fee-generating AUM of our private equity funds increased due to subscriptions, partially offset by distributions. When the fair value of an investment exceeds invested capital. we am normally entitled to carried interest income on the difference between the fair value once realized and invested capital after also considering certain expenses and preferred return amounts, as specified in the respective partnership agreements: however, we do not earn management fees on such excess. As a result of the growth in both the size and number of funds that we manage. we have experienced an increase in our management fees and advisory and transaction fees. To support this growth. we have also experienced an increase in operating expenses. resulting from hiring additional personnel, opening new offices to expand our geographical reach and incurring additional professional fees. With respect to our private equity funds and certain of our capital markets and real estate funds. we charge management fees on the amount of committed or invested capital and we generally are entitled to realized carried interest on the realized gains on the dispositions investments. Certain funds may have current fair values below invested capital. however. the management fee would still be computed on the invested capital for such funds. With respect to ARI and AMTG. we receive management fees on stockholders equity as defined in its management agreement. In addition. our fee-generating AUM reflects leverage vehicles that generate monitoring fees on value in excess of fund commitments. As of December 31. 2011. our total fee-generating AUM is comprised of approximately 88% of assets that earn management fees and the remaining balance of assets earn monitoring fees. 83 EFTA01085439 Table of Contents The Company's entire fee-generating AUM is subject to management or monitoring fees. The components of fee-generating AUM by segment as of December 31.2011 and 2010 are presented below: As of December 31. 2011 Private Equity Capital Markets Real Estate Total Do millions) Fee-generating AUM based on capital commitments $ 14,848 $ 2,747 $ 279 $ 17,874 Fee-generating AUM based on invested capital 8.635 2.909 1.820 13.364 Fee-generating AUM based on gross/a/lusted assets 948 15,862 1,213() 18,023 Fee-generating AUM based on leverage I) 3.600 3.213 6.813 Fee-generating AUM based on NAV 1.822 225 2.047 Total Fee-Generating AUM $ 28.031(2) $ 26.553131 $ 3.537 $ 58.121 (2) (3) (4) Monitoring fees are normally based on the total value of certain special purpose vehicle investments, which includes leverage. less any portion of such total value that is already considered for fee-generating AUM. Monitoring fees are typically calculated using a 0.5% annual rate. The weighted average remaining life of the private equity funds excluding permanent capital vehicles at December 31. 2011 is 65 months. The fee-generating AUM for the capital markets funds has no concentration across the investment strategies. The fee-generating AUM for our real estate entities is based on an adjusted equity amount as specified by the respective management agreements. As of December 31. 2010 Private Fatly Capital Markets Real Palate Total On milliau) Fee-generating AUM based on capital commitments $ 14.289 $ 1,689 $ 154 $ 16,132 Fee-generating AUM based on invested capital 8.742 3.093 1.750 13.585 Fee-generating AUM based on gross/a/lusted assets 1.177 5,556 6,733 Fee-generating AUM based on leverage I) 3166 3.577 7.243 Fee-generating AUM based on NAV 2.569 775 3.344 Total Fee-Generating AUM $ 27.874t2) $ 16.48401 $ 2,679 $ 47.037 Monitoring fees are normally based on the total value of certain special purpose vehicle investments, which includes leverage. less any portion of such total value that is already considered for fee-generating AUM. Monitoring fees are typically calculated using a 0.5% annual rate. The weighted average remaining life of the private equity funds excluding permanent capital vehicles at December 31. 2010 is 76 months. The fee-generating AUM for the capital markets funds has no concentration across the investment strategies. 84 EFTA01085440 Table of Contents AUM as of December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 was as follows: Total Assets Under Nlanatemenl As of December 31. 2011 2010 (in millions) 2009 AUM: Private equity Capital markets Real estate Total 35384 31.867 S 38.799 $ 22.283 34.002 19.112 7971 6.469 495 75.1,1 S 67.551 $ 53.609 The following table presents total Assets Under Management and Fee Generating Assets Under Management amounts for our private equity segment by strategy: Total AUM As of December 31. 2011 2010 Fee Generating AUM Mot December 31. 2009 2011 lin mullions) 2010 2009 Traditional Private Equity Funds AAA Total $ 34.232 $ 37.341 $ 32.822 $ 26,984 $ 26.592 $ 27.096 1.152 1.458 1.180 1.047 1.182 996 $ 35.384 $ 38.799 $ 34.002 $ 28.031 $ 27.874 $ 28.092 The following table presents total Assets Under Management and Fee Generating Assets Under Management amounts for our capital markets segment by strategy: Taal AUM As of December 31. 2011 2010 Fee Generating AUM As or December 31. 2009 2011 (in millions) 2010 2009 Distressed and Event-Driven Hedge Funds Mezzanine Funds Senior Credit Funds Non-Perfuming Loan Fund Other"' Total $ 1.867 $ 2.759 $ 2.428 $ 1.783 $ 2.423 $ 2,021 3.904 15.405 11,210 4.503 4.306 9.272 11.931 1.868 1.238 3,229 3.483 7.422 1.689 1.467 3.435 6.896 1.935 1.807 8.756 1.908 1.903 1436 7.974 695 $ 31.867 S 22.283 S 19.112 S 26.553 16.484 S 14.854 (I) Includes strategic investment accounts and investments held through Athcnc. 85 EFTA01085441 Table of Contents The following table presents total Assets Under Management and Fee Generating Assets Under Management amounts for our real estate segment by strategy: Total AUNT As of Ihventher31. Fee Generating AUM As of 1/ecember 31. 2011 2010 2009 2011 2010 2009 (in nulhon9 Fixed Income 4.042 S 2.827 $ 495 $ 1.411 S 549 S 279 Equity 3.929 3.642 1.1'6 2.130 Total 7.97! S 6.469 S 495 S 3.537 S 2.679 $ 279 The following tables summarize changes in total AUM and total AUM for each of our segments for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: Change in Total AUM: Beginning of Period For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010" 200011 67.551 (in millions) $ 53.609 S 44.202 (Loss) income (1,477) 8.623 9,465 Subscriptions/capital raised 3.797 617 1.828 Other inflows/acquisitions 9,355 3.713 Distributions (5.153) (2,518) (1.372) Redemptions (532) (338) (261) Leverage 1.681 3.845 (253) End of Period 75.222 $ 67.551 S 53.609 Change in Private Equity Total AUM: Beginning of Period (Loss) income 38.799 (1.612) $ 34.002 6.387 S 29.094 6.215 Subscriptions/capital raised 417 Distributions (3.464) (1.568) (827) Net segment transfers 167 (68) 216 Leverage End of Period Change in Capital Markets Total AUM: Beginning of Period (Loss) income 1.077 46 16961 35,384 $ 38.799 S 34.002 22,283 (110) $ 19.112 7.107 S 15.108 3.253 Subscriptions/capital raised 3,094 512 1,617 Other inflows/acquisitions 9.355 Distributions (1,237) (698) (545) Redemptions (532) (338) (261) Net segment transfers (1,353) (291) (322) Leverage 367 1.779 262 End of Period 31,867 $ 72.783 S 19.112 Change in Real Estate Total AUM: Beginning of Period Income (Ims) $ 6.469 245 $ 495 29 S — 13; Subscriptions/capital raised 286 105 211 Other inflows/acquisitions 3.713 Distributions (452) (252) Net segment transfers 1.186 359 106 Leverage 237 2.020 I81 End of Period (1) Reclassified to conform to current period's presentation. 7.971 S 6.469 S 495 86 EFTA01085442 Table of Contents The following tables summarize changes in total fee-generating AUM and fee-generating AUM for each of our segments for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010: Change in Total Fee-Generating AUM: Beginning of Period (Loss) income Subscriptions/capital raised For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 On nialtorn) $ 47.037 $ 43224 (393) 1,244 2.547 1.234 Other inflows/acquisitions 9,355 2,130 Distributions (734) (1.327) Redemptions (481) (291) Net movements between Fee Generating/Non Fee Generating Leverage End of Period Change in Private Equity Fee-Generating AUM: Beginning of Period 761 29 (197) 1.020 $ 58.121 S 47.037 $ 27.874 $ 28.092 (Loss) income (112) 391 Subscriptions/capital raised 410 Distributions (272) (432) Net segment transfers (88) (59) Net movements between Fee Generating/Non Fee Generating 285 (218) Leverage (66) 100 End of Period $ 28.031 $ 27.874 Change in Capital Markets Fee-Generating AUM: Beginning of Period 16.484 $ 14.854 Income 301 842 Subscriptionskapital raised 1,795 1.234 Other inflows/acquisitions 9.355 Distributions (283) (696) Redemptions (481) (291) Net segment transfers (638) (300) Net movements between Fee Generating/Non Fee Generating Leverage End of Period 356 S 26.553 21 820 $ 16.484 Change in Real Estate Fee-Generating AUM: Beginning of Period $ 2.679 $ 278 (Loss) income (582) I Subscriptions/capital raised 342 Other inflows/acquisitions 2.130 Distributions (179) (199) Net segment transfers 726 359 Net movements between Fee Gencrating/Non Fee Generating 120 Leverage 431 100 End of Period S 3.537 S 2.679 87 EFTA01085443 Table of Contents Private Equi0y During the year ended December 31. 2011. the total AUM in our private equity segment decreased by $3.4 billion. or 8.8%. This decrease was primarily a result of distributions of $3.5 billion, including $1.5 billion from Fund VII and $0.9 billion from Fund IV and $0.8 billion from Fund VI. In addition. $1.6 billion of unrealized lasses were incurred that were primarily attributable to Fund VI. Offsetting these decreases was a $1.1 billion increase in leverage, primarily from Fund VII and capital raised of $0.4 billion, primarily in ANRP. During the year ended December 31. 2010. the total AUM in our private equity segment increased by $4.8 billion. or 14.1%. This increase was primarily impacted by improved investment valuations of $6.4 billion. This increase was partially offset primarily by $1.6 billion of distributions from Fund V. During the year ended December 31. 2009. the total AUM in our private equity segment increased by $4.9 billion. or 16.9%. This increase was impacted by $6.2 billion of income that was primarily attributable to improved investment valuations in our private equity funds. including $4.2 billion in Fund VI. Offsetting this increase was $0.3 billion of distributions from Fund IV. $0.3 billion of distributions from Fund VI and $0.2 billion of distributions from Fund VII. Capital Markets During the year ended December 31. 2011. total AUM in our capital markets segment increased by $9.6 billion. or 43.0%. This increase was primarily attributable to inflows of $9.4 billion related to $6.4 billion from Athene and $3.0 billion from Gulf Stream. Also contributing to this increase was k3. 1 billion of capital raised driven by $0.8 billion in Palmetto, $0.4 billion in FCI. $0.3 billion in AFT. $0.5 billion in Apollo European Strategic Investments . and $0.2 billion in EPF II. Partially offsetting these increases were distributions of $1.2 billion and redemptions of $0.5 billion, as well as $1.4 billion in net transfers between segments. During the year ended December 31. 2010. total AUM in our capital markets segment increased by $3.2 billion, or 16.6%. This increase was attributable to 52.2 billion in improved valuations, primarily in Athene of $0.4 billion and COF I and COP II of $0.7 billion and $0.2 billion. respectively. $1.8 billion of increased leverage primarily in COF II and Athene of $1.1 billion and $0.5 billion. respectively, and $0.5 billion of additional subscriptions. These increases were partially offset by $0.7 billion of distributions and $0.3 billion in redemptions. During the year ended December 31. 2009. total AUM in our capital markets segment increased by $4.0 billion, or 26.5%. This increase was primarily attributable to improved investment valuations in COF I and COF II of $0.8 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively, and $0.7 billion and $0.4 billion of improved investment valuations in ACLF and the Value Funds, respectively. The overall AUM gain in our capital markets segment was also positively impacted by additional capital raised of $1.6 billion, which was primarily comprised of EPF. Palmetto and AIC of approximately $0.6 billion. $0.6 billion and $0.3 billion. respectively. Real Estate During the year ended December 31. 2011. total AUM in our real estate segment increased by $1.5 billion. or 23.2%. This increase was primarily attributable to $1.2 billion from other net segments. Also impacting this change was an increase in leverage of $0.2 billion. primarily for the ACRE CMBS Accounts. In addition. there was $0.2 billion of income that was primarily attributable to improved unrealized gains in our real estate funds. These increases were offset by $0.5 billion of distributions. During the year ended December 31. 2010. total AUM in our real estate segment increased by approximately $6.0 billion. The overall AUM increase in our real estate segment was primarily driven by the acquisition of CPI during the fourth quarter of 2010. which had approximately $3.6 billion of AUM at 88 EFTA01085444 Table of Contents December 31. 2010. Additionally. $2.0 billion of incremental leverage was added during the year ended December 31.2010 to our real estate segment. which was primarily attributable to the ACRE CMBS Accounts and ARI. During the year ended December 31. 2009. total AUM in our real estate segment increased by $0.5 billion. This increase was comprised of $0.2 billion of capital raised that resulted from the initial public offering and concurrent private placement by ARI as well as the formation of the ACRE CMBS Accounts. which raised $0.1 billion in equity capital. Private Equity Dollars Invested and Uncalled Private Equity Commitments Private equity dollars invested represents the aggregate amount of capital invested by our private equity funds during a reporting period. Uncalled private equity commitments, by contrast. represent unfunded commitments by investors in our private equity funds to contribute capital to fund future investments or expenses incurred by the funds, fees and applicable expenses as of the reporting date. Private equity dollars invested and uncalled private equity commitments are indicative of the pace and magnitude of fund capital that is deployed or will be deployed, and which therefore could result in future revenues that include transaction fees and incentive income. Private equity dollars invested and uncalled private equity commitments can also give rise to future costs that are related to the hiring of additional resources to manage and account for the additional capital that is deployed or will be deployed. Management uses private equity dollars invested and uncalled private equity commitments as key operating metrics since we believe the results measure our investment activities. The following table summarizes the private equity dollars invested during the specified reporting periods: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 (in milkmen Private equity dollars invested 3,350 $ 3.863 $ 3.476 The following table summarizes the uncalled private amity commitments as of December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: As of December 31. 2011 2010 2009 lin millions) Uncalled private equity commitments 8204 $ 10.345 $ 13.027 The Historical Investment Performance of Our Funds Below we present information relating to the historical performance of our funds, including certain legacy Apollo funds that do not have a meaningful amount of unrealized investments and in respect of which the general partner interest has not been contributed to us. When considering the data presented below, you should note that the historical results of our funds are not indicative of the future results that you should expect from such funds, from any future funds we may raise or from your investment in our Class A shares. An investment in our Class A shares is not an investment in any of the Apollo funds, and the assets and revenues of our funds are not directly available to us. As a result of the deconsolidation of most of our funds, we will not be consolidating those funds in our financial statements for periods after either August I. 2007 or November 30. 2CO7. The historical and potential future returns of the funds we manage arc not directly linked to returns on our Class A shares. Therefore, you should not conclude that continued positive performance of the funds we manage will necessarily result in positive returns on an 89 EFTA01085445 Table of Contents investment in our Class A shams. However. poor performance of the funds that we manage would cause a decline in our revenue from such funds. and would therefore have a negative effect on our performance and in all likelihood the value in our Class A shares. There can be no assurance that any Apollo fund will continue to achieve the same results in the future. Moreover, the historical returns of our funds should not be considered indicative of the future results you should expect from such funds or from any future funds we may raise, in part because: • market conditions during previous periods were significantly more favorable for generating positive performance. particularly in our private equity business, than the market conditions we have experienced for the last few years and may experience in the future: • our funds' returns have benefited from investment opportunities and general market conditions that currently do not exist and may not repeat themselves. and there can be no assurance that our current or future funds will be able to avail themselves of profitable investment opportunities: • our private equity funds' rates of return. which arc calculated on the basis of net asset value of the funds' investments. reflect unrealized gains. which may never be realized: • our funds' returns have benefited from investment opportunities and general market conditions that may not repeat themselves, including the availability of debt capital on attractive terms and the availability of distressed debt opportunities. and we may not be able to achieve the same returns or profitable investment opportunities or deploy capital as quickly: the historical returns that we present am derived largely from the performance of our earlier private equity funds, whereas future fund returns will depend increasingly on the performance of our newer funds, which may have little or no realized investment track record: Fund VI and Fund VII are several times larger than our previous private equity funds, and this additional capital may not be deployed as profitably as our prior funds: the attractive returns of certain of our funds have been driven by the rapid return of invested capital. which has not occurred with respect to all of our funds and we believe is less likely to occur in the future: ▪ our track record with respect to our capital markets and real estate funds is relatively short as compared to our private equity funds: • in recent years. there has been increased competition for private uity investment opportunities resulting from the increased amount of capital invested in private equity funds and periods of high liquidity in debt markets, which may result in lower returns for the funds; and ▪ our newly established funds may generate lower returns during the period that they take to deploy their capital: consequently. we do not provide return information for any funds which have not been actively investing capital for at least 24 months prior to the valuation date as we believe this information is not meaningful. Finally. our private equity IRRs have historically varied greatly from fund to fund. For example. Fund IV has generated a 12% gross IRR and a 9% net IRR since its inception through December 31. 2011. while Fund V has generated a 61% gross IRR and a 445E net IRR since its inception through December 31. 2011. Accordingly. the IRR going forward for any current or future fund may vary considerably from the historical IRR generated by any particular fund. or for our private equity funds as a whole. Future returns will also be affected by the applicable risks, including risks of the industries and businesses in which a particular fund invests. See "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Businesses—The historical returns attributable to our funds should not be considered as indicative of the future results of our funds or of our future results or of any returns expected on an investment in our Class A shares". 90 EFTA01085446 Table of Contents Investment Record Private Equity The following table summarizes the investment record of certain of our private equity funds portfolios. All amounts are as of December 31. 2011. unless otherwise noted: As of As of AS of Total December 31.2011 December 31.20'0 December 31.2009 Vintage Committed Invested Total Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Year Capital Capital Realized Unrealized" Value IRR IRR IRR IRR IRR IRR On nullions) Fund VII 20014 5 14.676 $ 10.623 S 5.607 3 9.769 $ 15.376 315E 225E 46% 325E NMal Fund VI 2006 1(1.136 11 .766 4.572 9.268 13,840 6 5 13 II) 5% 4% Fund V 2001 3.742 5.192 11.155 1.446 12.601 61 44 62 45 62 46 Fund IV 1998 3.600 3.4141 6.693 140 6.833 12 9 11 9 II X Fund Ill 1995 1.500 1.499 2615 87 2.702 18 12 18 12 18 11 Fund 1.11 & MIA 31 199(991 2.220 3.773 7.924 7.924 47 37 47 37 47 37 Total S 35.874 $ 36.334 S 38.566 S 20.710 $ 59.276 39414) 2556(4/ 3990 2696(41 39%441 26e) I I Figures include the market values. estimated fair value of certain unrealized Investments and capital committed to investments. See 'Risk Factors—Risks Related to Om Businesses— Many of our funds invest in relatively high-risk. illiquid assets and we may fail to realize any profits from these activities for a considerable period of time or lose some or all of the principal amount we invest in these activities' and '—Our funds may be forced to dispose of investments at a disadvantageous bale.' in this Report for a discussion of why our unrealized investments may ultimately be realized at valuations different than those provided here. (2) Fund VII only commenced investing capital within 24 months prior to the period indicated. Goer: the limited investment period and overall longer investment period for private equity funds. the return information was deemed not yet meaningful. (3) Fund I and Fund II were structured such that investments were made from either fund depending on which fund had available capital. We do not differentiate between Fund 1 and Fund II investments (o purposes of performance figures because they are not meaningful on a separate bass and do mA demonstrate the progression of returns over time. (4) Total IRR is calculated based on total cash flows for all funds presented. Capital Markets The following table summarizes the investment record for certain funds with a defined maturity date, and internal rate of return since inception. or "1RR". which is computed based on the actual dates of capital contributions. distributions and ending limited partners capital as of the specified date. All amounts are as of December 31. 2011. unless otherwise noted: As of December 31.2011 As of As or December 31.2010 December 31. 2009 Year of Inception Committed Capital Total Invested Capital Realized Unrealized"' Total Value Gross IRK Nei IRK (:r., IRK Net IRK Gross INN Net IRR On millions) A1E len 2008 1 267.7 $ 614.4 S 549.2 $ 237.9 $ 787.1 18.2% 14.2% 27.5% 21.8% NM(3) NMCM COF1 2008 1.484.9 1.613.2 1.028.0 1.910.2 2.938.2 25.0 22.4 32.5 29.0 NMI)) NAI 131 COF 2008 1.5133.0 2.194.7 1.074.7 1,465.4 2,540.1 10.3 8.5 17.4 14.9 NM(3) NMID ACIY 2007 984.0 1.448.5 837.9 709.3 1.547.2 10.1 9.2 12.1 11.2 NM1i) NA1(31 Arius 2007 106.6 190.1 30.7 171.4 202.1 3.6 3.4 3.0 2A NM NMO3 NM Fit t 2007 1.678.8 1410.7 843.2 966.7 1.809.9 16.6 8.8 14.8 7.9 NMj51 Totals S 6.105.0 5 7.471.6 $ 4,363.7 S 5.460.9 S 9.524.6 (11 Figures include 11w market values. Calla:0W la, value of certain unrealized investments and capital committed to investments. See 'Item IA. Risk Factor—Risks Related to Our Businesses—Many of our funds invest in relatively high risk. illiymd assets and we may fail to realize any profits from these activities for a considerable period of time or lose some or all of the principal amount we invest in these activities" and "—Om funds may be forced to dispose of investments at a disadvantageous time." in this Report tor a dtscu%non of xli) our unrealized investments may ultimately he realized at valuations different than those provided here. 91 EFTA01085447 Table of Contents (2) (3) Fund IS denonunaled in DIM and translated into US. dollars at at exchange rate of 11.00 to $1.30 as of December 31. 2(111. Return have not been presented as the fund only commenced investing capital within the 24 month. prior to the period indicated and therefore arch return informal.= was deemed not yet meaningful. The following table summarizes the investment record for certain funds with no maturity date. except ME I which is winding down. All amounts are as of December 31. 2011. unless otherwise noted: Net Return Net Asset Value an of Since December 31. Inception to Year of December 31. Inception 2011 2011 For the Year Exled December 31. 2011 For lilt Year Ended Deodulwr 11. 21110 For the Year Ended December 31. 2009 (in nullities/ Amm""1' 2011 204.6a) Nmo) NM") NlAnr N/A(2) AFT'oi)i 2011 273.6 d al NM" N/A' 31 1.1/A4)) AAOF 2007 230.6 7.4% (7.3)% 12.5% 16.2% SOMAfb 2007 963.0 25.9 (10.5) 16.9 87.1 AIE 1°i 2006 38.2 (50.0) (4.4) 32.4 77.9 AINV16) 2004 1.607.4 341 (5.1) 4.8 17.0 Value Funds"' 2003/2006 765.6 50.0 (9.6) 12.2 57.7 (I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Returns have not been presented as the fund only commenced investing capital within 24 months prior to the period indicated and therefore such return information was deemed not yet meaningful. In July 2011. Apollo Residential Mortgage. Inc. ("AMTG") completed its initial public offering raising approximately $203.0 million in net proceeds. The Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. ("AFT") completed its initial public offering during the first quarter of 2011. SOMA returns for primary mandate, which follows similar strategics as the Value Funds and excludes SOMA's investments in other Apollo funds. Fund is denominated in Euros and translated into U.S. dollars at an exchange rate of CI.CO to $1.30 as of December 31. 2011. Net return from AINV represents NAV return including reinvested dividends. Value Funds consist of Apollo Strategic Value Master Fund. ■.. together with its feeder funds ("SVF") and Apollo Value Investment Master Fund. M.. together with its feeder funds (-VIP). The Company also manages Palmetto. which has committed capital and current invested capital of $1.518.0 million and $796.5 million. respectively. as of December 31. 2011. 92 EFTA01085448 Table of Contents Real Estate The following table summarizes the investment record for certain funds with a defined maturity date, and internal rate of return since inception. or "IRR", which is computed based on the actual dates of capital contributions. distributions and ending limited partner? capital as of the specified date. All amounts are as of December 31. 2011. unless otherwise noted: As of As of As of December 31. December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 2009 'Total Year of Committed Insisted Total Gross Net Grua Net Gross Net nk t) i Capital Realized Unrealized" Value IRR IRR IRR IRR IRR IRR lin millions) ACRE U.S. Ral Estate Fund. E)non 2011 $ 384.9 $ 37.1 $ — S 37.0 $ 37.0 NM(2) Cl'! Capital Partner. North Amerit:s, C% Capital Partners Asia Pacific CPI Capital Partners Europe(a116) 21106 2006 2006 600.0 1.291.6 1.506.4 451.8 1.075.4 924.5 218.3 731.9 32.8 125.7 570.4 418.6 344.0 1.3023 471.4 NIA NIA(4) NIA (4) 1411 other Vanous 4.791.6 — NIAM Totals S 8.574.5 S 2,ISS.S S I.003.0 S 1.151.7 S 2.134.7 NM16 NMI); MA1S1 miAO1 MAO) NIA NIA NIA NIA( NIA N/Aj41 ta) N/A(4) MAIO NIA(4) 1411 NM(4) NIA(4) NIA(41 Nate N/A171 RIAU, me' me' Figures include the market values. estimated fair value of certain umeolired investments and capital etniunitted to inveitmenti. See 'Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Businesses—Many of our funds invest in relatively high risk. illiquid assets and we may fail to realia any profits from these activities for a considerable period of time or lase some or all of the principal amount we invest in these activities" and "—Our funds may be forced to dispose of investments at a disadvantageous time." Retains have not been presented as the fund only commenced investing capital within 24 months poor to the period indicated and therefore such return information was deemed not yet meaningful. AGRE U.S. Real Estate Fund. M.. a newly formed closed end private investment fund that intends to make seal estate-related investment. principally located an the United States. held closings in January 2011 and June 2011 fora total of $134.9 million an base capital commitments and $250 million an additional ccaunitments. As put of the CPI acquisition, the Company acquired general partner interests in fully invested funds. The net IRR' from the inception of the respective fund to December 31.2011 were (11.01%. 3.5% and (17.2)Ch for CPI Capital Partners North America. CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific and CPI Capital Partners Europe. respectively. These net IRRs were primarily achieved during a period in which Apollo did not make the initial investment decisions and Apollo has only become the general partner or manager of these funds since completing the acquisition on November 12. 2010. CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific is a U.S. dollar denominated fund. Fund is denonunaled in limos and translated into US. dollars at an exchange rate of €1.00 to 31.30 as of DeCtithef 31. 201 I. Other consists of funds or individual investments of which we me not the general partner or manager and only receive fees pursuant neither a sub.advioary agreement or an investment management and administrative agreement. CPI Other fund performance Is a result of invested capital poor to Apollo's management of these funds. Cross asses and return data is therefore not considered meaningful as we perform primarily an administrative role. 93 EFTA01085449 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the investment record for other certain real estate funds with no maturity date. All amounts arc as of December 31. 2011. unless otherwise noted: Year of Ratted Gross Current Net Inception Capital01 Assets Asset Value (in minions) ARI 2009 354.3 $ 890.8 S 337.0 ACRE CMBS Accoi a (2) ACRE Debt Fund I. M. Various 2011 653.5 155.5 2.216.9 156.1 465.6 155.7 (I) Reflects initial gross raised capital and does not include distributions subsequent to capital raise. (2) Returns have not been presented as the funds only commenced investing capital within 24 months prior to the period indicated, and therefore such return information was deemed not yet meaningful. For a description of each fund's investments and overall investment strategy. please refer to "Item 1. Business—Our Businesses." Performance information for our funds is included throughout this discussion and analysis to facilitate an understanding of our results of operations for the periods presented. An investment in our Class A shares is not an investment in any of our funds. The performance information reflected in this discussion and analysis is not indicative of the possible performance of our Class A shares and is also not necessarily indicative of the future results of any particular fund. There can be no assurance that our funds will continue to achieve, or that our future funds will achieve. comparable results. The following table provides a summary of the cost and fair value of our funds' investments by segment. The cost and fair values of our private equity investments represent the current invested capital and unrealized values. respectively, in Fund VII. Fund VI. Fund V and Fund IV: /m or December M. 2011 As of December 31. 2010 As or December 31. 2009 On minium.) Private Equity: Cost 15.956 14.322 12.788 Fair Value 20,700 22,485 15.971 Capital Markets: Cost 10,917 10,226 8.569 Fair Value 11.696 11.476 8.811 Real Estate w: Cost 4.791'21 4.028151 271 Fair Value 4,344m 3,368131 270 (I) (2) (3) The cost and fair value of the real estate investments represent the cost and fair value. respectively, of the current unrealized invested capital for ARI. the ACRE GABS Accounts. ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund CPI Capital Partners North America. ACRE Debt Fund IN.. CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific. and CPI Capital Partnen Europe. Includes CPI Funds with investment cost and fair value of $1.5 billion and $1.1 billion. respectively. as of December 31, 2011. Additionally. ARI amounts include loans at amortized cost. All amounts are as of September 30. 2010 and include CPI Funds with investment cost of $1.8 billion and fair value of $1.1 billion. Additionally. ARI amounts include loans at amortized cost. 94 EFTA01085450 Table of Contents Overview of Results of Operations Revenues Advisory and Transaction Fees from Affiliates. As a result of providing advisory services with respect to actual and potential private equity and capital markets investments. we are entitled to receive fees for transactions related to the acquisition and, in certain instances, disposition of portfolio companies as well as fees for ongoing monitoring of portfolio company operations and directors' fees. We also receive an advisory• fee for advisory services provided to certain capital markets fund. In addition• monitoring fees are generated on certain special purpose vehicle investments. Under the terms of the limited partnership agreements for certain of our private equity and capital markets funds, the advisory and transaction fees earned are subject to a reduction of a percentage of such advisory and transaction fees (the "Management Fee Offsets"). The Management Fee Offsets are calculated for each fund as follows: • 65%-68% for private equity funds gross advisory. transaction and other special fees: • 65%-80'k for certain capital markets funds gross advisory. transaction and other special fees: and • 100% for certain other capital markets funds gross advisory• transaction and other special fees. These offsets are reflected as a decrease in advisor)• and transaction fees from affiliates on our consolidated statements of operations. Additionally. in the normal course of business, the management companies incur certain costs related to private equity funds (and certain capital markets funds) transactions that are not consummated, or "broken deal costs." A portion of broken deal costs related to certain of our private equity funds up to the total amount of advisory and transaction fees. are reimbursed by the unconsolidated funds (through reductions of the Management Fee Offsets described above), except for Fund VII and certain of our capital markets funds which initially bear all broken deal costs and these costs are factored into the Management Fee Offsets. Management Fees from Affiliates. The significant growth of the assets we manage has had a positive effect on our revenues. Management fees are calculated based upon any of "net asset value." "gross assets." "adjusted costs of all unrealized portfolio investments." "capital commitments." "invested capital." "adjusted assets." "capital contributions." or "stockholders' equity." each as defined in the applicable management agreement of the unconsolidated funds. Carried Interest Income from Affiliates. The general partners of our funds, in general. arc entitled to an incentive return that can amount to as much as 20% of the total returns on fund capital. depending upon performance of the underlying funds and subject to preferred returns and high water marks. as applicable. The carried interest income from affiliates is recognized in accordance with U.S. GAAP guidance applicable to accounting for arrangement fees based on a formula. In applying the U.S. GAAP guidance. the carried interest from affiliates for any period is based upon an assumed liquidation of the funds' assets at the reporting date, and distribution of the net proceeds in accordance with the funds' allocation provisions. At December 31. 2011. approximately 66% of the fair value of our fund investments was determined using market-based valuation methods (i.e., reliance on broker or listed exchange quotes) and the remaining 34% was determined primarily by comparable company and industry multiples or discounted cash flow models. For our private equity. capital markets and real estate segments. the percentage determined using market-based valuation methods as of December 31. 2011 was 59%. 79% and 48%. respectively. See "Item IA. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Businesses—Our private equity funds' performance• and our performance. may be adversely affected by the financial performance of our portfolio companies and the industries in which our funds invest" for discussion regarding certain industry-specific risks that could affect the fair value of our private equity funds' portfolio company investments. 95 EFTA01085451 Table of Contents Carried interest income fee rates can be as much as 20% for our private equity funds. In our private equity funds. the Company does not earn carried interest income until the investors in the fund have achieved cumulative investment returns on invested capital (including management fees and expenses) in excess of an 8% hurdle rate. Additionally. certain of our capital markets funds have various carried interest rates and hurdle rates. Certain capital markets funds allocate carried interest to the general partner in a similar manner as the private equity funds. In our private equity. certain capital markers and certain real estate funds, so long as the investors achieve their priority returns. there is a catch-up formula whereby the Company earns a priority return for a portion of the return until the Company's carried interest income equates to its incentive fee rate for that fund: thereafter, the Company participates in returns from the fund at the carried interest income rate. Carried interest income is subject to reversal to the extent that the carried interest income distributed exceeds the amount due to the general partner based on a fund's cumulative investment returns. The accrual for potential repayment of previously received carried interest income represents all amounts previously distributed to the general partner that would need to be repaid to the Apollo funds if these funds were to be liquidated based on the current fair value of the underlying funds' investments as of the reporting date. This actual general partner obligation. however, would not become payable or realized until the end of a fund's life. 96 EFTA01085452 Table of Contents The table below presents an analysis of our (i) carried interest receivable and (ii) realized and unrealized carried interest (lass) income as of December 31. 2011 and 2010 and for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: As of December 31. 2011 As of December M. 2010 For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 For the fear Ended December 31.2010 For the Year Ended December 31.2009 Carried Interest Receivable Carried Interest Iteceitabk Unrealized Realized Total Carried Carried Carried Interest il.cosi Interest Interest Income Income Income (Loss) Unrealized Realized Total Carried Carried Carried Interest Interml Interest Income Income Income Unrealized Realized Total Carried Carried Carried Interest Interest Interest Income laconic Income tin millions) Private Equity Funds: Fund VII 508.0 S 604.7 (135.9) S 260.2 5 124.3 5 427.1 S 38.7 S 465.8 S 177.2 S 25.7 S 202.9 Fund VI 648.3 (723.6)(2) 80.7 (642.9) 647.e 13.1 660.7 20.7 20.7 Fund 125.0 176.5 151.6) 24.9 (26.7) 29.4 17.8 47.2 85.5 - 85.5 Fund IV 17.9 136.0 (118.1) 204.7 86.6 136.013] — 1360 1.6 1.6 AAA 22.1 12.6 9.5 9.5 11.4 11.4 0.3 — 0.3 Total Private Equity Funds $ 673.0 $ 1378.1 $ (1.019.7) S 5703 S 1449.2) S 1.251.5 S 69.6 $1.321.1 $ 263.0 $ 48.0 $ 311.0 Capital Markets Funds: Distressed and Event￾Driven Hedge Funds (Value Funds. SONIA. AAOF) 12.6 67.5 S (22.0)(31 5 1.7 (20.3) 63 S 57.2 $ 633 $ 11.9 S 23.05 34.9 Mezzanine Funds (A1E 11. AINV) 17.4 273 118.71 54.9 36.2 11.7 60.1 71.8 50.4 50.4 Noa.Perfonning Loan Find (EPFI 513 53.2 531 Senior Credit hinds (ACI.F. COF 1/COF II. Gulf Stream) Total Capital Markets Funds Total 114.1 $ 195.6 868.6") 194.2 S 289.0 5 1.867.1") (79.4) 62.0 (174) 5 (66.91 S 118.6 S 51.7 5 (1.086.6) 689.1 5 1397.5) 85.9 56.7 142.6 S 103.9 5 174.0 $ 277.9 5 1.355.4 5 243.6 $1.599.0 108.2 - 108.2 5 120.1 5 73A 5 193.5 5 383.1 S 121.4 5 504.5 01 (2) (3) There was a corresponding prolit sharing payable of 5352.9 million and 5678.1 million as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. that results in a net carried interest recnvable amount of 5515.7 million and 51.189.0 million as of December 31. 2(11I and 2010. respectively. See the following table summarizing the fair value gains on investments and income needed to generate earned interest (or funds and the related general partner obligation to return prevannly distributed carried interest income. $602.6 million and 5136.0 million for Find VI and IV. respectively. related to the caldvup formula whereby the Company earns a disproportionate ICIIIT (typically 80%) fora portion of the return until the Company's carried interest equates to its 2(1% incentive fee rate. As of December 31. 2011. the general partners of Fund IV. Fund V. Fund VII. AAA. the Value Funds. AIE II. COF I. COF II. AAOF. Gulf Stream and EPF were accruing carried interest income because the fair value of the investments of certain investors in these funds is in excess of the investors cost basis and allocable sham of expenses. The investment manager of AINV accrues carried interest as it is realized. Additionally. COF I. A1E II and EPF were each above their hurdle rates of 8.0%.7.5% and 8.0%. respectively, and generating carried interest income. 97 EFTA01085453 Table of Contents The general partners of certain of our distressed and event-driven hedge funds accrue carried interest when the fair value of investments exceeds the cost basis of the individual investors' investments in the fund, including any allocable share of expenses incurred in connection with such investments. These high water marks are applied on an individual investor basis. All of our distressed and event-driven hedge funds have investors with various high water marks and are subject to market conditions and investment performance. As of December 31. 2011. approximately 275E of the limited partners' capital in the Value Funds was generating carried interest income. Carried interest income from our private equity funds and certain capital markets and real estate funds is subject to contingent repayment by the general partner in the event of future losses to the extent that the cumulative carried interest distributed from inception to date exceeds the amount computed as due to the general partner at the final distribution. These general partner obligations, if applicable. are disclosed by fund in the table below and are included in due to affiliates on the consolidated statements of financial condition. As of December 31. 2011. there were no such general partner obligations related to certain of our real estate funds. Carried interest receivables are reported on a separate line item within the consolidated statements of financial condition. The following table summarizes our carried interest income since inception through December 31. 2011: Carried Interest Income Since Inception Maximum Total General Carried Undistributed Partner Were.' Distributed and Obligation as !MIMIC Undistributed by Fund Distributed of Subject to by Fund and and by Fund and December M. Potential Recognized Recognized Recognized' ii 2O1Iffl Re, era 2' lin millions) Private Equity Funds: Fund VII $ 508.0 $ 285.0 $ 793.0 $ - $ 6513 Fund VI 124.7 124.7 75.3 Fund V 125.0 1,277.6 1.402.6 246.7 Fund IV 17.9 5923 610.4 57.1 AAA 22.1 6.2 28.3 22.1 Total Private Equity Funds $ 673.0 L,2 }3$5.0 $ 2.959.0 $ 75.3 $ 977.4 Capital Markets Funds: Distressed and Event-Driven Hedge Funds (Value Funds. SOMA. AAOF) $ 12.6 $ 139.3 $ 151.9 $ 18.1 $ 12.6 Mezzanine Funds (AIE II) 8.0 12.5 20.5 20.5 Non-Performing Loan Fund (EPF) 51.5 51.5 513 Senior Credit Funds (ACLF. COF I/COF II. Gulf Stream) 114.1 118.6 232.7 233.0 Total Capital Markets Funds $ 186.2 $ 270.4 $ 456.6 $ 18.1 $ 317.6 Total $ 859.2 S 2.556.4 $ 1415.6 S 93.4 $ 1,295.0 (1 ) Amounts were computed based on the fair value of fund investments on December 31. 2011. As a result. carried interest income has been allocated to and recognized by the general partner. Based on the amount of carried interest income allocated, a portion is subject to potential reversal or has been reduced by the general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income or fees at December 31. 2011. The actual determination and any required payment of any such general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of the fund's investments based on contractual termination of the fund. 98 EFTA01085454 Table of Contents (2) Represents the amount of carried interest income that would be reversed if remaining fund investments became worthless on December 31. 2011. Amounts subject to potential reversal of carried interest income include amounts undistributed by a fund (i.e.. the carried interest receivable). as well as a portion of the amounts that have been distributed by a fund. net of taxes not subject to a general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income. except for Fund IV which is gross of taxes. (3) Mezzanine Funds amounts exclude (i) AINV. as carried interest income from this fund is not subject to contingent repayment by the general partner. and (ii) AIE I as this fund is winding down. The following table summarizes the fair value gains on investments and the income needed to generate carried interest income for funds that arc currently not generating carried interest income and have a general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income based on the current fair value of the underlying funds investments as of December 31. 2011: Fund Fair Value Gain on Fair Value of Invesintenb and Invednienb/Net Income to ems. General Partner Matt Value as of Carried Interest ObliwitirmID December 31.2011 Into m e Threshold millsons) Fund VI SOMA 18.1 963.0'3' 111.8 Total 75.3 $ 9,267.512) $ 1.553.2 $ 93.4 S 102305 S 1 665 0 (I) Based upon a hypothetical liquidation of Fund VI and SOMA as of December 31. 2011. Apollo has recorded a general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income. which represents amounts due to these funds. The actual determination and any required payment of a general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of the fund's investments based on contractual termination of the fund. (2) Represents fair value of investments. (3) Represents net asset value. Expenses Compensation and Benefits. Our most significant expense is compensation and benefits expense. This consists of fixed salary. discretionary and non￾discretionary bonuses, incentive fee compensation and profit sharing expense associated with the carried interest income earned from private equity funds and capital markets funds and compensation expense associated with the vesting of non-cash equity-based awards. Our compensation arrangements with certain partners and employees contain a significant performance-based incentive component. Therefore. as our net revenues increase. our compensation costs also rise or can be lower when net revenues decrease. In addition, our compensation costs reflect the increased investment in people as we expand geographically and create new funds. All payments for services rendered by our Managing Partners prior to the Reorganization have been accounted for as partnership distributions rather than compensation and benefits expense. Refer to note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the Reorganization. As a result, the consolidated financial statements have not reflected compensation expense for services rendered by these individuals. Subsequent to the Reorganization. our Managing Partners are considered employees of Apollo. As such, payments for services made to these individuals. including the expense associated with Apollo Operating Group unit described below, have been recorded as compensation expense. The AOG Units were granted to the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners at the time of the Reorganization. as discussed in note I to our consolidated financial statements. In addition, certain professionals and selected other individuals have a profit sharing interest in the carried interest income earned in relation to our private equity and certain capital markets funds in order to better align 99 EFTA01085455 Table of Contents their interests with our own and with those of the investors in these funds. Profit sharing expense is part of our compensation and benefits expense and is generally based upon a fixed percentage of private equity and capital markets carried interest income on a pre-tax and a pre-consolidated basis. Profit sharing expense can reverse during periods when there is a decline in carried interest income that was previously recognized. Profit sharing amounts are normally distributed to employees after the corresponding investment gains have been realized and generally before preferred returns achieved for the investors. Therefore, changes in our unrealized gains (losses) for investments have the same effect on our profit sharing expense. Profit sharing expense increases when unrealized gains increase. Realizations only impact profit sharing expense to the extent that the effects on investments have not been recognized previously. If losses on other investments within a fund are subsequently realized, the profit sharing amounts previously distributed are normally subject to a general partner obligation to return cried interest income previously distributed back to the funds. This general partner obligation due to the funds would be realized only when the fund is liquidated, which generally occurs at the end of the fund's term. However. indemnification clauses also exist for pre-reorganization realized gains. which, although our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners would remain personally liable. may indemnify our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners for 17.5% to 100% of the previously distributed profits regardless of the funds future performance. Refer to note 15 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of indemnification. Salary expense for services rendered by our Managing Partners is limited to $100,000 per year for a five-year period that commenced in July 2007 and may likely increase subsequent to September 2012. Additionally. our Managing Partners can receive other forms of compensation. In connection with the Reorganization. the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners received AOG Units with a vesting period of five to six years and certain employees were granted RSUs that typically have a vesting period of six years. Managing Partners. Contributing Partners and certain employees have also been granted AAA RDUs, or incentive units that provide the right to receive AAA RDUs. which both represent common units of AAA and generally vest over three years for employees and are fully-vested for Managing Partners and Contributing Partners on the grant date. In addition. ARI RSUs. ARI restricted stock and AMTG RSUs have been granted to the Company and certain employees in the real estate and capital markets segments and generally vest over three years. In addition, the Company granted share options to certain employees that generally vest and become exercisable in quarterly installments or annual installments depending on the contract terms over the next two to six years. Refer to note 14 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of AOG Units and other equity-based compensation. Other Expenses. The balance of our other expenses includes interest, litigation settlement, professional fees, placement fees. occupancy. depreciation and amortization and other general operating expenses. Interest expense consists primarily of interest related to the AMH Credit Agreement which has a variable interest amount based on LIBOR and ABR interest rates as discussed in note 12 to our consolidated financial statements. Placement fees are incurred in connection with our capital raising activities. Occupancy expense represents charges related to office leases and associated expenses. such as utilities and maintenance Ices. Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets is normally calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, ranging from two to sixteen years. taking into consideration any residual value. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or the expected term of the lease. Intangible assets are amortized based on the future cash flows over the expected useful lives of the assets. Other general operating expenses normally include costs related to travel. information technology and administration. Other Income (Lass) Net Gains (Losses) from Investment Activities. The performance of the consolidated Apollo funds has impacted our net gains (losses) from investment activities. Net gains (losses) from investment activities include both realized gains and losses and the change in unrealized gains and losses in our investment portfolio between the opening balance sheet date and the closing balance sheet date. Net unrealized gains (losses) are a result of changes in the fair value of unrealized investmenb and reversal of unrealized gains (losses) due to dispositions of investments during the reporting period. Significant judgment and estimation goes into the assumptions that drive 100 EFTA01085456 Table of Contents these models and the actual values realized with respect to investments could be materially different from values obtained based on the use of those models. The valuation methodologies applied impact the reported value of investment company holdings and their underlying portfolios in our consolidated financial statements. Net Gains (Lasses) from Investment Activities of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities. Changes in the fair value of the consolidated VIEs' assets and liabilities arid related interest. dividend and other income and expenses subsequent to consolidation arc presented within net gains (losses) from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities and arc attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in the consolidated statements of operations. Interest Income. The Company recognizes security transactions on the trade date. Interest income is recognized as earned on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are accreted or amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Other Income (Loss), Net. Other income, net includes gains (losses) arising from the remeasurement of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries and other miscellaneous income and expenses. Income Taxes. The Apollo Operating Group and its subsidiaries continue to generally operate in the U.S. as partnerships for U.S. Federal income tax purposes and generally as corporate entities in non-U.S. jurisdictions. Accordingly. these entities in some cases are subject to New York City unincorporated business tax. or in the case of non-U.S. entities, to non-U.S. corporate income taxes. In addition. APO Corp.. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. is subject to U.S. Federal. state and local corporate income tax, and the Company's provision for income taxes is accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As significant judgment is required in determining tax expense and in evaluating tax positions. including evaluating uncertainties. we recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is "more likely than not" to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. 11 a tax position is not considered more likely than not to be sustained. then no benefits of the position arc recognized. The Company's tax positions are reviewed and evaluated quarterly to determine whether or not we have uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition. Deferred income taxes arc provided for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Non-Controlling Interests For entities that are consolidated, but not 100% owned, a portion of the income or loss and corresponding equity is allocated to owners other than Apollo. The aggregate of the income or loss and corresponding equity that is not owned by the Company is included in Non-Controlling Interest in the consolidated financial statements. The Non-Controlling Interests relating to Apollo Global Management. LLC primarily include the 65.9%. 71.0% and 71.5% ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group held by the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners through their limited partner interests in Holdings as of December 31, 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. and other ownership interests in consolidated entities. which primarily consist of the approximate 98%. 97% and 97% ownership interest held by limited partners in AAA for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. Non￾Controlling Interests also include limited partner interests of Apollo managed funds in certain consolidated VIEs. The authoritative guidance for Non-Controlling Interests in the consolidated financial statements requires reporting entities to present Non-Controlling Interest as equity and provides guidance on the accounting for 101 EFTA01085457 Table of Contents transactions between an entity and Non-Controlling Interests. According to the guidance. (I) Non-Controlling Interests are presented as a separate component of shareholders' equity on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition. (2) net income (loss) includes the net income (loss) attributed to the Non-Controlling Interest holders on the Company's consolidated statements of operations. (3) the primary components of Non-Controlling Interest are separately presented in the Company's consolidated statements of changes in shareholders equity to clearly distinguish the interests in the Apollo Operating Group and other ownership interests in the consolidated entities and (4) profits and losses are allocated to Non-Controlling Interests in proportion to their ownership interests regardless of their basis. On January 1. 2010. the Company adopted amended consolidation guidance issued by FASB on issues related to VIEs. The amended guidance significantly affects the overall consolidation analysis. changing the approach taken by companies in identifying which entities are VIEs and in determining which party is the primary beneficiary. The amended guidance requires continuous assessment of the reporting entity's involvement with such VIEs. The amended guidance also enhances the disclosure requirements for a reporting entity's involvement with V lEs, including presentation on the consolidated statements of financial condition of assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs that meet the separate presentation criteria and disclosure of assets and liabilities recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition and the maximum exposure to loss for those VIES in which a repotting entity is determined to not be the primary beneficiary but in which it has a variable interest. The guidance provides a limited scope deferral for a reporting entity's interest in an entity that meets all of the following conditions: (a) the entity has all the attributes of an investment company as defined under the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide. Investment Companies. or does not have all the attributes of an investment company but is an entity for which it is acceptable based on industry practice to apply measurement principles that are consistent with the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide. Investment Companies. (b) the reporting entity does not have explicit or implicit obligations to fund any losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity and (c) the entity is not a securitization entity. asset-backed financing entity or an entity that was formerly considered a qualifying special-purpose entity. The reporting entity is required to perform a consolidation analysis for entities that qualify for the deferral in accordance with previously issued guidance on variable interest entities. Apollo's involvement with the funds it manages is such that all three of the above conditions arc met with the exception of certain vehicles which fail condition (c) above. As previously discussed, the incremental impact of adopting the amended consolidation guidance has resulted in the consolidation of certain VIES managed by the Company. Additional disclosures related to Apollo's involvement with VIES are presented in note 5 to our consolidated financial statements. 102 EFTA01085458 Table of Contents Results of Operations Below is a discussion of our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. For additional analysis of the factors that affected our results at the segment level. refer to "—Segment Analysis" below: Year Ended December 31. Amount Change Percentage Change Year Ended December 31. Amount Change Percentage 2011 2010 2010 2009 Change lin thousands) On thousands) Revenues: Advisory and transaction lees from affiliates S 81.933 $ 79.782 2.171 2.7% S 79.782 5 56,075 S 23.707 42.3% Management fees from affiliates 487339 431.096 56.463 13.1 431.096 406.257 24.839 6.1 Camed interest Boss) income Irma affiliates 1397.880) 1.59902(1 (1.996.900) NM 1.599.0_0 301.396 1094 624 217.0 Total Revenues 171.632 2.109.898 (1.938.266) (91.9) 2.109.898 966.728 1.143.170 118.3 Expenses: Compensation and benefits: kamityhased compensation 1.149.733 1.118.412 31.341 2.8 1.118,412 1.100.106 18.306 1.7 Salary. bonus and benefits 251.095 249.571 1324 0.6 249.571 227.356 22.215 9.8 Profit Manng expense (63.453) 555.225 (618.678) NM 555.225 161.935 393.290 242.9 Incentive fee compensation 3,383 20.142 116.759) (83.2) 20.142 5.613 14.529 258.8 Total Compensation and Benefits 1.340.778 1.943.350 (602.572) (31.0) 1.943.350 1.495.010 448.340 30.0 Interest expense 40.850 35.436 5.414 15.3 33.436 50.252 (14.816) (29.5) Nolen:tonal fees General. administrative and other Placement lees. Occupancy Ikpreciation and 3111011141111X1 59.277 75.538 3.911 35.816 16,260 61.919 65.107 4.258 23.067 24.249 (2.642) 10.451 (347) 12.749 2.011 (43) 16.1 (8.1) 55.3 8.3 61.919 65.107 4,258 21067 24,249 33.889 61.066 12,364 29.625 24.299 28.030 4.041 18.1(6) (6.5581 (501 82.7 6.6 (65.6) (221) 10.2) Total Expenses 1382.450 2.157.386 (574.936) (26.6) 2.157.386 1.706.505 450.881 26.4 Other Income: Na (losses) gains from insestment activities 029.827) 367.871 (497.698) NM 367.871 510.935 1143.064) (28.0) Net gains from investment activities ol consolidated variable interest entities Gain from repurchase of debt Income from equity method investments 24.111 — 13.923 48.206 — 69.812 124.005) — 153.889) (49.8) NM (80.1) 48.206 — 69.812 — 36,193 83.113 48,206 (36.193) (13.3)11 NM (100.0) (16.0) Interest income 4.731 1.528 3.203 209.6 1.528 IAS0 78 5.4 (kiwi income. net 205.520 195.032 10.488 5.4 195,032 41.410 153.622 371.0 Total Other Income 118.548 682.449 (563.901) (82.6) 682449 673.101 9.348 1.4 (fund income before income tax benelil (provision) Income lax provision Nei 'Loss) Income 0.292.2701 (11.929) 634.961 (91.737) (1.927.231) 79.808 NM (87.0) NM 634,961 191.737) (66.676) (28.714) 701.637 (63.023) NM 219.5 11.304.199) 543.224 (1.847.423) 543,224 (95.390) 638.614 NM Na tuts (income) attributable to Non-Controlling humems 835,373 (448.6071 1.283.980 NM (448.607) (59.786) (388.821) NM Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Apollo Okkal Management. lit s (468.826) S 94.617 S (563.443) NM 5 94.617 5 (155.176) 5 249.793 NM 'NM" denotes not meaningful. Changes from negative to punitive amounts and posiu cc to negarme amount.. arc not considered meaningful. Increases or decTINISCI Irons .rero and changes greater than 50(Y.3 are also not considered meaningful. 103 EFTA01085459 Table of Contents Revenues Our revenues and other income include fixed components that result from measures of capital and asset valuations and variable components that result from realized and unrealized investment performance. as well as the value of successfully completed transactions. Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates, including directors' fees and reimbursed broken deal costs. increased by $2.2 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of advisory fees in the private equity segment during the period of $6.5 million. partially offset by a decline in transaction fees in the capital markets segment of $4.6 million. During the year ended December 31. 2011, gross and net advisory fees. including directors' fees, were $143.1 million and $56.1 million, respectively, and gross and net transaction fees were $62.9 million and $30.7 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31. 2010. gross and net advisory fees, including director:: fees, were $120.7 million and $43.4 million, respectively, and gross and net transaction fees were $102.0 million and $38.2 million, respectively. The net transaction and advisory fees were further offset by $4.8 million and $1.8 million in broken deal costs during the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010, respectively. primarily relating to Fund VII. Advisory and transaction fees are reported net of Management Fee Offsets as calculated under the terms of the respective limited partnership agreements. See'—Overview of Results of Operations—Revenues—Advisory and Transaction Fees from Affiliates" for a summary that addresses how the Management Fee Offsets am calculated for each fund. Management fees from affiliates increased by $56.5 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to an increase in management fees earned by our real estate, capital markets and private equity segments by $28.9 million. $26.4 million and $3.8 million respectively. as a result of corresponding increases in the net assets managed and fee-generating invested capital with respect to these segments during the period. The remaining change was attributable to $2.6 million of fees earned from VIEs eliminated in consolidation during the year ended December 31. 2011. Carried interest (loss) income from affiliates changed by $(1.996.9) million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. Carried interest income from affiliates is driven by investment gains and losses of unconsolidated funds. During the year ended December 31. 2011. there was $(1.087.0) million and $689.1 million of unrealized carried interest loss and realized carried interest income. respectively. which resulted in total carried interest loss from affiliates of $(397.9) million. During the year ended December 31. 2010. there was $1.355.4 million and $243.6 million of unrealized and realized carried interest income. respectively, which resulted in total carried interest income from affiliates of $1,599.0 million. The $2,442.4 million decrease in unrealized carried interest income was driven by significant declines in the fair value of portfolio investments held by certain of our private equity and capital markets funds. which resulted in reversals of previously recognized carried interest income, primarily by Fund VI. Fund VII. Fund IV. Fund V. COF 11. COF I. ACLF. A1E II and SOMA, which had decreased carried interest income of $1.371.2 million. $563.0 million. $254.1 million. $81.0 million. $59.5 million, $57.9 million. $49.9 million. $30.4 million and $27.8 million. respectively. Included in the above was a reversal of previously recognized carried interest income due to general partner obligations to return carried interest income that was previously distributed on Fund VI and SOMA of $75.3 million and $18.1 million. respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2011. The $445.5 million increase in realized carried interest income was attributable to increased dispositions along with higher interest and dividend income distributions from portfolio investments held by certain of our private equity and capital markets funds. primarily by Fund VII, Fund IV and Fund VI of $221.5 million. $204.7 million and $67.6 million respectively, during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. 104 EFTA01085460 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31. 2009 Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates. including directors' fees and reimbursed broken deal costs. increased by $23.7 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2C09. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of acquisitions and divestitures during the period. Net advisory and transaction fees earned for the capital markets and private equity segments increased by $11.9 million and $11.8 million. respectively. During the year ended December 31. 2010. gross and net advisory fees. including directors' fees. were $120.7 million and $43.4 million, respectively. and gross and net transaction fees were $102.0 million and $38.2 million. respectively. During the year ended December 31. 2009. gross and net advisory fees. including directors' fees. were $108.5 million and $39.1 million. respectively. and gross and net transaction fees were $68.1 million and $22.9 million. respectively. The net transaction and net advisory fees were further offset by $1.8 million and $5.9 million in broken deal costs that the Company was obligated to repay during the year ended December 31. 2010 and 2009. respectively. primarily relating to Fund VII. Management fees from affiliates increased by $24.8 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2C09. This change was primarily attributable to an increase in management fees earned by our capital markets and real estate segments by $15.7 million and $10.2 million. respectively, as a result of corresponding increases in the net assets managed during the period. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $1.1 million in management fees earned from our private equity funds as a result of a decrease in the amount of fee-generating invested capital due to dispositions of investments subsequent to December 31. 2009. Carried interest income from affiliates changed by $1,094.6 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. Carried interest income from affiliates is driven by investment gains and losses of unconsolidated funds. During the year ended December 31. 2010. there was $1,355.4 million and $243.6 million of unrealized and realized carried interest income. respectively, which resulted in total carried interest income from affiliates of $1.599.0 million. During the year ended December 31. 2009. there was $383.0 million and $121.4 million of unrealized and realized carried interest income, respectively. which resulted in total carried interest income from affiliates of $504.4 million. The $972.4 million increase in unrealized carried interest income was driven by significant improvements in the fair value of portfolio investments held by certain of our private equity funds, primarily by Fund VI. Fund VII and Fund IV. which had increased carried interest income of $647.6 million. $249.6 million and $136.0 million, respectively, during the period. Based on the increase in fair value of the underlying portfolio investments, profits of Fund VI were such that the priority return to the fund investors was met and thereafter its general partner was allocated (480% of the fund's profits. or $602.6 million. pursuant to the catch up formula in the fund partnership agreement whereby the general partner earns a disproportionate return until the general partner's carried interest income equates to 20% of the cumulative profits of the fund, and (ii) $45.0 million. which was allocated to the general partner once its carried interest income equated to 20% of the cumulative profits of the fund. Similarly. Fund IV profits were such that the priority return to fund investors was met and thereafter its general partner was allocated 80% of the fund's profits. or $136.0 million, but did not have carried interest income that equated to 20% of the cumulative profits of the fund. The $122.2 million increase in realized carried interest income was attributable to increased dispositions of portfolio investments held by certain of our private equity and capital markets funds during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Expenses Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 Compensation and benefits decreased by $602.6 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to a reduction of profit sharing expense of $618.7 million driven by the change in carried interest income earned from certain of our private equity and capital markets funds due to the significant decline in the fair value of the underlying investments in 105 EFTA01085461 Table of Contents these funds during the period. In addition, incentive fee compensation decreased by $16.8 million as a result of the unfavorable performance of certain of our capital markets funds during the period. Management business compensation and benefits expense increased by $39.2 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily the result of increased headcount. partially offset by a decrease related to the performance based incentive arrangement discussed below. The Company currently intends to. over time. seek to more directly tie compensation of its professionals to realized performance of the Company's business, which will likely result in greater variability in compensation. As previously disclosed, in June 2011. the Company adopted a performance based incentive arrangement (the "Incentive Poor) whereby certain partners and employees earned discretionary compensation based on carried interest realizations earned by the Company during the year. which amounts arc reflected as profit sharing expense in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company adopted the Incentive Pool to attract and retain, and provide incentive to. partners and employees of the Company and to more closely align the overall compensation of partners and employees with the overall realized performance of the Company. Allocations to the Incentive Pool and to its participants contain both a fixed and a discretionary component and may vary year-to-year depending on the overall realized performance of the Company and the contributions and performance of each participant. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to compensate individuals through performance-based incentive arrangements in the future and there may be periods when the Executive Committee of the Company's manager determines that allocations of realized carried interest income are not sufficient to compensate individuals, which may result in an increase in salary. bonus and benefits expense. Interest expense increased by $5.4 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to higher interest expense incurred during 2011 on the AMH credit facility due to the margin rate increase once the maturity date was extended in December 2010. Professional fees decreased by $2.6 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was attributable to lower external accounting. tax, audit, legal and consulting fees incurred during the year ended December 31. 2011. as compared to the same period during 2010. General, administrative and other expenses increased by $10.5 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to increased travel, information technology. recruiting and other expenses incurred associated with the launch of our new funds and continued expansion of our global investment platform during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Occupancy expense increased by $12.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to additional expense incurred from the extension of existing leases along with additional office space leased as a result of the increase in our headcount to support the expansion of our global investment platform during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Year Ended December 31,2010 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2009 Compensation and benefits increased by $448.3 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to an increase in profit sharing expense of $393.3 million, which was driven by the change in carried interest income earned from our private equity and capital markets funds during the period due to improved performance of their underlying portfolio investments. In addition. salary. bonus and benefits expense increased by $22.2 million, which was driven by an increase in headcount and bonus accruals during the period and non￾cash equity-based compensation expense increased by $18.3 million, primarily related to additional grants of RSUs subsequent to December 31. 2009. 106 EFTA01085462 Table of Contents Furthermore. incentive fee compensation increased by $14.5 million as a result of the favorable performance of certain of our capital markets funds during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Interest expense decreased by $14.8 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to lower interest expense incurred in respect of the AMH Credit Agreement due to the $90.9 million debt repurchase during April and May 2009 along with the expiration of interest rate swap agreements during May and November 2010. In addition. there were lower LIBOR and ABR interest rates during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009 which resulted in lower interest expense incurred. Professional fees increased by $28.0 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to higher external accounting. tax, audit. legal and consulting fees incurred during the period which was primarily associated with incremental costs incurred to register the Company's Class A shares and the implementation of new information technology systems during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. General, administrative and other expenses increased by $4.0 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to increased travel, information technology. recruiting and other expenses incurred associated with the launch of our new real estate funds and continued expansion of our global investment platform during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Placement fees decreased by $8.1 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. Placement fees are incurred in connection with the raising of capital for new and existing funds. The fees are normally payable to placement agents. who are third panics that assist in identifying potential investors. securing commitments to invest from such potential investors. preparing or revising offering marketing materials. developing strategies for attempting to secure investments by potential investors and/or providing feedback and insight regarding issues and concerns of potential investors. This change was primarily attributable to decreased fundraising efforts during 2010 in connection with our capital markets and private equity funds resulting in lower placement fees incurred of $6.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Occupancy expense decreased by $6.6 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to cost savings resulting from negotiating new office leases and lower maintenance fees incurred on existing leased space during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. In addition, there was a loss incurred on subleases totaling $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2009. Other (Loss) Income Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 Net gains from investment activities decreased by $497.7 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to a $494.1 million decrease in net unrealized gains related to changes in the fair value of AAA Investments portfolio investments during the period. In addition. there was a $5.9 million unrealized loss related to the change in the fair value of the investment in HFA during the year ended December 31. 2011. partially offset by $2.3 million of net unrealized and realized gains related to changes in the fair value of the Metals Trading Fund's portfolio investments during the year ended December 31. 2010. Net gains from investment activities of consolidated VIEs decreased by $24.0 million during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to 107 EFTA01085463 Table of Contents a decrease in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) relating to the decrease in the fair value of investments held by the consolidated VIEs of $54.1 million. along with higher expenses of $37.9 million during the period primarily due to the acquisition of Gulf Stream in October 2011. These decreases were partially offset by higher net unrealized and realized gains relating to the debt held by the consolidated VIEs of $55.7 million and higher interest income of $12.3 million during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Income from equity method investments decreased by $55.9 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily driven by changes in the fair values of certain Apollo funds in which the Company has a direct interest. Fund VII. COF I. Anus. COF II and ACLF had the most significant impact and together generated $11.9 million of income from equity method investments during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to $62.1 million of income from equity method investments during the year ended December 31.2010 resulting in a net decrease of income from equity method investments totaling $50.2 million. Refer to note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for a complete summary of income (loss) from equity method investments by fund for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. Other income. net increased by $10.5 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to an increase in gains on acquisitions of $166.5 million driven by the $195.5 million bargain purchase gain recorded on the Gulf Stream acquisition during October 2011. partially offset by the bargain purchase gain on the CPI acquisition of $24.1 million during November 2010. This was offset by $162.5 million of insurance reimbursement received during the year ended December 31. 2010 relating to a $200.0 million litigation settlement incurred during 2008. along with $7.8 million of other income attributable to the change in the estimated tax receivable agreement liability as discussed in note 10 to our consolidated financial statements. During the year ended December 31. 2011. approximately $8.0 million of offering costs were reimbursed that were incurred during 2009 related to the launch of ARI. offset by approximately $8.0 million of offering costs incurred during the third quarter of 2011 related to the launch of AMTG. The remaining change was primarily attributable to gains resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Refer to note 10 of our consolidated financial statements for a complete summary of other income for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 Net gains from investment activities decreased by $143.1 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to a $101.7 million change in net unrealized gains (losses) related to changes in the fair value of AAA's portfolio investments during the period. This decrease was also a result of a change in net unrealized gains (losses) of $38.4 million related to the change in the fair value of Anus during 2009, where we. as the general partner. were allocated any negative equity of the fund. During the year ended December 31. 2009. the fair value of Anus increased. which resulted in the reversal of the previously recognized obligation. In addition, there was a $2.3 million change in net unrealized and realized gains (losses) related to changes in the fair value of the Metals Trading Funds portfolio investments during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Net gains from investment activities of consolidated VIEs were $48.2 million during the year ended December 31. 2010. This amount was attributable to interest and other income earned of $62.7 million along with net realized and unrealized gains relating to the changes in the fair values of investments held by the consolidated VIEs of $53.6 million. partially offset by other expenses of $34.3 million and net losses relating to the changes in the fair values of debt held by the consolidated VIEs of $33.8 million during the year ended December 31. 2010. Gain from repurchase of debt was $36.2 million for the year ended December 31.2009 and was attributable to the purchase of $90.9 million face value of AMU debt related to the AMR Credit Agreement for $54.7 million 108 EFTA01085464 Table of Contents in cash. As discussed in note 12 to our consolidated financial statements. the debt purchase was accounted for as if the debt was extinguished and the difference between the carrying amount and the re-acquisition price resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of 536.2 million. Income from equity method investments changed by 513.3 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This decrease was driven by changes in the fair values of certain Apollo funds or investments in which the Company has a direct interest. ACL.F. Vantium C. COP II. COP I and AIE II had the most significant impact and together generated $22.5 million of income from equity method investments during the year ended December 31.2010 compared to $49.5 million of income from equity method investments during the year ended December 31.2009 resulting in a net decrease of income from equity method investments totaling $27.0 million. This decrease was partially offset by an increase of income from equity method investments in Fund VII. Vantium A. Anus and EPF which together generated 544.0 million of income from equity method investments during the year ended December 31. 2010 compared to 530.3 million of income from equity method investments during the year ended December 31. 2009 resulting in a net increase of income from equity method investments totaling $13.7 million. Refer to note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for a complete summary of income (loss) from equity method investments by fund for the years ended December 31.2010 and 2009. Other income. net increased by $153.6 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to an additional 5125.0 million of insurance reimbursement received during the year ended December 31.2010 totaling 5162.5 million relating to the $200.0 million litigation settlement incurred during 2008. as compared to $37.5 million received during the year ended December 31. 2009. In addition. there was a net gain on acquisitions and dispositions of $29.7 million during 2010 and $14.2 million of the increase was attributable to the change in the estimated tax receivable agreement liability as discussed in note 10 to our consolidated financial statements. These increases were partially offset by impairment on fixed assets of $3.1 million and loss on assets held for sale of 52.8 million during 2010. The remaining change was primarily attributable to gains (losses) resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries. partially driven by the Euro weakening against the U.S. dollar during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Refer to note 10 of our consolidated financial statements for a complete summary of other income for the years ended December 31.2010 and 2009. Income Tar Provision Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 The income tax provision decreased by $79.8 million far the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. As discussed in note 11 to our consolidated financial statements, the Company's income tax provision primarily relates to the earnings generated by APO Corp.. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apollo Global Management. LLC that is subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes. APO Corp. had income before taxes of $1.7 million and $211.0 million for the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively. after adjusting for permanent tax differences. The $209.3 million change in income before taxes resulted in decreased federal. state and local taxes of $77.2 million utilizing a marginal corporate tax rate. The remaining decrease in the income tax provision of $2.6 million in 2011 as compared to 2010 was primarily affected by decreases in the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax ("NYC UBT"). as well as taxes on foreign subsidiaries. Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 The income tax provision increased by $63.0 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. As discussed in note 11 to our consolidated financial statements, the Company's income tax provision primarily relates to the earnings generated by APO Corp.. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apollo Global Management. LLC that is subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes. APO Corp. 109 EFTA01085465 Table of Contents had income before taxes of $211.0 million and $66.3 million for the years ended December 31.2010 and 2009. respectively, after adjusting for permanent tax differences and the special allocation of AMH income as discussed in note 15 to our consolidated financial statements. The $144.7 million change in income before taxes resulted in increased federal taxes of $50.6 million utilizing a 35% tax rate and state and local taxes of $8.7 million utilizing a combined 6% tax rate. The remaining change of $3.7 million in the income tax provision in 2010 compared to 2009 was primarily affected by decreases in the NYC UBT, as well as. taxes on foreign subsidiaries. Non-Controlling Interests Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 lin thousands) Ame" $ 123,400 $ (356,251) $ (452,408) Consolidated VIEs'-' (216.193) (48.206) Interest in management companies' (12.146) (16.258) (7.818) Net income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (104.939) (420.715) (460.226) Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group 940.312 (27.892) 400.440 Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests $ 835.373 $ (448.607) $ (59.786) (I) Reflects the Non-Controlling Interests in the net loss (income) of AAA and is calculated based on the Non-Controlling Interests ownership percentage in AAA. which was approximately 98% during the year ended December 31. 2011 and approximately 97% during the years ended December 31. 2010 and 2009. respectively. (2) Reflects the Non-Controlling Interests in the net loss (income) of the consolidated VIEs and includes $202.2 million and $11.4 million of gains recorded within appropriated partners' capital related to consolidated VIEs during the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively. (3) Reflects the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. Initial Public Offering—On April 4. 2011. the Company completed the initial public offering ("IPO") of its Class A shares, representing limited liability company interests of the Company. Apollo Global Management. LLC received net proceeds from the IPO of approximately $3823 million, which were used to acquire additional AOG Units. As a result. Holdings' ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group decreased from 70.7% to 66.5% and the Company's ownership interest increased from 29.3% to 33.5%. As such, the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid for the Apollo Operating Group level ownership interest and the book value on the date of the IPO is reflected in Additional Paid in Capital. 110 EFTA01085466 Table of Contents Net loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 Cm thousands) Net (loss) income $ (1,304,199) S 543.224 $ (95.390) Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (104.939) (420.715) (460.226) Net (loss) income after Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (1,409,138) 122,509 (555,616) Adjustments: Income tax provision"' 11929 91,737 28,714 NYC 1.111T and foreign tax provision"' (8.647) (II 255) (11.638) Capital increase related to equity-based compensation (22.797) Net loss in non-Apollo Operating Group entities 1.345 4.197 9.336 Total adjustments (18.170) 84.679 26.412 Net (loss) income after adjustments (1.427308) 207.188 (529.204) Approximate ownership percentage of Apollo Operating Group 65.9% 71.0% 713% Net (loss) income attributable to Apollo Operating Group before other adjustments(7) (940.312) 145.379 (378.381) AMH special allocatiot (117.487) (22,059) Net (loss) income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group $ (940.312) S 27.892 $ (400.440) (1) Reflects all taxes recorded in our consolidated statements of operations. Of this amount. U.S. Federal. state, and local corporate income taxes attributable to APO Corp. are added back to income (loss) of the Apollo Operating Group before calculating Non-Controlling Interests as the income (loss) allocable to the Apollo Operating Group is not subject to such taxes. (2) Reflects NYC UBT and foreign taxes that are attributable to the Apollo Operating Group and its subsidiaries related to its operations in the U.S. as partnerships and in non-U.S. jurisdictions as corporations. As such, these amounts are considered in the income (loss) attributable to the Apollo Operating Group. This amount is calculated by applying the weighted average ownership percentage range of approximately 67A%. 71.0% and 71.5% during the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively, to the consolidated net income (loss) of the Apollo Operating Group before a corporate income tax provision and after allocations to the Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities. (4) These amounts represent special allocation of income to APO Corp. and reduction of income allocated to Holdings due to the amendment to the AMH partnership agreement as discussed in note 15 to our consolidated financial statements. There was no extension of the special allocation after December 31. 2010. Therefore as a result, the Company did not allocate any additional income from AMH to APO Corp. related to the special allocation. However, the Company will continue to allocate income to APO Corp. based on the current economic sharing percentage. (3) EFTA01085467 Table of Contents Segment Analysis Discussed below are our results of operations for each of our reportable segments. They represent the segment information available and utilized by our executive management. which consists of our Managing Partners, who operate collectively as our chief operating decision maker, to assess performance and to allocate resources. Management divides its operations into three reportable segments: private equity. capital markets and real estate. These segments were established based on the nature of investment activities in each fund, including the specific type of investment made, the frequency of trading. and the level of control over the investment. Segment results do not consider consolidation of funds, equity-based compensation expense comprising of AOG Units. income taxes, amortization of intangibles associated with 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions and Non-Controlling Interests with the exception of allocations of income to certain individuals. In addition to providing the financial results of our three reportable business segments. we further evaluate our individual reportable segments based on what we refer to as our Management and Incentive businesses. Our Management Business is generally characterized by the predictability of its financial metrics, including revenues and expenses. The Management Business includes management fee revenues. advisory and transaction revenues. carried interest income from certain of our mezzanine funds and expenses. each of which we believe arc more stable in nature. The financial performance of our Incentive Business is partially dependent upon quarterly mark-to-market unrealized valuations in accordance with U.S. GAAP guidance applicable to fair value measurements. The Incentive Business includes carried interest income, income from equity method investments and profit sharing expense that are associated with our general partner interests in the Apollo funds, which is generally less predictable and more volatile in nature. Our financial results vary. since carried interest. which generally constitutes a large portion of the income from the funds that we manage. as well as the transaction and advisory fees that we receive. can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year. As a result. we emphasize long-term financial growth and profitability to manage our business. 112 EFTA01085468 Table of Contents Private Equity The following tables set forth our segment statement of operations information and our supplemental performance measure. EN1. for our private equity segment for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. ENI represents segment income (loss), excluding the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units, income taxes, amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions and Non-Controlling Interest with the exception of allocations of income to certain individuals. In addition, segment data excludes the assets, liabilities and operating results of the Apollo funds and consolidated VIEs that are included in the consolidated financial statements. ENI is not a U.S. GAAP measure. For the %'ear Ended December 31,2011 For the Year Ended December 31.2010 For the Year Ended December 31.2009 Management Incentive Total Nlanagement Incentive 'Iota) Nlanagement Incentive Total tin thousands) Edna. Equity: Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates S 66.913 S 66.913 5 60,444 S — 5 60.444 5 48.612 S - 5 48.642 Management lees. (loin affiliates 263.212 263.212 259.395 259.395 2611.475 - 260.47$ Carried interest income (loss) from affiliates: Unrealized (kiss) gam" — 11 019.7481 11 019 7411) — 1.251526 1 151 526 — 262.690 262.890 Realized gains 570,540 570,540 69.587 69,587 47,981 47.981 'total Revenues 330.115 1449.208) 1119.083) 319.839 1.321.113 1.640.952 309.120 310‘871 619.991 Expenses Compensation and Benefits: Equity compensation 31378 31,778 16,152 16.182 2.721 2.721 Salary. bonus and bend its 125.145 125.145 133.999 133.999 127751 - 127.751 Profit sharing expense 000.267/ (100,267) 519469 519,669 - 124,048 124.048 Total conipensation and benelits 156.913 (100.267) 56.656 150.181 519,669 669.850 130.472 124.038 734.331 Other expenses 99.338 99.338 97.750 97.750 99.581 - 99.581 Total Expenses 156.261 (100.267) 155.994 247.931 519.669 767.6(X) 230.053 124,088 354.101 Other Income: Income I min equity method investments 7.963 7.960 50.632 50.632 54,639 54.639 Other income. net 7.081 81 162,213 162,213 58,701 584 59,285 Total Other Income 7.081 7.960 15.041 162.213 50,632 212.845 58.701 55,223 113.924 Economic Na Income (Loss) S 80.945 5 1340.9811 (26).036) 234.121 852.076 1.086.197 = 137.768 242.046 379.814 01 Included in unrealized earned in terest (loss) income I ono ZS IC% CI Oi plc% toUNI) realwyd.alizttl nth: lest due to the eenei al palm./ ol>bFatwo to gout II pies xou'ly distributed carried interest income of 5(75.3) million (or Fund ‘.'t (or the year aided December 31. 201 1. Ilw general pannei obligaiwo I. recognized based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the funds' net assets as of December 31.2011. The actual determination and any required payment of a genial pm toe: obIsFatton would not take place until the final disposition of a fund's investments based on the contractual temunation of the fund. 113 EFTA01085469 Table of Contents For the Year F.nded December 31. Percentage Change For 11w Year Ended December 31. Percentage 2011 2010 Change Amount Change 2010 2009 Amount Change (in thousands) in thousands, Private Equity: Revenues: Admory and MillfaCh011 fees from affiliate, 66.913 $ 60.444 6.469 10.7% $ 60.444 $ 48.642 $ 11.802 24.3% Alanagemeni lees (win al liliates 263.212 259.395 3.817 1.5 259.395 260478 0 083) (0.4) Carried interest (loss) income horn affiliates: Unrealized (losses) gains (1.019.748) 1.251.526 11271.274) NM 1.251.526 262,890 988.636 376.1 Realized gains 570.540 69.587 500.953 NM 69.587 47.981 21.606 45.0 Total canied interest (losses) income hum al lihates (449.208) 1321.113 11.770.321) NM 1.321.113 31(1.871 1.010.242 325.0 Total Revenues (119.083) 1.640.952 (1.760.035) NM 1.640.952 619.991 1.020.961 160.7 Expenses': Compensation and benefits: Equity-based compensation 31.778 16.182 15.596 96.4 16.182 2,721 13.461 494.7 Salary. bonus and benefits 125.145 133.999 (8,850) (6.6) 133.999 127.751 6,248 0.9 Profit Oaring expense (100.267) 519.669 (619.936) NM 519.669 124.048 395.621 318.9 Total compensation and bone tits expense 56.656 669.850 (613.194) (91.5) 669.850 254.520 415.330 163.2 Other nrcoses 99.338 97.750 1.588 1.6 97.75(1 99.381 (1.831) (1.8) Total Expenses 155.994 767.600 (611.606) (79.7) 767.600 354.101 413.499 116.8 Other Income: Income from equity method Investments 7.960 50.632 (02.672) (84.3) 50.632 54.639 (4.007) (7.3) Other income. net 7.081 161113 (155.132) (95.6) 162.213 59,285 1(12.928 173.6 Total Other Income 15.041 212,845 (l97.804) (92.9)% 212.845 113.924 98.921 86.8 ECODOIMC Net (Loni) Income (260.0361 5 1.086.197 5 11.346.2331 NM S 1.056.197 S 379.514 S 706.353 186.0% (I) Included in unrealized carried interest (lass) income from affiliates is reversal of previously realized carried interest income due to the general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income of $(75.3) million for Fund VI for the year ended December 31. 2011. respectively. The general partner obligation is recognized based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the fund? net assets as of December 31. 2011. The actual determination and any required payment of any such general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of a funds investments based on the contractual termination of the fund. Revenues Year Ended December 31,2011 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2010 Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates. including director? fees and reimbursed broken deal costs, increased by $6.5 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to an increase in advisory services rendered during the period. primarily with respect to AAA and managed accounts. Gross advisory and transaction fees. including directors fees, were $164.5 million and $162.9 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. an increase of $1.6 million or 1.0%. The transaction fees earned during 2011 primarily related to five portfolio investment transactions, specifically Alcan Engineered Products. Ascometal SA. Athens Holding Ltd. and associates. Brit Insurance and CKX Inc.. which together generated $35.5 million and $18.4 million of the gross and net transaction fees. respectively. as compared to transaction fees primarily earned during 2010 from four portfolio investment transactions, specifically Lyondelfilasell Industries. Noranda Aluminum Inc.. CKE Restaurants Inc. and Evertec Inc.. which together generated $58.4 million and $20.1 million of the gross and net transaction fees. The advisory fees earned during 2011 were primarily generated by advisory and monitoring 114 EFTA01085470 Table of Contents arrangements with six portfolio investments including Athens Holding Ltd. and associates, Berry Plastics Group. Caesars Entertainment. CEVA Group plc. LeverageSource and Realogy Corporation. which generated gross and net fees of $78.1 million and $34.9 million. respectively. The advisory fees earned during 2010 were primarily generated by advisory and monitoring arrangements with several portfolio investments including Caesars Entertainment. LeverageSource and Realogy Corporation which generated gross and net fees of $55.7 million and $20.9 million, respectively. Advisory and transaction fees, including directors' fees. are reported net of Management Fee Offsets totaling $92.8 million and $100.6 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. a decrease of $7.8 million or 7.8%. The net transaction and advisory fees were further offset by $4.8 million and $1.8 million in broken deal costs during the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively, relating to Fund VII. Management fees from affiliates increased by $3.8 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to increased management fees earned from AAA Investments of $3.2 million as a result of increased adjusted gross assets managed during the period. In addition, management fees of $2.9 million were earned from ANRP which began earning fees during the third quarter of 2011 based on committed capital. These increases were partially offset by decreased management fees earned by Fund V of $1.8 million as a result of decreases in fee-generating invested capital. In addition. during the third quarter of 2010. Fund IV started its winding down and no longer earns management fees which resulted in a decrease in management fees of $0.7 million during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Carried interest (loss) income from affiliates changed by $(1370.3) million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributed to a decrease in net unrealized carried interest income of $2.271.2 million driven by significant declines in the fair values of the underlying portfolio investments held during the period which resulted in the reversal of previously recognized carried interest income, primarily by Fund VI. Fund VII. Fund IV and Fund V of $1.371.2 million. $563.0 million. $254.1 million and $81.0 million. respectively. Included in the above was a reversal of previously recognized carried interest income due to general partner obligations to return previously distributed carried interest income on Fund VI of $75.3 million during the year ended December 31. 2011. The remaining change relates to an increase in realized carried interest income of $500.9 million resulting from increased dispositions along with higher interest and dividend income distributions from portfolio investments held by certain of our private equity funds. primarily by Fund VII. Fund IV and Fund VI and Fund V of $221.5 million. $204.7 million. $67.6 million and $7.1 million. a LspLaively. during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2009 Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates, including directors' fees and reimbursed broken deal costs, increased by $11.8 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2M)9. This change was attributable to an increase in the number of acquisitions and divestitures during the period. primarily by AAA. Fund VII. Fund V and Fund VI of $3.7 million. $3.5 million. $1.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Gross advisory and transaction fees, including directors fees. were $162.9 million and $148.1 million for the year ended December 31.2010 and 2009. respectively, an increase of $14.8 million or 10.0%. The transaction fees earned during the year ended December 31. 2010 primarily related to four portfolio investment transactions, specifically Lyondelllia.sell Industries. Noranda Aluminum Inc.. CKE Restaurants Inc. and Evertec Inc.. which together generated $58.4 million and $20.1 million of the grass and net transaction fees. respectively. The transaction fees earned during the year ended December 31.2009 primarily related to two portfolio investment transactions, specifically Infineon Technologies AG and Charter Communications Inc.. which generated $51.0 million and $16.3 million of the gross and net transaction fees. respectively. The advisory fees earned during both periods were primarily generated by advisory and monitoring arrangements with several portfolio investments including LeverageSource. Caesars Entertainment and Realogy. which generated gross and net fees of $55.7 million and $20.9 million. respectively, during the year ended December 31. 2010 gross and net 115 EFTA01085471 Table of Contents fees of $53.7 million and $20.3 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2009. Advisory and transaction fees. including directors fees. are reported net of Management Fee Offsets totaling $100.6 million and $93.8 million for the year ended December 31.2010 and 2009. respectively. an increase of $6.8 million or 7.2%. Management fees from affiliates decreased by $1.1 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 20119. This change was primarily attributable to decreased management fees earned as a result of decreased values of fee-generating invested capital due to dispositions of investments, primarily by Fund VI and Fund V. resulting in decreased management fees of $2.4 million and $1.4 million. respectively. In addition, during the third quarter of 2010. Fund IV started its winding down and no longer earns management fees which resulted in a decrease in management fees of $2.0 million during the period. These decreases were partially offset by increased management fees earned from AAA Investments of $5.1 million as a result of increased adjusted gross assets managed during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Carried interest income from affiliates changed by $1,010.2 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to an increase in net unrealized gains of $988.6 million driven by improvements in the fair value of the underlying portfolio investments held. primarily by Fund VI. Fund VII and Fund IV of $647.6 million, $249.6 million and $136.0 million. respectively. Based on the increase in fair value of the underlying portfolio investments. profits of Fund VI were such that the priority return to the fund investors was met and thereafter its general partner was allocated (i) 80% of the fund's profits. or $602.6 million, pursuant to the catch up formula in the fund partnership agreement whereby the general partner earns a disproportionate return until the general partner's carried interest income equates to 20% of the cumulative profits of the fund, and (ii) $45.0 million, which was allocated to the general partner once its carried interest income equated to 20% of the cumulative profits of the fund. Similarly. Fund IV profits were such that the priority return to fund investors was met and thereafter its general partner was allocated 80% of the fund's profits. or $136.0 million, but did not have carried interest income that equated to 20% of the cumulative profits of the fund. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of unrealized carried interest income in Fund V of $56.0 million primarily due to dispositions of portfolio investments along with a lower net change in the fair value of investments held by this fund during the period. The remaining change relates to an increase in net realized gains of $21.6 million resulting from dispositions of portfolio investments held during the period. primarily by Fund V and Fund VII totaling $31.2 million. partially offset by a decrease in net realized gains of $7.6 million in Fund VI during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. In 2010. the improved market conditions impacted the valuation across all Apollo investment classes. which is further discussed in "Item I. Business." Expenses Year Ended December 31,2011 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2010 Compensation and benefits expense decreased by $613.2 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2010. This change was primarily a result of a $619.9 million decrease in profit sharing expense primarily attributable to a change in carried interest income earned by our funds during the period and a $8.9 million decrease in salary. bonus and benefits expense. The performance-based incentive arrangement the Company adopted in lune 2011 for certain Apollo partners and employees also contributed to the decrease in salary. bonus and benefits expense during the period. These decreases were partially offset by increased non-cash equity-based compensation expense of $15.6 million primarily related to additional grants of RSUs subsequent to December 31, 2010. Other expenses increased by $1.6 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to increased occupancy expense of $4.0 million due to additional office space leased as a result of an increase in our headcount to support the 116 EFTA01085472 Table of Contents expansion of our investment platform during the period, along with increased interest expense incurred of $3.7 million in connection with the margin rate increase under the AMH Credit Agreement once the maturity date was extended in December 2010. These increases were partially offset by decreased professional fees of $6.7 million due to lower external accounting. tax. audit, legal and consulting fees incurred during the period. Year Ended December 31.2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 Compensation and benefits increased by $415.3 million for year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to a $395.6 million increase in profit sharing expense. driven by the change in carried interest income earned from our private equity funds due to improved performance of their underlying portfolio investments during the period. In addition, salary. bonus and benefits expense increased by $6.2 million, driven by an increase in headcount and bonus amounts during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Additionally. there was increased non-cash equity-based compensation expense of $13.5 million primarily related to additional grants of RSUs subsequent to December 31. 2009. Other expenses decreased by $1.8 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to lower interest expense incurred of $9.7 million primarily in respect of the AMR Credit Agreement due to the $90.9 million debt repurchase during April and May 2009. the expiration of interest rate swap agreements during May and November 2010 and lower LIBOR and ABR interest rates incurred during the period. Additionally. there were decreases in occupancy of $2.1 million, primarily attributable to cost savings resulting from negotiating new office leases and lower maintenance fees incurred on existing leased space during the period. a $1.5 million decrease in placement fees and a $1.2 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense from the prior year. These decreases were partially offset by increased professional fees of $8.0 million driven by higher external accounting. tax. audit. legal and consulting fees incurred during the period. In addition, general. administrative and other expenses increased by $4.6 million primarily attributable to increases in expenses incurred such as travel. information technology, recruiting and other general expenses. Other (Loss) Income Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 Income from equity method investments decreased by $42.7 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was driven by decreases in the fair values of our private equity investments held, primarily relating to Apollo's ownership interest in Fund VII and AAA units which resulted in decreased income from equity method investments of $27.3 million and $14.2 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Other income net, decreased by $155.1 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2010. This change was primarily attributable to $162.5 million of insurance reimbursement received during the year ended December 31.2010 relating to the $200.0 million litigation settlement incurred during 2008. The remaining change was primarily attributable to gains (losses) resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Year Ended December 31.2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 Income from equity method investments decreased by $4.0 million far the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was driven by lower net changes in the fair values of our private equity investments held. primarily relating to Apollo's ownership interest in Vantium C and AAA units, which resulted in a decrease of income from equity method investments of $6.7 million and $6.1 million. 117 EFTA01085473 Table of Contents respectively, during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of income from equity method investments relating to Fund VII and Vantium A of $6.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Other income, net increased by $102.9 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to an additional $125.0 million of insurance reimbursement received during the year ended December 31.2010 totaling $162.5 million relating to the $200.0 million litigation settlement incurred during 2008. as compared to $37.5 million received during the year ended December 31. 2009. This increase was partially offset by the gain from repurchase of debt of $20.5 million during the year ended December 31. 2009. which was attributable to the purchase of AMH debt related to the AMH Credit Agreement. As discussed in note 12 to our consolidated financial statements, the debt purchase was accounted for as if the debt was extinguished and the difference between the carrying amount and the reacquisition price resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt. of which $20.5 million was allocated to the private equity segment. The remaining decrease was primarily attributable to gains (losses) resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries in part due to the Euro weakening against the U.S. dollar during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. 118 EFTA01085474 Table of Contents Capital Markets The following tables set forth segment statement of operations information and EM. for our capital markets segment for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. ENI represents segment income (loss), excluding the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units, income taxes, amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions and Non-Controlling Interest with the exception of allocations of income to certain individuals. In addition, segment data excludes the assets, liabilities and operating results of the Apollo funds and consolidated VIEs that are included in the consolidated financial statements. EM is not a U.S. GAAP measure. Capital Markets Revenues: Year Ended December 31.2011 Year Ended December 31.2010 Year Ended December 31.2009 a %h Incentive Total Management Incentive Total Management Incentive Total On thousands) Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates 14.699 3 — 8 14.699 $ 19338 3 — 3 193313 $ 7433 8 — S 7,433 Management lees (ruin al Mutes Carried interest income (loss) from affiliates: Unrealized (losses) gains Realized gains Total Revenues 186.700 - 44,540 (66.852) 74 113 186.700 166.852) 118.653 160.318 - 47,385 — 160.318 103.918 103.918 126.604 173989 144.578 - 50404 12(1.126 22,995 144.578 120.126 73.399 245.939 7.261 253.200 227.041 230.522 457.563 202415 143.121 345.536 &pew= Compensation and Benefits: Equity.baied compensation 23283 23283 9,879 9379 2,921 2,921 Salary. bonus and benell6 92.898 92.898 93.884 93.888 88.686 88.686 Profit shanng expense 35.461 35461 35.556 35.556 37.387 37.887 Incentive fee compensation 3.383 3383 20.142 20.142 5.613 5.613 Total compensation and benefits 116.181 38.844 155.025 103263 55.698 159.461 91.607 43.500 135.107 MCI extremes 94.995 94.995 80380 80,880 83.318 - 83.318 Total Eapnises 211.176 38.844 250.020 184.643 55.698 240.341 174925 43.500 218423 Other Il.osal Income: Net loss from investment aetiviaes mu!) (5381) Income hum equity method investments 2.143 2,143 30.678 30.678 46384 46.384 Other (loss) income. net (1.978) (1.978) 10.928 10928 19309 38478 57.787 Total Other (lanai Income (1.978) (3.738) (5.716) 10.928 30.678 41.606 19.309 84,862 104.171 Non-Controlling Interests (12.146) (12.146) 06.258) — (16.258) 0.818) (7.818) Economic Net Income (Loss) 20.639 3 (35.321i S 4.682) 5 37(168 5 105.502 S 241.570 S 38.981 S 114.483 5 123.464 II I Included in unrealized carried interest income from affiliates is reversal of previously realized carnal interest immix. due to the general partner obligation to return pity mush distributed earned interest income or fees 0(5(18.1) million for SOMA for the year ended December 31. 2011. The general partilel obligation is recognized based upon a hypothetical liquidation 0) the fundt: net assets as of December 31.200. The actual determination and any required payment of any such general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of a fund's investments based on the contractual termination of the fund. 119 EFTA01085475 Table of Contents For the lieer Ended. December 31. Peretnint Cl ii.r. Fur !he 1 var Luikt!. th. 'MIN.:. 31. PVCOXIdage 2011 2010 r2gl_ r Amount Change 2010 2009 AMOUIII Change tm thomands) tm thousand%) Capita] Merkels Nevenes: Advisory and uansaction fees kom affiliates 14.699 5 19.338 $ (4.639) (24.0)% .5 19.338 S 7.433 S 11.905 160.2% Management lees front al libates 186.700 160318 26.382 16.5 160.318 144.578 15,740 10.9 Camed interest interne from af (Motet.: Unrealized (Ima) garn 166.852) 103.918 1170.770) NM 103.918 120.126 116.208) (133) Realind gains 118.653 173.989 (55.336) (31.8) 173.989 73.399 100.590 137.0 Total canied interest maalre (rum allihates 51.801 277,907 1226.106) (81.4) 277.907 193.525 14.382 43.6 Total Revenues 253.200 457363 (204.363) (44.7) 457.563 345.536 112027 32.4 Expent: Compensation and benfis Nutty-hawd compensatoir 23.283 9,879 13,44/4 135.7 9.879 2.921 6,958 238.2 Salsvy. bonus and benefits 92.898 93.884 (986) (1.1) 93.884 88.686 5.198 5.9 Profit shanng expense 35.461 35356 195) (0.3) 35.556 37.887 (2.331) 16.2) Incentive fee compensation 3.383 20.142 (16.759) (43.2) 20.142 5.613 14.529 258.8 'knal eumperwation and benefit. 155.025 159.461 (4.436) (2.8) 159.461 135.107 24.354 18.0 Other expreses 94.995 80.880 14.115 17.5 80.880 83.318 (2.438) (2.9) Total Expemes 250.020 240.341 9.679 4.0 240.141 218.425 10.0 Other (Lont) Interne: Net loos from investmem aas vines (5.881) 15.881) NM NM Interne from equity merhad invemments 2.143 30.678 (28.535) (93.0) 30.678 46.384 (15.706) (33.9) aller Ilsus) intome. rel (1.978) 10,928 (12.906) NM 10.9214 57.787 146.859) (81.1) Total Other (Los%) Income (5.716) 41.606 (47.322) NM 41.606 104.171 (62365) (60.1) Non-C:omruiling Interest,. 12.146) 116.258) 4.112 (25.3) (16.2581 (7.8)8) 18.440) 108.0 Economie Nel (Luis) Inamme 5 14.682) S 242.370 5 (257.252) NM S 242.570 S 223.464 5 19.106 8.5% Included in unrealized tamed interest interne hom alfiliates rs reversal of premously realuzed eamed interest income due to the general partner obligation to return pin rously distributed interest interne or tees of 5(18.1) million for SOMA for die yeaz ended December 31.2011. Tre general partner obligation n recognited bassut upon a hypothetical hquidanon of the funds net assets as of December 31. 2011. The actual deternunahon and any n-quired payment of a general partner obligaten would not take platgi muil the final disposition of a funt.fis meest:nart% based on the conuadual termanation of die fund. Revenues Year £nded December 31.201i Compared so Year £nded December 31. 2010 Advisory and transaction (ces from affiliates decreased by S4.6 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. Cross advisory and tranaction fees. including directors' fees. war 541.2 million and $59.8 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. a decicase of 518.6 million or 31.1%. The tranaction (ces camel dwing 2011 war primarily relatcd to two portfolio investment tranactions of FCI and EPF which together genrate( gross and net fees of S9.6 million and $5.7 million. respectively. The tranaction rees carning during 2010 weer primarily related to certain portfolio investment tranaction of EPF which together generated gross and net (ces of $11.0 million and $3.9 million. respectively. In addition. a termination fee was earned from KBC Life Settlements of 57.1 million during the year ended December 31. 2010. The advisory (ces eamed during both periods weer primarily genemted by deal activity related to investments in LeverageSource. which resulted in gross and net advisory rees of 525.9 million and $3.3 million. respectively. during 2011 and gross and net fees of $25.3 million and 53.4 million. respectively. dwing 2010. Advisory and transaction fees. including directors rees. are repond net of Management Fee Offsets tesaling 526.5 million and 540.5 million for the year ended December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively. a decreasc of $14.0 million or 34.6%. 120 EFTA01085476 Table of Contents Management fees from affiliates increased by $26.4 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to increased asset allocation fees earned from Athene of $9.4 million during the year. These fees arc partially offset by a corresponding expense categorized as sub-advisory fees and included within professional fees expense. In addition, management fees of $3.4 million were earned from AFT. $1.7 million from FCI and $1.4 million from AMTG, which all began earning management fees duriis the first quarter of 2011. Gulf Stream CLOs generated $2.5 million of fees and two new Senior Credit Funds. Apollo European Strategic Investment M. rAESI1 and Palmetto Loan. generated fees of $1.2 million and $1.0 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2011. Furthermore an increase in fee-generating invested capital in COF II. gross adjusted assets managed by AINV and increased value of commitments in EPF resulted in increased management fees earned of $2.6 million. $2.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively. during the period. These increases were partially offset by decreased management fees earned by ACLF of $1.8 million as a result of a decrease in fee-generating invested capital and by AIE I of $1.4 million as a result of sales of investments and resulting decrease in net assets managed during the period. The remaining change was attributable to overall increased assets managed by the remaining capital markets funds, which collectively contributed to the increase of management fees by $3.0 million during the period. Carried interest income from affiliates changed by $(226.1) million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to a decrease in net unrealized carried interest income of $170.8 million driven by decreased net asset values. primarily with respect to COF 11. COF I. ACLF. AIE II and SOMA which collectively resulted in decreased net unrealized carried interest income of $225.4 million, partially offset by increased unrealized carried interest income earned in 2011 by EPP of $53.2 million due to increased valuation of investments. During the year ended December 31. 2011. there was a reversal of previously recognized carried interest income from SOMA due to general partner obligations to return carried interest income that was previously distributed of $18.1 million. The remaining change was attributable to a decrease in net realized gains of $55.3 million resulting primarily from a decrease in dividend and interest income on portfolio investments held by certain of our capital markets. primarily by SOMA. during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates increased by $11.9 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This increase was primarily attributable to a termination fee earned from KBC Life Settlements of $7.1 million during the year ended December 31. 2010. Gross advisory and transaction fees. including directors fees. were $59.8 million and $28.4 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 and 2009. respectively. an increase of $31.4 million or 110.6%. The transaction fees tamed during both periods were primarily related to certain portfolio investment transactions of EPF which together generated gross and net fees of $11.0 million and $3.9 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2010 and gross and net fees of $5.6 million and $1.9 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2009. The advisory fees earned during both periods were primarily generated by deal activity related to investments in LeverageSource. which generated gross and net fees of $25.3 million and $3.4 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2010 and gross and net fees of $19.2 million and $4.7 million. respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2009. Advisory and transaction fees. including directors fees. are reported net of Management Fee Offsets totaling $40.5 million and $21.0 million for the years ended December 31. 2010 and 2009. respectively. an increase of $19.5 million or 92.9%. Management Fee Offsets increased in 2010 primarily due to COP I Management Pee Offsets increasing to 100% from 80% of advisory fees between 2010 and 2009. Management fees from affiliates increased by $15.7 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2CO9. This change was primarily attributable to increased net assets managed by certain capital markets funds including SVF. AIC and AIE II. which collectively resulted in increased management fees of $15.9 million during the period along with an increase in fee-generating invested 121 EFTA01085477 Table of Contents capital in COP II. which resulted in increased management fees earned of $5.8 million during the period. In addition, asset allocation fees earned from Athene increased by $6.8 million as it began earning fees during the third quarter of 2009. This increase is offset by a corresponding expense for subadvisory fees. presented in professional fees expense. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in management fees from EPF of $10.9 million which was attributable to additional fees earned during 2009 from limited partners that committed to the fund late and as such. owed management fees retroactively from inception. In addition, there was a decrease in net assets managed by AAOP due to redemptions resulting in decreased management fees of $2.0 million during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Carried interest income from affiliates changed by $84.4 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was attributable to an increase in net realized gains of $100.6 million driven by an increase in net asset value, primarily by COP I. SOMA. COP 11, AIE II and SVF resulting in an increase of carried interest income of $34.0 million. $25.2 million. $22.7 million. $12.7 million and $11.2 million. respectively, during the period. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in net unrealized gains of $16.2 million due to the reversal of unrealized gains due to dispositions of investments held by certain of our capital markets funds during the period. primarily COP I. COP 11. SVF. and VIP. of $25.1 million. $22.2 million. $5.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of net unrealized gains by ACLF. AIE II and SOMA of $25.0 million. $11.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Expenses Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 Compensation and benefits expense decreased by $4.4 million for the ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily a result of a $16.8 million decrease in incentive fee compensation due to unfavorable performance of certain of our capital market funds during the period and a $1.0 million decrease in salary. bonus and benefits. The performance-based incentive arrangement the Company adopted in June 2011 for certain Apollo partners and employees also contributed to the decrease in salary. bonus and benefits expense during the period. These decreases were partially offset by increased non-cash equity-based compensation expense of $13.4 million primarily related to additional grants of RSUs subsequent to December 31. 2010. Other expenses increased by $14.1 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to increased professional fees of $5.3 million primarily driven by structuring fees associated with AFT totaling $3.6 million incurred during 2011. In addition, general. administrative and other expenses increased by $6.3 million due to higher travel. information technology. recruiting and other expenses incurred. along with increased occupancy expense of $3.5 million due to additional office spaced leased as a result of an increase in our headcount to support the expansion of our investment platform during the period. These increases were partially offset by decreased placement fees of $1.0 million due to decreased fundraising efforts related to one of our funds during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 Compensation and benefits expense increased by $24.4 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to increased incentive fee compensation expense of $14.5 million due to the favorable performance of certain of our capital markets funds during the period. Additionally. there was increased non-cash equity-based compensation expense of $7.0 million primarily related to additional grants of RSUs subsequent to December 31. 2009 along with increased salary bonus and benefits expense of $5.2 million which was driven by an increase in headcount and bonuses during the period. These increases were partially offset by decreased profit sharing expense of $2.3 million 122 EFTA01085478 Table of Contents driven by the change in carried interest income of COF I and COF II due to a decline in the performance of their underlying portfolio investments during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Other expenses decreased by $2.4 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was partially attributable to lower interest expense incurred of $7.0 million primarily in respect of the AMH Credit Agreement due to the $90.9 million debt repurchase during April and May 2009, the expiration of interest rate swap agreements during May and November 2010 and lower LIBOR and ABR interest rates during the period. resulting in lower interest expense incurred. In addition, placement fees decreased by $6.6 million primarily attributable to decreased fundraising efforts during 2010. Furthermore, occupancy expense decreased by $5.6 million primarily attributable to cost savings resulting from negotiating new office leases and lower maintenance fees incurred on existing leased space during the period. These decreases were partially offset by increased professional fees of $14.5 million driven by higher external accounting. tax, audit, legal and consulting fees incurred during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Other Income (Loss) Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2010 Net losses from investment activities were $5.9 million for the year ended December 31. 2011. This amount was related to an unrealized loss on the change in the fair value of the investment in HFA during the year ended December 31. 2011. Income from equity method investments decreased by $28.5 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was driven by decreases in the fair values of investments held by certain of our capital markets funds, primarily COF I. Anus, COF II. and ACLF. which resulted in a decrease in income from equity method investments of $10.2 million. $4.5 million $4.3 million and $3.7 million. respectively, during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Other (loss) incomc, net decreased by $12.9 million for the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. During the year ended December 31. 2011. approximately $8.0 million of offering costs were incurred related to the launch of AMTG. The remaining change was primarily attributable to gains (losses) resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31. 2009 Income from equity method investments changed by $15.7 million for the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This decrease was driven by changes in the fair values of our capital markets investments held. primarily by ACLF. COF II. COF I and AIE II. which collectively resulted in a decrease of income from equity method investments of $20.3 million during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in income from equity method investments relating to Anus and EN' of $2.6 million and $2.2 million. a LspLaively. during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Other income, net decreased by $46.9 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to net gains from investment activities of $38.4 million during the year ended December 31. 2009 related to an unrealized loss from Anus, where we. as the general partner. were allocated the negative equity of the fund. During the year ended December 31. 2009. the fair value of Anus increased which resulted in the reversal of the previously recognized obligation. In 123 EFTA01085479 Table of Contents addition, gain from repurchase of debt was $14.7 million during the year ended December 31.2009 and was attributable to the purchase of AMH debt related to the AMU Credit Agreement. As discussed in note 12 to our consolidated financial statements, the debt purchase was accounted for as if the debt was extinguished and the difference between the carrying amount and the re-acquisition price resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt. of which $14.7 million was allocated to the capital markets segment. The remaining change was primarily attributable to lower gains resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries partially driven by the Euro weakening against the U.S. dollar during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. Real Estate The following tables set forth our segment statement of operations information and our supplemental performance measure. ENI. for our real estate segment for the years ended December 31, 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. ENI represents segment income (lass), excluding the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units, income taxes and Non-Controlling Interests. In addition, segment data excludes the assets, liabilities and operating results of the Apollo funds and consolidated VIEs that are included in the consolidated financial statements. ENI is not a U.S. GAAP measure. Real Estate: Revenues: For the Year Ended December 31, NM Fur the Year Ended lk.cember 31.2010 For the Year Ended December 31. 2009 Management Incentive Total Management Incentive Total Management illtelltite Total lm thousands) Advisory and transaction fees from affiliate.. 698 - S 698 - - $ - - %Image:nein lees bun allihates 40.279 40.279 11.383 11.383 1.201 1.201 Canted interest income from affiliates Baal Revenue.. 40.977 40.977 11.383 11.383 1.201 1.201 Expense Compensation and Benda: Equity.baiml compensation 13.111 13,111 4.408 1.408 1452 1,652 Salary. bums and bend in 33.052 - 33.052 21.688 21.688 10.919 10.919 Profit sharing expense 1.353 1.353 Total compensation and benefits 46.163 1.353 47.516 26,096 26.096 12.571 12.571 Other expenses 29.663 - 29463 19.93$ 19.938 13421 13.621 Total Expenses 75.826 1.353 s 46.034 46(134 26,192 - 26.192 Other Income: Income I loss) from equity method investments Other income. net Total Other Income fl.otal - 9,694 726 - 726 9.694 - 2L622 (391) - (391) 23.622 - 1443 (743) - 1743) 1 043 9.694 726 It/ PO 23 .6-'2 $‘91, 'I +II 1 043 t 7431 410 liconomie Net Loss (25.153) S 0271 S t 25.752i S (11,112291 S 13911 S (11.4201 S 1223945, S t 7431 S 124.6911 124 EFTA01085480 Table of Contents For the Year Ended Dectqlther 31. Percentage Change For the Year Ended December 31, Percentage Change Amount 2011 2010 Change 2010 2009 Amount _ Change (in thousands) Real Estate: Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ 698 $ — $ 698 NM $ — $ — $ — Management fees front affiliates 40.279 11 .383 28.896 253.9% 11 .383 1.201 10.182 NM Carried interest income from affiliates Total Revenues 40.977 11.383 29.594 260.0 11.383 1.201 10.182 NM Expenses: Compensation and Benefits Equity-based compensation 13,111 4,408 8,703 197.4 4,408 1,652 2.756 166.8% Salary. bonus and benefits 33.052 21.688 11.364 52.4 21.688 10.919 10.769 98.6 Profit sharing expense 1.353 1.353 NM Total compensation and benefits 47.516 26.096 21.420 82.1 26.096 12.571 13325 107.6 Other expenses 29 663 19,938 9.725 48.8 19,938 13.621 6.317 46.4 Total Expenses 77.179 46.034 31.145 67.7 46.034 26.192 19.842 75.8 Other Income (Loss): Income (loss) from equity method investments 726 (391) 1.117 NM (391) (743) 352 (47.4) Other income. net 9.694 23.622 (13.928) (59.0) 23.622 1.043 22379 NM Total Other Income Economic Net Loss 10.420 23.231 (12.811) (55.1) 125.8% 23.231 300 22.931 NM S (25.782) $ (11.420) $ (14,362) $ (11.420) S (24.691) S 13.271 (53.7)% Revenues Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2010 Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates were $0.7 million for the year ended December 31.2011 which were earned from a new fund. ACRE Debt Fund I. M. Management fees increased by $28.9 million for the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to an increase of 522.8 million of fees earned from CPI Funds that were acquired during November 2010. therefore. 2011 included a full year of management fees earned in comparison to 2010. CPI Capital Partners Europe. CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific and CPI Capital Partners Nonh America earned increased fees of $8.1 million. $7.4 million and $7.3 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to 2010. In addition, increased net assets managed by ARI. AGRE CMBS Accounts. ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund and ACRE Debt Fund I. U account resulted in increased management fees earned of $2.7 million. $1.8 million. $1.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Year Ended December 31.2010 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2009 Management fees increased by $10.2 million for the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily attributable to $4.3 million of fees earned from CPI during the fourth quarter of 2010. In addition, increased net assets managed by ARI and the AGRE CMBS Accounts resulted in increased management fees earned of $3.7 million and 52.2 million, respectively. during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. 125 EFTA01085481 Table of Contents Expenses Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2010 Compensation and benefits increased by $21.4 million during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to a $11.4 million increase in salary. bonus and benefits expense primarily driven by an increase in headcount as a result of the CPI Funds that were acquired during November 2010 and expansion of our real estate funds during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. Additionally. non-cash equity-based compensation expense increased by $8.7 million primarily related to additional grants of RSUs subsequent to December 31. 2010. along with an increase in profit sharing expense of $1.4 million primarily due to the performance based incentive arrangement the Company adopted in June 2011 for certain Apollo partners and employees. Other expenses increased by $9.7 million during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to increased occupancy expense of $5.3 million due to additional office space leased as a result of an increase in our headcount to support the expansion of our real estate funds during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the same period during 2010 and an increase in general. administrative and other expenses of $3.7 million driven by increased travel. information technology. recruiting and other expenses incurred associated with the launch of our new real estate funds during the period. These increases were partially offset by decreased professional fees of $1.2 million due to lower external accounting. tax. audit. legal and consulting fees incurred during the period. Year Ended December 31.2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31.2009 Compensation and benefits increased by $13.5 million during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was attributable to an increase in salary. bonus and benefits expense of $10.8 primarily driven by an increase in headcount during the period as a result of the CPI acquisition. Additionally, there was increased non-cash equity-based compensation expense of $2.7 million primarily related to additional grams of RSUs subsequent to December 31. 2009. Other expenses increased by $6.3 million during the year ended December 31. 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. The majority of these expenses were incurred to establish our investment platform that will target real estate investment opportunities. Professional fees increased by $5.1 million primarily due to higher external accounting. tax, audit, legal and consulting fees incurred during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the same period during 2009. This increase was partially offset by decreased general. administrative and other expenses of $2.7 million which was primarily comprised of 48.0 million of offering costs that were expensed during the year ended December 31. 2009 related to the launch of ARI during the third quarter of 2009. Other Income (Loss) Year Ended December 31.2011 Compared so Year Ended December 31.2010 Total other income decreased by $12.8 million during the year ended December 31. 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2010. This change was primarily attributable to a gain of $24.1 million that was recognized on the acquisition of CPI during November 2010. partially offset by the reimbursement during 2011 of approximately 48.0 million of offering costs incurred during 2009 related to the launch of ARI. The remaining change was primarily attributable to gains (losses) resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign denominated assets and liabilities of subsidiaries during the year ended December 31.2011 as compared to the same period during 2010. 126 EFTA01085482 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31. 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31. 2009 Total other income increased by $22.9 million during the year ended December 31.2010 as compared to the year ended December 31. 2009. This change was primarily due to a gain of $24.1 million that was recognized on the acquisition of CPI during November 2010. Summary Combined Segment Results for Management Business and Incentive Business The following tables combine our reportable segments' statements of operations information and supplemental performance measure. EN1. for our Management and Incentive businesses for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. ENI represents segment income floss). excluding the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units, income taxes. amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions and Non-Controlling with the exception of allocations of income to certain individuals. In addition, segment data excludes the assets. liabilities and operating results of the Apollo funds and consolidated VIES that are included in the consolidated financial statements. ENI is not a U.S. GAAP measure. In addition to providing the financial results of our three reportable business segments. we evaluate our reportable segments based on what we refer to as our Management and Incentive Businesses. Our Management Business is generally characterized by the predictability of its financial metrics, including revenues and expenses. This business includes management fee revenues. advisory and transaction fee revenues. carried interest income from certain of our mezzanine funds and expenses. each of which we believe are more stable in nature. Management Business Revenues: Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 (in Ihoaan0s) Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates 82,310 S 79,782 S 56,075 Management fees from affiliates 490.191 431.096 406.257 Carried interest income from affiliates 44.540 47.385 50.404 Total Revenues 617,041 558,263 512,736 Expenses: Equity-based compensation 68.172 30.469 7.294 Salary. bonus and benefits 251,095 249,571 227,356 Interest expense Professional fees'" General, administrative and other' 40.850 58,315 73.972 35.436 60,870 63.466 50.252 33,220 59.437 Placement fees 3,911 4,258 12,364 Occupancy Depreciation Total Expenses 35.816 11,132 23.067 11,471 29.625 11,622 543.263 478.608 431.170 Other Income: Gain from debt repurchase 36.193 Interest income 4.731 1,508 1,450 Other income, net 10.066 195.255 41.410 Total Other Income 14.797 196.763 79.053 Non-Controlling Interests (12.146) (16.258) (7.818) Economic Net Income S 76.4'9 S 260.160 S 152.801 (I) Excludes professional fees related to the consolidated funds. 127 EFTA01085483 Table of Contents (2) (3) Excludes general and administrative expenses related to the consolidated funds. Includes $162.5 million and $37.5 million of insurance proceeds related to a litigation settlement included in other income during the years ended December 31. 2010 and 2009. respectively. The financial performance of our Incentive Business, which is dependent upon quarterly mark-to-market unrealized valuations in accordance with U.S. GAAP guidance applicable to fair value measurements, includes carried interest income. income from equity method investments. profit sharing expenses and incentive foe compensation that are associated with our general partner interests in the Apollo funds, which are generally less predictable and more volatile in nature. Incentive Business Revenues: Year Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2009 tin thoutands) Carried interest (loss) income from affiliates: Unrealized (losses) gains $ (I 086 600) $ 1 355 444 $ 383,016 Realized gains 644,653 196.191 70.976 Total Revenues (441,947) 1.551.635 453.992 Expenses: Compensation and benefits: Profit sharing expense: Unrealized profit sharing expense"' (370.485) 504.537 143.475 Realized profit sharing expense 307.032 50.688 18.460 Total Profit Sharing Expense (63.453) 555.225 161.935 Incentive fee compensation ,an 20,142 5,613 Total Compensation and Benefits (60.070) 575.367 167.548 Other Income: Net (I ms) gains from investment activities (5.881) 39.062 Income from equity method investments 10.829 80.919 100.280 Total Other Income 4.948 80.919 139.342 Economic Net (Loss) Income (376.929) $ 1.057.187 $ 425,786 (I) Included in unrealized carried interest (loss) income from affiliates is reversal of previously realized carried interest income due to the general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income or fees of $(75.3) million and $(18.1) million for Fund VI and SOMA. respectively. for the year ended December 31. 2011. Included in unrealized profit sharing expense is reversal of previously realized profit sharing expense for the amounts receivable from Contributing Partners and certain employees due to the general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income of $(22.1) million for Fund VI for the year ended December 31. 2011. The general partner obligation is recognized based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the funds' net assets as of December 31. 2011. The actual determination and any required payment of any such general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of a fund's investments based on the contractual termination of the fund. (2) Excludes investment income and net gains (losses) from investment activities related to consolidated funds and the consolidated VIEs. 128 EFTA01085484 Table of Contents Summary below is the summary of our total reportable segments including management and incentive businesses and a reconciliation of ENI to Net Loss attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC reported in our consolidated statements of operations: Year Faded December 31. 2.011 2010 2009 On aims:west Revenues $ 175,094 $ 2,109,898 $ 966,728 Expenses 483.193 1.053.975 598.718 Other income 19,745 277,682 218395 Non-Controlling Interests (12.146) (16.258) 17.818) Economic Net (Loss) Income (300.500) 1,317,347 578,587 Non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation (1.081.581) (1.087.943) (1.092.812) Income tax provision (11,929) (91,737) (28,714) Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group 940312 (27.892) 400.440 Net loss of Metals Trading Fund (2.380) Amortization of intangible assets (15.128i (12.778) 112.6771 Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC S (468.826) $ 94.617 S (155.176) Liquidity and Capital Resources Historical Although we have managed our historical liquidity needs by looking at deconsolidated cash flows, our historical consolidated statement of cash flows reflects the cash flows of Apollo. as well as those of our consolidated Apollo funds. The primary cash flow activities of Apollo are: . Generating cash flow from operations: . Making investments in Apollo funds: . Meeting financing needs through credit agreements: and . Distributing cash flow to equity holden and Non-Controlling Interests. Primary cash flow activities of the consolidated Apollo funds am: Raising capital from their investors, which have been reflected historically as Non-Controlling Interests of the consolidated subsidiaries in our financial statements: Using capital to make investments: Generating cash flow from operations through distributions interest and the realization of investments: and Distributing cash flow to investors. 129 EFTA01085485 Table of Contents While primarily met by cash flows generated through fee income and carried interest income received, working capital needs have also been met (to a limited extent) through borrowings as follows: December 31. 2011 December 31. 2010 Annualized Weighted Annualized Weighted Average Outstanding Average Oubliateala Balance Interest Rale lialanee Interest Rate (in thousands AMH Credit Agreement $ 728,273 5.39%(I) $ 728.273 3.78%") CIT secured loan agreement 10.243 3.39 23.252 3.50 Total Debt 738.516 5.35% 751.525 3.77% ( I ) Includes the effect of interest rate swaps. We determine whether to make capital commitments to our private equity funds in excess of our minimum required amounts based on a variety of factors. including estimates regarding our liquidity resources over the estimated time period during which commitments will have to be funded estimates regarding the amounts of capital that may be appropriate for other funds that we are in the process of raising or are considering raising. and our general working capital requirements. We have made one or more distributions to our managing partners and contributing partners. representing all of the undistributed earnings generated by the businesses contributed to the Apollo Operating Group prior to the Private Offering Transactions. For this purpose. income attributable to carried interest on private equity funds related to either carry-generating transactions that closed prior to the Private Offering Transactions which closed in July 2007 or carry￾generating transactions to which a definitive agreement was executed. but that did not close. prior to the Private Offering Transactions arc treated as having been earned prior to the Private Offering Transactions. On December 20. 2010. the Company repurchased approximately $180.8 million of AMH debt in connection with the extension of the maturity date of such loans and had a remaining outstanding balance of $728.3 million. The Company determined that debt modification resulted in debt extinguishment. which did not result in any gain or loss recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Cash Flows Significant amounts from our consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 are summarized and discussed within the table and corresponding commentary below: Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to the Years Ended December 31. 2010 and 2009 Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 tin thoutands) Operating Activities $ 743,821 $ (218,051) S 107,993 Investing Activities (129.536) (9.667) (16.870) Financing Activities (251.823) 243.761 (106.264) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 362.462 $ 16.043 $ (15.149 130 EFTA01085486 Table of Contents Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was $743.8 million during the year ended December 31. 2011. During this period. there was $1.304.2 million in net losses. to which $1.149.8 million of equity-based compensation and $196.2 million gain on business acquisitions. non-cash expenses were added to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities. Additional adjustments to reconcile cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31. 2011 included $1.530.2 million in proceeds from sales of investments held by the consolidated VIES, $113.1 million in net unrealized losses from investments held by the consolidated funds and VIEs. a $43.8 million increase in due to affiliates and $998.5 million decrease in carried interest receivable. The decrease in our carried interest receivable balance during the year ended December 31. 2011 was driven primarily by $304.5 million of carried interest losses from the change in fair value of funds for which we act as general partner, along with fund cash distributions of $692.6 million. These favorable cash adjustments were offset by $1.294.5 million of purchases of investments held by the consolidated VIEs. $325.2 million decrease in profit sharing payable and $41.8 million of realized gains on debt of the consolidated VIEs. Net cash used in operating activities was $218.1 million during the year ended December 31. 2010. During this period. there was $543.2 million in net income. to which $87.6 million of cash held by the consolidated VIEs. $1.240.8 million in net purchases of investments primarily by the consolidated VIEs and $416.6 million of net unrealized gains from investment activities of consolidated funds and consolidated VIEs were each added to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities. Additional adjustments to reconcile cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31.2010 included a $1,383.2 million increase in our carried interest receivables. The increase in our carried interest receivable balance during the year ended December 31.2010 was driven by a $1,585.9 million increase in the fair value of the funds for which we act as general partner. offset by fund cash distributions of $204.4 million. These adjustments were offset by $1.118.4 million of equity-based compensation. a non-cash expense. as well as $503.6 million increase in our profit sharing payable. which was also primarily driven by increases in the fair value of the funds for which we act as general partner. Additional offsets include $627.3 million of sales of investments held by the consolidated VIEs. and a $107.9 million increase in other liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. which is primarily due to the refinancing of a portfolio investment. Net cash provided by operating activities was $108.0 million during the year ended December 31. 2009. During this period there was a $95.4 million net loss, to which $1.1 billion of equity-based compensation. a non-cash expense. was added to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities. Additional adjustments to reconcile cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31. 2009 included $471.9 million of unrealized gains on investments held by AAA. a $406.8 million increase in our carried interest receivable and $83.1 million of income from equity method investments. The increase in our carried interest receivable balance during the year ended December 31.2009 was driven by a $504.4 million increase in the fair value of the funds for which we act as general partner. offset by fund cash distributions of $97.6 million. There was also a $45.3 million change in deferred revenue and a $40.0 million change in net purchases of investments. These unfavorable cash adjustments were offset by a $144.5 million increase in our profit sharing payable. which was also primarily driven by increases in the fair value of the funds for which we act as general partner. The operating cash flow amounts from the Apollo funds and consolidated VIEs represent the significant variances between net income (loss) and cash flow from operations and were classified as operating activities pursuant to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or "A1CPA.- Audit and Accounting Guide. Investment Companies. or "Investment Company Guide." The increasing capital needs reflect the growth of our business while the fund￾related requirements vary based upon the specific investment activities being conducted at a point in time. These movements do not adversely affect our liquidity or earnings trends because we currently have sufficient cash reserves compared to planned expenditures. 131 EFTA01085487 Table of Contents Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities was $129.5 million for the year ended December 31. 2011. which was primarily comprised of $21.3 million in purchases of fixed assets. $64.2 million of cash contributions to equity method investments. a $52.1 million investment in HFA. the $29.6 million for the acquisition of Gulf Stream and $26.0 million for the acquisition of investments in the Scnior Loan Fund. partially offset by $64.8 million of cash distributions from equity method investments. Cash contributions to equity method investments were primarily related to EPF. Fund VII and ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund. Cash distributions from equity method investments were primarily related to Fund VII. ACLF. COF I. COF II. Anus. EPF and Vantium C. Net cash used in investing activities was $9.7 million for the year ended December 31. 2010. which was primarily comprised of $63.5 million of cash contributions to equity method investments and $5.6 million of fixed asset purchases. offset by $21.6 million in cash received from business acquisitions and dispositions and $38.9 million of cash distributions from equity method investments. Cash contributions to equity method investments were primarily related to Fund VII. COF I. COF II. Palmetto and EPF. Cash distributions from equity method investments were primarily related to Fund VII. ACLF. COF I. COF II and Vantium C. Net cash used in investing activities was $16.9 million for the year ended December 31. 2009. which was primarily comprised of $42.5 million of cash contributions to equity method investments and $15.8 million of fixed asset purchases. offset by $42.5 million of cash distributions from equity method investments. Cash contributions to equity method investments were primarily related to Fund VII. ARI. COF II and EPF. Cash distributions from equity method investments were primarily related to COP I. Fund VII. EPF and ACLF. Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities was $251.8 million for the year ended December 31. 2011. which was primarily comprised of $415.9 million in repayment of term loans by consolidated VIEs. $308.8 million in distributions by consolidated VIEs. $199.2 million of distributions paid to Non-Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group. $27.3 million of distributions paid to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated funds. $102.6 million in distributions and $17.1 million related to employee tax withholding payments in connection with deliveries of Class A shares in settlement of RSUs. These cash outflows were offset by $384.0 million in proceeds from the issuance of Class A shares and $454.4 million of debt issued by consolidated VIEs. Net cash provided by financing activities was $243.8 million for the year ended December 31. 2010. which was primarily comprised of $1.050.4 million related to the issuance of debt by consolidated VIEs. This amount was offset by $331.1 million in repayment of term loans by consolidated VIEs. $146.7 million in distributions by consolidated VIEs. $182.3 million in repayments and repurchases of debt primarily with respect to the AMH Credit Agreement and $48.8 million in purchases of AAA units. In addition. there were $13.6 million of distributions to Non-Controlling Interests in the consolidated entities and $21.3 million and $50.4 million of distributions paid to Class A shareholders and Non-Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group. respectively. Net cash used in financing activities was $106.3 million for the year ended December 31. 2009. which was primarily comprised of $55.8 million in repurchases of debt related to the AMH Credit Agreement and principal repayments on debt. $18.0 million of distributions to Non-Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group. $12.4 million of distributions to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities and $4.9 million and $12.0 million of distributions paid to Class A shareholders and Non-Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group. respectively. 132 EFTA01085488 Table of Contents Distributions The table below presents the declaration. payment and determination of the amount of quarterly distributions which arc at the sole discretion of the Company (in millions, except per share amounts): Distributions Declaration Date Distributions per ebbs A Shan AMAMI Distributions Payment Date Distributions to ACM Class A Sbareholden Distributions to Non.Controlling Intemt Holders in the Apollo Operating Group Total Distributions (rant Apollo Operating Croup Distribution Equitalents on Pa rr i iiiiiiiii Securities January 8. 2009 $ 0.05 January 15. 2009 $ 4.9 $ 12.0 S 16.9 $ 0.3 May 27.2010 $ 0.07 June IS. 2010 $ 6.7 $ 16.8 S 23.5 $ 1.0 August 2, 2010 $ 0.07 August 25.2010 $ 6.9 $ 16.8 $ 23.7 $ 1.4 November 1. 2010 $ 0.07 November 23.2010 $ 6.9 $ 16.8 23.7 $ 1.3 January 4, 2011 $ 0.17 January 14,2011 $ 16.6 $ 40.8 $ 57.4 $ 3.3 May 12.2011 0.22 June 1.2011 26.8 $ 52.8 79.6 $ 4.7 August 9, 2011 $ 0.24 August 29, 2011 $ 29.5 $ 57.6 $ 87.1 $ 5.1 November 3. 2011 $ 0.20 December 2. 2011 $ 24.8 $ 48.0 72.8 $ 4.3 Future Cash Flows Our ability to execute our business strategy. particularly our ability to increase our AUM. depends on our ability to establish new funds and to raise additional investor capital within such funds. Our liquidity will depend on a number of factors, such as our ability• to project our financial performance. which is highly dependent on our funds and our ability to manage our projected costs. fund performance, having access to credit facilities. being in compliance with existing credit agreements. as well as industry and market trends. Also during economic downturns the funds we manage might experience cash flow issues or liquidate entirely. In these situations we might be asked to reduce or eliminate the management fee and incentive fees we charge. As was the situation with AIE I. this could adversely impact our cash flow in the future. For example. the investment performance of AIE I was adversely impacted due to market conditions in 2008 and early 2009. and on July 10. 2009. its shareholders subsequently approved a monetization plan. The primary objective of the monetization plan is to maximize shareholder recovery value by (i) opportunistically selling AIE l's assets over a three-year period from July 2009 to July 2012 and (ii) reducing the overall costs of the fund. The Company waived management fees of $12.6 million for the year ended December 31. 2008 and an additional $2.0 million for the year ended December 31. 2009 to limit the adverse impact that deteriorating market conditions were having on AIE l's performance. As a result of the monetization plan. we expect AIE Ito have adequate cash flow to satisfy its obligations as they come due. therefore, we do not anticipate any additional fee waivers for AIE I in the future. The Company continues to charge AIE I management fees at a reduced rate of 1.5% of the net assets of AIE I. Prior to the monetization plan. the management fees were based on 2.0% of the gross assets of AIE I. The Company has no future plans to waive additional management fees charged to AIE I or to lower the current management fee arrangement. Management currently intends to proceed with the plan for the orderly wind down of AIE I as approved by the shareholders. However, these plans are subject to revision in the event future facts and circumstances present a more favorable solution for AIE I and its shareholders, as determined in good faith by management. In addition, in April 2010 we announced a strategic relationship agreement with CaIPERS. whereby we agreed to reduce management fees and other fees charged to CalPERS on funds we manage. or in the future will manage. solely for CaIPERS by $125.0 million over a five-year period or as close a period as required to provide CalPERS with that benefit. An increase in the fair value of our funds investments, by contrast, could favorably impact our liquidity through higher management fees where the management fees arc calculated based on the net asset value, gross assets and adjusted assets. Additionally. higher carried interest income would generally result when investments appreciate over their cost basis which would not have an impact on the Company's cash flow. 133 EFTA01085489 Table of Contents The Company granted approximately 8.1 million RSUs to its employees during the year ended December 31. 2011. The avenge estimated fair value per share on the grant date was $14.45 with a total fair value of the grants of $116.6 million. This will impact the Company's compensation expense as these grants are amortized over their vesting term of three to six years. The Company expects to incur annual compensation expenses on all grants. net of forfeitures, of approximately $102.2 million. $73.2 million. $25.2 million. $9.4 million. $7.2 million and $1.1 million during the years ended December 31. 2012. 2013. 2014. 2015. 2016 and 2017. respectively. Although Apollo Global Management. LLC expects to pay distributions according to our distribution policy, we may not pay distributions according to our policy, or at all, if. among other things. we do not have the cash necessary to pay the intended distributions. To the extent we do not have cash on hand sufficient to pay distributions, we may have to borrow funds to pay distributions, or we may determine not to pay distributions. The declaration. payment and determination of the amount of our quarterly distributions is at the sok discretion of our manager. Carried interest income from our funds can be distributed to us on a current basis, but is subject to repayment by the subsidiary of the Apollo Operating Group that acts as general partner of the fund in the event that certain specified return thresholds are not ultimately achieved. The Managing Partners. Contributing Partners and certain other investment professionals have personally guaranteed. to the extent of their ownership interest. subject to certain limitations, the obligations of these subsidiaries in respect of this general partner obligation. Such guarantees are several and not joint and are limited to a particular Managing Partner's or Contributing Partner's distributions. Pursuant to the shareholders agreement dated July 13. 2CO7. we agreed to indemnify each of our Managing Partners and certain Contributing Partners against all amounts that they pay pursuant to any of these personal guarantees in favor of Fund IV. Fund V and Fund VI (including costs and expenses related to investigating the basis for or objecting to any claims made in respect of the guarantees) for all interests that our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners have contributed or sold to the Apollo Operating Group. Accordingly. in the event that our Managing Partners. Contributing Partners and certain investment professionals are required to pay amounts in connection with a general partner obligation for the return of previously distributed carried interest income with respect to Fund IV. Fund V and Fund VI. we will be obligated to reimburse our Managing Partners and certain Contributing Partners for the indemnifiable percentage of amounts that they are required to pay even though we did not receive the distribution to which that general partner obligation related. Distributions to Managing Partners and Contributing Partners The three Managing Partners who became employees of Apollo Global Management. LW on July 13. 2007. are each entitled to a $103.000 base salary. Additionally. our Managing Partners can receive other forms of compensation. Any additional consideration will be paid to them in their proportional ownership interest in Holdings. Additionally. 85% of any tax savings APO Corp. recognizes as a result of the tax receivable agreement will be paid to any exchanging or selling Managing Partners. It should be noted that subsequent to the Reorganization. the Contributing Partners retained ownership interests in subsidiaries of the Apollo Operating Group. Therefore, any distributions that flow up to management or general partner entities in which the Contributing Partners retained ownership interests are shared pro rata with the Contributing Partners who have a direct interest in such entities prior to flowing up to the Apollo Operating Group. These distributions are considered compensation expense post-Reorganization. The Contributing Partners are entitled to receive the following: Profit Sharing—private equity carried interest income. from direct ownership of advisory entities. Any changes in fair value of the underlying fund investments would result in changes to Apollo Global Management. LLC's profit sharing payable. 134 EFTA01085490 Table of Contents • Net Management Fee Income—distributable cash determined by the general partner of each management company. from direct ownership of the management company entity. The Contributing Partners will continue to receive net management fee income payments based on the interests they retained in management companies directly. Such payments are treated as compensation expense post-Reorganization as described above. . Any additional consideration will be paid to them based on their proportional ownership interest in Holdings. . No base compensation is paid to the Contributing Partners from the Company. but they are entitled to a monthly draw. . Additionally. 85% of any tax savings APO Corp. recognizes as a result of the tax receivable agreement will be paid to any exchanging or selling Contributing Partner. Potential Future Costs We may make grants of RSUs or other equity-based awards to employees and independent directors that we appoint in the future. Critical Accounting Policies This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the consolidated financial statements. which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We also report segment information from our consolidated statements of operations and include a supplemental performance measure. ENI. for our private equity. capital markets and real estate segments. UR represents segment income (loss) excluding the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units, income taxes. amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions and Non-Controlling Interests excluding the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. In addition. segment data excludes the assets, liabilities and operating results of the Apollo funds and consolidated VIEs that are included in the consolidated financial statements. ENI is not a U.S. GAAP measure. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that could affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates. A summary of our significant accounting policies is presented in our consolidated financial statements. The following is a summary of our accounting policies that are affected most by judgments. estimates and assumptions. Consolidation Apollo consolidates those entities it controls through a majority voting interest or through other means. including those funds for which the general partner is presumed to have control (AAA. Senior Credit Loan Fund). Apollo also consolidates entities that are VIEs for which Apollo is the primary beneficiary. Under the amended consolidation rules, an enterprise is determined to be the primary beneficiary if it holds a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest is defined as (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity's business and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Certain of our subsidiaries hold equity interests in and/or receive fees qualifying as variable interests from the funds that the Company manages. The amended consolidation rules require an analysis to determine whether 135 EFTA01085491 Table of Contents (a) an entity• in which Apollo holds a variable interest is a VIE and (b) Apollo's involvement. through holding interests directly or indirectly in the entity or contractually through other variable interests (e.g.. carried interest and management fees). would give it a controlling financial interest. When the VIE has qualified for the deferral of the amended consolidation rules in accordance with U.S. GAAP. the analysis is based on previous consolidation rules, which require an analysis to determine whether (a) an entity• in which Apollo holds a variable interest is a VIE and (b) Apollo's involvement. through holding interests directly or indirectly in the entity• or contractually through other variable interests (e.g.. carried interest and management fees), would be expected to absorb a majority of the variability• of the entity. Under both guidelines. the determination of whether an entity• in which Apollo holds a variable interest is a VIE requires judgments which include determining whether the equity investment at risk is sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. evaluating whether the equity holders, as a group. can make decisions that have a significant effect on the success of the entity. determining whether two or more parties' equity interests should be aggregated. and determining whether the equity investors have proportionate voting rights to their obligations to absorb losses or rights to receive returns from an entity•. Under both guidelines. Apollo determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE at the time it becomes involved with a VIE and reconsiders that conclusion continuously. The consolidation analysis can generally be performed qualitatively. However. if it is not readily apparent whether Apollo is the primary• beneficiary. a quantitative expected losses and expected residual returns calculation will be performed. Investments and redemptions (either by Apollo. affiliates of Apollo or third parties) or amendments to the governing documents of the respective Apollo fund may affect an entity's status as a VIE or the determination of the primary• beneficiary. Apollo assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary and will consolidate or deconsolidate the entity accordingly. Performance of that assessment requires the exercise of judgment. Where the variable interests have qualified for the deferral. judgments are made in estimating cash flows in evaluating which member within the equity group absorbs a majority of the expected profits or losses of the VIE. Where the variable interests have not qualified for the deferral. judgments are made in determining whether a member in the equity group has a controlling financial interest including power to direct activities that most significantly impact the VIE:: economic performance and rights to receive benefits or obligations to absorb losses that are potentially significant to the VIE. Under both guidelines, judgment is made in evaluating the nature of the relationships and activities of the parties involved in determining which party within a related-party group is most closely associated with a VIE. The use of these judgments has a material impact to certain components of Apollo's consolidated financial statements. The only VIE formed prior to 2010. the adoption date of amended consolidation guidance. was consolidated as of the date of transition resulting in recognition of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIE at fair value and recognition of a cumulative effect transition adjustment presented as a component of Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the year ended December 31. 2010. The transition adjustment is classified as a component of Non-Controlling Interest rather than an adjustment to appropriated partners' capital because the VIE is funded with equity and 100% of the equity• ownership of the VIE is held by unconsolidated Apollo funds and one unaffiliated third party. Changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities and the related interest. dividend and other income for this VIE are recorded within Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities in the consolidated statement of financial condition and within net gains from investment activities of consolidated VIES and net (income) loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in the consolidated statement of operations. Certain of the consolidated VIEs were formed to issue collateralized notes in the legal form of debt backed by financial assets. Changes in the fair value of the assets and liabilities of these VIEs and the related interest and other income are presented within appropriated partners' capital in the consolidated statements of financial condition as these VIEs are funded solely with debt and within net gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities and net (income) loss attributable to Non- Controlling Interests in the 136 EFTA01085492 Table of Contents consolidated statement of operations. Such amounts are recorded within appropriated partners capital as. in each case, the VIEs note holders, not Apollo. will ultimately receive the benefits or absorb the losses associated with the VIE's assets and liabilities. Assets and liability amounts of the consolidated VIES arc shown in separate sections within the consolidated statement of financial condition as of December 31. 2011. Additional disclosures regarding VIEs are set forth in note 5 to our consolidated financial statements. Inter-company transactions and balances, if any. have been eliminated in the consolidation. Revenue Recognition Carried Interest Income from Affiliates. We earn carried interest income from our funds as a result of such funds achieving specified performance criteria. Such carried interest income generally is earned based upon a fixed percentage of realized and unrealized gains of various funds after meeting any applicable hurdle rate or threshold minimum. Carried interest income from pertain of the funds that we manage is subject to contingent repayment and is generally paid to us as particular investments made by the funds arc realized. If. however, upon liquidation of a fund, the aggregate amount paid to us as carried interest exceeds the amount actually due to us based upon the aggregate performance of the fund, the excess (in certain cases net of taxes) is required to be returned by us to that fund. ror a majority of our capital markets funds, once the annual carried interest income has been determined. there generally is no look-back to prior periods for a potential contingent repayment. however, carried interest income on pertain other capital markets funds can be subject to contingent repayment at the end of the life of the fund. We have elected to adopt Method 2 from U.S. GAAP guidance applicable to accounting for management fees based on a formula, and under this method we accrue carried interest income quarterly based on fair value of the underlying investments and separately assess if contingent repayment is necessary. The determination of carried interest income and contingent repayment considers both the terms of the respective partnership agreements and the current fair value of the underlying investments within the funds. Estimates and assumptions are made when determining the fair value of the underlying investments within the funds and could vary depending on the valuation methodology that is used. Refer to note IS to our consolidated financial statements for disclosure of the amounts of carried interest income (loss) income from affiliates that was generated from realized versus unrealized losses. See "Valuation of Investments below for further discussion related to significant estimates and assumptions used for determining fair value of the underlying investments in our capital markets. private equity and real estate funds. Management Fees from Affiliates. The management fees related to our private equity funds are generally based on a fixed percentage of the committed capital or invested capital. The corresponding fee calculations that consider committed capital or invested capital arc both objective in nature and therefore do not require the use of significant estimates or assumptions. Management fees related to our capital markets funds by contrast can be based on net asset value. gross assets, adjusted cost of all unrealized portfolio investments, capital commitments adjusted assets, or capital contributions, all as defined in the respective partnership agreements. The capital markets management fee calculations that consider net asset value. gross assets, adjusted cost of all unrealized portfolio investments and adjusted assets. are normally based on the terms of the respective partnership agreements and the current fair value of the underlying investments within the funds. Estimates and assumptions are made when determining the fair value of the underlying investments within the funds and could vary depending on the valuation methodology that is used. The management fees related to our real estate funds are generally based on a specific percentage of the funds stockholders' equity or committed or net invested capital or the capital accounts of the limited partners. See the Valuation of Investments section below for further discussion related to significant estimates and assumptions used for determining fair value of the underlying investments in our capital markets and private equity funds. 137 EFTA01085493 Table of Contents Investments, at Fair Value The Company follows U.S. GAAP attributable to fair value measurements, which among other things. requires enhanced disclosures about investments that are measured and reported at fair value. Investments, at fair value. represent investments of the consolidated funds, investments of the consolidated VIES and pertain financial instruments for which fair value option was elected and the unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value are reflected as net gains (losses) from investment activities and net gains (lasses) from investment activities of the consolidated variable interest entities. respectively. in the consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: Level /—Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The type of investments included in Level I include listed equities and listed derivatives. As required by U.S. GAAP. the Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments. even in situations where the Company holds a large position and the sale of such position would likely deviate from the quoted price. Level Il—Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies. Investments that are generally included in this category include corporate bonds and loans. less liquid and restricted equity securities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. These investments exhibit higher levels of liquid market observability as compared to Level III investments. The Company subjects broker quotes to various criteria in making the determination as to whether a particular investment would qualify for treatment as a Level II investment. These criteria include. but are not limited to. the number and quality of broker quotes. the standard deviation of obtained broker quotes. and the percentage deviation from independent pricing services. Level Ill—Pricing inputs arc unobservable for the investment and includes situations where there is little observable market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Investments that are included in this category generally include general and limited partnership interests in corporate private equity and real estate funds, mezzanine funds, funds of hedge funds. distressed debt and non-investment grade residual interests in securitizations and collateralized debt obligations where the fair value is based on observable inputs as well as unobservable inputs. When a security is valued based on broker quotes. the Company subjects those quotes to various criteria in making the determination as to whether a particular investment would qualify for treatment as a Level II or Level III investment. Some of the factors we consider include the number of broker quotes we obtain, the quality of the broker quotes. the standard deviations of the observed broker quotes and the corroboration of the broker quotes to independent pricing services. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment. and considers factors specific to the investment where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. In cases where an investment or financial instrument measured and reported at fair value is transferred into or out of Level III of the fair value hierarchy. the Company accounts for the transfer as of the end of the reporting period. Equity Method Investments. For investments in entities over which the Company exercises significant influence but which do not meet the requirements for consolidation. the Company uses the equity method of accounting. whereby the Company records its share of the underlying income or loss of such entities. Income (loss) (mitt equity method investments is recognized as part of other income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations and income (loss) on available-for-sale securities (from equity method investments) is recognized 138 EFTA01085494 Table of Contents as part of other comprehensive income (loss). net of tax in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The carrying amounts of equity method investments are reflected in investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition. As the underlying entities that the Company manages and invests in are. for U.S. GAAP purposes. primarily investment companies which reflect their investments at estimated fair value, the carrying value of the Company's equity method investments in such entities are at fair value. Private Equity Investments. The majority of the investments within our private equity funds are valued using the market approach. which provides an indication of fair value based on a comparison of the subject Company to comparable publicly traded companies and transactions in the industry. Market Approach. The market approach is driven by current market conditions, including actual trading levels of similar companies and. to the extent available. actual transaction data of similar companies. Judgment is required by management when assessing which companies are similar to the subject company being valued. Consideration may also be given to any of the following factors: ( I) the subject company's historical and projected financial data: (2) valuations given to comparable companies: (3) the size and scope of the subject company's operations: (4) the subject company's individual strengths and weaknesses: (5) expectations relating to the market's receptivity to an offering of the subject company's securities: (6) applicable restrictions on transfer: (7) industry and market information: (8) general economic conditions: and (9) other factors deemed relevant. Market approach valuation models typically employ a multiple that is based on one or more of the factors described above. Sources for gaining additional knowledge related to comparable companies include public filings, annual reports, analyst research reports. and press releases. Once a comparable company set is determined. we review certain aspects of the subject company's performance and determine how its performance compares to the group and to certain individuals in the group. We compare certain measurements such as EBITDA margins. revenue growth over certain time periods. leverage ratios. and growth opportunities. In addition, we compare our entry multiple and its relation to the comparable set at the time of acquisition to understand its relation to the comparable set on each measurement date. Income Approach. For investments where the market approach does not provide adequate fair value information. we rely on the income approach. The income approach is also used to value investments or validate the market approach within our private equity funds. The income approach provides an indication of fair value based on the present value of cash flows that a business or security is expected to generate in the future. The most widely used methodology used in the income approach is a discounted cash flow method. Inherent in the discounted cash flow method are significant assumptions related to the subject company's expected results and a calculated discount rate. which is normally based on the subject company's weighted average cost of capital. or "WACC.- The WACC represents the required rate of return on total capitalization, which is comprised of a required rate of return on equity. plus the current tax-effected rate of return on debt, weighted by the relative percentages of equity and debt that are typical in the industry. The most critical step in determining the appropriate WACC for each subject company is to select companies that are comparable in nature to the subject company. Sources for gaining additional knowledge about the comparable companies include public filings, annual reports, analyst research reports. and press releases. The general formula then used for calculating the WACC considers the after-tax rate of return on debt capital and the rate of return on common equity capital. which further considers the risk-free rate of return, market beta, market risk premium and small stock premium. if applicable. The variables used in the WACC formula are inferred from the comparable market data obtained. The Company evaluates the comparable companies selected and concludes on WACC inputs based on the most comparable company or analyzes the range of data for the investment. The value of liquid investments, where the primary market is an exchange (whether foreign or domestic) is determined using period end market prices. Such prices are generally based on the close price on the date of determination. Apollo utilizes a valuation committee consisting of members from senior management that reviews and approves the valuation results related to our private equity investments. Management also retains independent 139 EFTA01085495 Table of Contents valuation firms to provide third-party valuation consulting services to Apollo. which consist of certain limited procedures that management identifies and requests them to perform. The limited procedures provided by the independent valuation firms assist management with validating their valuation results or determine fair value. However, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation. those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. Capital Markets Investments. The majority of investments in Apollo's capital markets funds are valued based on valuation models and quoted market prices. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value utilizing recognized pricing services, market participants or other sources. The capital markets funds also enter into foreign currency exchange contracts. credit default swap contracts. and other derivative contracts. which may include options. caps. collars and floors. Foreign currency exchange contracts am marked-to-market by recognizing the difference between the contract exchange rate and the current market rate as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. If securities are held at the end of this period, the changes in value arc recorded in income as unrealized. Realized gains or losses are recognized when contracts arc settled. Credit default swap contracts are recorded at fair value as an asset or liability with changes in fair value recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Realized gains or losses arc recognized at the termination of the contract based on the difference between the close-out price of the credit default contract and the original contract price. Forward contracts are valued based on market rates obtained from counterparties or prices obtained from recognized financial data service providers. When determining fair value pricing when no observable market value exists, the value attributed to an investment is based on the enterprise value at the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Valuation approaches used to estimate the fair value of illiquid investments included in Apollo's capital markets investments also may include the market approach and the income approach. as previously described above. Apollo also utilizes a valuation committee that reviews and approves the valuation results related to our capital markets investments. Management performs various back-testing procedures to validate their valuation approaches. including comparisons between expected and observed outcomcs, forecast evaluations and variance analysis. Real Estate Investments. For the CMBS portfolio of Apollo's Funds, the estimated fair value of the AAA-rated CMBS portfolio is determined by reference to market prices provided by certain dealers who make a market in these financial instruments. Broker quotes are only indicative of fair value and may not necessarily represent what the funds would receive in an actual trade for the applicable instrument. Additionally. the loans held-for-investment are stated at the principal amount outstanding. net of deferred loan fees and costs. For AGRE's opportunistic and value added real estate funds. valuations of non￾marketable underlying investments are determined using methods that include, but are not limited to (i) discounted cash flow estimates or comparable analysis prepared internally. (ii) third party appraisals or valuations by qualified real estate appraisers. and (iii) contractual sales value of investments/properties subject to bona fide purchase contracts. Methods (i) and (ii) also incorporate consideration of the use of the income, cost. or sales comparison approaches of estimating property values. Apollo also utilizes a valuation committee that reviews and approves the valuation results related to our real estate investments. Management performs various back-testing procedures to validate their valuation approaches. including comparisons between expected and observed outcomes, forecast evaluations and variance analysis. The fair values of the investments in our private equity. capital markets and real estate funds can be impacted by changes to the assumptions used in the underlying valuation models. For further discussion on the 140 EFTA01085496 Table of Contents impact of changes to valuation assumptions refer to 'Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Sensitivity. Them have been no material changes to the underlying valuation models during the periods that our financial results are presented. Fair Value of Financial Instruments U.S. GAAP guidance requires the disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Except for the Company's debt obligation related to the AMH Credit Agreement (as defined in note 12 to the consolidated financial statements). Apollo's financial instruments am recorded at fair value or at amounts whose carrying value approximates fair value. See "—Investments. at Fair Value' above. While Apollo's valuations of portfolio investments are based on assumptions that Apollo believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the actual realized gains or losses will depend on. among other factors, future operating results. the value of the assets and market conditions at the time of disposition. any related transaction costs and the timing and manner of sale, all of which may ultimately differ significantly from the assumptions on which the valuations were based. Other financial instruments' carrying values generally approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of those instruments or variable interest rates related to the borrowings. As disclosed in note 12. the Company's long term debt obligation related to the AMH Credit Agreement is believed to have an estimated fair value of approximately $752.2 million based on a yield analysis using available market data of comparable securities with similar terms and remaining maturities as of December 31. 2011. However. the carrying value that is recorded on the consolidated statement of financial condition is the amount for which we expect to settle the long term debt obligation. Valuation of Financial Instruments held by Consolidated VIEs The consolidated VIEs hold investments that are traded over-the-counter. Investments in securities that am traded on a securities exchange or comparable over-the-counter quotation systems are valued based on the last reported sale price at that date. If no sales of such investments are reported on such date. and in the case of over-the-counter securities or other investments for which the last sale date is not available, valuations are based on independent market quotations obtained from market participants. recognized pricing services or other sources deemed relevant. and the prices am based on the avenge of the 'bid' and "ask" prices. or at ascertainable prices at the close of business on such day. Market quotations are generally based on valuation pricing models or market transactions of similar securities adjusted for security-specific factors such as relative capital structure priority and interest and yield risks• among other factors. The consolidated VIEs also have debt obligations that are recorded at fair value. The valuation approach used to estimate the fair values of debt obligations is the discounted cash flow method, which includes consideration of the cash flows of the debt obligation based on projected quarterly interest payments and quarterly amortization. Debt obligations are discounted based on the appropriate yield curve given the loan's respective maturity and credit rating. Management uses its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising relevant factors for determining the valuations of its debt obligations. Fair Value Option. Apollo has elected the fair value option for the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. Such election is irrevocable and is applied to financial instruments on an individual basis at initial recognition. Apollo has elected to separately present interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations from other changes in the fair value of the convertible notes issued by HFA. Apollo has elected to separately present interest income in the consolidated statements of operations from other changes in the fair value of the convertible notes issued by HFA. Apollo has applied the fair value option for certain corporate loans. other investments and debt obligations held by these entities that otherwise would not have been carried at fair value. Refer to note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for further disclosure on financial instruments of the consolidated VIEs for which the fair value option has been elected. 141 EFTA01085497 Table of Contents Goodwill and Intangible Assets—Goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. Identifiable finite-life intangible assets. by contrast. are amortized over their estimated useful lives. which are periodically re-evaluated for impairment or when circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred. Apollo amortizes its identifiable finite￾life intangible assets using a method of amortization reflecting the pattern in which the economic benefits of the finite-life intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up. If that pattern cannot be reliably determined. Apollo uses the straight-line method of amortization. At June 30. 2011. the Company performed its annual impairment testing and determined there was no impairment of goodwill or indefinite life intangible assets at such time. Compensation and Benefits Compensation and benefits include salaries, bonuses. profit sharing plans and the amortization of equity-based compensation. Bonuses are accrued over the service period. From time to time, the Company may distribute profits interests as a result of waived management fees to its investment professionals which are considered compensation. Additionally. certain employees have arrangements whereby they arc entitled to receive a percentage of carried interest income based on the fund's performance. To the extent that individuals are entitled to a percentage of the carried interest income and such entitlement is subject to potential forfeiture at inception. such arrangements are accounted for as profit sharing plans. and compensation expense is recognized as the related carried interest income is recognized. Profit Sharing Expense. Compensation expense related to our profit sharing payable is a result of agreements with our Contributing Partners and employees to compensate them based on the ownership interest they have in the general partners of the Apollo funds. Therefore, any movements in the fair value of the underlying investments in the funds we manage and advise affect the profit sharing expense. As of December 31. 2011. our total private equity investments were approximately 420.7 billion. The Contributing Partners and employees are allocated approximately 30% to 50% of the total carried interest income which is driven primarily by changes in fair value of the underlying fund's investments and is treated as compensation expense. Additionally. profit sharing expenses paid may be subject to clawback from employees, former employees and Contributing Partners. In lune 2011, the Company adopted a performance based incentive arrangement for certain Apollo partners and employees designed to more closely align compensation on an annual basis with the overall realized performance of the Company. This arrangement enables certain partners and employees to earn discretionary compensation based on carried interest realizations earned by the Company in a given year. which amounts are reflected in profit sharing expense in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Incentive Fee Compensation. Certain employees are entitled to receive a discretionary portion of incentive fee income from certain of our capital markets funds, based on performance for the year. Incentive fee compensation expense is recognized on accrual basis as the related carried interest income is earned. Equity-Based Compensation. Equity-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP. which requires that the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments is generally measured based on the grant date fair value of the award. Equity-based awards that do not require future service (i.e.. vested awards) are expensed immediately. Equity-based employee awards that require future service are recognized over the relevant service period. Further. as required under U.S. GAAP. the Company estimates forfeitures using industry• comparables or historical trends for equity-based awards that are not expected to vest. Apollo's equity-based compensation awards consist of. or provide rights with respect to AOG Units. RSUs. Share Options. AAA RDUs. ARI Restricted Stock Awards. ARI RSUs Awards and AMTG RSUs. The Company's assumptions made to determine the fair value on grant date and the estimated forfeiture rate arc embodied in the calculations of compensation expense. 142 EFTA01085498 Table of Contents Another significant part of our compensation expense is derived from amortization of the AOG Units subject to forfeiture by our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners. The estimated fair value was determined and recognized over the forfeiture period on a straight-line basis. We have estimated a 0% and 3% forfeiture rate for our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners. respectively. based on the Company's historical attrition rate for this level of staff as well as industry comparable rates. If either the Managing Partners or Contributing Partners are no longer associated with Apollo or if there is no turnover. we will revise our estimated compensation expense to the actual amount of expense based on the units vested at the balance sheet date in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally. the value of the AOG Units have been reduced to reflect the transfer restrictions imposed on units issued to the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners as well as the lack of rights to participate in future Apollo Global Management. LLC equity offerings. These awards have the following characteristics: Awards granted to the Managing Partners (i) are not permitted to be sold to any parties outside of the Apollo Global Management. LLC control group and transfer restrictions lapse pro rata during the forfeiture period over 60 or 72 months, and (ii) allow the Managing Partners to initiate a change in control. Awards granted to the Contributing Partners (i) are not permitted to be sold or transferred to any parties except to the Apollo Global Management. LLC control group and (ii) the transfer restriction period lapses over six years (which is longer than the forfeiture period which lapses ratably over 60 months). As noted above, the AOG Units issued to the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners have different restrictions which affect the liquidity of and the discounts applied to each grant. We utilized the Finnerty Model to calculate a discount on the AOG Units granted to the Contributing Partners. The Finnerty Model provides for a valuation discount reflecting the holding period restriction embedded in a restricted stock preventing its sale over a certain period of time. Along with the Finnerty Model we applied adjustments to account for the existence of liquidity clauses specific to contributing partner units and a minority interest consideration as compared to units sold through the strategic investor transaction in 2007. The combination of these adjustments yielded a fair value estimate of the AOG Units granted to the Contributing Partners. The Finnerty Model proposes to estimate a discount for lack of marketability such as transfer restrictions by using an option pricing theory. This model has gained recognition through its ability to address the magnitude of the discount by considering the volatility of a company's stock price and the length of restriction. The concept underpinning the Finnerty Mock] is that restricted stock cannot be sold over a certain period of time. Further simplified, a restricted share of equity in a company can be viewed as having forfeited a put on the average price of the marketable equity over the restriction period (also known as an "Asian Put Option"). If we price an Asian Put Option and compare this value to that of the assumed fully marketable underlying stock, we can effectively estimate the marketability discount. The assumptions utilized in the model were 0) length of holding period. (ii) volatility, (iii) dividend yield and (iv) risk free rate. Our assumptions were as follows: (i) We assumed a maximum two year holding period. (ii) We concluded based on industry peers. that our volatility annualized would be approximately 40%. (iii) We assumed no distributions. (iv) We assumed a 428% risk free rate based on U.S. Treasuries with a two year maturity. For the Contributing Partners' grants. the Finnerty Model calculation, as detailed above. yielded a marketability discount of 25%. This marketability discount, along with adjustments to account for the existence 143 EFTA01085499 Table of Contents of liquidity clauses and consideration of non-controlling interests as compared to units sold through the strategic investors transaction in 2007. resulted in an overall discount for these grants of 29%. We determined a 14% discount for the grants to the Managing Partners based on the equity value per sham of $24. We determined that the value of the grants to the Managing Partners was supported by the 2007 sale of an identical security to Credit Suisse Management. LLC at $24 per share. Based on an equity value per sham of $24. the implied discount for the grants to the Managing Partners was 14%. The Contributing Partners yielded a larger overall discount of 29%. as they are unable to cause a change in control of Apollo. This results in a lower fair value estimate. as their units have fewer beneficial features than those of the Managing Partners. Income Taxes Apollo has historically generally operated in the U.S. as partnerships for U.S. Federal income tax purposes and generally as corporate entities in non￾U.S. jurisdictions. As a result, income has not been subject to U.S. Federal and state income taxes. Taxes related to income earned by these entities represent obligations of the individual partners and members and have not been reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Income taxes presented on the consolidated statements of operations are attributable to the New York City unincorporated business tax and income taxes on certain entities located in non￾U.S. jurisdictions. Following the Reorganization. the Apollo Operating Group and its subsidiaries continue to generally operate in the U.S. as partnerships for U.S. Federal income tax purposes and generally as corporate entities in non-U.S. jurisdictions. Accordingly. these entities in some cases am subject to NYC UBT. or in the case of non-U.S. entities. to non-U.S. corporate income taxes. In addition. APO Corp.. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. is subject to U.S. Federal. state and local corporate income tax, and the Company's provision for income taxes is accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As significant judgment is required in determining tax expense and in evaluating tax positions. including evaluating uncertainties, we recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is "more likely than not" to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. If a tax position is not considered more likely than not to be sustained, then no benefits of the position arc recognized. The Company's tax positions are reviewed and evaluated quarterly to determine whether or not we have uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition. Deferred income taxes are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis using currently enacted tax rates. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. 144 EFTA01085500 Table of Contents Fair Value Measurements The Company follows U.S. GAAP attributable to fair value measurements, which among other things. requires enhanced disclosures about investments that are measured and reported at fair value. Investments, at fair value. represent investments of the consolidated funds, investments of the consolidated VIES and certain financial instruments for which fair value option was elected and the unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value are reflected as net gains (losses) from investment activities and net gains (lasses) from investment activities of the consolidated variable interest entities. respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: Level /—Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The type of investments included in Level I include listed equities and listed derivatives. As required by U.S. GAAP. the Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and the sale of such position would likely deviate from the quoted price. Lew/II—Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies. Investments that are generally included in this category include corporate bonds and loans. less liquid and restricted equity securities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. These investments exhibit higher levels of liquid market observability as compared to Level HI investments. The Company subjects broker quotes to various criteria in making the determination as to whether a particular investment would qualify for treatment as a Level II investment. These criteria include. but are not limited to. the number and quality of broker quotes. the standard deviation of obtained broker quotes. and the percentage deviation from independent pricing services. Level Ill—Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and includes situations where there is little observable market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Investments that are included in this category generally include general and limited partnership interests in corporate private equity and real estate funds, mezzanine funds, funds of hedge funds. distressed debt and non-investment grade residual interests in securitizations and collateralized debt obligations where the fair value is based on observable inputs as well as unobservable inputs. When a security is valued based on broker quotes. the Company subjects those quotes to various criteria in making the determination as to whether a particular investment would qualify for treatment as a Level II or Level III investment. Some of the factors we consider include the number of broker quotes we obtain, the quality of the broker quotes. the standard deviations of the observed broker quotes and the corroboration of the broker quotes to independent pricing services. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment. and considers factors specific to the investment where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. 145 EFTA01085501 Table of Contents Fair Value Measurements The following table summarizes the valuation of Apollo's investments in fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31.2011 and 2010: LevelI Lott 11 Leve1111 Totals December31. December31. December31, 2011 2010 2011 December31. December31. 2010 2011 December31. 2010 December31, 2011 December31. 2010 Asseb. at fair value: Investment in AAA InvestmentN. M. — $ — s 1 1.480.152 S 1.637.091 S 1.480.152 $ 1.637.091 Investments held by Sailor Loan Fund 23.757 456 24,213 Investment,: in FIFA and Other 47.737 47.737 Total — s — s 23.757 $ — S 1.528.365 S 1.637.091 S 1.352.122 S 1.637.091 Level 1 Level II Level 111 Totals December31. December 31. 2011 2010 December31. December31. 2011 2010 December31. December31. 2011 2010 December31, December31. 2011 2010 laabilities. at fair value: Interest tale swap agreement.. s — 5 — 3.843 5 11.531 5 — 5 — 3.843 S 11.531 Total — s 3,843 S 11.531 — $ 3,843 S 11,531 There were no transfers between Level 1.11 or Ill during the year ended December 31.2011 and 2010 relating to assets and liabilities, at fair value. noted in the tables above, respectively. The following table summarizes the changes in AAA Investments, which is measured at fair value and characterized as a Level III investment: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 Balance. Beginning of Bawd 1.637.091 $ 1.324.939 S 854..4_2 Purchases 432 A75 4.121 Distributions (33.425) (58.3681 (5.497) (lunge in unrealized flosses) gams. net 1123.946) :U0.115 171.873 Balance. End of ['mod 1,480.152 S 1.637.091 5 1.324.939 146 EFTA01085502 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the changes in the investment in HFA and Other Investments. which arc measured at fair value and characterized as Level III investments: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 Balance. Beginning of Period S Purchases Change in unrealized losses. net Director Fees (1.802) Expenses incurred 57.509 (5,881) (2.069) Balance. End of Period 41.757 The change in unrealized losses. net has been recorded within the caption 'Net (losses) gains from investment activities" in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the changes in the Senior Loan Fund, which is measured at fair value and characterized as a Level III investment: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 Balance. Beginning of Period Acquisition Purchases Distributions Realized losses (gains) Change in unrealized (losses) gains 456 Balance. End of Period 456 The following table summarizes the changes in the Metals Trading Fund investment. which is measured at fair value and characterized as a Level Ill investment: For the Year Ended December 31. 2010 Balance. Beginning of Period 40,034 Purchases Distributions Realized losses Change in unrealized losses (37,760)1" (2.240) (34) Balance. End of Period (I) Refer to note I for a discussion regarding consolidation of the Metals Trading Fund. The change in unrealized gains (losses) and realized losses have been recorded within the caption "Net gains (losses) from investment activities'.in the consolidated statements of operations. 147 EFTA01085503 Table of Contents The following table summarizes a look-through of the Company's Level III investments by valuation methodology of the underlying securities held by AAA Investments: Private Equity December 31.2011 December 31.2010 % of Investment of AAA % of Investment of AAA Approximate values based on net asset value of the underlying funds, which are based on the funds underlying investments that are valued using the following: Comparable company and industry multiples $ 749,374 44.6% $ 782,775 42.6% Discounted cash flow models 643,031 38.4 490,024 26.6 Listed quotes 139.833 8.3 /4232 1.3 Broker quotes 179.621 10.7 504,917 27.5 Other net (liabilities) assets Total Investments Other net liabilities42" (33.330) (2.0) 37.351 2.0 1.678.529 (198.377i 100.0% 1.839,299 (202.208) 100.0% Total Net Assets $1.480.152 31.637.091 ( I) Balances include other assets and liabilities of certain funds in which AAA Investments has invested. Other assets and liabilities at the fund level primarily include cash and cash equivalents. broker receivables and payables and amounts due to and from affiliates. Carrying values approximate fair value for other assets and liabilities. and accordingly. extended valuation procedures are not required. (2) Balances include other assets, liabilities and general partner interests of AAA Investments and are primarily comprised of $402.5 million and $537.5 million in long-term debt offset by cash and cash equivalents at the December 31. 2011 and 2010 balance sheet dates, respectively. Carrying values approximate fair value for other assets and liabilities (except for debt), and. accordingly. extended valuation procedures are not required. Fair Value Measurements The following table summarizes the valuation of Apollo's consolidated VIEs in fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31. 2011 and 2010: Level I December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 $ — $ — $ 3,055,357 $ 1.172.242 $ 246.609 $ 170.369 $ 3.301.966 $ 1.342.611 Level II December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Lev ell11 Totals December31. December31. December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 2011 2010 Investments, at fair value Level I December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Lovell! December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 — s Level 111 December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Totals December 31. December 31, 2011 2010 Liabilities. at fair value — $ — $ 3,189.837 $ 1.127.180 $ 3.189.837 $ 1,127,180 ) During the first quarter of 2011. one of the consolidated VIEs sold all of its investments. At December 31. 2010, the cost and fair value of the investments of this VIE were $719.5 million and $684.1 million. 148 EFTA01085504 Table of Contents respectively. The consolidated VIE had a net investment gain of $16.0 million relating to the sale for the year ended December 31. 2011. which is reflected in the net (losses) gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities on the consolidated statement of operations. Level III investments include corporate loan and corporate bond investments held by the consolidated VIEs. while the Level Ill liabilities consist of notes and loans. the valuations of which are discussed further in note 2. All Level II and Ill investments were valued using broker quotes. Transfers of investments out of Level III and into Level II or Level I. if any. are recorded as of the quarterly period in which the transfer occurred. In certain cases. the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases. an investment's level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment. The following table summarizes the changes in investments of consolidated VIEs, which are measured at fair value and characterized as Level III investments: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Balance. Beginning of Period $ 170,369 $ Acquisition of VIE 335.353 Transition adjustment relating to consolidation of VIE — 1,102.114 Purchases 663.438 840.926 Sale of investments (273,719) (125,638) Net realized gains 980 131 Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains (7,669) 29,981 Deconsolidation of VIE (20,751) Transfers out of Level III (802,533) (1,663,755) Transfers into Level Ill 160.390 7,361 Balance. End of Period $ 246.609 $ 170.369 Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains included in Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities of consolidated VIEs related to investments still held at reporting date S (7.253) S t1.638) Investments were transferred out of Level III into Level II and into Level III out of Level II. respectively. as a result of subjecting the broker quotes on these investments to various criteria which include the number and quality of broker quotes. the standard deviation of obtained broker quotes. and the percentage deviation from independent pricing services. 149 EFTA01085505 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the changes in liabilities of consolidated VIE,, which are measured at fair value and characterized as Level III liabilities: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Balance. Beginning of Period $1,127,180 S Acquisition of VIE 2.046.157 Transition adjustment relating to consolidation of VIE — 706,027 Borrowings 454,356 1 050 377 Repayments (415,869) (331,120) Net realized gains on debt (41.819) (21231) Changes in net unrealized losses from debt 19,880 55,040 Dcconsolidation of VIE — (329.836) Elimination of debt attributable to consolidated VIES (48) (2.077) Balance. End of Period 53.189.837 SI.127.180 Changes in net unrealized (gains) losses included in Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities of consolidated VIES related to liabilities still held at reporting date S (25.347) S 16.916 Recent Accounting Pronouncements A list of recent accounting pronouncements that are relevant to Apollo and its industry is included in note 2 to our consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements In the normal course of business, we engage in off-balance sheet arrangements. including transactions in derivatives, guarantees. commitments. indemnifications and potential contingent repayment obligations. See note 16 to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of guarantees and contingent obligations. Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies As of December 31, 2011. the Company's nuterial contractual obligations consist of lease obligations. contractual commitments as part of the ongoing operations of the funds and debt obligations. Fixed and determinable payments due in connection with these obligations are as follows: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Total tin lhout:ands) Operating lease obligations $ 31,175 $ 30,657 $ 30,242 $ 28,921 $ 28,871 $ 92A26 $ 242,292 Other long-term obligations 10.221 630 10.851 AMH Credit Agreement" 31.284 30.668 85.617 78.479 26.364 623.486 875.898 CIT secured loan agreement 1.032 9.626 10.658 Total Obligations as of December 31. 2011 73.712 S 71.581 S 115.859 5 107.400 S 55.235 S 715.912 5 1.139.699 I ) Includes (i) payments on management service agreements related to certain assets and (ii) payments with respect to certain consulting agreements entered into by the Company. Note that a significant portion of these costs arc reimbursable by funds. 150 EFTA01085506 Table of Contents (2) $723.3 million, net ($995.0 million portion less amount repurchased) of the AMI4 debt matures in January 2017 and $5.0 million matures in April 2014. Amounts represent estimated interest payments until the loan matures using an estimated weighted average annual interest rate of 4.24%. which includes the effects of the interest rate swap through its expiration in May 2012 and certain required repurchases of at least $50.0 million by December 31.2014 and at least $100.0 million (inclusive of the previously purchased $50.0 million) by December 31.2015 as described in note 12 to our consolidated financial statements. Note: Due to the fact that the timing of certain amounts to be paid cannot be determined or for other reasons discussed below, the following contractual commitments have not been presented in the table above. (i) Amounts do not include the senior secured term loan entered into by AAA Investments of which $402.5 million was utilized as of December 31. 2011. The term loan matures on June 30. 2015. AAA is consolidated by the Company in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company does not guarantee and has no legal obligation to repay amounts outstanding under the term loan. Accordingly. the $402.5 million outstanding balance was excluded from the table above. As noted previously. we have entered into a tax receivable agreement with our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners which requires us to pay to our Managing Partners and Contributing Partners 85% of any tax savings received by APO Corp. from our step-up in tax basis. The tax savings achieved may not ensure that we have sufficient cash available to pay this liability and we might be required to incur additional debt to satisfy this liability. (iii) Debt amounts related to the consolidated VIEs are not presented in the table above as the Company is not a guarantor of these non-recourse liabilities. 151 EFTA01085507 Table of Contents Commitments Our management companies and general partners have committed that we. or our affiliates, will invest a certain percentage of capital into the funds we manage. While a small percentage of these amounts are funded by us. the majority of these amounts have historically been funded by our affiliates. including certain of our employees and certain Apollo funds. The table below presents the commitment and remaining commitment amounts of Apollo and its affiliates. the percentage of total fund commitments of Apollo and its affiliates. the commitment and remaining commitment amounts of Apollo only (excluding affiliates), and the percentage of total fund commitments of Apollo only (excluding affiliates) for each private equity fund, each capital markets fund and each real estate fund as of December 31. 2011 as follows ($ in millions): Fund Apollo and Affiliates Commitments eti of Total Fund Commitment?. Apollo Only (Excluding Affiliates) Commitment:. Apollo Only (Excluding Affiliates) 'i of Total Fund Conunitinent. Apollo and Affiliates Remaining l't llllll iitnients Apollo Only (Excluding Affiliates) Remaining Commitment. Private Equity: Fund VII $ 467.2Q1 3.18% $ 190.3 1.30% $ 201.9") $ S2.7 Fund VI 246.3 2.43 6.1 0.06 24.3 0.6 Fund V 100.0 2.67 0.5 0.01 6.5 Fund IV 100.0 2.78 0.2 0.01 0.5 12) Fund Ill 100.6 6.71 15.5 ANRP 164.001 28.61 9.0 1.57 138.2" 7.6 Capital Markets: EPF" 377.4P1 22.48 22.9 1.36 156.2" 10.8 EPF II 4.7 2.35 4.7 2.35 4.7 4.7 SOMA' ACLF Co-Invest COF I 477.6" 32.16 29.7 2.00 242.2" 4.2 COP" 70.5 4.45 23.4 1.48 1.8 0.6 ACLF 23.9 2.43 23.9 2.43 10.7 10.7 Palmetto 18.0 1.19 18.0 1.19 8.3 8.3 AIE fir" 8.4 3.15 Si 1.94 0.8 0.5 A-A European Senior Debt Fund... 50.0 100.00 15.0 PCI 107.1 26.85 48.7 Apollo/IH Loan Portfolio 50.1 100.00 0.1 0.20 Apollo/Palmetto Loan Portfolio. • 300.001 100.00 120.0" Apollo/Palmetto Short-Maturity Loan Portfolio... 200.0" 100.00 25.001 AESE" 4.5 0.98 4.5 0.98 3.0 3.0 Apollo European Credit... Real Estate: AGRE U.S. Real Estate Fund 5.3 308.0" 2.50 80.02 2.2 7.9 1.04 2.05 4.0 274.511 1.7 2.0 CPI Capital Partners North America 7.5 1.25 2.0 0.33 1.8 0.5 CPI Capital Partners Europe 7.1 0.47 1.7 CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific 6.9 0.53 0.5 0.04 0.9 Total $ 3,205.1 $ 351.1 $ 1.306.2 $ 137.9 (1) As of December 31. 2011. Palmetto had commitments and remaining commitment amounts in Fund VII of $110.0 million and $46.5 million. respectively. ANRP of $150.0 million and $126.3 million. respectively. 152 EFTA01085508 Table of Contents Apollo/Palmetto Loan Portfolio. IS of $300.0 million and $120.0 million. respectively. Apollo/Palmetto Short-Maturity Loan Portfolio. of $200.0 million and $25.0 million. respectively. and ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund. M. of $300 million and $272.5 million. respectively. (2) As of December 31. 2011. Apollo had an immaterial amount of remaining commitments in Fund IV and Fund V. Accordingly. presentation of such remaining commitments was not deemed meaningful for inclusion in the table above. (3) Of the total commitment amount in EPF. AAA. SOMA and Palmetto have approximately f77.0 million. €75.0 million and C106.0 million. respectively. (4) Of the total remaining commitment amount in EPF. AAA. SOMA and Palmetto have approximately f31.1 million. C30.9 million and f42.9 million. respectively. (5) As of December 31. 2011. the general partner of ACLF Co-Invest. a co-investment vehicle that invests alongside AC1LF. had committed an immaterial amount to ACLF Co-Invest. Accordingly. presentation of such commitment was not deemed meaningful for inclusion in the table above. (6) As of December 31. 2011. SOMA had commitments and remaining commitment amounts in COF I of $250.0 million and $202.0 million. respectively. (7) Apollo's commitment in these funds is denominated in Euros and translated into U.S. dollars at an exchange rate of C1.00 to $1.30 as of December 31. 2011. (8) Apollo and affiliated investors must maintain an aggregate capital balance in an amount not less than 1% of total capital account balances of the partnership. As of December 31. 2011. Apollo and affiliates capital balances exceeded the 1% requirement and are not required to fund a capital commitment. As a limited partner. the general partner and manager of the Apollo private equity. capital markets and real estate funds. Apollo has unfunded capital commitments at December 31. 2011 and December 31.2010 of $137.9 million and $140.6 million, respectively. Apollo has an ongoing obligation to acquire additional common units of AAA in an amount equal to 25% of the aggregate after-tax cash distributions. if any. that are made to its affiliates pursuant to the carried interest distribution rights that are applicable to investments made through AAA Investments. The AMH Credit Agreement. which provides for a variable-rate term loan, will have future impacts on our cash uses. Borrowings under the AMH Credit Agreement originally accrued interest at a rate of (i) LIBOR loans (LIBOR plus 1.25%). or (ii) base rate loans (base rate plus 0.50%). The Company has hedged $167 million of the variable-rate loan with fixed rate swaps to minimize our interest rate risk as of December 31. 2011. The loan originally matured in April 2014. On December 20, 2010. Apollo amended the AMH Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of $995 million of the term loans from April 20. 2014 to January 3.2017 and modified certain other terms of the Credit Agreement. Pursuant to this amendment. AMH or an affiliate was required to purchase from each lender that elected to extend the maturity date of its term loan a portion of such extended term loan equal to 20% thereof. In addition. AMH or an affiliate is required to repurchase at least $50 million aggregate principal amount of term loans by December 31.2014 and at least $100 million aggregate principal amount of term loans (inclusive of the previously purchased $50.0 million) by December 31. 2015 at a price equal to par plus accrued interest. The sweep leverage ratio (which is a figure that varies over time that is used to determine the applicable level of certain carve-outs to the negative covenants as well as to determine the level of AMH's cash collateralization requirements) was extended to end at the new extended maturity date. The interest rate for the highest applicable margin for the loan portion extended changed to LIBOR plus 4.25% and base rate plus 3.25%. On December 20. 2010. an affiliate of AMH that is a guarantor under the AMH Credit Agreement repurchased approximately $180.8 million of term loans in connection with the extension of the maturity date of such loans and thus the AMH loans (excluding the portions held by AMH affiliates) had a remaining outstanding balance of $728.3 million. The Company determined that the amendments to the AMH Credit Agreement resulted in debt extinguishment which did not result in any gain or loss. The interest rate on the $723.3 million. net ($995.0 million portion less amount repurchased) of the loan at December 31. 2011 was 4.23% and the interest rate on the remaining $5.0 million portion of the loan at December 31.2011 was 1.48%. The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt obligation related to 153 EFTA01085509 Table of Contents the AMH Credit Agreement is believed to be approximately $752.2 million based on a yield analysis using available market data of comparable securities with similar terms and remaining maturities. The $728.3 million carrying value of debt that is recorded on the consolidated statement of financial condition at December 31.2011 is the amount for which the Company expects to settle the AMH Credit Agreement. On June 30. 2008. the Company entered into a credit agreement with Fund VI. pursuant to which Fund VI advanced $18.9 million of carried interest income to the limited partners of Apollo Advisors VI.... who are also employees of the Company. The loan obligation accrues interest at an annual fixed rate of 3.45% and terminates on the earlier of June 30. 2017 or the termination of Fund VI. At December 31. 2010. the total outstanding loan aggregated $20.5 million, including accrued interest of $1.6 million. which approximated fair value, of which approximately $6.5 million was not subject to the indemnity discussed above and is a receivable from the Contributing Partners and certain employees. In March 2011. a right of offset for the indemnified portion of the loan obligation was established between the Company and Fund VI. therefore the loan was reduced in the amount of $10.9 million. which is offset in carried interest receivable on the consolidated statement of financial condition. During the year ended December 31. 2011. there was $0.9 million interest paid and $0.3 million accrued interest on the outstanding loan obligation. As of December 31. 2011. the total outstanding loan aggregated $9.0 million, including accrued interest of $1.0 million which approximated fair value, of which approximately $6.5 million was not subject to the indemnity discussed above and is a receivable from the Contributing Partners and certain employees. In accordance with the Managing Partners Shareholders Agreement dated July 13.2007• as amended. and the above credit agreement. we have indemnified the Managing Partners and certain Contributing Partners (at varying percentages) for any carried interest income distributed from Fund IV. Fund V and Fund VI that is subject to contingent repayment by the general partner. As of December 31. 2011. the Company had not recorded an obligation for any previously made distributions. Contingent Obligations—Carried interest income in both private equity funds and certain capital markets funds is subject to reversal in the event of future losses to the extent of the cumulative carried interest recognized in income to date. If all of the existing investments became worthless. the amount of cumulative revenues that had been recognized by Apollo through December 31.2011 and that would be reversed approxintates $1.3 billion. Management views the possibility of all of the investments becoming worthless as remote. Carried interest income is affected by changes in the fair values of the underlying investments in the funds that Apollo manages. Valuations, on an unrealized basis. can be significantly affected by a variety of external factors including, but not limited to. bond yields and industry trading multiples. Movements in these items can affect valuations quarter to quarter even if the underlying business fundamentals remain stable. The table below indicates the potential future reversal of carried interest income: December 31. 3011 Private Equity Funds: Fund VII $ 651.491 Fund V 246.656 Fund IV 57.104 AAA 22.090 Total Private Equity Funds 977341 Capital Markets Funds: Distressed and Event-Driven Hedge Funds (Value Funds. SOMA, AAOF) 12,625 Mezzanine Funds (AIE II) 20,459 Non-Performing Loan Fund (EPF) 51.463 Senior Credit Funds (COF LON II. Gulf Stream. CLOs) 233.139 Total Capital Market Funds 317.686 Total $ 1,295,027 154 EFTA01085510 Table of Contents Additionally. at the end of the life of certain funds that the Company manages. there could be a payment due to a fund by the Company if the Company as general partner has received more carried interest income than was ultimately earned. This general partner obligation amount. if any. will depend on final realized values of investments at the end of the life of each fund. As discussed in note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has recorded a general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income or fees of $75.3 million and $18.1 million relating to Fund VI and SOMA as of December 31. 2011. respectively. Certain funds may not generate carried interest income as a result of unrealized and realized losses that are recognized in the current and prior reporting period. In certain cases, carried interest income will not be generated until additional unrealized and realized gains occur. Any appreciation would first cover the deductions for invested capital. unreturned organizational expenses. operating expenses. management fees and priority returns based on the terms of the respective fund agreements. One of the Company's subsidiaries. Apollo Global Securities. provides underwriting commitments in connection with security offerings to the portfolio companies of the funds we manage. As of December 31. 2011. there were no underwriting commitments outstanding related to such offerings. In connection with the Gulf Stream acquisition. as discussed in Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in this report. the Company will also make payments to the former owners of Gulf Stream under a contingent consideration obligation which requires the Company to transfer cash to the former owners of Gulf Stream based on a specified percentage of incentive fee revenue. The contingent consideration liability has an Acquisition Date fair value of approximately $4.7 million, which was determined based on the present value of the estimated range of undiscounted incentive fee payable cash flows between SO and approximately 48.7 million using a discount rate of 13.7%. In connection with the CPI acquisition. as discussed in Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Apollo received cash of $15.5 million and acquired general partner interests in. and advisory agreements with, various real estate investment funds and co-investment vehicles and added to its team of real estate professionals. The consideration transferred in the acquisition is a contingent consideration in the form of a liability incurred by Apollo to CPI. The liability is an obligation of Apollo to transfer cash to CPI based on a specified percentage of future earnings. The estimated fair value of the contingent liability is 51.2 million as of December 31. 2011. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Our predominant exposure to market risk is related to our role as investment manager and general partner for our funds and the sensitivity to movements in the fair value of their investments and resulting impact on carried interest income and management fee revenues. Our direct investments in the funds also expose us to market risk whereby movements in the fair values of the underlying investments will increase or decrease both net gains (losses) from investment activities and income (loss) from equity method investments. For a discussion of the impact of market risk factors on our financial instruments refer to 'Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies—Consolidation— Valuation of Investments." The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities of our funds may fluctuate in response to changes in the value of investments. foreign exchange. commodities and interest rates. The net effect of these fair value changes impacts the gains and losses from investments in our consolidated statements of operations. However. the majority of these fair value changes are absorbed by the Non-Controlling Interests. The Company is subject to a concentration risk related to the investors in its funds. Although there are more than approximately 1.000 limited partner investors in Apollo's active private equity. capital markets and real estate funds. no individual investor accounts for more than 10% of the total committed capital to Apollo's active funds. 155 EFTA01085511 Table of Contents Risks are analyzed across funds from the "bottom up" and from the "top down" with a particular focus on asymmetric risk. We gather and analyze data. monitor investments and markets in detail, and constantly strive to better quantify. qualify and circumscribe relevant risks. Each segment mss its own investment and risk management process subject to our overall risk tolerance and philosophy: The investment process of our private equity funds involves a detailed analysis of potential acquisitions. and investment management teams assigned to monitor the strategic development, financing and capital deployment decisions of each portfolio investment. Our capital markets funds continuously monitor a variety of markets for attractive trading opportunities. applying a number of traditional and customized risk management metrics to analyze risk related to specific assets or portfolios, as well as. fund-wide risks. Impact on Management Fees—Our management fees are based on one of the following: • capital commitments to an Apollo fund: • capital invested in an Apollo fund: or • the gross, net or adjusted asset value of an Apollo fund. as defined. • otherwise defined in the respective agreements. Management fees could be impacted by changes in market risk factors and management could consider an investment permanently impaired as a result of (i) such market risk factors cause changes in invested capital or in market values to below cost, in the case of our private equity funds and certain capital markets funds. or (ii) such market risk factors causing changes in gross or net asset value. for the capital markets funds. The proportion of our management fees that arc based on NAV is dependent on the number and types of our funds in existence and the current stage of each funds life cycle. Impact on Advisory and Transaction Fees—We earn transaction fees relating to the negotiation of private equity. capital markets and real estate transactions and may obtain reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Subsequently. on a quarterly or annual basis. ongoing advisory fees. and additional transaction fees in connection with additional purchases or follow-on transactions. may be earned. Management Fee Offsets and any broken deal costs are reflected as a reduction to advisory and transaction fees from affiliates. Advisory and transaction fees will be impacted by changes in market risk factors to the extent that they limit our opportunities to engage in private equity. capital markets and real estate transactions or impair our ability to consummate such transactions. The impact of changes in market risk factors on advisory and transaction fees is not readily predicted or estimated. Impact on Carried Interest Income—We earn carried interest income from our funds as a result of such funds achieving specified performance criteria. Our carried interest income will be impacted by changes in market risk factors. However. several major factors will influence the degree of impact: the performance criteria for each individual fund in relation to how that funds results of operations are impacted by changes in market risk factors: whether such performance criteria are annual or over the life of the fund: to the extent applicable. the previous performance of each fund in relation to its performance criteria: and whether each funds' carried interest income is subject to contingent repayment. As a result, the impact of changes in market risk factors on carried interest income will vary widely from fund to fund. The impact is heavily dependent on the prior and future performance of each fund, and therefore is not readily predicted or estimated. 156 EFTA01085512 Table of Contents Market Risk—We are directly and indirectly affected by changes in market conditions. Market risk generally represents the risk that values of assets and liabilities or revenues and expenses will be adversely affected by changes in market conditions. Market risk is inherent in each of ow investments and activities. including equity investments. loans, short-term borrowings. long-term debt. hedging instruments. credit default swaps. and derivatives. Just a few of the market conditions that may shift from time to time. thereby exposing us to market risk. include fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates. equity prices. changes in the implied volatility of interest rates and price deterioration. For example. subsequent to the second quarter of 2007. debt capital markets around the wodd began to experience significant dislocation, severely limiting the availability of new credit to facilitate new traditional buyouts. and the markets remain volatile. Volatility in debt and equity markets can impact our pace of capital deployment. the timing of receipt of transaction fee revenues. and the timing of realizations. These market conditions could have an impact on the value of investments and ow rates of return. Accordingly. depending on the instruments or activities impacted. market risks can have wide ranging. complex adverse affects on our results from operations and our overall financial condition. We monitor ow market risk using certain strategies and methodologies which management evaluates periodically for appropriateness. We intend to continue to monitor this risk going forward and continue to monitor our exposure to all market factors. Interest Rate Risk—Interest rate risk represents exposure we have to instruments whose values vary with the change in interest rates. These instruments include, but are not limited to. loans. borrowings and derivative instruments. We may seek to mitigate risks associated with the exposures by taking offsetting positions in derivative contracts. Hedging instruments allow us to seek to mitigate risks by reducing the effect of movements in the level of interest rates. changes in the shape of the yield curve. as well as. changes in interest rate volatility. Hedging instruments used to mitigate these risks may include related derivatives such as options. futures and swaps. Credit Risk—Certain of our funds are subject to certain inherent risks through their investments. Certain of our entities invest substantially all of their excess cash in open-end money market funds and money market demand accounts, which are included in cash and cash equivalents. The money market funds invest primarily in government securities and other short-term. highly liquid instruments with a low risk of loss. We continually monitor the funds performance in order to manage any risk associated with these investments. Certain of our entities hold derivatives instruments that contain an clement of risk in the event that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of such agreements. We seek to minimize our risk exposure by limiting the counterparties with which we enter into contracts to banks and investment banks who meet established credit and capital guidelines. We do not expect any counterparty to default on its obligations and therefore do not expect to incur any loss due to counterparty default. Foreign Exchange Risk—Foreign exchange risk represents exposures we have to changes in the values of current holdings and future cash flows denominated in other currencies and investments in non-U.S. companies. The types of investments exposed to this risk include investments in foreign subsidiaries, foreign currency-denominated loans, foreign currency-denominated transactions, and various foreign exchange derivative instruments whose values fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates or foreign interest rates. Instruments used to mitigate this risk are foreign exchange options. currency swaps. futures and forwards. These instruments may be used to help insulate us against losses that may arise due to volatile movements in foreign exchange rates and/or interest rates. Non-U.S. Operations—We conduct business throughout the world and arc continuing to expand into foreign markets. We currently have offices outside the U.S. in London. Frankfurt. Luxembourg. Mumhai. Hong Kong and Singapore. and have been strategically growing our international presence. Our investments and revenues are primarily derived from our U.S. operations. With respect to our non-U.S. operations. we are subject to risk of loss from currency fluctuations, social instability. changes in governmental policies or policies of 157 EFTA01085513 Table of Contents central banks. expropriation. nationalization. unfavorable political and diplomatic developments and changes in legislation relating to non-U.S. ownership. We also invest in the securities of corporations which are located in non-U.S. jurisdictions. As we continue to expand globally. we will continue to focus on monitoring and managing these risk factors as they relate to specific non-U.S. investments. Sensitivity Our assets and unrealized gains, and our related equity and net income are sensitive to changes in the valuations of our funds' underlying investments and could vary materially as a result of changes in our valuation assumptions and estimates. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies—Valuation of Investments" for details related to the valuation methods that are used and the key assumptions and estimates employed by such methods. We also quantify the Level III investments that are included on our consolidated statements of financial condition by valuation methodology in "Item 7. ManagemenCs Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations—Fair Value Measurements? We employ a variety of valuation methods. Furthermore. the investments that we manage but are not on our consolidated statements of financial condition, and therefore impact carried interest. also employ a variety of valuation methods of which no single methodology is used more than any other. A 10% change in any single key assumption or estimate that is employed by any of the valuation methodologies that we use will generally not have a material impact on our financial results. Changes in fair value will have the following impacts before a reduction of profit sharing expense and Non￾Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group and on a pre-tax basis on our results of operations for the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010: • Management fees from the funds in our capital markets segment are based on the net asset value of the relevant fund. gross assets, capital commitments or invested capital. each as defined in the respective management agreements. Changes in the fair values of the investments in capital markets funds that earn management fees based on net asset value or gross assets will have a direct impact on the amount of management fees that are earned. Management fees earned from our capital markets segment that were dependent upon estimated fair value during the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010 would decrease by approximately $11.1 million and $9.3 million. respectively, if the fair values of the investments held by such funds were 10% lower during the same respective periods. By contrast. a 10% increase in fair value would increase management fees for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010 by approximately $10.8 million and $9.3 million, respectively. Management fees for our private equity funds range from 0.65% to 1.50% and are charged on either (a) a fixed percentage of committed capital over a stated investment period or (b) a fixed percentage of invested capital of unrealized portfolio investments. Changes in values of investments could indirectly affect future management fees from private equity funds by. among other things. reducing the (uncle access to capital or liquidity and their ability to currently pay the management fees or if such change resulted in a write-down of investments below their associated invested capital. . Management fees earned from AAA and its affiliates range between 1.0% and 1.25% of AAA adjusted assets, defined as invested capital plus proceeds of any borrowings of AAA Investments. plus its cumulative distributable earnings at the end of each quarterly period (taking into account actual distributions but excluding the management fees relating to the period or any non-cash equity compensation expense). net of any amount AAA pays for the repurchase of limited partner interests. as well as capital invested in Apollo funds and temporary investments and any distributable earnings attributable thereto. Management fees earned from AAA Investments during the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010 would increase or decrease by approximately 41.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, if the fair values of the investments held by AAA Investments were I0% higher or lower during the same respective periods. . Carried interest income from most of our capital markets funds, which are quantified in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Segment 158 EFTA01085514 Table of Contents Analysis". are impacted directly by changes in the fair value of their investments. Carried interest income from most of our capital markets funds generally is earned based on achieving specified performance criteria. We anticipate that a 10% decline in the fair values of investments held by all of the capital markets funds at December 31. 2011 and 2010 would decrease consolidated carried interest income for the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010 by approximately $121.4 million and $131.9 million. h.spLaively. Additionally. the changes to carried interest income from most of our capital markets funds assume there is no loss in the fund for the relevant period. If the fund had a loss for the period, no carried interest income would be earned by us. By contrast. a 10% increase in fair value would increase consolidated carried interest income for the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010 by approximately $115.2 million and $163.4 million, respectively. ▪ Carried interest income from private equity funds generally is earned based on achieving specified performance criteria and is impacted by changes in the fair value of their fund investments. We anticipate that a 10% decline in the fair values of investments held by all of the pnvate equity funds at December 31. 2011 and 2010 would decrease consolidated carried interest income for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010 by $230.6 million and $934.7 million, respectively. The effects on private equity fees and income assume that a decrease in value does not cause a permanent write-down of investments below their associated invested capital. By contrast. a 10% increase in fair value would increase consolidated carried interest income for the year ended December 31. 2011 and 2010 by $231.5 million and $484.4 million, respectively. . For select Apollo funds. our share of investment income as a limited partner in such funds is derived from unrealized gains or losses on investments in funds included in the consolidated financial statements. For funds in which we have an interest, but are not included in our consolidated financial statements. our share of investment income is limited to our accrued compensation units and direct investments in the funds, which ranges from 0.001% to 6.450%. A 10% decline in the fair value of investments at December 31. 2011 and 2010 would result in an approximately $31.1 million and $28.3 million decrease in investment income at the consolidated level. respectively. 159 EFTA01085515 Table of Contents ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Index to Consolidated Financial Statements Audited Consolidated Financial Statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Finn Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31.2011 and 2010 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Years Ended December 31.2011. 2010 and 2009 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Faulty for the Years Ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 160 161 162 163 164 165 167 170 EFTA01085516 Table of Contents REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Apollo Global Management. LW New York, New York We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of Apollo Global Management. LW and subsidiaries (the "Company) as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. and the related consolidated statements of operations. comprehensive (loss) income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31. 2011. These financial statements arc the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly. we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining. on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management. as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion. such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects. the financial position of Apollo Global Management. LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31.2011 and 2010. and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31. 2011. in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/Deloitte & Touche LLP New Yorlc, New York March 8, 2012 161 EFTA01085517 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands, except share data) December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 738.679 $ 382.269 Cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds 6.052 Restricted cash 8.289 6.563 Investments 1.857,465 1.920.553 Assets of consolidated variable interest entities: Cash and cash equivalents 173,542 87,556 Investments. at fair value 3.301.966 1.342.611 Other assets 57,855 36,754 Carried interest receivable 868.582 1.867.073 Due from affiliates 176.740 144,363 Fixed assets, net 52.683 44.696 Deferred tax assets 576.304 571,325 Other assets 26.976 35.141 Goodwill 48.894 48.894 Intangible assets, net Total Assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 81.846 64.574 $ 7.975873 $ 6,552.372 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 33.545 $ 31.706 Accrued compensation and benefits 45,933 54,057 Deferred revenue 232.747 251.475 Due to affiliates 578,764 517,645 Profit sharing payable 352.896 678,125 Debt 738,516 751,525 Liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities: Debt, at fair value 3,189,837 1,127,180 Other liabilities Other liabilities Total Liabilities 122.264 33.050 33.545 25,695 5.327.552 3.470.953 Commitments and Contingencies (see note 16) Shareholders' Equity: Apollo Global Management. LLC shareholders' equity: Class A shares. no par value, unlimited shares authorized. 123.923.042 shams and 97.921,232 shares issued and outstanding at December 31. 2011.. and 2010. respectively Class B shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized. 1 share issued and outstanding at December 31. 2011. and 2010 Additional paid in capital 2.939.492 2.078.890 Accumulated deficit (2,426,197) (1,937,818) Appropriated partners capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Apollo Global Management. LLC shareholders equity 213.594 (488) 11.359 (1,529) 726.401 150.902 Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities 1,444.767 1,888,224 Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group 477.153 1 041 193 Total Shareholders' Equity 2.6413321 3.081.419 Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity $ 7.975.873 $ 6552372 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 162 EFTA01085518 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) 2011 2010 2009 Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates 81.953 $ 79.782 $ 56.075 Management fees from affiliates 487,559 431,096 406,257 Carried interest (loss) income from affiliates (397,880) 1,599,020 504.396 Total Revenues 171.632 2.109.898 966.728 Expenses: Compensation and benefits: Equity-based compensation 1.149.753 1.118.412 1.100.106 Salary. bonus and benefits 251,095 249,571 227,356 Profit sharing expense (63.453) 555.225 161.935 Incentive fee compensation 3.383 20.142 5.613 Total Compensation and Benefits 1.340.778 1.943.350 1.495.010 Interest expense 40.850 35,436 50.252 Professional fees 59.277 61.919 33.889 General, administrative and other 75,558 65,107 61,066 Placement fees 3.911 4.258 12.364 Occupancy 35,816 23,067 29.625 Depreciation and amortization 26.260 24.249 24.299 Total Expenses 1,582,450 2.157,386 1.706,505 Other Income: Net (losses) gains from investment activities (129,827) 367,871 510,935 Net gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities 24.201 48.206 Gains from repurchase of debt 36.193 Income from equity method investments 13.923 69.812 83.113 Interest income 4.731 1.528 1.450 Other income, net 205.520 195.032 41.410 Total Other Income 118.548 682.449 673.101 (Loss) income before income tax provision (1.292.270) 634.961 (66.676) Income tax provision (11,929) (91.737) (28.714) Net (Loss) Income Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management, LLC (1.304.199) 835,373 543.224 (448,607) (95.390) (59.786) S (468.826) S 94.617 (155.176) Distributions Declared per Class A Share S 0.83 S 0.21 S 0.05 Net (Loss) Income Per Class A Share: Net (Loss) Income Available to Class A Shareholders $ (468.826) $ 94.617 $ (155.176) Net (Loss) Income Per Class A Share—Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Number of Class A Shares—Basic and Diluted S (4.151 S 0.83 5 116.364.1 10 96.964.769 95.815.500 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 163 EFTA01085519 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) 2011 2010 2009 Net (Loss) Income $(1,304,199) $ etn,274 $ (9S,390) Other Comprehensive Income. net of tax: Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps (net of taxes of $855. $1.499 and $1.992 for Apollo Global Management. LLC and $0 for Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group for all three years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively) 6328 11,435 14,591 Net (lass) income on available-for-sale securities (from equity method investment) (225) 343 Total Other Comprehensive Income. net of tax 6303 11.778 14.591 Comprehensive (Loss) Income (1,297,696) 555,002 (80,799) Comprehensive Loss (Income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests 1.032.502 (446.467) (71.629) Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management, LLC 1. Za 24 4) i $ 108,535 $4152,428) See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 164 EFTA01085520 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) Apollo Global Management. I.1.0 Shareholders Total Apollo Global Management. Nor-Contrlling Accumulated lit Total Nor6Controlling Interests in Additional Appropriated Other Shareholders' Interests hr Apollo Total Class A Class B Paid in Accumulated Partners Comprehensive (Deficit) Consolidated Operating Shareholders' Shares Shares Capital Deficit Capital (LOW Sisson Equity Entities Group Equity Balance at January 1.2009 97324341 1 $ 1.384.143 $ (1,8743631 $ 16.8361 $ (497.658) $ 822.843 $ — $ 325.785 Capital contributions 207 207 Non-cash contributions (105) (105) 4.301 4.196 Capital macaw related to equity-based compensation — — 355.659 — — 355.659 — 738431 1.094.090 Distribution, — — (4.866) — — — (4.866) — (12,000) (16.866) Cash distribution. — — — — — — (12.387) 07.9501 (30.3371 Non-cash distributions — — (4372) — — — (1.572) 0.273 — (2991 Net transfers of AAA ownership interest to Mom) Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities — — 13.799) — — — 13.799) 3.799 — — Satisfaction of liability related to AAA RDUs — — 6418 — — — 6.618 — — 6.618 Repurchase of (11.13% A shares (1.700.000) — 13.485) — — — 13.485) — — (3.4831 Net (loss) income (153.176) — — (155376) 460.226 (400.440) (95.390) Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps (net of taxes of $1,992 and SO for Apollo Global ManagemenL LLC and NonControlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group. respectively) 2.748 2.748 11.843 14.591 Balance at December 31, 2009 95.624.541 I S 1.729.593 3 12.0293411 $ $ 14.0881 $ 1304.036) S 1.283.262 $ 319.884 S 1.299.110 'transition adjusunent relating 10 consolidation of variable interest entity 411.885 411.885 Capital increase related to equity-based compensation — — 376380 — — 376380 - 735.698 1.112.078 RecLosilication of equity. based cxmipensation — — 13.505) — — 13.505) — — (3.505) Repurchase of Class A shares 17.135) — (03) — — — (03) — — (43) Punta ,e of Class A shares — — — — — — — 148.7681 — (48.768) Capital contributions — — — — — — — 187 — 187 Cash distributrom — — — — — — — (160.316) — 1160.3161 Dronbutions — — (24,115) — — — (24,115) (6,602) (50,400) (81317) Ihstributions related to deliveries of Class A shares for RSVs 2.303.826 — — (2.8761 — — 12.876) — — (2.8761 Non-cash dutributions — — (BO (18) (590) (608) 1)econsolidation of fund (7,214) (7 204) Net transfers of AAA ownership interest to (from) NoroControlling Interests in consolidated entities (7,014) (7.014) 7.011 Satisfaction of liability related to AAA RDUs 7.594 7.594 7.594 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 165 EFTA01085521 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) Apollo Global Management. LLC Shareholders Total Apollo Global Management. Non•Controlling Accumulated LLC Total Non•Controlling Inter-mt. in Additional Appropriated Other Shareholders' Interests in Apollo Total Class A Class B Paid in Accumulated Partners Comprehensive (Deficit) Consolidated Operating Shareholders' Shares Shares Capital Deficit Capital (LAW !MOM! Equity Entities Group Equip Net income 94.617 11.359 105.976 409.356 27.892 543.224 Net income on available￾fin-sale secunnes (from espuly method investment) 343 343 343 Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps (net of taxes of 51.499 and 50 for Apollo Global ManagemenL LLC and Non•Conirolling Interest; in Apollo Operating Croup. respectnelv/ 2.216 2.216 9.219 11.11s Balance al December 31. 2010 Balance at January 1. 2011 Issuance of 1:1a>.s A shares 97.921.232 I S 2.078.890 5 11.937.x181 S 11.359 5 0.5291 5 150.902 S I.888.224 5 1.042.293 5 3.081.419 97.921.232 1 ii vong) 1 52.078.890 5 352.455 (1.93781815 11.359 $ (1.5291 5 150.902 .582..158 5 1.8101.224 $ 1.042.293 5 3.081.419 382.488 Dilution impact of issuance of Class A shares 132.709 (356) 132.353 (127.096) 5.257 Capital increase related to equity-based compensation Capital contributions Cash distribution; DistributiOns Distributions related to deliveries of Class A share; for RSCs - 4.631906 451.543 - - (115.139) 11.630 - - - 117.081) - - - - - 451.543 - - (115.139) 15.401) - - (322.225) (27.284) 696.361 - - (199.199) 1.147.911 - (322.225) (341.622) (5.401) Repurchase for net settlement of Class A shares (130.096) - (2.472) (2.472) (2.472) No -cash distributions (3.176) (3.176) Net transfers of AAA ownership interest to (from) Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (6.524) (6.524) 6.524 Saul action of liability related 10 AAA RDUs Net (loss) income Net Ions on a% at lable-1M￾sale womlies atom equity method in•emincit) - 3.845 - 1465.826) 202.2 45 - (225) 3.845 (266.591) (225) - (97.296) - - (940.312) - 3.845 (1.304.199) (225) Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps (net of taxes of 5855 and SO for Apollo Global ManagemenL LLC and Non•Conirolling Interest; in Apollo Operators (hoop. relPeell•elY) 1.622 1 6'2 5.106 6.725 Balance al December 31. 2011 123.923.042 I S 2.939.492 $ 82.426.1971 5 213594 5 14811 5 726.401 S 1.444.767 5 477.153 S 2.6-15.321 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 166 EFTA01085522 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011,2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) 2011 20W 2009 Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net (loss) income $ (1.304.199) $ 543.224 $ (95,390) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity-based compensation 1.149.753 1,118.412 1.100.106 Depreciation and amortization 11,132 11,472 11,622 Amortization of intangible assets 15.128 12.777 12.677 Amortization of debt issuance costs 511 44 28 Losses from investment in HFA 5.881 Non-cash interest income (2,486) Income from equity awards received for directors fees (19) Income from equity method investment (13,923) (69.812) (83,113) Waived management fees (23.549) (24.826) (19.738) Non-cash compensation expense related to waived management fees 23,549 24.826 19,738 Deferred taxes, net 10.580 71.241 19.059 Gain on business acquisitions and dispositions (196,193) (29,741) Impairment of fixed assets 3.101 Loss related to general partner commitment (38.444) Loss on assets held for sale 2368 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 570 831 847 Gain from repurchase of debt (36.193) Other (584) Changes in assets and liabilities: Carried interest receivable 998,491 (1,383,219) (406.769) Due from affiliates (30.241) (11.066) 11.681 Other assets (7,019) (7.880) 28.928 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3.079 (5.052) (8.189) Accrued compensation and benefits (6128) 24,931 (4,027) Deferred revenue (21.934) (69.949) (45.279) Due to affiliates 43,767 (33,529) (4,284) Profit sharing payable (325.229) 503.589 144.460 Other liabilities 5,778 (7.573) 7,267 Apollo Funds related: Net realized losses (gains) from investment activities 11,313 (4S31) Net unrealized losses (gains) from investment activities 113.114 (416.584) (471.907) Net realized gains on debt (41,819) (21,231) Net unrealized losses on debt 19.880 55.040 Distributions from investment activities 30.248 58,368 Cash transferred in from consolidated funds 6.052 38.033 Change in cash held at consolidated variable interest entities (17,400) (87,556) Purchases of investments (1.294.477) (1.240.842) (40.000) Proceeds from sale of investments and liquidating distributions 1,530,194 627,278 5,497 Change in other assets (7.109) (8.086) Change in other liabilities 56.526 107,891 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 743.821 (218.051) 107.993 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 167 EFTA01085523 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (=.) YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011„ 2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) 2011 2010 2009 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of fixed assets (21.285) (5.601) (15.849) Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets 631 Cash received from business acquisition and disposition 21.624 Cash paid for acquisition (1,354) Purchase of investments in HFA (see note 4) (52.142) Investment in Senior Loan Fund (see note 4) (26,000) Acquisition of Gulf Stream (see note 3) (29.632) Cash contributions to equity method investments (64.226) (63,459) (42,522) Cash distributions from equity method investments 64.844 38.868 42.475 Change in restricted cash (1.726) 255 (974) Net Cash Used in Investing Activities $ (129.536) S (9,667) $ (16,870) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Issuance of Class A shares $ 383.990 $ - $ Repurchase of Class A shares (2,472) (43) (3,485) Principal repayments on debt and repurchase of debt (1.939) (182.309) (55.783) Debt issuance costs (3,085) Issuance costs (1.502) Distributions related to deliveries of Class A shares for RSUs (17,081) (2,876) Distributions to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (13.440) (13.628) (12.387) Contributions from Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities 187 207 Distributions paid Distributions paid to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group Distributions to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group (102.598) (199.199) (21.284) (50,400) (4.866) (12,000) (17.950) Apollo Funds related: Issuance of debt 454.356 1.050.377 Principal repayment on term loans (415.869) (331.120) Purchase of AAA shares (48.768) Distributions paid to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated variable interest entities (308,785) (146,688) Distributions paid to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (27.284) foj2fCL)2 Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities (251.823) 243,761 (106.264) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 362.462 16.043 (15.141) Cash and Cash Equivalents. Beginning of Period 382.269 366,226 381,367 Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 744.731 S 382.269 $ 366.226 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Interest paid $ 49.296 $ 38.317 $ 51.850 Interest paid by consolidated variable interest entities 20,892 12,522 Income taxes paid Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing Activities: Non-cash contributions on equity method investments 10.732 9,847 13.468 6.652 1,802 Non-cash distributions from equity method investments (703) Non-cash sale of assets held-for-sale for repayment of CIT loan (11.069) Non-cash distributions from investing activities 3,176 Profit interests received in Fund VII 1.510 Change in accrual for purchase of fixed assets 967 (814) 3,649 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 168 EFTA01085524 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ( YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 AND 2009 (dollars in thousands, except share data) 2011 2010 2009 Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activities: Non-cash distributions $ — $ $ (4572) Declared and unpaid distributions (12,541) (2,831) Non-cash distributions to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities Non-cash contributions from Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group related to equity-based compensation Non-cash contributions from Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group. net of taxes Satisfaction of liability related to AAA RDUs (3.176) 696361 5,106 3.845 (590) 735.698 — 9.219 (7.594) (4.273) 738.431 4.301 11,843 (6.618) Net transfers of AAA ownership interest to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities 6,524 7,014 3,799 Net frowsier of AAA ownership interest from AGM (6.524) (7.014) (1799) Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 2,477 3,715 4.741 Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities (from equity method investment) Capital increases related to equity-based compensation Dilution impact of issuance of Class A shares (225) 451.543 132.353 343 376,380 355.659 Dilution impact of issuance of Class A shares on Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group (127.096) Non-cash contributions 105 Deferred tax asset related to interest rate swaps (855) (1.499) (1.993) Reclassification of equity-based compensation (3.505) Reclass of fixed assets to assets held for sale 11,331 Tax benefits related to deliveries of Class A shares for RSUs (11.680) Satisfaction of liability related to repayment on CIT loan 11.069 Net Assets Transferred from Consolidated Funds: Cash 6.052 38.033 Investments 24.213 Other assets 609 443 Other liabilities (4.874) Net Assets Transferred from Consolidated Variable Interest Entities: Cash 68.586 Investments 2.195986 1.102,114 Other assets 14.039 28.789 Debt (2,046,157) (706,027) Other liabilities (31.959) (12.991) Net Assets of Deconsolidated Variable Interest Entities: Investments — 419.198 Other assets 5,180 Debt — (329.836) Other liabilities (87,338) See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 169 EFTA01085525 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) I. ORGANIZATION AND BASLS OF PRESENTATION Apollo Global Management. LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company or "Apolle). is a global alternative investment manager whose predecessor was founded in 1990. Its primary• business is to raise and invest private equity. capital markets and real estate funds as well as managed accounts. on behalf of pension and endowment funds, as well as other institutional and high net worth individual investors. For these investment management services. Apollo receives management fees generally related to the amount of assets managed. transaction and advisory fees for the investments made and carried interest income related to the performance of the respective funds that it manages. Apollo has three primary business segments: Private equity—invests in control equity and related debt instruments, convertible securities and distressed debt investments: Capital markets—primarily invests in non-control debt and non-control equity investments, including distressed debt securities: and Real estate—invests in legacy commercial mortgage-backed securities, commercial first mortgage loans, mezzanine investments and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Additionally. the Company sponsors real estate funds that focus on opportunistic investments in distressed debt and equity recapitalization transactions. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company. its wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries. the consolidated entities which are considered to be variable interest entities and for which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. and certain entities which are not considered variable interest entities but in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Reorganization of the Company The Company was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on July 3.2007 and completed a reorganization of its predecessor businesses on July 13. 2007 (the 'Reorganization"). The Company is managed and operated by its manager. AGM Management. LLC. which in tum is wholly-owned and controlled by Leon Black. Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan (the "Managing Partners"). As of December 31. 2011. the Company owned through three intermediate holding companies that include APO Corp.. a Delaware corporation that is a domestic corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. APO Asset Co.. LW ("APO Asset"). a Delaware limited liability company that is a disregarded entity for U.S. Federal income 47X purposes. and APO (-c). LLC ("APO (Fe)"). an Anguilla limited liability company that is treated as a corporation for U.S Federal income tax purposes (collectively, the 'Intermediate Holding Companies"). 34.1% of the economic interests of. and operated and controlled all of the businesses and affairs of. the Apollo Operating Group through its wholly-owned general partners. AP Professional Holdings... a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("Holdings"). is the entity through which the Managing Partners and the Company's other partners (the "Contributing Partners") indirectly own (through Holdings) Apollo Operating Group units ("AOG Units") that represent 65.9% of the economic interests in the Apollo Operating Group as of December 31. 2011. The Company consolidates the financial 170 EFTA01085526 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) results of the Apollo Operating Group and its consolidated subsidiaries. Holdings' ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group is reflected as a Non￾Controlling Interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Apollo also entered into an exchange agreement with Holdings that allows the partners in Holdings. subject to the vesting and minimum retained ownership requirements and transfer restrictions set forth in the partnership agreements of the Apollo Operating Group. to exchange their AOG Units for the Company's Class A shares on a one-for-one basis up to four times each year. subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for splits. unit distributions and reclassifications. A limited partner must exchange one partnership unit in each of the ten Apollo Operating Group partnerships to effect an exchange for one Class A share. The Company has historically consolidated Apollo Commodities Trading Fund. In April 2010. the Company became the sole investor in the master and feeder fund structure of Apollo Metals Trading Fund... (the "Metals Trading Fund") and Apollo Commodities Trading Fund... respectively. and began to consolidate the Metals Trading Fund. The Metals Trading Fund and Apollo Commodities Trading Fund were liquidated prior to December 31. 2010. Initial Public Offering—On April 4. 2011. the Company completed the initial public offering ("WO") of its Class A shares. representing limited liability company interests of the Company. AGM received net proceeds from the initial public offering of approximately $382.5 million. which was used to acquire additional AOG Units. As a result. Holdings ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group decreased from 70.7% to 66.5% and the Company's ownership interest increased from 29.3% to 33.5%. As such. the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid for the Apollo Operating Group level ownership interest and the book value on the date of the IPO is reflected in additional paid in capital. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation—Apollo consolidates those entities it controls through a ma'ority voting interest or through other means, including those funds in which the general partner is presumed to have control (e.g.. AP Alternative Assets.... a Guernsey limited partnership that, through AAA Investments its investment partnership. generally invests alongside certain of the Company's private equity funds and directly in certain of its capital markets funds and in other transactions that the Company sponsors and manages ("AAA") and Apollo Credit Senior Loan Fund. M. ("Apollo Senior Loan Fund")). Apollo also consolidates entities that are VIEs for which Apollo is the primary beneficiary. Under the amended consolidation rules, an enterprise is determined to be the primary beneficiary if it holds a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest is defined as (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity's business and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries hold equity interests in and/or receive fees qualifying as variable interests from the funds that the Company manages. The amended consolidation rules require an analysis to determine whether (a) an entity in which Apollo holds a variable interest is a VIE and (b) Apollo's involvement, through holding interests directly or indirectly in the entity or contractually through other variable interests (e.g.. carried interest and management fees), would give it a controlling financial interest. When the VIE has qualified for the deferral of the amended consolidation rules in accordance with U.S. GAAP. the analysis is based on previous consolidation rules, which require an analysis to determine whether (a) an entity in which Apollo holds 171 EFTA01085527 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) a variable interest is a VIE and (b) Apollo's involvement. through holding interests directly or indirectly in the entity or contractually through other variable interests (e.g.. carried interest and management fees), would be expected to absorb a majority of the variability of the entity. Under both the previous and amended consolidation rules, the determination of whether an entity in which Apollo holds a variable interest is a VIE requires judgments which include determining whether the equity investment at risk is sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, evaluating whether the equity holders, as a group. can make decisions that have a significant effect on the success of the entity. determining whether two or more parties' equity interests should be aggregated. and determining whether the equity investors have proportionate voting rights to their obligations to absorb losses or rights to receive returns from an entity. Under both the previous and amended consolidation rules. Apollo determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE at the time it becomes involved with a VIE and reconsiders that conclusion continuously. The consolidation analysis can generally be performed qualitatively. However, if it is not readily apparent whether Apollo is the primary beneficiary. a quantitative expected losses and expected residual returns calculation will be performed. Investments and redemptions (either by Apollo. affiliates of Apollo or third parties) or amendments to the governing documents of the respective Apollo fund may affect an entity's status as a VIE or the determination of the primary beneficiary. Apollo assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary and will consolidate or deconsolidate the entity accordingly. Performance of that assessment requires the exercise of judgment. Where the variable interests have qualified for the deferral. judgments are made in estimating cash flows in evaluating which member within the equity group absorbs a majority of the expected profits or losses of the VIE. Where the variable interests have not qualified for the deferral. judgments are made in determining whether a member in the equity group has a controlling financial interest including power to direct activities that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance and rights to receive benefits or obligations to absorb losses that are potentially significant to the VIE. Under both guidelines. judgment is made in evaluating the nature of the relationships and activities of the parties involved in determining which party within a related-party group is most closely associated with a VIE. The use of these judgments has a material impact to certain components of Apollo's consolidated financial statements. The only VIE formed prior to 2010. the adoption date of amended consolidation guidance. was consolidated as of the date of transition resulting in recognition of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIE at fair value and recognition of a cumulative effect transition adjustment presented as a component of Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the year ended December 31. 2010. The transition adjustment is classified as a component of Non-Controlling Interest rather than an adjustment to appropriated partners' capital because the VIE is funded with equity and 100% of the equity ownership of the VIE is held by unconsolidated Apollo funds and one unaffiliated third party. Changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities and the related interest dividend and other income for this VIE are recorded within Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities in the consolidated statement of financial condition and within net gains from investment activities of consolidated VIEs and net (income) loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in the consolidated statement of operations. Certain of the consolidated VIEs were formed to issue collateralized notes in the legal form of debt backed by financial assets. Changes in the fair value of the assets and liabilities of these VIEs and the related interest and other income are presented within appropriated partners' capital in the consolidated statement of financial condition as these VIES arc funded solely with debt and within net gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities and net (income) loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in the 172 EFTA01085528 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) consolidated statement of operations. Such amounts are recorded within appropriated partners' capital as. in each case. the VIE:: note holders. not Apollo. will ultimately receive the benefits or absorb the losses associated with the VIE's assets and liabilities. Assets and liability amounts of the consolidated VIEs are shown in separate sections within the consolidated statement of financial condition as of December 31.2011 and 2010. Refer to additional disclosures regarding VIEs in note 5. Intercompany transactions and balances, if any. have been eliminated in the consolidation. Equity Method Investments—For investments in entities over which the Company exercises significant influence but which do not meet the requirements for consolidation, the Company uses the equity method of accounting. whereby the Company records its share of the underlying income or loss of such entities. Income (loss) from equity method investments is recognized as part of other income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. The carrying amounts of equity method investments are reflected in investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition. As the underlying entities that the Company manages and invests in are. for U.S. GAAP purposes. primarily investment companies which reflect their investments at estimated fair value, the carrying value of the Company's equity method investments in such entities arc at fair value. Non-Controlling Interest—For entities that arc consolidated. but not 100% owned. a portion of the income or loss and corresponding equity is allocated to owners other than Apollo. The aggregate of the income or loss and corresponding equity that is not owned by the Company is included in Non￾Controlling Interest in the consolidated financial statements. The Non-Controlling Interest relating to Apollo Global Management. LW primarily includes the 65.9% ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group held by the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners through their limited partner interests in Holdings and other ownership interests in consolidated entities. which primarily consist of the approximate 98% ownership interest held by limited partners in AAA as of December 31. 2011. Non-Controlling Interests also include limited partner interests of Apollo managed funds in certain consolidated VIES. Non-Controlling Interests are presented as a separate component of shareholders' equity on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition: net income (loss) includes the net income (loss) attributed to the Non-Controlling Interest holders on the Company's consolidated statements of operations; the primary components of Non-Controlling Interest are separately presented in the Company's consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity to clearly distinguish the interests in the Apollo Operating Group and other ownership interests in the consolidated entities: and profits and losses are allocated to Non-Controlling Interests in proportion to their ownership interests regardless of their basis. Cash and Cash Equivalents—Apollo considers all highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Substantially all amounts on deposit in interest-bearing accounts with major financial institutions exceed insured limits. Restricted Cash—Restricted cash represents cash deposited at a bank, which is pledged as collateral in connection with leased premises. Revenues—Revenues are reported in three separate categories that include (i) advisory and transaction fees from affiliates, which relate to the investments of the funds and may include individual monitoring agreements with the portfolio companies and debt investment vehicles of the private equity funds and capital markets funds; 173 EFTA01085529 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) (ii) management fees from affiliates. which are based on committed capital. invested capital. net asset value. gross assets or as otherwise defined in the respective agreements: and (iii) carried interest income (loss) from affiliates, which is normally based on the performance of the funds subject to preferred return. Advisory and Transaction Fees from Affiliates—Advisory and transaction fees. including directors fees are recognized when the underlying services rendered are substantially completed in accordance with the terms of their transaction and advisory agreements. Additionally. during the normal course of business, the Company incurs certain costs related to private equity fund transactions that are not consummated ("Broken Deal Costs"). Refer to the 'Pending Deal Costs" policy below for information regarding how and when the Company accounts for Broken Deal Costs. As a result of providing advisory services to certain private equity and capital markets portfolio companies. Apollo is generally entitled to receive fees for transactions related to the acquisition and disposition of portfolio companies as well as ongoing monitoring of portfolio company operations. The amounts due from portfolio companies arc included in "Due from Affiliates." which is discussed further in note 15. Under the terms of the limited partnership agreements for certain funds, the management fee payable by the funds may be subject to a reduction based on a certain percentage of such advisory and transaction fees, net of applicable broken deal costs ("Management Fee Offset"). Such amounts are presented as a reduction to Advisory and Transaction Fees from Affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations. Management Fees from Affiliates—Management fees for private equity funds, real estate funds and certain capital markets funds are recognized in the period during which the related services are performed in accordance with the contractual terms of the related agreement. and are based upon (I) a percentage of the capital committed during the commitment period, and thereafter based on the remaining invested capital of unrealized investments. or (2) net asset value, gross assets or as otherwise defined in the respective agreements. Carried Interest Income from Affiliates—Apollo is entitled to an incentive retum that can normally amount to as much as 20% of the total returns on funds' capital. depending upon performance. Performance-based fees are assessed as a percentage of the investment performance of the funds. The carried interest income from affiliates for any period is based upon an assumed liquidation of the fund's net assets on the repotting date, and distribution of the net proceeds in accordance with the fund's income allocation provisions. Carried interest receivable is presented separately in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The carried interest income may be subject to reversal to the extent that the carried interest income recorded exceeds the amount due to the general partner based on a fund's cumulative investment returns. When applicable, the accrual for potential repayment of previously received carried interest income, which is a component of due to affiliates. represents all amounts previously distributed to the general partner that would need to be repaid to the Apollo funds if these funds were to be liquidated based on the current fair value of the underlying funds' investments as of the reporting date. The actual general partner obligation, however, would not become payable or realized until the end of a fund's life. Management Fee Waiver and Notional Investment Program—Under the terms of certain investment fund partnership agreements. Apollo may from time to time elect to forgo a portion of the management fee revenue that is due from the funds and instead receive a right to a proportionate interest in future distributions of profits of those funds. Waived fees recognized during the period are included in management fees from affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations. This election allows certain employees of Apollo to waive a portion of their respective sham of future income from Apollo and receive, in lieu of a cash distribution, title and ownership of the profits interests in the respective fund. Apollo immediately assigns the profits interests received to its employees. Such assignments of profits interests are treated as compensation and benefits when assigned. 174 EFTA01085530 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Deferred Revenue—Apollo earns management fees subject to the Management Fee Offset. When advisory and transaction fees are earned by the management company. the Management Fee Offset reduces the management fee obligation of the fund. When the management company receives cash for advisory and transaction fees, a certain percentage is allocated as a credit to reduce future management fees, otherwise payable by such fund. Such credit is classified as deferred revenue in the consolidated statements of financial condition. As the management fees earned by the management company are presented on a gross basis, any Management Fee Offsets calculated are presented as a reduction to advisory and transaction fees in the consolidated statements of operations. Additionally. Apollo earns advisory fees pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreements with pertain of the portfolio companies that are owned by the funds. When Apollo receives a payment from a portfolio company that exceeds the advisory• fees earned at that point in time, the excess payment is classified as deferred revenue in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The advisory agreements with the portfolio companies vary in duration and the associated fees are received monthly. quarterly or annually. Deferred revenue is reversed and recognized as revenue over the period that the agreed upon services are performed. Under the terms of the funds partnership agreements. Apollo is normally required to bear organizational expenses over a set dollar amount and placement costs in connection with the offering and sale of interests in the funds to investors. The placement fees are payable to placement agents. who are independent third parties that assist in identifying potential investors, securing commitments to invest from such potential investors, preparing or revising offering and marketing materials. developing strategies for attempting to secure investments by potential investors and/or providing feedback and insight regarding issues and concerns of potential investors, when a limited partner either commits or funds a commitment to a fund. In certain instances the placement fees are paid over a period of time. Based on the management agreements with the funds. Apollo considers placement fees and organizational costs paid in determining if cash has been received in excess of the management fees earned. Placement fees and organizational costs are normally the obligation of Apollo but can be paid for by the funds. When these costs are paid by the fund. the resulting obligations are included within deferred revenue. The deferred revenue balance will also be reduced during future periods when management fees are earned but not paid. Interest and Other Income—Apollo recognizes security transactions on the trade date. Interest income is recognized as earned on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are accreted or amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Realized gains and losses are recorded based on the specific identification method. Due from/to Affiliates—Apollo considers its existing partners. employees, certain former employees portfolio companies of the funds and non￾consolidated private equity. capital markets and real estate funds to be affiliates or related parties. 175 EFTA01085531 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Investments, at Fair Value—The Company follows U.S. GAAP attributable to fair value measurements, which among other things. requires enhanced disclosures about investments that arc measured and reported at fair value. Investments, at fair value. represent investments of the consolidated funds. investments of the consolidated VIES and certain financial instruments for which the fair value option was elected and the unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value am reflected as net gains (losses) from investment activities and net gains (losses) from investment activities of the consolidated variable interest entities. respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with U.S. GAAP. investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories: Level /—Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The type of investments included in Level I include listed equities and listed derivatives. As required by U.S. GAAP. the Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and the sale of such position would likely deviate from the quoted price. Level Il—Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies. Investments that am generally included in this category include corporate bonds and loans. less liquid and restricted equity securities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. These investments exhibit higher levels of liquid market observability as compared to Level III investments. The Company subjects broker quotes to various criteria in making the determination as to whether a particular investment would qualify for treatment as a Level II investment. These criteria include. but am not limited to, the number and quality of broker quotes. the standard deviation of obtained broker quotes. and the percentage deviation from independent pricing services. Level Ill—Pricing inputs am unobservable for the investment and includes situations where them is little observable market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Investments that arc included in this category generally include general and limited partnership interests in corporate private equity and real estate funds, mezzanine funds funds of hedge funds. distressed debt and non-investment grade residual interests in securitizations and collateralized debt obligations where the fair value is based on observable inputs as well as unobservable inputs. When a security is valued based on broker quotes. the Company subjects those quotes to various criteria in making the determination as to whether a particular investment would qualify for treatment as a Level II or Level III investment. Some of the factors we consider include the number of broker quotes we obtain, the quality of the broker quotes. the standard deviations of the observed broker quotes and the corroboration of the broker quotes to independent pricing services. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment when the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. In cases where an investment or financial instrument that is measured and reported at fair value is transferred into or out of Level III of the fair value hierarchy. the Company accounts for the transfer as of the end of the reporting period. 176 EFTA01085532 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Private Equity Investments The value of liquid investments, where the primary market is an exchange (whether foreign or domestic) is determined using period end market prices. Such prices are generally based on the last sales price on the date of determination. Valuation approaches used to estimate the fair value of investments that are less liquid include the income approach and the market approach. The income approach provides an indication of fair value based on the present value of cash flows that a business or security is expected to generate in the future. The most widely used methodology used in the income approach is a discounted cash flow method. Inherent in the discounted cash flow method are assumptions of expected results and a calculated discount rate. The market approach provides an indication of fair value based on a comparison of the subject company to comparable publicly traded companies and transactions in the industry. The market approach is driven more by current market conditions of actual trading levels of similar companies and actual transaction data of similar companies. Consideration may also be given to such factors as the Company's historical and projected financial data. valuations given to comparable companies. the size and scope of the Company's operations. the Company's strengths. weaknesses, expectations relating to the market's receptivity to an offering of the Company's securities, applicable restrictions on transfer. industry information and assumptions. general economic and market conditions and other factors deemed relevant. As part of management's process. the Company utilizes a valuation committee to review and approve the valuations. However, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation. those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed. and the differences could be material. Capital Markets Investments The majority of the investments in Apollo's capital markets funds are valued using quoted market prices. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value utilizing recognized pricing services. market participants or other sources. The capital markets funds also enter into foreign currency exchange contracts, credit default swap contracts. and other derivative contracts. which may include options. caps. collars and floors. Foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market by recognizing the difference between the contract exchange rate and the current market rate as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. If securities are held at the end of this period, the changes in value are recorded in income as unrealized. Realized gains or losses are recognized when contracts are settled. Credit default swap contracts are recorded at fair value as an asset or liability with changes in fair value recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Realized gains or losses arc recognized at the termination of the contract based on the difference between the close-out price of the credit default contract and the original contract price. Forward contracts are valued based on market rates obtained from counterparties or prices obtained from recognized financial data service providers. When determining fair value pricing when no market value exists, the value attributed to an investment is based on the enterprise value at the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Valuation approaches used to estimate the fair value of illiquid investments included in Apollo's capital markets funds also may use the income approach or market approach. The valuation approaches used consider. as applicable, market risks. credit risks. counterparty risks and foreign currency risks. Real Estate Investments—For the OARS portfolio of Apollo's funds, the estimated fair value is determined by reference to market prices provided by certain dealers who make a market in these financial instruments. 177 EFTA01085533 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Broker quotes are only indicative of fair value and may not necessarily represent what the funds would receive in an actual trade for the applicable instrument. Loans that the funds plan to sell or liquidate in the near term will be treated as loans held-for-sale and will be held at the lower of cost or fair value. For the illiquid investments, valuations of non-marketable underlying investments arc determined using methods that include, but are not limited to (i) discounted cash flow estimates or comparable analysis prepared internally. (ii) third party appraisals or valuations by qualified real estate appraisers. and (iii) contractual sales value of investments/properties subject to bona fide purchase contracts. Methods (i) and (ii) also incorporate consideration of the use of the income, cost. or sales comparison approaches of estimating property values. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing panics. other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Except for the Company's debt obligation related to the AMH Credit Agreement (as defined in note 12). Apollo's financial instruments are recorded at fair value or at amounts whose carrying value approximates fair value. See "Investments, at Fair Value" above. While Apollo's valuations of portfolio investments arc based on assumptions that Apollo believes are reasonable under the circumstances. the actual realized gains or losses will depend on. among other factors. future operating results, the value of the assets and market conditions at the time of disposition. any related transaction costs and the timing and manner of sale. all of which may ultimately differ significantly from the assumptions on which the valuations were based. Other financial instruments carrying values generally approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of those instruments or variable interest rates related to the borrowings. As disclosed in note 12, the Company's long term debt obligation related to the AMH Credit Agreement is believed to have an estimated fair value of approximately $752.2 million based on a yield analysis using available market data of comparable securities with similar terms and remaining maturities. However, the carrying value that is recorded on the consolidated statement of financial condition is the amount for which we expect to settle the long term debt obligation. Fair Value Option—Apollo has elected the fair value option for the convertible notes issued by HFA and for the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. Such election is irrevocable and is applied to financial instruments on an individual basis at initial recognition. Apollo has elected to separately present interest income in the consolidated statement of operations from other changes in the fair value of the convertible notes issued by HFA. Apollo has applied the fair value option for certain corporate loans• other investments and debt obligations held by these entities that otherwise would not have been carried at fair value. Refer to note 5 for further disclosure on financial instruments of the consolidated VIEs for which the fair value option has been elected. Interest Rate Swap Agreements—Apollo recognizes derivatives as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. In order to reduce interest rate risk. Apollo entered into interest rate swap agreements which were formally designated as cash flow hedges. To qualify for cash flow hedge accounting. interest rate swaps must meet certain criteria. including (a) the items to be hedged expose Apollo to interest rate risk and (b) the interest rate swaps are highly effective in reducing Apollo's exposure to interest rate risk. Apollo formally documents at inception its hedge relationships. including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items. its risk management objectives. its strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction and Apollo's evaluation of effectiveness. Effectiveness is periodically assessed based upon a comparison of the relative changes in the cash flows of the interest rate swaps and the items being hedged. For derivatives that have been formally designated as cash flow hedges. the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income ("OCI"). 178 EFTA01085534 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Amounts in OCI arc reclassified into earnings when interest expense on the underlying borrowings is recognized. If. at any time. the swaps are determined to be ineffective. in whole or in part. due to changes in the interest rate swap or underlying debt agreements. the fair value of the portion of the interest rate swap determined to be ineffective will be recognized as a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations. Financial Instruments held by Consolidated VIEs The consolidated VIEs hold investments that are traded over-the-counter. Investments in securities that arc traded on a securities exchange or comparable over-the-counter quotation systems are valued based on the last reported sale price at that date. If no sales of such investments are reported on such date. and in the case of over-the-counter securities or other investments for which the last sale date is not available, valuations are based on independent market quotations obtained from market participants, recognized pricing services or other sources deemed relevant, and the prices arc based on the avenge of the 'bid' and "ask" prices. or at ascertainable prices at the close of business on such day. Market quotations are generally based on valuation pricing models or market transactions of similar securities adjusted for security-specific factors such as relative capital structure priority and interest and yield risks, among other factors. The consolidated VIEs also have debt obligations that are recorded at fair value. The valuation approach used to estimate the fair values of debt obligations is the discounted cash flow method. which includes consideration of the cash flows of the debt obligation based on projected quarterly interest payments and quarterly amortization. Debt obligations are discounted based on the appropriate yield curve given the loan's respective maturity and credit rating. Management uses its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising relevant factors for determining the valuations of its debt obligations. Pending Deal Costs Pending deal costs consist of certain costs incurred (e.g. research costs, due diligence costs, professional fees, legal fees and other related items) related to private equity and capital markets fund transactions that we are pursuing but which have not yet been consummated. These costs arc deferred until such transactions arc broken or successfully completed. A transaction is determined to be broken upon management's decision to no longer pursue the transaction. In accordance with the related fund agreements. in the event the deal is broken, all of the costs are reimbursed by the funds and considered in the calculation of the Management Fee Offset. These offsets are included in Advisory and Transaction Fees from Affiliates in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. If a deal is successfully completed. Apollo is reimbursed by the fund or a fund's portfolio company for all costs incurred. Fixed Assets Fixed Assets consist primarily of ownership interests in aircraft. leasehold improvements. furniture, fixtures and equipment. computer hardware and software and arc recorded at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the assets' estimated useful lives and in the case of leasehold improvements the lesser of the useful life or the term of the lease. Aircraft engine overhauls arc capitalized and depreciated until the next expected overhaul. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment periodically and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may be impaired. 179 EFTA01085535 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Business Combinations—The Company accounts for acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The purchase price of the acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed using the fair values determined by management as of the acquisition date. Goodwill and Intangible Assets—Goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. Identifiable finite-life intangible assets. by contrast. are amortized over their estimated useful lives. which are periodically re-evaluated for impairment or when circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred. Apollo amortizes its identifiable finite￾life intangible assets using a method of amortization reflecting the pattern in which the economic benefits of the finite-life intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up. If that pattern cannot be reliably determined. Apollo uses the straight-line method amortization. At June 30. 2011. the Company performed its annual impairment testing and determined there was no impairment of goodwill or indefinite life intangible assets at such time. Profit Sharing Payable—Profit sharing payable represents the amounts payable to employees and former employees who arc entitled to a proportionate share of carried interest income in one or more funds. The liability is calculated based upon the changes to realized and unrealized carried interest and is therefore not payable until the carried interest itself is realized. Debt Issuance Costs—Debt issuance costs consist of costs incurred in obtaining financing and arc amortized over the term of the financing using the effective interest method. These costs are included in Other Assets on the consolidated statements of financial condition. Foreign Currency—The Company may. from time to time. hold foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. Such assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. The functional currency of the Company's international subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. as their operations are considered an extension of U.S. parent operations. Non-monetary assets and liabilities of the Company's international subsidiaries are remeasured into the functional currency using historical exchange rates specific to each asset and liability. The results of the Company's foreign operations arc normally remeasured using an average exchange etc for the respective reporting period. All currency remeasurement adjustments arc included within other income (loss), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions are also included within other income (loss), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Compensation and Benefits The components of compensation and benefits have been expanded in the consolidated statements of operations in 2009 and 2010 to conform with the 2011 presentation. Equity-Based Compensation—Equity-based compensation is measured based on the grant date fair value of the award. Equity-based awards that do not require future service (i.e.. vested awards) are expensed immediately. Equity-based employee awards that require future service are expensed over the relevant service period. The Company estimates forfeitures for equity-based awards that are not expected to vest. Equity-based awards granted to non￾employees for services provided to the affiliates are remeasured to fair value at the end of each reporting period and expensed over the relevant service period. Salaries, Bonus and Benefits—Salaries, bonus and benefits includes base salaries, discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses. severance and employee benefits. Bonuses are accrued over the service period. 180 EFTA01085536 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) From time to time, the Company may assign profits interests received in lieu of management fees to certain investment professionals. Such assignments of profits interests are treated as compensation and benefits when assigned. The Company sponsors a 401(k) Savings Plan whereby U.S.-based employees are entitled to participate in the plan based upon satisfying certain eligibility requirements. The Company may provide discretionary contributions from time to time. No contributions relating to this plan were made by the Company for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. Profit Sharing Expense—Profit sharing expense consists of a portion of carried interest earned in one or more funds allocated to employees and former employees. Profit sharing expense is recognized as the related carried interest income is recognized. Profit sharing expense can be reversed during periods when there is a decline in carried interest income that was previously recognized. Additionally. profit sharing expenses paid may be subject to clawback from employees, former employees and Contributing Partners. In June 2011. the Company adopted a performance based incentive arrangement for certain Apollo partners and employees designed to more closely align compensation on an annual basis with the overall realized performance of the Company. This arrangement enables certain partners and employees to earn discretionary compensation based on carried interest realizations earned by the Company in a given year. which amounts are reflected in profit sharing expense in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Incentive Fee Compensation—Certain employees are entitled to receive a discretionary portion of incentive fee income from certain of our capital markets funds. based on performance for the year. Incentive fee compensation expense is recognized on accrual basis as the related carried interest income is earned. Incentive fee compensation expense may be subject to reversal until the carried interest income crystallizes. Other Income (Loss) Net Gains (lasses) from Investment Activities—Net gains (losses) from investment activities include both realized gains and losses and the change in unrealized gains and losses in the Company's investment portfolio between the opening balance sheet date and the closing balance sheet date. The consolidated financial statements include the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) of AAA and the investment in HFA discussed in note 4. Net Gains from Investment Activities of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities—Changes in the fair value of the consolidated VIEss assets and liabilities and related interest, dividend and other income and expenses subsequent to consolidation are presented within net gains (losses) front investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities and are attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in the consolidated statements of operations. Comprehensive (Loss)Income—U.S. GAAP guidance establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. U.S. GAAP requires that the Company classify items of OCI by their nature in the financial statements and display the accumulated balance of OCI separately in the shareholders' equity section of the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition. Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and OCI. Apollo's OCI is primarily comprised of the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements discussed previously. It at any time, any of the Company's subsidiaries functional currency becomes non-U.S. dollar denominated, the Company will record foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments in OCI. 181 EFTA01085537 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Income Taxes—The Apollo Operating Group and its subsidiaries continue to generally operate in the U.S. as partnerships for U.S. Federal income tax purposes and generally as corporate entities in non-U.S. jurisdictions. Accordingly. these entities in some cases are subject to New York City unincorporated business tax. or in the case of non-U.S. entities. to non-U.S. corporate income taxes. In addition. APO Corp.. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. is subject to U.S. Federal. state and local corporate income tax. and the Company's provision for income taxes is accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As significant judgment is required in determining tax expense and in evaluating tax positions. including evaluating uncertainties. we recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is "more likely than not" to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. If a tax position is no considered more likely than not to be sustained. then no benefits of the position arc recognized. The Company's tax positions are reviewed and evaluated quarterly and determine whether or not we have uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition. Deferred income taxes are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Nei Income (Loss) Per Class A Share—U.S. GAAP requires use of the two-class method of computing earnings per share for all periods presented for each class of common stock and participating security as if all earnings for the period had been distributed. Under the two-class method. during periods of net income, the net income is first reduced for distributions declared on all classes of securities to arrive at undistributed earnings. During periods of net losses. the net loss is reduced for distributions declared on participating securities only if the security has the right to participate in the earnings of the entity and an objectively determinable contractual obligation to sham in net losses of the entity. The remaining earnings are allocated to common Class A Shares and participating securities to the extent that each security shares in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. Each total is then divided by the applicable number of shares to arrive at basic earnings per share. For the diluted earnings, the denominator includes all outstanding common shares and all potential common shares assumed issued if they am dilutive. The numerator is adjusted for any changes in income or loss that would result from a hypothetical conversion of these potential common shams. Use of Estimates—The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Apollo's most significant estimates include goodwill. intangible assets, income taxes. carried interest income from affiliates. non-cash compensation and fair value of investments and debt in the consolidated and unconsolidated funds and VIES. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In April 2011. the FASB amended existing guidance for agreements to transfer financial assets that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase or redeem the financial assets before their maturity. The amendments remove from the assessment of effective control the criterion requiring the transferor to have the 182 EFTA01085538 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee and the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. The guidance is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15. 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2011, the PASS issued an update which includes amendments that result in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. Consequently. the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. Certain of the amendments could change how the fair value measurement guidance is applied including provisions related to highest and best use and valuation premise for nonfinancial assets, application to financial assets and financial liabilities with offsetting positions in market risks or countcrparty credit risk, premiums or discounts in fair value measurement. fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity's shareholders' equity. and additional disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. The update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15. 2011 for public entities and is to be applied prospectively. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2011. the FASB issued an update which includes amendments that eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income (OCI) as pan of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity and requires entities to report components of other comprehensive income in either (1) a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. In a single continuous statement. entities must include the components of net income, a total for net income, the components of OCI. a total for OCI. and a total for comprehensive income. Under the two separate but continuous statements approach. the first statement would include components of net income. consistent with the income statement format used today. and the second statement would include components of OCI. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years. and interim periods within those years. beginning after December 15. 2011. In December 2011. the FASB issued an amendment to this update deferring changes related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements as the Company presents a separate statement of comprehensive income. In September 2011. the FASB issued an update which amends the guidance related to testing goodwill for impairment. Under the revised guidance. entities testing goodwill for impairment have the option to perform a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e.. step 1 of the goodwill impairment test). If entities determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not to be less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. Otherwise, further testing would not be needed. The update does not amend the requirement to test goodwill for impairment between annual tests if events or circumstances warrant. The amendments are effective for all entities for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15. 2011. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In December 2011. the FASB issued amended guidance which will enhance disclosures required by U.S. GAAP by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. irrespective of whether they are offset. This information will enable users of an entity's financial statements to evaluate the 183 EFTA01085539 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity's financial position, including the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with certain financial instruments and derivative instruments. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January I. 2013. and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. 3. ACQUISITIONS AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Business Combinations Gulf Stream On October 24.2011 (the "Acquisition Date"). the Company completed its previously announced acquisition (the "Acquisition") of 1005E of the membership interests of Gulf Stream Asset Management. LLC ("Gulf Stream"). a manager of collateralized loan obligations. The Acquisition was consummated by the Company for total consideration at fair value of approximately $38.3 million. The transaction broadens Apollo's existing senior credit business by expanding our credit coverage as well as investor relationships and increases the Assets Under Management of Apollo's capital markets. Consideration exchanged at closing consisted of payment of approximately $29.6 million. of which $6.7 million was used to repay subordinated notes and debt due to the existing shareholder on behalf of Gulf Stream. The Company funded the consideration exchanged at closing from its existing cash resources. Additional consideration of $4.0 million having an acquisition date fair value of $3.9 million will be paid to the former owners of Gulf Stream on the fourteen-month anniversary of the closing date. The Company will also make payments to the former owners of Gulf Stream under a contingent consideration obligation which requires the Company to transfer cash to the former owners of Gulf Stream based on a specified percentage of incentive fee revenue. The contingent consideration liability has an Acquisition Date fair value of approximately $4.7 million. which was determined based on the present value of the estimated range of undiscounted incentive fee payable cash flows between $0 and approximately $8.7 million using a discount rate of 13.7%. Tangible assets acquired in the Acquisition consisted of a management fee receivable. Intangible assets acquired consisted primarily of certain management contracts providing economic rights to senior fees. subordinate fees. and incentive fees from existing CLOs managed by Gulf Stream. Additionally. as pan of the Acquisition. the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of six consolidated CLOs. 184 EFTA01085540 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The Company has performed an analysis and an evaluation of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The estimated fair value of the assets acquired exceeded the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed as of the Acquisition Date resulting in a bargain purchase gain of approximately $195.5 million. The bargain purchase gain is reflected in other income, net within the consolidated statements of operations with a corresponding amount reflected in appropriated partners' capital within the consolidated statements of changes in shareholder? equity. The estimated fair values for the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed am summarized in the following table: Tangible Assets: Receivable. management fees $ 1.720 Total assets of consolidated CLOs 2.278,612 Intangible Assets: Management Contracts 32.400 Fair Value of Assets Acquired Liabilities assumed: Deferred Tax Liability 2.312.732 871 Total liabilities of consolidated CLOs 2.078.117 Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed 2.078.988 Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired 233.744 Less: Pair Value of Consideration Transferred Gain on Acquisition 38.290 195.454 The Company's rights under all management contracts acquired will be amortized over six years. The management contract valuation and related amortization are as follows: Weighted Aterage Useful Life in Years December 31. 201 Management contracts Less: Accumulated amortization 12541 Net intangible assets 3.7 32.400 32.116 The results of operations of the acquired business since the Acquisition Date included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the period from October 24. 2011 to December 31.2011 were as follows: For the Period from October 24. 2011 Co December 31.2011 Total Revenues Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest Net Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management, LLC 2.107 194.852 473 185 EFTA01085541 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars In thousands, except share data) Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Information Unaudited supplemental pro forma results of operations of the combined entity for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. assuming the Gulf Stream acquisition had occurred as of January 1.2010 are presented below. This pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and is not intended to be indicative of what the Company's results would have been had the Acquisition been completed on January I. 2010. nor does it purport to be indicative of any future results. For the Year Ended December 31. Total Revenues Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest 2011 2010 On notion, except for share dat0 174.9 $ 2,115.7 (1.097.1) $ 652.1 Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC (468.7) S 95.9 Net (Loss) Income per Class A Share: Net (Loss) Income per Class A Share—Basic and Diluted (4.18) S 0.84 Weighted Average Number of Class A Shares—Basic and Diluted 116.364.110 96.964.769 The 2011 and 2010 supplemental pro forma earnings include an adjustment to exclude $4.9 million and $9.7 million. respectively of compensation expense not expected to recur due to termination of certain contractual arrangements as part of the closing of the Acquisition. Other Acquisitions On February 1. 2010. the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of a limited company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong and related entities thereto. The Company paid cash consideration of $1.4 million for identifiable assets with a combined fair value of $0.4 million. which resulted in $1.0 million of additional goodwill. CPI On November 12. 2010. Apollo completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Citi Property Investors ("CM"). the real estate investment management group of Citigroup Inc. CPI had AUM of approximately $3.6 billion as of December 31. 2010. CPI is an integrated real estate investment platform with investment professionals located in Asia. Europe and North America. As part of the acquisition. Apollo received cash of $15.5 million and acquired general partner interests in. and advisory agreements with, various real estate investment funds and co-invest vehicles and added to its team of real estate professionals. The consideration transferred in the acquisition is a contingent consideration in the form of a liability incurred by Apollo to CM. The liability is an obligation of Apollo to transfer cash to CM based on a specified percentage of future earnings. The estimated fair value of the contingent liability is $1.2 million as of November 12. 2010. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the Company recorded a $24.1 million gain on acquisition which is included in Other Income (Loss). Net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31. 2010. 186 EFTA01085542 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The finite-life intangible assets relate to management contracts associated with the CPI funds. The fair value of the management contracts was estimated to be $8.3 million. The Company also received $15.5 million of cash and recorded a receivable valued at $1.5 million as of December 31, 2010. The Company has performed an analysis and an evaluation of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company has determined the following estimated fair values for the acquired assets and liabilities assumed: Tangible Assets: Cash $ 15.468 Receivables. at fair value 1,500 Intangible Assets: Management Contracts 8,300 Total Assets 25.268 Less- Contingent consideration. at fair value (1.200) Gain on Acquisition >4.(16S The estimated useful life of the management contracts is 2.5 years. The Company is amortizing the management contracts over their estimated useful life using the straight-line method. Useful 1.1te Detember31. December 31. in Yens 2011 2010 Management contracts Less: Accumulated amortization of intangibles Net identified intangible assets. at fair value 2.5 8.300 $ 8,300 (3,7611 (433) 4,539 S 7.867 Stone Tower On December 16. 2011. Apollo announced that it has agreed to merge Stone Tower Capital LLC and its related management companies. a leading alternative credit manager with approximately $18 billion of assets under management. into Apollo's capital markets business. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and is expected to close in April 2012. subject to satisfaction of closing conditions. Intangible Assets Intangible assets. net consists of the following: As of December 31. 2011 2010 Finite-lived intangible assets/management contracts S 141,000 $ 108.600 Accumulated amortization (59,154) (44,026) Intangible assets, net S 81.846 $ 64.574 187 EFTA01085543 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The changes in intangible assets. net consist of the following: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 Balance, beginning of year Amortization expense (15.128) (12.777) (12.677) Acquisitions Balance, end of year $ 64,574 $ 69,051 $ 81,728 32.400 8.300 S 81,846 $ 64.574 $ 69.051 Amortization expense related to intangible assets. including the intangible assets related to acquisitions and the intangible assets as part of the acquisitions of Non-Controlling Interests in the Apollo Operating Group was $15.1 million. $12.8 million and $1 2.7 million for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010. and 2009. respectively. Expected amortization of these intangible assets for each of the next 5 years and thereafter is as follows: Amortization of inungible sotto There￾2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 After Total $ 21.987 $ 14.842 S 9.598 S 9.864 $ 7.120 $ 18.033 $ 81.464 4. INVESTMENTS The following table represents Apollo's investments: December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Investments. at fair value Other investments Total Investments $ 1,552,122 $ 1.637.091 305.343 283.462 1.857.465 $ 1.920,553 188 EFTA01085544 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Investments at Falr Value Investments at fair value consist of financial instruments held by AAA. the investment in HFA. Senior Loan Fund. other investments held at fair value and investments of consolidated VIEs as discussed further in note 5. As of December 31. 2011 and 2010. the net assets of the consolidated funds and VIEs were $1,724.2 million and $1,951.6 million. respectively. The following investments. except the investment in HFA and other investments, am presented as a percentage of net assets of the consolidated funds and VIEs: Investments. at Fair Value— Affiliates December 31.2011 December 31.2010 Fair Value Cost % of Net Assets of Consolidated Funds and VIE. Fair Value Cost ei or NO -‘,,el. or Consolidated Funds and VIEs Private Equity Capita/ Markets Total Private Equity Capital %lathes Total In% estments. at fair value: AAA 1.480.152 — $ 1.480.152 1,662.999 85.9% S 1.637.091 — S 1.637.091 S 1.695,992 Investments held by Senior Loan Fund — 24213 24.213 24.369 IA 11FA — 46.678 46.678 54.628 NIA Other 1.079 1.079 2,881 N/A 'fugal Securities 1.461.231 70.891 S 1.552.122 1.745.077 87.3% 1.637.091 S $ 1.637.091 1.695.992 83.9% At December 31. 2011 and 2010. the sole investment of AAA was its investment in AAA Investments. ("AAA Investments'). The following tables represent each investment of AAA Investments constituting mom than five percent of the net assets of the consolidated funds and VIEs as of the aforementioned dates: Ilecemlrer 31.2011 Instrument Type Cost Fair Value % of Net Assets of Consolidated Funds and VIEs Apollo Life Re Ltd. Equity $ 358.241 $ 430.800 25.0% Apollo Strategic Value Offshore Fund. Ltd. Investment Fund 105.889 164.811 9.6 Rexnord Corporation Equity 37,461 139,100 8.1 Apollo Asia Opportunity Offshore Fund. Ltd. Investment Fund 88.166 86.329 5.0 LeverageSource.l. Equity 139,913 102,834 6.0 189 EFTA01085545 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) December 31.2010 Instrument bite Cost Fair Value % of Net Math of Consolidated Funds and CIEs Apollo Life Re Ltd. Equity $ 201.098 $ 249.900 12.8% Apollo Strategic Value Offshore Fund. Ltd. Investment Fund 113.772 160.262 8.2 Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc. Equity 76.007 137,992 7.1 Rexnord Corporation Equity 37.461 133.700 6.9 LeverageSource. • Equity 140.743 115,677 5.9 Apollo Asia Opportunity Offshore Fund. Ltd. Investment Fund 102.530 110.029 5.6 Caesars Entertainment Corporation Equity 176,729 99,030 5.1 AAA Investments owns equity as a private equity co-investment in Caesars Entertainment Corporation (formerly known as Harrah's Entertainment. Inc.) and AAA Investments has an ownership interest in LeverageSource. M.. which owns debt of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. At December 31. 2010. AAA Investments' combined sham of these debt and equity investments was greater than 5% of the net assets of the consolidated funds and VIEs and was valued at $102.8 million. In addition to AAA Investments' private equity co-investment in Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc. ("Momentive") noted above. AAA Investments has an ownership interest in the debt of Momentive. AAA Investments' combined share of these debt and equity investments is valued at $85.9 million and $138.8 million at December 31.2011 and December 31. 2010. respectively. At December 31. 2010. AAA Investments' combined sham of these debt and equity investments was greater than 5% of the net assets of the consolidated funds and VIEs. Furthermore. AAA Investments owns equity. as a private equity co-investment. and debt through its investment in Autuninleaf... and Apollo Fund VI BC.... in CEVA Logistics. AAA Investments' combined share of these debt and equity investments was valued at $75.2 million and $124.6 million as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. At December 31. 2010. AAA Investments' combined sham of these debt and equity investments was greater than 5% of the net assets of the consolidated funds and VIEs. Apollo Strategic Value Offshore Fund. Ltd. (the "Apollo Strategic Value Fund") has an ownership interest in a special purpose vehicle. Apollo VIF/SVF Bradco LLC. which owns interests in Bradco Supply Corporation. AAA Investments' sham of this investment is valued at $80.9 million at December 31. 2011. Apollo Strategic Value Fund primarily invests in the securities of leveraged companies in North America and Europe through three core strategics: distressed investments, value-driven investments and special opportunities. In connection with the redemptions requested by AAA Investments of its investment in Apollo Strategic Value Fund, the remainder of AAA Investments' investment in the Apollo Strategic Value Fund was converted into liquidating shares issued by the Apollo Strategic Value Fund. The liquidating shams were initially allocated a pro rata portion of each of the Apollo Strategic Value Fund's existing investments and liabilities, and as those investments are sold. AAA Investments is allocated the proceeds from such disposition less its proportionate sham of any current expenses incurred by the Apollo Strategic Value Fund. Apollo Asia Opportunity Offshore Fund. Ltd. ("Asia Opportunity Fund") is an investment vehicle that seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles by capitalizing on investment opportunities created by the increasing demand for capital in the rapidly expanding Asian markets. In connection with a 190 EFTA01085546 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) redemption requested by AAA Investments of its investment in Asia Opportunity Fund a portion of AAA Investments' investment was convened into liquidating shares issued by the Asia Opportunity Fund. The liquidating shares were initially allocated a pro mu portion of each of the Asia Opportunity Fund's existing investments and liabilities, and as those investments are sold. AAA Investments is allocated the proceeds from such disposition less its proportionate share of any current expenses incurred or reserves set by the Asia Opportunity Fund. At December 31. 2011 and 2010. the liquidating shams of Asia Opportunity Fund had a fair value of $26.1 million and $45.0 million, respectively. Apollo Life Re Ltd. is an Apollo-sponsored vehicle that owns the majority of the equity of Athene Holding Ltd.. (rAthene"), the parent of Athene Life Re Ltd.. a Bermuda-based reinsurance company focused on the life reinsurance sector. Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company. a recently acquired Delaware-domiciled (formerly South Carolina domiciled) stack life insurance company focused on retail sales and reinsurance in the retirement services market. Investors Insurance Corporation. a recently acquired Delaware-domiciled stock life insurance company focused on the retirement services market and Athene Life Insurance Company. a recently organized Indiana-domiciled stock life insurance company focused on the institutional guaranteed investment contract ("GIC") backed note and funding agreement markets. Senior Loan Fund On December 31. 2011. the Company invested $26.0 million in the Apollo Credit Senior Loan Fund. ("Senior Loan Fund"). As a result, the Company became the sole investor in the fund and therefore consolidated the assets and liabilities of the fund. The fund invests in U.S. denominated senior secured loans, senior secured bonds and other income generating fixed-income investments. At least 90% of the Senior Loan Fund's portfolio of investments must consist of senior secured, floating rate loans or cash or cash equivalents. Up to 10% of the Senior Loan Fund's portfolio may consist of non-first lien fixed income investments and other income generating fixed income investments. including but not limited to senior secured bonds. The Senior Loan Fund may not purchase assets rated (tranche rating) at B3 or lower by Moody's. or equivalent rating by another nationally recognized rating agency. The Company has classified the instruments associated with the Senior Loan Fund investment as Level II and Level III investments. HFA On March 7. 2011. the Company invested $52.1 million (including expenses related to the purchase) in a convertible note with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million and received 20.833.333 stock options issued by HFA. an Australian based specialist global funds management company. The terms of the convertible note allow the Company to convert the note. in whole or in part. into common shares of HFA at an exchange rate equal to the principal plus accrued payment-in-kind interest (or "P1K" interest) divided by US$0.98 at any time. and convey participation rights. on an as-converted basis. in any dividends declared in excess of $6.0 million per annum. as well as seniority rights over HFA common equity holders. Unless previously converted. repurchased or cancelled. the note will be converted on the eighth anniversary of its issuance on March 11. 2019. Additionally. the note has a percentage coupon interest of 6% per annum. paid via principal capitalization (PIK interest) for the first four years. and thereafter either in cash or via principal capitalization at HFA's discretion. The PIK interest provides for the Company to receive additional common shares of HFA if the note is converted. The Company has elected the fair value option for the 191 EFTA01085547 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) convertible note. The convertible note is valued using an as "if-convened basis." The Company separately presents interest income in the consolidated statement of operations from other changes in the fair value of the convertible note. For the year ended December 31.2011 the Company has recorded $2.5 million in PIK interest income included in interest income in the consolidated statements of operations. The terms of the stock options allow for the Company to acquire 20.833.333 fully paid ordinary shares of HFA at an exercise price in Australian Dollars ("AV) of A$8.00 (exchange rate of A$1.00 to $0.84 as of December 31. 2011) per stock option. The stock options became exercisable upon issuance and expire on the eighth anniversary of the issuance date. The stock options are accounted for as a derivative and arc valued at their fair value under U.S. GAAP at each balance sheet date. As a result, for the year ended December 31. 2011. the Company recorded an unrealized loss of approximately $5.9 million, related to the convertible note and stock options within net (losses) gains from investment activities in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company has classified the instruments associated with the HFA investment as Level III investments. Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities Net (losses) gains from investment activities in the consolidated statements of operations include net realized gains from sales of investments, and the change in net unrealized (losses) gains resulting from changes in fair value of the consolidated funds investments and realization of previously unrealized (losses) gains. Additionally net (losses) gains from investment activities include changes in the fair value of the investment in HFA and other investments held at fair value. The following tables present Apollo's net (losses) gains from investment activities for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: For the Year Ended December 31.2011 Private Equity Capital Markets Total Change in net unrealized (losses) gains due to changes in fair values $ (123.946) $ (5.881) $ (129.827) Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities (123.9461 S 15.881) S 1129.827) For the Year Ended December 31. 2010 Private E Capital Market. Total Realized (lasses) gains on sales of investments - S (2.240) $ (2.240) Change in net unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values 370.145 (34) 370.111 Net Gains (Losses) from Investment Activities 370.145 S (2.274) S 367.871 For the Year Ended December 31.2009 Private Equity Capital Markets Total Realized gains on sales of investments 584 $ $ 584 Change in net unrealized gains due to changes in fair values 471.873 38.478 510.351 Net Gains from Investment Activities 472.457 $ 38.478 $ 510.935 192 EFTA01085548 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars In thousands, except share data) Other Investments Other Investments primarily consist of equity method investments. Apollo's share of operating income (loss) generated by these investments is recorded within income from equity method investments in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents income from equity method investments for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: For the lean Ended December %t. 2010 2009 Investments: Private Equity Funds: AAA Investments $ (SS) $ 215 $ 261 Apollo Investment Fund IV. ("Fund IV") 8 24 17 Apollo Investment Fund V, ,("Fund V") (9) 39 44 Apollo Investment Fund VI. ("Fund VI-) 2.090 599 1.335 Apollo Investment Fund VII. . ("Fund VII") 10,156 37,499 31,527 Apollo Natural Resources Partners. M. ("ANRP") (141) Capital Markets Funds: Apollo Special Opportunities Mr na ed Account... ( SOMA ) (793) 1.106 1.961 Apollo Value Investment Fun (25) 29 57 Apollo Strategic Value Fund. ("SVP) (21) 21 57 Apollo Credit Liquidity Fund. . ("ACI_F") (295) 3,431 13,768 Apollo/Anus Investors 2007-I. 'Arius") 368 4.895 2.249 Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund I. ("COF I") 2,410 12,618 16,473 Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund II. ("COP II") (737) 3.610 8.294 Apollo European Principal Finance Fund. . (EPP") 1,729 2,568 330 Apollo Investment Europe II... ("ALE .1.1") (308) 1.496 2.937 Apollo Palmetto Strategic Partnership. M. (Palmetto') (100) 903 258 Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund ("AFT") (16) Apollo Residential Mortgagg. Inc. ("AMTG") Oro Apollo European Credit.. ( AEC ) (10) Apollo European Strategic Investment a (rAESI") 21 Real Estate: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. Inc. ("ARI") 636k" (390)r`r (743) ACRE US Real Estate Fund. (79) CPI Capital Partners NA Fund 98 CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific Fund 71 Other Equity Method Investments: VC Holdings. . Series A ("Vantium A") (1.860) (951) (3.770) VC Holdings. . Series C ("Vantium C") 580 1370 8,072 VC Holdings. . Series D ("Vantium D") Total Income from Equity Method Investments 285 730 (14) S 13.921 S 69.812 S 83.113 ) Amounts are as of September 30. 2011. 12) Amounts are as of September 30, 2010. 193 EFTA01085549 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Other investments as of December 31. 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following: Equity Held a% of December 31. 201l % of Onenhi December 31. 2010 56of Ounershl Investments: Private Equity Funds: AAA Investments 859 0.057% S 929 0.056% Fund IV 15 0.010 48 0.005 Fund V 202 0.014 231 0.013 Fund VI 7.752 0.082 5.860 0.051 Fund VII 139,765 1.318 122,384 1.345 Apollo Natural Resources Partners..7 1.982 2.544 Capital Markets Funds: Apollo Special Opportunities Mimed Account.■. 5.051 0.525 5.863 0.537 Apollo Value Investment Fu 122 0.081 152 0.085 Apollo Strategic Value Fund. 123 0.059 144 0.055 Apollo Credit Liquidity Fund. 14,449 2.465 18,736 2.450 Apollo/Anus Investors 2007-I. 6.009 6.156 7.143 6.156 Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund I. 37.806 1.977 41,793 1.949 Apollo Credit Opportunity Fund II. 22.979 1.472 27.415 1.441 Apollo European Principal Finance Fund.. 14,423 1.363 15,352 1.363 Apollo Investment Europe II... 7.845 2.076 8.154 2.045 Apollo Palmetto Strategic Partnership... 10,739 1.186 6,403 1.186 Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund 84 0.034 Apollo/ HI Loan Portfolio... 100 0.189 Apollo Residential NIongagLInc."' 4.000" 1.8se Apollo European Credit. 542 1.053 Apollo European Strategic Investments.. 1.704 1.035 Real Estate: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. Inc. 11.288 2.730 9.440 3.198 ACRE U.S. Real Estate Fund 5,884 2.065 CPI Capital Partners NA Fund 564 0.344 CPI Capital Partners Europe Fund 5 0.001 CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific Fund 256 0.039 Other Equity Method Investments: Vantium A /B 359 6.450 2.219 12.240 Vantium C 6.944 2.300 10.135 2.166 Vantium D 1.345 6.300 1.061 6.345 Portfolio Company Holdings 2.147 we) Total Other Investments 105,343 S 283,462 (I) Amounts am as of September 30. 2011. (2) Amounts are as of September 30. 2010. (3) Investment value includes the fair value of RSUs granted to the Company as of the grant date. These amounts are not considered in the percentage of ownership until the RSUs are vested. at which point the RSUs are converted to common stock and delivered to the Company. 194 EFTA01085550 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) (4) Ownership percentages am not presented for these equity method investments in our portfolio companies as we only present for the funds in which we am the general partner. As of December 31. 2011 and 2010. no single equity method investment held by Apollo exceeded 10% of Apollo's total consolidated assets or income. respectively. The most recently issued summarized aggregated financial information of the funds and other equity method investments in which Apollo has equity method investments is as follows: Balance Sheet Information Private Equits'2I Capital Markets Real Estate As of December 31. AN 44 December 31. As of December 31. 2011i3"11 2010 2011 2010 :an"' moth Investments $ 22,759,853 $ 24,779.759 $ 10,004.744 $ 9,024,982 $ 1.980,613 $ 550,564 Assets 24 219 637 26 131 909 11 335 170 9 910 587 2.196460 785 497 Liabilities 686,558 594,954 2,773.163 1,414,244 587,576 483,393 Equity 23.533.079 25.538.955 8362.007 8.496.343 1.608.884 302.104 (I) (2) (3) (4) Certain real estate amounts am as of September 30. 2011 and 2010. Amounts include Vantium A. C and D. Certain equity investment amounts arc as of September 30. 2011. Financial information of certain equity method investments is not available as of December 31. 2011. Balance Sheet Infonnatkm Aggrepte Totals as of December 31. 2011 2010 Investments 34,745,210 $ 34,355,305 Assets 37.751.267 36.829.993 Liabilities 4,047,297 2,492,591 Equity Income Statement Information Private Equity l 33.703.970 Capital Markets 34337.402 Real Estate For the Year. Ended December 31. For the Year. Ended December 31. For the Years Ended December 31. 201145X4I 2010 2009 2011 2010 2009 2011(11 201011 2009 Revenues/Investment Income $ 1,522.831 $ 610,899 $ 734.480 $ 852.282 $ 304.332 $ 427.030 $ 46,654 $ 14.468 $ 660 Expenses 377.985 286.719 233.257 290.843 145.138 114.991 30.350 6.377 2.834 Net Investment Income (Loss) 1,144,846 324.180 501.223 561,439 159,194 312.039 16,304 8,091 (2.174) Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 2.239.373 5.918.694 6.824.737 (537.017) 1.531,056 2.452.273 172.018 (1,058) Net Income (Loss) $ 3.384.219 56.242,874 $ 7.325,960 $ 24.422 $ 1.690.250 $ 2.764312 $ 188.322 $ 7.033 8(2.174) (1) Certain real estate amounts am as of September 30. 2011 and 2010. 195 EFTA01085551 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) (2) Amounts include Vantium A. C and D. (3) Certain equity investment amounts am a. of September 30. 2011. (4) Financial information of certain equity method investments is not available as of December 31, 2011. AggregateTOWS for the Years Faded December 31 Income Statement Information 2011 2010 2009 Revenues/Imestmcnt Income $ 2,421,767 $ 929,699 $ 1,162.170 Expenses 699.178 438,234 351.082 Net Investment Income 1,722,589 491,465 811.088 Net Realized and Unrealized Gain 1.874.374 7.448.692 9.277.010 Net Income 3,596,963 $ 7.940.157 $ 10.088.098 Fair Value Measurements The following table summarizes the valuation of Apollo's investments in fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31. 2011 and 2010: Leer I I.et el II Letel III December 31. l)ecember 31. 2011 2010 December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 December 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Ihrember 31. December 31. 2011 2010 Asses. at fair value: Investmenon 'V&A Investments. M. S S 1.480.152 S 1.637.091 1.480.152 S 1.637.091 Inve ntor Loan) Senior Loan Fund 21757 456 24.213 Investments m I1FA and Other 17.79 47.757 Total - S 21,757 I.S2 S. 65 $ 1.617.041 S 1.S5_2.122_ S 1.617.091 Let elI Let el 11 Lttel III 'Total. 1Secember 31. Itecember 31. December31. Itecember 31. December 31. December31. December31. December31. 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 Liabilities, at fair value: Interest rate swap agreements - $ — 3.843 $ 11.511 $ — S 3.843 $ 11.531 Total $ — 3.843 $ 11.531 3.843 S 11331 There were no transfers between Level I. II or III during the year ended December 31. 2011 and 2010 relating to assets and liabilities, at fair value. noted in the tables above, respectively. 196 EFTA01085552 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes the changes in AAA Investments, which is measured at fair value and characterized as a Level Ill investment: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 Balance. Beginning of Period 1.637.091 $ 1.324,939 S 854.442 Purchases 432 375 4.121 Distributions (33,425) (58,368) (5,497) Change in unrealized (losses) gains, net Balance. End of Period (123.946) 370.145 471.873 1.480.152 $ 1.637.091 S 1.324.939 The following table summarizes the changes in the investment in HFA and Other Investments. which arc measured at fair value and characterized as Level 111 investments: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 Balance. Beginning of Period $ Purchases Change in unrealized losses. net (5,881) Director fees Expenses incurred 57.509 Balance. End of Period (1.802) (2.069) 47.757 The change in unrealized losses. net has been recorded within the caption 'Net (losses) gains from investment activities' in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the changes in the Senior Loan Fund, which is measured at fair value and characterized as a Level III investment: For the Year Ended net-ember 31. 2011 Balance. Beginning of Period S Acquisition Purchases Distributions Realized losses (gains) Change in unrealized (losses) gains 456 Balance. End of Period 456 197 EFTA01085553 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes the changes in the Metals Trading Fund investment, which was measured at fair value and characterized as a Level III investment: Fur the Year Ended December 31. 2010 Balance. Beginning of Period S 40,034 Purchases Distributions (37,760)9) Realized losses (2.240) Change in unrealized losses (34) Balance. End of Period (I) Refer to note I for a discussion regarding consolidation of Metals Trading Fund. The change in unrealized gains (losses) and realized losses have been recorded within the caption "Net gains (losses) from investment activities".in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes a look-through of the Company's Level III investments by valuation methodology of the underlying securities held by AAA Investments: Private Equity December 31. 2011 December 31.2010 •"4 of Investment of AAA A of Investment of AAA Approximate values based on net asset value of the underlying funds, which are based on the funds underlying investments that are valued using the following: Comparable company and industry multiples $ 749,374 44.6% 782,775 42.6% Discounted cash flow models 643.031 38.4 490,024 26.6 Listed quotes 139.833 8.3 24.232 1.3 Broker quotes 179.621 10.7 504.917 27.5 Other net (liabilities) assets"' (33.330) (2.0) 37.351 2.0 Total Investments 1.678,529 100.0% 1,839,299 100.0% Other net liabilities12) Total Net Assets (198,377) (202.208) ;ISM $I 637 091 Balances include other assets and liabilities of certain funds in which AAA Investments has invested. Other assets and liabilities at the fund level primarily include cash and cash equivalents, broker receivables and payables and amounts due to and from affiliates. Carrying values approximate fair value for other assets and liabilities. and accordingly. extended valuation procedures are not required. Balances include other assets, liabilities and general partner interests of AAA Investments and are primarily comprised of $402.5 million and 5537.5 million in long-term debt offset by cash and cash equivalents at the 198 EFTA01085554 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) December 31.2011 and 2010 balance sheet dates. respectively. Carrying values approximate fair value for other assets and liabilities (except for debt). and, accordingly. extended valuation procedures are not required. S. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES The Company consolidates entities that are VIEs for which the Company has been designated as the primary beneficiary. The purpose of such VIEs is to provide strategy-specific investment opportunities for investors in exchange for management and performance based fees. The investment strategies of the entities that the Company manages may vary by entity. however. the fundamental risks of such entities have similar characteristics. including loss of invested capital and the return of carried interest income previously distributed to the Company by certain private equity and capital markets entities. The nature of the Company's involvement with VIEs includes direct and indirect investments and fee arrangements. The Company does not provide performance guarantees and has no other financial obligations to provide funding to VIEs other than its own capital commitments. Consolidated Variable Interest Entities In accordance with the methodology described in note 2. Apollo consolidated four VIEs under the amended consolidation guidance during 2010. an additional VIE during the second quarter of 2011, and six additional VIEs during the fourth quarter of 2011 in connection with its acquisition of Gulf Stream. One of the consolidated VIEs was formed to purchase loans and bonds in a leveraged structure for the benefit of its limited partners. which included certain Apollo funds that contributed equity to the consolidated VIE Through its role as general partner of this VIE. it was determined that Apollo had the characteristics of the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance. Additionally. the Apollo funds have involvement with the VIE that have the characteristics of the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. As a group. the Company and its related parties have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. Apollo determined that it is the luny within the related party group that is most closely associated with the VIE and therefore should consolidate it. The remaining consolidated VIEs including the VIE formed during the second quarter 2011 and the six VIES consolidated in connection with the acquisition of Gulf Steam were formed for the sole purpose of issuing collateralized notes to investors. The assets of these VIEs are primarily comprised of senior secured loans and the liabilities are primarily comprised of debt. Through its role as collateral manager of these VIEs, it was determined that Apollo had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these VIES. Additionally. Apollo determined that the potential fees that it could receive directly and indirectly from these VIEs represent rights to returns that could potentially be significant to such VIEs. As a result. Apollo determined that it is the primary beneficiary and therefore should consolidate the VIES. One of the consolidated VIEs. which qualified as an asset-backed financing entity. was formed during the fourth quarter of 2010 and the Company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of such VIE. Based on a restructuring of this VIE which occurred later in the fourth quarter of 2010. the Company no longer possessed the power to direct the activities of such VIE resulting in deconsolidation of such VIE in the fourth quarter of 2010. Apollo holds no equity interest in any of the consolidated VIES described above. The assets of these consolidated VIEs are not available to creditors of the Company. In addition, the investors in these consolidated 199 EFTA01085555 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) VIEs have no recount to the assets of the Company. The Company has elected the fair value option for financial instruments held by its consolidated VIEs. which includes investments in loans and corporate bonds. as well as debt obligations held by such consolidated VIEs. Other assets include amounts due from broken and interest receivables. Other liabilities include payables for securities purchased. which represent open trades within the consolidated VIEs and primarily relate to corporate loans that am expected to settle within the next sixty days. Fair Value Measurements The following table summarizes the valuation of Apollo's consolidated VIEs in fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31. 2011 and 2010: I.e.el I Level Il 1.ece1111 Totals 1)ecember 31. December31, December31. December31. 2011 2010 2011 2010 December31. 2011 December31. 2010 December31. 2011 lbxember 31. 2010 InvestmenLs, at fair value" — $ — $ 3.055.357 $ 1.172,242 S 246.609 S 170.369 $ 3.301.966 $ 1.342.611 i.e.el I Level II Level III Total% December31. Dectmlrer 31. December31. December31. 2011 2010 2011 2010 December31. 2011 December31. 2010 December31. 2011 December31. 2010 Liabilities. at fair value $ — $ — $ — $ — S 3.189,837 S 1.127.180 $ 3,189.837 $ 1.127.180 (I) During the first quarter of 2011. one of the consolidated VIEs sold all of its investments. Al December 31. 2010. the cost and fair value of the investments of this VIE were $719.5 million and $684.1 million, respectively. The consolidated VIE had a net investment gain of $16.0 million relating to the sale for the year ended December 31. 2011. which is reflected in the net (losses) gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities on the consolidated statement of operations. Level Ill investments include corporate loan and corporate bond investments held by the consolidated VIEs, while the Level Ill liabilities consist of notes and loans. the valuations of which are discussed further in note 2. All Level II and III investments were valued using broker quotes. Transfers of investments out of Level III and into Level II or Level I. if any. are recorded as of the quarterly period in which the transfer occurred. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment. 200 EFTA01085556 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes the changes in investments of consolidated VIEs, which are measured at fair value and characterized as Level III investments: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Balance. Beginning of Period 170,369 Acquisition of VIE 335,353 Transition adjustment relating to consolidation of VIE — 1,102,114 Purchases 663.438 840.926 Sale of investments (273,719) (125,638) Net realized gains 980 131 Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains (7,669) 29,981 Deconsolidation of VIE (20,751) Transfers out of Level III (802.533) (1.663.755) Transfers into Level III 160.390 7.361 Balance. End of Period $ 246.609 $ 170369 Changes in net unrealized (losses) gains included in Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities of consolidated VIEs related to investments still held at reporting date S 17.253i S 13.638) Investments were transferred out of Level III into Level II and into Level III out of Level IL respectively, as a result of subjecting the broker quotes on these investments to various criteria which include the number and quality of broker quotes. the standard deviation of obtained broker quotes. and the percentage deviation from independent pricing services. 201 EFTA01085557 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes the changes in liabilities of consolidated VIES, which arc measured at fair value and characterized as Level III liabilities: For the Year Faded December 31. 2011 2010 Balance. Beginning of Period $ 1.127.180 $ Acquisition of VIE 2 046 157 Transition adjustment relating to consolidation of VIE 706,027 Borrowings 454.356 1.050.377 Repayments (415,869) (331,120) Net realized gains on debt (41.819) (21.231) Changes in net unrealized losses from debt 19,880 55,040 Deconsolidation of VIE (329,836) Elimination of debt attributable to consolidated VIES (48) (1077) Balance. End of Period $ 3.189.837 $ 1.127.180 Changes in net unrealized (gains) losses included in Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities of consolidated VIES related to liabilities still held at reporting date $ (25.347) $ 16.916 Net (Losses) Gains from Investment Activities of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities The following table presents net (losses) gains from investment activities of the consolidated VIEs for the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Net unrealized gains from investment activities $ 10,832 $ 46,406 Net realized (losses) gains from investment activities (11.313) 7.239 Net (losses) gains from investment activities (481) 53.645 Net unrealized losses front debt (19.880) (55.040) Net realized gains from debt 41.819 21.231 Net gains (losses) front debt 21.939 33.809) Interest and other income 75,004 62,696 Other expenses (72.261) (34.326) Net Gains from Investment Activities of Consolidated VIES $ 24.201 S 48.206 202 EFTA01085558 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Investments of Consolidated VIEs The following table presents a condensed summary of investments of the consolidated VIEs that arc included in the consolidated statements of financial condition as of December 31.2011 and 2010: % of Net % of Net Assets of Asset of Fair Value Fair 'aloe as of Consolidated as of Consolidated December 3l. Foil December 31. Funds 2011 and VIEs 2010 and VIK. Campmate Loans: North America Chemicals 88.135 5.1% 13.950 0.75E Communications Intelsat Jackson term loan due February I. 2014 105.659 5.4 Other 182,127 10.6 221.383 11.3 Total Communications 182.127 10.6 327.042 16.7 Consumer & Retail 413.683 24.0 114.931 5.9 Distnbution & Transportation 64.552 3.7 7,794 OA Energy 108.3(10 6.3 25.026 1.3 Financial and liminess Services 604.852 35.1 85.713 44 Healthcare 476.487 27.6 144.343 7.4 Manufactunng & Industrial 231.746 134 200.290 10.3 Media. Cable & Leisure 543.696 31.6 93.798 4.8 Metals & Mining 56.890 33 14,025 0.7 011 & (JO 34.864 2.0 Packaging & Materials 59.530 33 21.066 1.1 I inning and Publishing 45.055 2.6 Real Ertate 42256 24 Technology 92.027 5.3 34.862 1.8 Other 42.420 2-5 9.539 03 Total Corporate Loans-North America (amortized cost 53.151.576 and 51.075.287 as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively) 3.086,620 179.0 1 093 379 56.0 Europe Chemicals 24.974 IA 9.909 0.5 Consumer & Retail 75,007 3.8 Distribution & lrans matron 3.610 0.2 Financial and liminess Services 18.392 1.1 Healthcare Alliance BOAS seniors facility 81 due July 5. 2015 143,106 7.3 Other 10.418 0.6 Total bleakly:are 10418 0.6 143,105 7.3 Manulactunng & Industrial 7.696 0.4 Media. Cable & Leisure 21.106 1.2 10,787 0.6 (hl & Oar 13.439 (1.8 Technology 7.659 OA Total Corporate Loans-Europe (amortized cost 102.6M9 and 84.760 as of 1)ecember 31. 2)11 and 2010. respectively) 99.628 5.7 246.501 12.6 Total Corporate Loans (amortized cost $3.254.185 and $1.360.047 as of December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively) 3.186.248 184.7 1.338.883 68.6 Corporate Bonds: North America Chemicals 14.473 (1.8 Communications 2.026 0.1 1.561 0.1 Consumer & Retail 6.214 (1.4 Distribution & Transportation 10.373 0.6 4.160 0.2 Energy 5.000 (13 3.640 0.2 Healthcare 5.028 03 Manul :Mantic & Industrial 9.977 (1.6 EFTA01085559 Media. Cable & Leisure 19.010 1.1 3.530 0.2 Oil and (aas 3.143 (1.2 Total Corporate Boo4s—North America (amortized amt 2(110. mpectively 1 74.989 and 512.406 as of December 31. 2011 and 73.244 4.4 12.914 0.7 201 EFTA01085560 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars In thousands, except share data) or Net ^m or Net Assets or Assets or Fair Value Fair Value as of Consolidated as of Conso0dated December 31. Funds December 31. Funds 2011 and VIES 2010 and %IE.+ Europe Distribution & lranspondion 2.767 0.2 Financial and &MRCSS SeT Mere 6.965 OA 1399 0.1 Total Corporate Bonds—Europe (amortized cost $9355 and 51.519 as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively1 9.732 0.6 1.599 0.1 Total Corporate Bonds tamonized cog 584.544 and 513.925 at of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively) 84.976 SO 14313 0.8 Common Stock: North America Financial and Business Services 226 0.0 Manufacturing & Industrial 1.648 0.1 Printing and Publishing 341 0.0 Real Estate 170 0.0 Total Common Stock—North America (amortized cost53.962 and SO ar of December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively') 2.385 0.1 Warrants: North America Media. Cable & Leisure 21 00 Total Warrants—North America (amortized cost 341 and SO as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively) 21 00 Asset Backed Securities: North America Financial and lilltrillera Services 30313 1.8 Total Asset Backed Securities—North America (amortized cosI 537382 and SO as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. respectively) 30.513 1.8 Haman:Mon of equity investments attributable to consolidated VIEs (2.177) (0.1) 110.785) (0.6) Total Investments. al fair slue. of Consolidated VIES Iamortized coal 53.380.073 and 51.373.972 as of December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively) 3 3.301.966 191.5% 1.342.611 68.8% 204 EFTA01085561 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Senior Secured Notes, Subordinated Note, Term Loans—Included within debt arc amounts due to third-party institutions of the consolidated VIEs. The following table summarizes the principal provisions of the debt of the consolidated VIEs as of December 31. 2011 and 2010: Description As of December 31. 2011 As of December 31. 2010 Interest Rate Requited Interest Coverage Ratio Over￾Collateralization Ratio Outstanding Principal Fair Balance Value Weighted Average Interest Rate Outstanding Principal Balance Fair Value Weighted Avenge Maturity Interest Rate Date Apollo Credit CcrInve0 U Loan,: Term A Loan - $ - — % .5 146.502 $142.601 0.91% October 29. 2012 BBA 3 mo. LIBOR (USD) plus 050% 0) Tenn B Laos 145.390 111 .655 0.91% louse 13. 2_013 BSA 3 mo. LIBOR (61W) plus 0.50% 01 (I) Tenn C Loan"' 161.984 154.394 0.91% October 29. 2013 BRA 3 mo. LIBOR (USD) plus 0.50% 0) 10 AI AI Loan Funding 2010-1 IIi 453.876 408.650 12)431 Notes Senior Secured Class Al Noes 215.400 215.441 2.04% 219403 215.400 2.02% May 20.2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 1.70% 110.0% 137.5% Senior Secured Class A2 Notes 11.1(0 10.62(1 2.60% 11 .100 10.767 2.48% May 21.2020 BSA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 2.25% 110.0% 137.5% Senior Secured Class B Notes 24.700 22.272 2.65% 24.703 22.971 232% May 20.2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 2.30% 105.0% 1264% Subordinated Notes 70.946 68.3115 NIA( ) 70.916 70.376 NIAict May 20. 2020 N/A ab ( N/A NIA 322-146 316.718 322.146 319.514 ALAI Loan Funding 20103 Note?"" SCRIM Secured Class Al Notes 2623510 258.463 2.09% 262.003 261.371 November 20. 2.22% 2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 1.70% 110.0% 135.6% Senior Secured Class A2 Noes 20.500 19.967 2.90% 20.500 19.959 November 20. 3.05% 2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 23% 110.0% 135.6% SCRIM Secured Class B Notes 25 750 24.784 3.40% 25.750 24.426 November 20. 338% 2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR 1USD) plus 3.0% 105.0% 124.8% Senior Sunned Class C Notes 14.0(10 12.547 4.42% 14.000 12.601 Nowmber 20. 4.62% 2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 40% N/A 120.1% Secured Class 1) Notes 10.000 8.714 6.45% 10.003 9.398 November 20. 6.71% 2020 BSA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 6.0% N/A 117.4% Subordinated Notes 71.238 68.465 NIAII) 71.238 71.258 November 20. N/A141 2020 WAN) N/A N/A 403.508 392.94(1 403.508 399.016 205 EFTA01085562 Table or Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Descritallon As of December 31. 2011 As of December 31. 2010 Required Interest Coserage Ratio Over. Collateralization Rath. Outstanding Principal Balance Fair Value Weighted Average Interest Rate Weighted Outstanding Average Nlaturity Principal Fair Interest Balance Value Rate Date Interest Rate AL191.0an Funding 20'0-4 Note. - Senior Secured Notes—A 274.500 270.383 1.67% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — — July 18.2022 (USD) plus 1.24% OI 125.1% Sensor Secured Notes—B 58.500 53.528 233% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — July 18. 2022 (USD) plus 1.911% Is> 125.1% Mezzanine Secured Notes—C 29.812 26.533 3.18%. BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — July 18. 2022 (USD) plus 2.75% 110.0% 118.0% Nit/72111W Secured Noles —D 20.250 16.605 3.63% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — July IS. 2022 (USD) plus 3.27.E 1(15.0% 113.5% Junior Secured Note—E 23.625 17.364 4.63% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — — July 18.2022 (USD) plus 4.20% N/A 107.7% Junior Secured Notes—F 11 .270 8002 5.93% BRA 3 mu LIBOR — — July IS. 2022 (USD) plus 5.50% N/A N/A Subordinated Notes 43.350 38.582 N/A14) — — N/A141 July 18.2022 N/At4J N/A N/A Gulf Stream—Sextant CIA) 20064 y461 3(17 430.997 Nisresg) Class A.I-R Notes 24.613 23.998 0.68% BBA 3 mo LIBOR — — — August 21. 2020 (USD) plus 0.28% 120.0% 110.6%. Class A.I-A Notes 196.9(6 1884415 0.63% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — — August 21. 2(120 (USD) plus 0.23% 120.0% 110.6% Class A- I-B Notes 56.250 50.063 0.75% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — — August 21.2020 (USD) plus 0.14% 120.0% 110.6%. Class A.2 Nan: 26.419 25098 0.65% BRA 3 mo LIBOR — — — August 21. 2020 (USD) plus 4251E 120.0% 110.6% Class B Notes 12.000 9.960 0.81%, BBA 3 mo LIBOR — — August 21. 2020 (USD) plus 0.40% 120.0% 110.6%. 206 EFTA01085563 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Description As of December 31. 2011 M of December M. 2010 Required Interest Coverage Ratio Over￾Collaterallmtion Ratio Outstanding Principal Fair Balance Value Weighted Average Interest Rale Weighted Outstanding Average Maturity Principal Fair Interest Balance Value Rate Date Interest Rate Class C Notes 24.030 18.120 1.11% August 21. BBA 3 mo 1JBOR — — 2020 (USD/ pith 0.70% NIA NIA Class I) Notes 28.030 17.64(1 2.01% August 21. BBA 3 mo LIBOR — — 2020 (USD) plus 1.60% NIA N/A Subordinated Notes 28.000 16.240 NM(41 August 21. — — 2020 WA(4) N/A N/A Gulf Stream—Sextant CIA) 20074 "2 Notes 396.188 349.164 Class A4 -R Notes 24.990 23.503 0.66% BBA 3 mo 1JBOR lime 17.2021 (USD/ plum 0.28% 120.05E 110.5% Class A-I -A Notes 280.884 258.413 0.61% BBA 3 mo LIBOR — — — lune 17.2021 I USD) plus 0.23% 120.7.E 110.5% Class AsIsB Notes 76.500 63.572 0.72% BBA 3 mo 1JBOR — — — lune 17.2021 (USD) Sus 033% 120.05E 110.5% Class B Notes 17500 14.175 0.84% BBA 3 mo LIBOR — — — lune 17. 2021 (USD) plus 0.45% 120.0% 110.5% Class C Notes 33.750 24.300 1.245E BBA 3 mOIJBOR — — — lime 17.2021 (USD) Sus 0.85% NIA NIA Class D Notes 31.250 19.688 2.79% BBA 3 mo LIBOR — — — lune 17. 2021 (USD) plus 2.40% NIA N/A Subordinated Notes 35.000 21.000 isuArni — — — lime 17. 2021 NIAOtt NIA NIA Gulf Stream—Rasliinban CLO 20064 499.874 424.651 Notes(2) Senior Secured Class A•I Notes 18.992 17.387 0.68% November 26. BBA 3 mo 1JBOR - - 2020 USD/ Om 0.27% 120.05E 112.0% Senor Secured Class As- Notes 283.890 252.378 0.65% November 26. BBA 3 mo LIBOR - - 2020 (USD) plug 0.24% 120.0% 112.0% 207 EFTA01085564 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Unclip lion As of December 31. 2011 As of December 31. 2010 Nlaturit, Dale Interest Rale Required Interest Coverage Ratio Over￾Collateral/n/0n Ratio Outstanding Principal Balance Fair Value Weighted Weighted As erage Outstanding Average Interest principal Fair Interest Rate Balance Value Rate Senior Secured Class B Notes 12.000 9.816 0.76% — — — November 26.2020 BHA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.35% 120.0% 112.0% Sensor Secured Class C Notes 26.000 18.663 1.09% — — — November 26. 2020 BHA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.68% 115.0% 106.3% Second Class D Notes 12.000 7.498 1.79% — — — November 26.2020 BRA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 1.38% 110.0% 105.5% Subordinated Notes 46.000 34.5(10 N/A(4) — — — November 26. 2(12) N/A") N/A NIA 398.882 1.4).>n Gulf S belt tis—C nmp et CI 0 NW.> Notes"' Senior Secured Class A.1 Notes 34.566 31.836 0.69% — — — January 24.212) BHA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.27% 120.0% 110.9% Senior Secured Class AS Notes 345.663 318.280 0.68% — — — January 24.2020 BRA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.26% 120.0% 110.9% Sensor Secured Class B Notes 15.000 13.103 0.87% — — — January 24. 2020 BHA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 045% 120.0% 110.9% SCRIM Secured Class C Notes 35.000 26.705 1.22% — — — January 24.2020 BHA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.80% 112.0% 103.0% Secured Class I) Notes 25.000 17.110 2.62% — — — January 24.212) BHA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 2.20% 110.0% 101.5% Subordinated Notes 40.000 27.200 NIA'Ai - January 24.2020 NMOtt' 495.229 434.234 208 EFTA01085565 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Description As of December 31. 2011 As of December 31. 2010 Maturity Date Interest Rate Required Interest Cot crave Ratio (her. Collateralization Ratio Outstanding Principal Balance Fair Value Weighted Average Interest Rate Outstanding Principal Balance Weighted Average Fair Interest Value Rate Gulf Stream—Compass CLO 2007 Notes'2. Class A.I-A Notes 178.080 165.615 0.79'7 — October it 2019 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.38% 120.0% 114.3% Class A-I-B Notes 45.000 37.908 0.91% — October Mt. 2019 BRA 3 nor LIBOR (USD) plus 030% 120.0% 114.3% Class B Notes 17-000 10.066 1.31% — October 28. 2019 BBA 3 raO LIBOR (USD) plus 0.90% 12(1.0% 114.3% Class C Notes 13.123 10238 2.41% — October 2$. 2019 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (US1/1 plus 2.00% 114.0'7 I 10.7% Class D Was IS. 11.643 3.86% — October it 2019 BBA 3 rip LIBOR (USD) plus 3A5% 11(1.(1% 106.0% Class E Notes 10.462 7.114 6.41% — October 2$. 2019 BRA 3 mol.IBOR (USD) plus 6.0% N/A 1(13.8% Subordinated Notes 23,250 16,508 NAM — October 28, 2019 MA(4) N/A Gulf Stream—.Neptune Finance 296.917 259.092 NotesaI Class A Notes 194.879 182.699 1.02% — April 20. 2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 0.62% 120.0% 117.1% Class B Notes 10.000 9.400 3.66% — April 20. 2020 BBA 3 mo LIBOR (USD) plus 3.25% 120.0% 117.1% Subordinated Notes 58.471 49.710 NAM) — APS 20 2020 WA(4) WA N/A 263.350 241.799 Total notes and loans 35.17.401 13.189.837 S 1479.530 S LI 27.150 209 EFTA01085566 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) (I) At December 31. 2010. the cast and fair value of the term loans were $453.9 million and $408.7 million. respectively. The term loans were paid down in the first quarter of 2011. with payments totaling $412.1 million. resulting in a gain of $41.8 million. This realized gain was offset by a reversal of unrealized gains of $45.2 million. which result in a net loss on term loans of $3.4 million for the year ended December 31. 2011. which is reflected in the net (losses) gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities on the consolidated statements of operations. (2) Each class of notes will mature at par on the stated maturity, unless previously redeemed or repaid. Principal will not be payable on the notes except in certain limited circumstances. Interest on the notes is payable quarterly in arrears on the outstanding amount of the notes on scheduled payment dates. The subordinated note will be fully redeemed on the stated maturity unless previously redeemed. The subordinated note may be redeemed, in whole but not in part. on or after the redemption or repayment in full of principal and interest on the secured notes. No interest accmes or is payable on the subordinated note. (3) The subordinated notes were issued to an affiliate of the Company. Amount is reduced by approximately $2.1 million due to elimination of equity investment attributable to consolidated VIEs as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. (4) The subordinated notes do not have contractual interest rates but instead receive distributions from the excess cash flows of the VIEs. (5) The required interest coverage ratio is 100.0% through January 2012 and 120.0% thereafter. The consolidated VIEs have elected the fair value option to value the term loans and notes payable. The general partner uses its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising relevant factors in determining valuation of these loans. As of December 31. 2011. the notes payable arc classified as Level III liabilities. Because of the inherent uncertainty in the valuation of the term loans and notes payable. which are not publicly traded, estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for such investments existed. The consolidated VIEi debt obligations contain various customary loan covenants as described above. As of the balance sheet date, the Company was not aware of any instances of noncompliance with any of these covenants. As of December 31. 2011. the table below presents the maturities for the consolidated debt of the VIEs: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Teal Secured notes $ — $ — $ — — S — S 3.121.126 $ 3,121,126 Subordinated notes 416.275 416.275 Total Obligations as of December 31.2011 $ — $ — $ — $ — S — S 3.537.401 $ 3.537.401 Note: All of the CLOs are past their call date and therefore the collateral manager can call the CLO and liquidate (with the consent of each of the majority of the subordinated notes). Variable Interest Entities Which are Not Consolidated The Company holds variable interests in certain VIEs which are not consolidated. as it has been determined that Apollo is not the primary beneficiary. 210 EFTA01085567 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following tables present the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the VIEs for which Apollo has concluded that it holds a significant variable interest. but that it is not the primary beneficiary. In addition. the tables present the maximum exposure to loss relating to those VIEs. December 31 2011 Total A ts Total Liabilities Apollo IA mute Private Equity Capital Markets Real Estate 11.879.948 (146,374) 8,753 3.274.288 (1.095.266) 11.305 2.216.870 (1.751.280) Total S 17.371.10601 (2.992.920 (2) 20.05813) (I) Consists of $383.017 in cash, $16.507.142 in investments and $480.947 in receivables. (2) Represents 52,874.394 in debt and other payables. $86,102 in securities sold, not purchased. and 532,424 in capital withdrawals payable. (3) Apollo's exposure is limited to its direct and indirect investments in those entities in which Apollo holds a significant variable interest. December 31.2010 Total Assets Total Liabilities Apollo Fs:posture Private Equity Capital Markets Real Estate 11.593,805 (39,625) $ 13.415 3.117.013 (824.957) 13.302 1.569.147 (1.263.354) Total 16.279.965(1) (2.127.936 $ 26.71711 (I) Consists of 5207.168 in cash. $15.672.604 in investments and $400.193 in receivables. (2) Represents 52.011.194 in debt and other payables. $21,369 in securities sold, not purchased. and 595.373 in capital withdrawals payable. (3) Apollo's exposure is limited to its direct and indirect investments in those entities in which Apollo holds a significant variable interest. At December 31. 2011. AAA Investments, the sole investment of AAA. invested in certain of the Company's unconsolidated VIEs. including LeverageSource... and AutumnLeaf... At December 31. 2011. the aggregate amount of such investments was 5131.8 million. The Company's ownership interest in AAA was 2.45% at December 31. 2011. At December 31. 2010. AAA Investments, the sole investment of AAA invested in certain of the Company's unconsolidated VIEs. including LeverageSource. e. AutumnLeaf.... Apollo ALS Holdings.... and Charter Holdings... At December 31. 2010. the aggregate amount of such investments was $251.5 million. The Company's ownership interest in AAA was 2.81% at December 31. 2010. 211 EFTA01085568 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars In thousands, except share data) 6. CARRIED INTEREST RECEIVABLE Carried interest receivable from private equity and capital markets funds consists of the following: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Private equity Capital markets Total Carried Interest Receivable 868.582 $ 1.867.073 $ 672.952 $ 1.578.135 195.630 288.938 The table below provides a roll-forward of the carried interest receivable balance for the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010: Private Equity Capital Markets Total Carried Interest Receivable. January 1.2010 $ 328.246 $ 155.608 $ 483,854 Change in fair value of funds"' 1.308.030 277.907 1.585.937 Foreign exchange gain - 1,728 1,728 Fund cash distributions to the Company (58.141) (146.305) (204.446) Carried interest receivable, December 31. 2010 1,578,135 288,938 1,867,073 Change in fair value of fundscl (373.906) 69.424 (304.482) Foreign exchange loss — (1,453) (1,453) Fund cash distributions to the Company (531.277) (161.279) (692.556) Carried Interest Receivable. December 31, 2011 672.952 $ 195.630 $ 868.582 (I) The change in fair value of funds in 2010 includes the carried interest income of $13.1 million associated with recognized realized gains. which was previously reversed due to the estimated general partner obligation attributable to Fund VI. (2) As of December 31. 2011. the Company recorded a general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income of $75.3 million and $18.1 million relating to Fund VI and SOMA. respectively. The general partner obligation is recognized based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the funds as of December 31. 2011. The actual determination and any required payment of a general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of a fund's investments based on the contractual termination of the fund. The timing of the payment of carried interest due to the general partner or investment manager varies depending on the terms of the applicable fund agreements. Generally. carried interest with respect to the private equity funds is payable and is distributed to the fund's general partner upon realization of an investment if the fund's cumulative returns are in excess of the preferred return. For most capital markets funds. carried interest is payable based on realizations after the end of the relevant fund's fiscal year or fiscal quarter, subject to high watermark provisions. There is currently no carried interest receivable associated with the Company's real estate segment. 212 EFTA01085569 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) 7. FIXED ASSETS Fixed assets consist of the following: Useful Life in Years December 31. 2011 2010 Ownership interests in aircraft 15 10.184 10,029 Leasehold improvements 8-10 44.433 31.625 Furniture. fixtures and other equipment 4-10 14.455 11,2% Computer software and hardware 2-4 22.789 21.515 Other 4 506 489 Total fixed assets 92.367 74.954 Less—accumulated depreciation and amortization (39.684) (30.258) Fixed Assets, net S 2.6S1 S 44.696 In December 2010. the Company committed to a plan to sell its ownership interests in certain aircraft. which occurred in the first half of 2011. Accordingly. in 2010. the Company reclassified the assets to assets held for sale and measured the assets at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. As of December 31. 2010. these assets held for sale had a fair value of $11.3 million and arc included in Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition. As a result of reclassifying the assets to assets held for sale, the Company recognized a loss of $2.8 million during the year ended December 31. 2010 on the assets held for sale. which is included in other income (loss), net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As pan of the plan to liquidate its ownership interest in aircraft, the Company determined that the remaining interests in aircraft were higher than its current fair value. In 2010. the Company recognized an impairment loss of $3.1 million related to its remaining ownership in aircraft. This loss is included in other income (loss), net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31. 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $11.1 million. $11.5 million and $11.6 million, respectively. 8. OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist of the following: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Tax receivables $ 10.465 5.479 Prepaid expenses 5.137 7.559 Debt issuance costs 2,624 3,135 Rent deposits 1.482 990 Prepaid rent 1.134 93i Assets held for sale 11.331 Other 6.134 5.716 Total Other Assets 26.976 35.141 213 EFTA01085570 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) 9. OTHER LIABILITIES Other liabilities consist of the following: December 31. 2011 December 31. 2010 Deferred rent 14,798 $ 10.318 Deferred payment related to acquisition (note 3) 3,858 Interest rate swap agreements 3,843 11,531 Unsettled trades and redemption payable 2.902 Deferred taxes 2,774 2.424 Other 4.875 1.422 Total Other Liabilities 33.050 $ 25.695 Interest Rate Swap Agreements—The principal financial instruments used for cash flow hedging purposes are interest rate swaps. Apollo enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage its exposure to interest rate changes. The swaps effectively convened a portion of the Company's variable rate debt under the AMH Credit Agreement (discussed in note 12) to a fixed rate, without exchanging the notional principal amounts. Apollo entered into interest rate swap agreements whereby Apollo receives floating rate payments in exchange for fixed rate payments of 5.068% (weighted average) and 5.175%. on the notional amounts of $433.0 million and $167.0 million. respectively, effectively convening a portion of its floating rate borrowings to a fixed rate. The interest rate swap agreements related to the $433.0 million notional amount am comprised of two components: a $333.0 million portion and a $100.0 million portion. The interest rate swap agreement related to the $333.0 million portion expired in May 2010. The interest rate swap agreement related to the $100.0 million portion expired in November 2010. The interest rate swap agreement related to the $167.0 million notional amount expires in May 2012. Apollo has hedged only the risk related to changes in the benchmark interest rate (three month LIBOR). As of December 31.2011 and 2010. the Company has recorded a liability of $3.8 million and $11.5 million. respectively, to recognize the fair value of these derivatives. The Company has determined that the valuation of the interest rate swaps fall within Level ll of the fair value hierarchy. The Company estimates the fair value of its interest rate swaps using discounted cash flow models. which project future cash flows based on the instruments' contractual terms using market-based expectations for interest rates. The Company also includes a credit risk adjustment to the cash flow discount rate to incorporate the impact of non-performance risk in the recognized measure of the fair value of the swaps. This adjustment is based on the counterpany's credit risk when the swaps are in a net asset position and on the Company's own credit risk when the swaps are in a net liability position. 214 EFTA01085571 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars In thousands, except share data) 10. OTHER INCOME, NET Other income. net consists of the following: Per the Year Ended December 31 2011 2010 2009 Insurance proceeds $ 162,500 $ 37.500 Tax receivable agreement adjustment (137) 7.614 (6.615) Gain on acquisitions and dispositions 196,193 29,741 Loss on assets held for sale (1768) Impairment of fixed assets (3,101) AMTG offering costs (8.000) ARI reimbursed offering costs 8,000 Foreign exchange translation 6.169 (3.025) 1.317 Other 3.295 4.071 9.208 Total Other Income. Net II. INCOME TAXES $ 205.520 $ 195.032 $ 41.410 The Company is treated as a partnership for tax purposes and is therefore not subject to U.S. Federal income taxes: however. APO Corp.. a wholly￾owned subsidiary of the Company. is subject to U.S. Federal corporate income taxes. In addition, certain subsidiaries of the Company are subject to New York City Unincorporated Business Tax ('NYC UST") attributable to the Company's operations apportioned to New York City and certain non-U.S. subsidiaries of the Company are subject to income taxes in their local jurisdictions. AN) Corp. is required to file a standalone Federal corporate tax return, as well as filing standalone corporate state and local tax returns in California. New York and New York City. The Company's provision for income taxes is accounted for under the provisions of U.S. GAAP. The Company's effective tax rate was approximately (0.92)%. 14.45% and (43.18)% for the years ended December 31, 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. 215 EFTA01085572 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The provision for income taxes is presented in the following table: Fur the Year Ended December31. 2011 2010 2009 Current Federal income tax $ (856) $ (8.051) $ NYC UBT (6,669) (7,106) (5,661) Foreign income tax (3.705) (3.726) (3.993) State and local income tax (274) (1,542) Subtotal Deferred: Federal income tax (11.504) 248 (20.425) (64.633) (9.654) (2.666) Foreign income tax 301 260 (1,045) State and local income tax provision (2.457) (6.282) (14.398) NYC and UBT 1,481 (657) (951) Subtotal (425 (71.312) (19.060) Total Income Tax Provision 11,929) $ (91.737) $ (28.714) For the years ended 2011. 2010 and 2009. the amount of federal income tax provision netted in the deferred state and local income tax amounts was $1.4 million. $4.2 million and $7.9 million. respectively. Deferred income taxes are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial condition consist of the following: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 Deferred Tax Assets: Depreciation and amortization Revenue recognition Net operating loss cany forward Equity-based compensation—RSUs and AAA RDUs Other $ 476.812 36.732 17.238 37.336 8.186 $ 505.485 35,403 265 26.689 3.483 Total Deferred Tax Assets 576.304 S 571.325 Deferred Tax Liabilities: Other 2.774 2.424 Total Deferred Tax Liabilities $ 2.774 S 2.424 216 EFTA01085573 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The Company had a U.S. federal taxable loss of $55.9 million at the end of 2011 of which $19.2 million will be carried back and used against prior year taxable income and $36.7 million will he carried forward and will expire in 2031. The Company has cumulative state tax losses of $60.5 million that will begin to expire in 2027. In addition, the Company has foreign tax credit carryfonvards of $5.5 million that will begin to expire in 2020. The Company has recorded a significant deferred tax asset for the future amortization of tax basis intangibles as a result of the Reorganization. The amortization period for these tax basis intangibles is 15 years and accordingly. the related deferred tax assets will reverse over the same period. The Company considered the 15-year amortization period of the tax basis intangibles in evaluating whether it should establish a valuation allowance. The Company also considered large recurring book expenses that do not provide a corresponding reduction in taxable income. The Company's short-term and long-term projections anticipate positive book income. In addition, the Company's projection of future taxable income includes the effects of originating and reversing temporary differences including those for the tax basis intangibles, indicates that deferred tax liabilities will reverse substantially in the same period and jurisdiction and arc of the same character as the temporary differences giving rise to the deferred tax asset. Based upon this positive evidence. the Company has concluded it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized and that no valuation allowance is needed at December 31. 2011. The following table reconciles the provision for taxes to the U.S. federal statutory tax rate: Fur the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 Reconciliation of the Statutory Income Tax Rate: U.S. Statutory Federal income tax rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00% Income passed through to Non-Controlling Interests (24.67) (24.54) 38.15 Income passed through to Class A holders (1.28) (15.93) 46.04 Equity-based compensation—AOG Units (9.12) 16.49 (146.43) Foreign income taxes (0.17) 0.54 (6.98) State and local income taxes (0.56) 2.32 (30.74) Amortization and other accrual adjustments (0.12) 0.44 22.18 Other 0.00 0.13 (0.4I )0 Effective Income Tax Rate (0.92)% 14.45% (43.18)% Under US. GAAP. a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes. based on the technical merits. We recognize tax liabilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and we adjust these liabilities when our judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which they are determined. Based upon the Company's review of its federal, state, local and foreign income tax returns and tax filing positions. the Company determined no unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions were required to be 217 EFTA01085574 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) recorded. In addition, the Company does not believe that it has any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that it will be required to record significant amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. The Company files its tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. In the normal course of business. the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain stale. local and foreign tax authorities. With few exceptions, as of December 11. 2011. Apollo and its predecessor entities U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2010 are open under the normal statute of limitations and therefore subject to examination. The City of New York is examining certain other subsidiary tax returns for the years 2006 and 2007. 12. DEBT Debt consists of the following: December 31. 2011 December 31. 2min Annualized Annualized Weighted Weighted Ouldanding Average (hddanding Average Balance Interest Rate Balance littered Rate AMH Credit Agreement $ 728.273 5.3956(1) $ 728.273 3.78%4" CIT secured loan agreement 10.243 3.39% 23.252 3.50% Total Debt 738.516 5.35% $ 751.525 3.77% (I) Includes the effect of interest rate swaps. AMR Credit Agreement—On April 20. 2007. Apollo Management Holdings. ("AMH"). a subsidiary of the Company which is a Delaware limited partnership owned by APO Corp. and Holdings. entered into a $1.0 billion seven year credit agreement (the "AMH Credit Agreement"). Interest payable under the AMH Credit Agreement may from time to time be based on Eurodollar ("LIBOR') or Alternate Base Rate ("ABR") as determined by the borrower. Through the use of interest rate swaps. AMH has irrevocably elected three-month LIBOR for $433 million of the debt for three years from the closing date of the AMH Credit Agreement and $167 million of the debt for five years from the closing date of the AMH Credit Agreement. The interest rate swap agreements related to the $433 million notional amount were comprised of two components: a $333 million portion and a $100 million portion. The interest rate swap agreement related to the $333 million portion expired in May 2010. The interest rate swap agreement related to the $100 million portion expired in November 2010. The interest rate swap agreement related to the $167 million notional amount expires in May 2012. The remaining amount of the debt is computed currently based on three-month LIBOR. The interest rate of the Eurodollar loan, which was amended as discussed below. is the daily Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin rate (3.75% for loans with extended maturity, as discussed below, and 1.00% for loans without the extended maturity as of December 31.2011 and 4.25% for loans with extended maturity and 1.50% for loans without the extended maturity as of December 31. 2010). The interest rate on the ABR term loan. which was amended as discussed below. for any day. will be the greatest of (a) the prime rate in effect on such day. (b) the Federal Funds Rate in effect on such day plus 0.5(A and (c) the one-month Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00%. in each case plus the applicable margin. The AMH Credit Agreement originally had a maturity date of April 2014. On December 20. 2010. Apollo amended the AMH Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of 5995.0 million (including the $90.9 million of fair value debt repurchased by the Company) of the term loans from 218 EFTA01085575 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) April 20. 2014 to January 3.2017 and modified certain other terms of the credit facility. Pursuant to this amendment. AMH or an affiliate was required to purchase from each lender that elected to extend the maturity date of its term loan a portion of such extended term loan equal to 20% thereof. In addition. AMH or an affiliate is required to repurchase at least $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of term loans by December 31. 2014 and at least $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of term loans (inclusive of the previously purchased $50.0 million) by December 31. 2015 at a price equal to par plus armed interest. The sweep leverage ratio was also extended to end at the new loan term maturity date. The interest rate for the highest applicable margin for the loan portion extended changed to LIBOR plus 4.25% and ABR plus 3.25%. On December 20. 2010. an affiliate of AMH that is a guarantor under the AIM Credit Agreement repurchased approximately $180.8 million of term loans in connection with the extension of the maturity date of such loans and thus the AMH loans (excluding the portions held by AMH affiliates) had a remaining balance of $728.3 million. The Company determined that the amendments to the AMH Credit Agreement resulted in a debt extinguishment which did not result in any gain or lass. The interest rate on the $723.3 million. net ($995.0 million portion less amount repurchased by the Company) of the loan at December 31.2011 was 4.23% and the interest rate on the remaining $5.0 million portion of the loan at December 31. 2011 was 1.48%. The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt obligation related to the AMH Credit Agreement is believed to be approximately $752.2 million based on a yield analysis using available market data of comparable securities with similar terms and remaining maturities. The $728.3 million carrying value of debt that is recorded on the consolidated statement of financial condition at December 31. 2011 is the amount for which the Company expects to settle the AMH Credit Agreement. As of December 31. 2011 and 2010. the AMH Credit A reement was guaranteed by. and collateralized by. substantially all of the assets of Apollo Principal Holdings II, E. . Apollo Principal Holdings IV. III.. Apollo Principal Holdings V. M.. Apollo Principal Holdings IX. and AMH. as well as cash proceeds from the sale of assets or similar recovery events and any cash deposited pursuant to the excess cash flow covenant, which will be deposited as cash collateral to the extent necessary as set forth in the AMH Credit Agreement. As of December 31. 2011. the consolidated net assets (deficit) of Apollo Principal Holdings II, E. . Apollo Principal Holdings IV. M.. Apollo Principal Holdings V. Apollo Principal Holdings IX.. and AMH and its consolidated subsidiaries were $56.6 million. $46.2 million. $50.1 million. $131.9 million and $(1.014.3 million, respectively. As of December 31. 2010. the consolidated net assets (deficit) of Apollo Principal Holdings II.... Apollo Principal Holdings IV, .. Apollo Principal Holdings V. M.. Apollo Principal Holdings IX. and AMH were $123.1 million. $24.0 million. $39.0 million. $136.0 million and $(1.126.6) million. respectively. In accordance with the AMH Credit Agreement as of December 31. 2011. Apollo Principal Holdings ■Apollo Principal Holdings IV.... Apollo Principal Holdings V. Apollo Principal Holdings IX. M. and AMH and their respective subsidiaries were subject to certain negative and affirmative covenants. Among other things. the AMH Credit Agreement includes an excess cash flow covenant and an asset sales covenant. The AMH Credit Agreement does not contain any financial maintenance covenants. If AMH's debt to EBITDA ratio (the "Leverage Ratio") as of the end of any fiscal year exceeds the level set forth in the next sentence (the "Excess Sweep Leverage Ratio"). AMH must deposit in the cash collateral account the lesser of (a) 100% of its Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the AMH Credit Agreement) and (b) the amount necessary to reduce the Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis as of the end of such fiscal year to 0.25 to 1.00 below the Excess Sweep Leverage Ratio. The Excess Sweep Leverage Ratio is: for 2011. 4.00 to 1.00: for 2012, 4.00 to 1.00: for 2013. 4.00 to 100: for 2014. 3.75 to 1.00: and for 2015 and thereafter. 3.50 to 1.00. 219 EFTA01085576 Table or Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) In addition. AMR must deposit the lesser of (a) 50% of any remaining Excess Cash Row and (b) the amount required to reduce the Leverage Ratio on a pm forma basis at the end of each fiscal year to a level 0.25 to 1.00 below the Sweep Leverage Ratio (as defined in the next paragraph) for such fiscal year. If AMH receives net cash proceeds from certain non-ordinary course asset sales. then such net cash proceeds shall be deposited in the cash collateral account as necessary to reduce its Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal quarter (after giving effect to such non-ordinary• course asset sale and such deposit) to (the following specified levels for the specified years. the "Sweep Leverage Ratio") (i) for 2011. 2012 and 2013. a Leverage Ratio of 3.50 to 1.00. (ii) for 2014. a Leverage Ratio of 3.25 to 1.00. (iii) for 2015. a Leverage Ratio of 3.00 to 1.00 and (iv) for all other years. a Leverage Ratio of 3.00 to 1.00. The AMH Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. including events of default arising from non-payment. material misrepresentations. breaches of covenants. cross default to material indebtedness. bankruptcy and changes in control of AMH. As of December 31. 2011. the Company was not aware of any instances of non-compliance with the AMH Credit Agreement. C1T Secured Loan Agreement—During the second quarter of 2008. the Company entered into four secured loan agreements totaling $26.9 million with CIT Group/Equipment Financing Inc. ("Cm) to finance the purchase of certain fixed assets. The loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 318 basis points per annum with interest and principal to be repaid monthly and a balloon payment of the remaining principal totaling $9.4 million due at the end of the terms in April 2013. Al December 31. 2011. the interest rate was 3.45%. On April 28. 2011. the Company sold its ownership interest in certain assets which served as collateral to the CIT secured loan agreement for $11.3 million with $11.1 million of the proceeds going to CIT directly. As a result of the sale and an additional payment made by the Company of $1.1 million. the Company satisfied the loan associated with the related asset of $12.2 million on April 28. 2011. As of December 31. 2011. the carrying value of the remaining CIT secured loan is $10.2 million. Apollo has determined that the carrying value of this debt approximates fair value as the loans are primarily variable rate in nature. As of December 31. 2011, the table below presents the contractual maturities for the AMH Credit Agreement and CIT secured loan agreement: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Teal AMR Credit Agreement $ — — $ 55.000 $ 50.000 — $ 623.273 $ 728.273 CIT secured loan agreement 698 9.545 10.243 Total Obligations as of December 31.2011 $ 698 $ 9.545 $ 55.000 $ 50.000 $_ $ 623.273 $ 738,516 13. NET (LOSS) INCOME PER CLASS A SHARE U.S. GAAP requires use of the two-class method of computing earnings per share for all periods presented for each class of common stock and participating security as if all earnings for the period had been distributed. Under the two-class method, during periods of net income, the net income is first reduced for distributions declared on all classes of securities to arrive at undistributed earnings. During periods of net losses, the net loss is reduced for distributions declared on participating securities only if the security has the right to participate in the earnings of the entity and an objectively determinable contractual obligation to share in net losses of the entity. 220 EFTA01085577 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The remaining earnings are allocated to common Class A Shares and participating securities to the extent that each security shares in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. Each total is then divided by the applicable number of shares to arrive at basic earnings per share. For the diluted earnings, the denominator includes all outstanding common shares and all potential common shams assumed issued if they am dilutive. The numerator is adjusted for any changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion of these potential common shams. The table below presents basic and diluted net loss (income) per Class A share using the two-class method for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: Basic and Diluted For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 2010 2009 Numerator: Net (loss) income attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC $ (468.826) $ 94.617 S (155.176) Distributions declared on Class A shams (97,758)0) (20,453)12) (4,866)0) Distributions on participating securities Earnings allocable to participating securities (17,381) 44) (3.662) (10.357) (299)q Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Class A Shareholders (583.965) 60.145 $ i 160.341) Denominator. Weighted average number of Class A shams outstanding 116.364.1[0 96.964.769 95.815.500 Net (loss) income per Class A share: Basic and Diluted' Distributable Earnings 0.84 0.21 $ 0.05 Undistributed (loss) income (5.02) 0.62 (1.67) Net (Loss) Income per Class A Share (4.18) S 0.83 $ '1.62) (I) The Company declared a $0.17 distribution on Class A shares on January 4. 2011. a 50.22 distribution on Class A shares on May 12. 2011. a $0.24 distribution on Class A shares on August 9. 2011. and a $0.20 distribution on Class A shares on November 3. 2011. As a result, there is an increase in net loss attributable to Class A shareholders presented during the year ended December 31. 2011. (2) The Company declared a $0.07 distribution on Class A shares on May 27, 2010. August 2.2010 and November I. 2010. As a result. there is an increase in net loss attributable to Class A shareholders presented during the year ended December 31. 2010. (3) The Company declared a $0.05 distribution on Class A shares in January 2009. As a result. there is an increase in net loss attributable to Class A shareholders presented for the year ended December 31. 2009. (4) No allocation of lasses was made to the participating securities as the holders do not have a contractual obligation to share in losses of the Company with the Class A shareholders. (5) For the year ended December 31. 2010. unvested RSUs were determined to be dilutive. and were accordingly included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. The resulting diluted earnings per share amount was not significantly different from basic earnings per share and therefore. was presented as the same amount. The AOG Units and the sham options were determined to be anti-dilutive for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. On October 24. 2007. the Company commenced the granting of restricted share units ("RSUs") that provide the right to receive, upon vesting. Class A shares of Apollo Global Management. LLC. pursuant to the Company's 221 EFTA01085578 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Certain RSU grants to employees during 2010 and 2011 provide the right to receive distribution equivalents on vested RSUs on an equal basis any time a distribution is declared. The Company refers to these RSU grants as "Plan Grants." For certain Plan Grants made before 2010. distribution equivalents am paid in January of the calendar year next following the calendar year in which a distribution on Class A shares was declared. In addition, certain RSU grants to employees in 2010 and 2011 (the Company refers to these as 'Bonus Grants') provide that both vested and unvested RSUs participate in distribution equivalents on an equal basis with the Class A shareholders any time a distribution is declared. As of December 31. 2011. approximately 20.2 million vested RSUs and 5.6 million unvested RSUs were eligible for participation in distribution equivalents. Any distribution equivalent paid to an employee will not be returned to the Company upon forfeiture of the award by the employee. Vested and unvested RSUs that are entitled to non-forfeitable distribution equivalents qualify as participating securities and am included in the Company's basic and diluted earnings per sham computations using the two-class method. The holder of an RSU participating security would have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of the entity if the holder is obligated to fund the losses of the issuing entity or if the contractual principal or mandatory redemption amount of the participating security is reduced as a result of losses incurred by the issuing entity. Because the RSU participating securities do not have a mandatory redemption amount and the holders of the participating securities are not obligated to fund losses. neither the vested RSUs nor the unvested RSUs are subject to any contractual obligation to share in losses of the Company. Holders of AOG Units are subject to the vesting requirements and transfer restrictions set forth in the agreements with the respective holders, and may up to four times each year (subject to the terms of the exchange agreement) exchange their AOG Units for Class A shares on a one-for-one basis. A limited partner must exchange one partnership unit in each of the eight Apollo Operating Group partnerships to effect an exchange for one Class A share. If fully convened, the result would be an additional 240.1300000 Class A shares added to the diluted earnings per share calculation. Apollo has one Class B share outstanding. which is held by Holdings. The voting power of the Class B share is reduced on a one vote per one AOG Unit basis in the event of an exchange of AOG Units for Class A shares, as discussed above. The Class B share has no net income (loss) per share as it does not participate in Apollo's earnings (losses) or distributions. The Class B share has no distribution or liquidation rights. The Class B sham has voting rights on a pan passu basis with the Class A shams. The Class B share currently has a super voting power of 240.000.000 votes. 222 EFTA01085579 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The table below presents transactions in Class A shams during the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010. and 2009 and the resulting impact on the Company's and Holdings ownership interests in the Apollo Operating Group: Date Febniary 11, 2039 March 12. 2010 July 9.2010 July 23. 2010 September 16.2010 September 30. 2010 January 8, 2011 March 15. 2011 April 4.2011 April 7.2011 July 11, 2011 August 15. 2011 October 10, 2011 November 10. 2011 November 22, 2011 Type of ACM ails% A Shares Transaction Repurchase (1.700) Number of Shares Issucd (Reims...haw& (ancelled) in ACM Class A Shares Transaction lin thousands) Issuance 721 Issuance 1,540 AGM ownership% in AOC before ACM Class A Shares TramactIon AGM owners p% in AOG after AGM Class A Shares Transaction 28.9% 28.5% 28.5% 28.6% 28.6% 29.0% N/A Moldier; ownership% In AUG before ACM Class A Shares Transaction 71.1% 71.5% 71.4% N/A N/A") Holdlnp oenership% in AUG after AGM Class A Shares Transaction 71.5% 71.4% 71.0% N/A N/A1t' N/A") 70.7% 66.5% 66.3% N/A") 66.1% N/A") 65.9% N/A") Issuance Net Settlement Issuance 31 (7) I N/A N/A") Issuance 2 Issuance 1.548 Issuance 21,500 Issuance 750 Issuance 77 Issuance 1.191 Issuance 52 Issuance 1.011 NMI" N/A11' 29.0% 29.3% 29.3% 33.5% 33.5% 33.7% N/A") N/AP) 33.7% 33.9% NIA") N/AP) 33.9% 34.1% NIA") NIA") N/A") 71.0% 70.7% 66.5% N/A") 66.3% N/A") 66.1% Net Settlement (130) Nik" (I) Transaction did not have a material impact on ownership. 14. EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION AOG Units The fair value of the AOG Units of approximately $5.6 billion is charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the five or six year service period. as applicable. For the years ended December 2011. 2010 and 2009. $1.032.8 million. $1.032.9 million and $1.033.3 million of compensation expense was recognized. respectively. The estimated forfeiture rate was 3% for Contributing Partners and 0% for Managing Partners based on actual forfeitures as well as the Company's future forfeiture expectations. As of December 31. 2011. there was $507.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested AOG Units that are expected to vest over the next 18 months. 223 EFTA01085580 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes the activity of the AOG Units for the years ended December 31. 2011, 2010 and 2009: Weighted A trrage Grant Date Apollo Operating Group Units Fair Value Balance at January I. 2009 154.739.756 23.41 Granted Forfeited Vested (43.907,662) 23.53 Balance at December 31. 2009 110,832,094 23.35 Granted Forfeited Vested 1.404.650 (1.404.650) (44.089.188) 11.96 20.00 23.43 Balance at December 31.2010 66.742.906 23.13 Granted Forfeited Vested at December 31. 2011 (44.149,696) 23.39 Balance at December 31, 2011 22,593,210 $ 22.64 Units Expected to Vest—As of December 31, 2011. approximately 22.400.000 AOG Units am expected to vest over the next 12 months. RSUs On October 24. 2007. the Company commenced the granting of RSUs under the Company's 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These grants are accounted for as a grant of equity awards in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All grants after March 29.2011 consider the public sham price of the Company. The fair value of grants was approximately $116.6 million. $120.2 million and $10.0 million in 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. For Plan Grants the fair value is based on grant date fair value, and are discounted for transfer restrictions and lack of distributions until vested. For Bonus Grants, the valuation methods consider transfer restrictions and timing of distributions. The total fair value is charged to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is generally up to 24 quarters (for Plan Grants) or annual vesting over three years (for Bonus Grants). The actual forfeiture rate was 2.3%. 7.9% and 6.6% for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. For the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. 4108.2 million $78.9 million and $60.7 million of compensation expense was recognized. respectively. Delivery of Class A Shares In 2011 and 2010. the Company delivered Class A Shares for vested RSUs. The Company allows RSU participants to settle their tax liabilities with a reduction of their Class A share delivery from the originally granted and vested RSUs. The amount, when agreed to by the participant. results in a tax liability and a corresponding accumulated deficit adjustment. The adjustment was 419.6 million and $2.9 million in 2011 and 2010. respectively, and is disclosed in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The delivery of RSUs does not cause a transfer of amounts in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity to the Class A Shareholders. The delivery of Class A shares for vested RSUs causes the 224 EFTA01085581 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) income allocated to the Non-Controlling Interests to shift to the Class A shareholders from the date of delivery forward. During the year ended December 31. 2011. the Company delivered 4.5 million Class A shares in settlement of vested RSUs, which caused the Company's ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group to increase to 34.1% from 29.0%. The following table summarizes RSU activity for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: (invested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Total Number of RSUs Outstanding Balance at January I. 2009 24.671.463 $ 11.70 5.986.867 30.658.330 Granted 3.221.335 3.09 — 3.221.335 Forfeited (1,849,650) 10.08 — (1,849,650) Vested (6.105.152) 10.37 6,105.152 Balance at December 31.2009 19,937,996 10S7 12,092,019 32,030,015 Granted 12.861.969 9.34 12.861.969 Forfeited (2,578,992) 10.07 (2,578,992) Delivered 6.74 (3 227 155) (3 227 155) Vested (6.778.057) 10.40 6.778.057 Balance at December 31.2010 23.442.916 10.25 15.642.921 39.085,837 Granted 8,068,735 14.45 8,068,735 Forfeited (737.372) 12.59 (737,372) Delivered 10.12 (5.696.419) (5,696.419) Vested (10.293.506) 11.13 10.293.506 Balance at December 31. 2011 20.480.773 $ 11.38 20.240.008 40.720.781w (I) Amount excludes RSUs which have vested and have been issued in the form of Class A shares. Units Expected to Vest—As of December 31, 2011. approximately 19.300.000 RSUs are expected to vest during the next six years. Share Options Under the Company's 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. 5.000.000 options were granted on December 2. 2010. These options vested and became exercisable with respect to 4/24 of the option shares on December 31.2011 and the remainder vest in equal installments over each of the remaining 20 quarters with full vesting on December 31. 2016. In addition. 555.556 options were granted on January 22, 2011 and 25.000 options were granted on April 9. 2011. The options granted on January 22, 2011 vested and became exercisable with respect to half of the option shams on December 31.2011 and the other half were due to become exercisable on December 31. 2012. The options granted on April 9. 2011 vested and became exercisable with respect to half of the options shares on December 31. 2011 and the other half vests in four equal quarterly installments starting on March 31. 2012 and ending on December 31. 2012. For the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. $6.9 million and $0.3 million of compensation expense were recognized as a result of option grants. respectively. 225 EFTA01085582 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Apollo measures the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for options awarded during 2011 and 2010 AMU,. ions- 2011131 2010 Risk-free interest rate 2.79% 2.34% Weighted average expected dividend yield 1.15% 2.79% Expected volatility factor' 40.22% 40.00% Expected life in years 5.72 6.79 Fair value of options per share 8.44 5.62 (I) The Company determined its expected volatility based on comparable companies using daily stock prices. (2) Represents weighted average of 2011 grants. The following table summarizes the sham option activity for the year ended December 31.2011 and 2010: Options Oubtanding Weighted Average Exercise Price AltitrciaW Pair Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terns Balance at January 1. 2010 - $ - S Granted 5.000.000 8.00 28.100 9.92 Exercised Forfeited Balance at December 31. 2010 5,000,000 8.00 S 28,100 9.92 Granted Exercised Forfeited 580.556 — — 9.39 — — 4.896 — — 9.09 — — Balance at December 31.2011 5.580.556 8.14 S 32.996 8.93 Exercisable at December 31.2011 1.123.611 $ 8.36 S 7.131 8.96 Units Expected to Vest—As of December 31. 2011. approximately 4.200.000 options are expected to vest. The expected life of the options granted represents the period of time that options arc expected to be outstanding and is based on the contractual term of the option. Unamortized compensation cost related to unvested sham options at December 31. 2011 was $25.8 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.5 years. AAA RDUs Incentive units that provide the right to receive AAA restricted depositary units ("RDUs") following vesting are granted periodically to employees of Apollo. These grants are accounted for as equity awards in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The incentive units granted to employees generally vest over three years. In contrast. the Company's Managing Partners and Contributing Partners have received distributions of fully-vested AAA RDUs. The fair value at the date of the grants is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for upon grant in the case of fully vested AAA RDUs). The grant date fair value considers the public share price of AAA. Vested AAA RDUs can be converted into ordinary common units of AAA subject to applicable securities 226 EFTA01085583 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) law restrictions. During the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. the actual forfeiture rate was 0%. 1.5% and 11.0%. respectively. For the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009.$0.5 million. $5.5 million and $5.8 million of compensation expense was recognized. respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2011. 2010 and 2009. the Company delivered 389.785. 596.375 and 435.954 RDUs. respectively, to individuals who had vested in these units. The deliveries in 2011. 2010 and 2009 resulted in a reduction of the accrued compensation liability of $3.8 million. $7.6 million and $6.6 million. respectively, and the recognition of a net decrease of additional paid in capital in 2011 of $2.7 million and a net increase in 2010 and 2009 of $0.6 million and $2.8 million, respectively. These amounts are presented in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity. There was $0.5 million and $4.1 million of liability for undelivered RDUs included in accrued compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of financial condition as of December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively. The following table summarizes RDU activity for the years ended December 31. 2011, 2010 and 2009: Unidegted Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Total Number or ItiMis Outstanding Balance at January 1. 2009 678.649 $ 14.57 446,177 1.124.826 Granted 2.667 1.07 2.667 Forfeited (74,870) 14.23 (74,870) Delivered 15.51 (435,954) (435.954) Vested (385.225) 15.65 385.225 Balance at December 31. 2009 221 221 12.95 395.448 616.669 Granted 547,974 7.34 547,974 Forfeited (11.816) 13.00 (11.816) Delivered 12.73 (596,375) (596.375) Vested (590.712) 9.36 590,712 Balance at December 31. 2010 166.667 7.20 389,785 556.452 Granted 90.688 10.30 90.688 Forfeited Delivered 10.54 (389.785) (389,785) Vested (60.702) 8.69 60.702 Balance at December 31.2011 196.653 $ 8.17 60.702 257.355 Units Expected to Vest—As of December 31. 2011. approximately 185.000 RDUs am expected to vest over the next four years. 227 EFTA01085584 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes the activity of RDUs available for future grants: RDUs Available For Future Gnats Balance at January I. 2009 2.302,913 Purchases 43.412 Granted (2,667) Forfeited 74.870 Balance at December 31. 2009 2.418.528 Purchases 96.661 Granted (547,974) Forfeited 11.816 Balance at December 31. 2010 1.979.031 Purchases 59.494 Granted (90.688) Forfeited Balance at December 31. 2011 1.947.837 Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards—Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. ("ARI") On September 29. 2009.97.500 and 145.000 shams of ARI restricted stock were granted to the Company and certain of the Company's employees. respectively. Additionally. on December 31. 2009. 5.000 shares of ARI restricted stock were granted to a company employee. The fair value of the Company and employee awards granted was 51.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively. These awards generally vest over three years or twelve quarters, with the first quarter vesting on January I. 2010. On March 23. 2010. July 1.2010 and July 21. 2010. 102.084. 5.000 and 16.875 shares of ARI restricted stock units ("ARI RSUs"). respectively, were granted to certain of the Company's employees. Pursuant to the March 23. 2010 and July 21.2010 issuances. 102.084 and 16,875 shares of ARI restricted stock, respectively, were forfeited by the Company's employees. As the fair value of ARI RSUs was not greater than the forfeiture of the restricted stock. no additional value will be amortized. On April 1.2011 and August 4. 2011. 5.000 and 152350 ARI RSUs. respectively, were granted to certain of the Company's employees. On August 4. 2011. 156.000 ARI RSUs were granted to the Company. On December 28. 2011. the Company issued 45,587 ARI RSUs to certain of the Company's employees. The awards granted to the Company are accounted for as investments and deferred revenue in the consolidated statement of financial condition. As these awards vest. the deferred revenue is recognized as management fees. The investment is accounted for using the equity method of accounting for awards granted to the Company and as a deferred compensation asset for the awards granted to employees. Compensation expense will be recognized on a straight line-basis over the vesting period for the awards granted to the employees. The Company recorded an asset and a liability upon receiving the awards on behalf of the Company's employees. The fair value of the awards to employees is based on the grant date fair value. which utilizes the public share price of ARE less discounts for certain restrictions. The awards granted to the Company's employees are remeasured each period to reflect the fair value of the asset and liability and any changes in these values arc recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. $2.9 million. $1.5 million and $0.4 million of management fees and $1.3 million. $0.8 million and $0.2 million of compensation expense were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. respectively. The actual forfeiture rate for unvested ARI restricted stock awards and ARI RSUs was 7%. 2% and 0% for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. 228 EFTA01085585 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table summarizes activity for the ARI restricted stock awards and ARI RSUs that were granted to both the Company and certain of its employees for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: ARI Restricted Studs flooded ARI MIA Untested Weighted Menge Grant Date Fair Value ARI RSUs Vested Tend Randier of With. Outstanding Balance at January 1.2009 — $ Granted to employees of the Company 145,000 18.46 Granted to the Company 97.500 18.48 Vested awards for employees of the Company Balance at December 31, 2009 242.500 18.47 Granted to employees of the Company 123.959 16.97 123.959 Forfeited by employees of the Company (118,959) (5,000) 18.41 (5,000) Vested awards for employees of the Company (26.039) (22.709) 17.77 22.709 Vested awards for the Company (a)300 18.48 Balance at December 31. 2010 65.002 96.250 17.57 22.709 118.959 Granted to employees of the Company 203,337 14.34 203,337 Granted to the Company 156.000 14.85 156.000 Forfeited by employees of the Company (30,000) 14.85 (30,000) Vested awards for employees of the Company (50.833) 16.95 50.833 Vested awards of the Company (32.500) 18.48 Balance at December 31.2011 32.502 374.754 $ 15.12 73.542 448.296 Units Expected to Vest—As of December 31. 2011. approximately 362.000 and 32.502 shares of ARI RSUs and ARI restricted stock. respectively, arc expected to vest. Restricted Stock Unit Awards—Apollo Residential Mortgage, Inc. ("AMTG") On July 27. 2011. 18.750 and 11.250 AMTG restricted stock units ("AMTG RSUs) were granted to the Company and certain of the Company's employees. respectively. On September 26. 2011. 875 AMTG RSUs were granted to certain employees of the Company. The fair value of the Company and employee awards granted was $0.3 million and $0.2 million. respectively. These awards generally vest over three years or twelve calendar quarters, with the first quarter vesting on October I. 2011. The awards granted to the Company are accounted for as investments and deferred revenue in the consolidated statement of financial condition. As these awards vest, the deferred revenue is recognized as management fees. The investment is accounted for using the equity method of accounting for awards granted to the Company and as a deferred compensation asset for the awards granted to employees. Compensation expense will be recognized on a straight line-basis over the vesting period for the awards granted to the employees. The Company recorded an asset and a liability upon receiving the awards on behalf of the Companys employees. The awards granted to the Companys employees are remeasured each period to reflect the fair value of the asset and liability and any changes in these values arc recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the awards to employees is based on the grant date fair value. which utilizes the public share price of AMTG less discounts for certain restrictions. For the year ended December 31, 2011. $0.1 million 229 EFTA01085586 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) of management fees and $0.0 million of compensation expense were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. The actual forfeiture rate for AMTG RSUs was 0% for the year ended December 31. 2011. The following table summarizes activity for the AMTG RSUs that were granted to both the Company and certain of its employees for the year ended December 31. 2011: AMTG RSt)s Unmated Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Total Number of With Outstanding Balance at January I. 2011 Granted to employees of the Company Granted to the Company Forfeited by employees of the Company 12.125 18.750 16.57 18.20 12.125 18.750 Vested awards of the employees of the Company (1.008) 16.57 1.008 Vested awards of the Company (1.562) 18.20 1.562 Balance at December 31.2011 28.305 $ 17.56 2.570 30.875 Units Expected to Vest—As of December 31. 2011. approximately 28.000 AMTG RSUs arc expected to vest. Equity-Based Compensation Allocation Equity-based compensation is allocated based on ownership interests. Therefore, the amortization of the AOG Units is allocated to Shareholders' Equity attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC and the Non-Controlling Interests, which results in a difference in the amounts charged to equity-based compensation expense and the amounts credited to Shareholders• Equity attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC in the Company's consolidated financial statements. 230 EFTA01085587 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Below is a reconciliation of the equity-based compensation allocated to Apollo Global Management. LLC (or the year ended December 31. 2011: Total Amount Nom tont rolling Intermt in Apollo Operating Group Allocated to Nom Controlling Intermt in Apollo Operating Gro it at Allocated to Apollo Global Management. LLC AOG Units S 1.032.762 65.9% $ 696.361 $ 336,401 RSUs and Share Options 115.142 115.142 ARI Restricted Stock Awards. ARI RSUs and AMTG RSUs 1.320 65.9 870 450 AAA RDUs 519 65.9 349 180 Total Equity-Based Compensation S 1.149.753 $ 697.580 $ 452,173 Less AR1 Restricted Stock Awards. ARE RSUs and AMTG RSUs (1.219) (630) Capital Increase Related to Equity-Based Compensation $ 696.361 $ 451.543 (I) Calculated based on average ownership percentage for the period considering Class A share issuances during the period. Below is a reconciliation of the equity-based compensation allocated to Apollo Global Management. LLC for the year ended December 31. 2010: Total Amount Nom Controlling Interest % in Apollo Operating Group Allocated to Non. Controlling Interest in Apollo Operating Group Allllocated to Apollo Global Management. AOG Units S 1.032.909 71.0% S 735.698 $ 297.211 RSUs and Share Options 79.169 79.169 ARI Restricted Stock Awards and ARI RSUs 801 71.0 569 232 AAA RDUs 5.533 71.0 3.930 1.603 Total Equity-Based Compensation S 1.118.412 740.197 378.215 Less AAA RDUs. ARI Restricted Stock Awards and ARI RSUs (4.499) (1.8351 Capital Increase Related to Equity-Based Compensation S 735.698 $ 376.380 (I) Calculated based on average ownership percentage for the period considering Class A share issuance during the period. 231 EFTA01085588 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Below is a reconciliation of the equity-based compensation allocated to Apollo Global Management. LLC for the year ended December 31.2009: Total Amount Nom Controlling Interest % in Apollo Operating Group Allocated to Non. Controlling IntereNt in %pollo Operating 111 Cket1 .tllocalvd Apollo Global Manageintol. AOG Units $ 1.033,343 71.5% $ 738.431 $ 294.912 RSUs 60.747 60.747 ARI Restricted Stock Awards 217 71.5 155 62 AAA RDUs 5.799 71.5 4.146 1.653 Total Equity-Based Compensation S 1.100.106 742.732 357,374 Less AAA RDUs and ARI Restricted Stock Awards (4.301) (1.715) Capital Increase Related to Equity-Based Compensation S 738.431 S 355.659 (I) Calculation based on average ownership percentage for the period considering Class A share repurchase during the period. 15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND INTERESTS IN CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES The Company typically facilitates the initial payment of certain operating costs incurred by the funds that it manages as well as their affiliates. These costs are normally reimbursed by such funds and are included in due from affiliates. 232 EFTA01085589 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Due from affiliates and due to affiliates are comprised of the following: As of December 31. 2011 2010 Due from Affiliates: Due from private equity funds $ 28.465 $ 52.128 Due from portfolio companies 61,867 42,933 Management and advisory fees receivable from capital markets funds 23345 19.095 Duc from capital markets funds 15,822 13,612 Duc from Contributing Partners, employees and former employees 30,353 8.496 Due from real estate funds 13,453 5,887 Other 3.235 1.21) Total Due from Affiliates S 176.740 S 144363 Due to Affiliates: Due to Managing Partners and Contributing Partners in connection with the tax receivable agreement $ 451.743 $ 491,402 Duc to private equity funds 86.500 20.890 Due to capital markets funds 18,817 Duc to real estate funds 1.200 1.200 Dividends payable to employees 12.532 2,832 Otherffi 7.972 1.321 Total Due to Affiliates $ 578.764 $ 517.645 ( I ) Includes a S4.7 million contingent consideration liability due to former owners of Gulf Stream as discussed in note 3 to the consolidated financial statements. Tax Receivable Agreement Subject to certain restrictions, each of the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners has the right to exchange their vested AOG Units for the Company's Class A shares. Certain Apollo Operating Group entities have made an election under Section 754 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, as amended. which will result in an adjustment to the tax basis of the assets owned by Apollo Operating Group at the time of the exchange. These exchanges will result in increases in tax deductions that will reduce the amount of tax that APO Corp. will otherwise be required to pay in the future. Additionally. the further acquisition of AOG Units from the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners also may result in increases in tax deductions and tax basis of assets that will further reduce the amount of tax that APO Corp. will otherwise be required to pay in the future. APO Corp. entered into a tax receivable agreement ("TRA1 with the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners that provides for the payment to the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any. in U.S. Federal. state• local and foreign income taxes that APO Corp. would realize as a result of the increases in tax basis of assets that resulted from the Reorganization. If the Company does not make the required annual payment on a timely basis as outlined in the TRA. interest is accrued on the balance until the payment date. These payments arc expected to occur approximately over the next 20 years. 233 EFTA01085590 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) In April 2011 and 2010. Apollo made cash payments of $39.8 million and $15.0 million, respectively. in connection with the TRA to the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners resulting from realized tax benefits for the 2010 and 2009 tax years. Included in the 2011 payment was 529.0 thousand and $3.0 thousand of interest paid to the Managing Partners and Contributing Partners, respectively. In connection with the amendment of the AMH partnership agreement in April of 2010. the tax receivable agreement was revised to reflect the Managing Partners agreement to defer 25% or $12.1 million of the required payments pursuant to the tax receivable agreement that is attributable to the 2010 fiscal year for a period of four years until April 5. 2014. In addition, Apollo adjusted the remaining liability by 5(0.1) million and $7.6 million and recorded a corresponding gain (loss) in other income (loss), net in the consolidated statement of operations during the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010. respectively, due to changes in projected income estimates and fluctuations in the tax rates. Special Allocation In December 2009. the AMH partnership agreement was amended to provide for special allocations of income to APO Corp. and a reduction of income allocated to Holdings for the 2009 and 2010 calendar years. The amendment allowed for a maximum allocation of income from Holdings of $22.1 million in 2009 and $117.5 million in 2010. There was no extension of the special allocation after December 31. 2010. Therefore as a result, the Company did not allocate any additional income from AMH to APO Corp. related to the special allocation beyond such date. The Company will continue to allocate income to APO Corp. based on the current economic sharing percentage. Due from Contributing Partners, Employees and Former Employees The Company has accrued $22.1 million in receivables at December 31. 2011 from the Contributing Partners and certain employees and former employees of Fund VI for the potential return of curled interest income that would be due if the private equity fund were liquidated at the balance sheet date. In addition. them was a $6.5 million receivable at December 31. 2011 and 2010 from the Contributing Partners and certain employees associated with a credit agreement with Fund VI as described below in Due to Private Equity Funds. Management Fee Waiver and Notional Investment Program Apollo has forgone a portion of management fee revenue that it would have been entitled to receive in cash and instead received profits interests and assigned these profits interests to employees and partners. The amount of management fees waived and related compensation expense amounted to $23.5 million. $24.8 million and $19.7 million for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. 234 EFTA01085591 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Distributions The table below presents the determination. declaration, and payment of the amount of quarterly distributions which were made at the sole discretion of the Company (in millions. except per share amounts): Distributions Declaration Date Distributions per Class A Share Amount Distributions Payment Date Distributions to AGSII (lass A Shareholders l)is rr ibutions to Non•Cacttrolling Interest Holders in the Apollo Operating Group Total Distributions from Apollo Operating Group l)islrihution Equi•Idents on Participating Securities January 8.2009 $ 0.05 January I& 2009 $ 4.9 $ 12.0 $ 16.9 $ 0.3 May 27. 2010 0.07 June IS. 2010 6.7 16.8 23.5 1.0 August 2.2010 0.07 August 25, 2010 6.9 16.8 23.7 1.4 November 1.2010 0.07 November 23.2010 6.9 16.8 23.7 1.3 January 4.2011 0.17 January 14, 2011 16.6 40.8 57.4 3.3 May 12. 2011 0.22 June 1.2011 26.8 52.8 79.6 4.7 August 9.2011 0.24 August 29, 2011 29.5 57.6 87.1 5.1 November 3. 2011 0.20 December 2.2011 24.8 48.0 72.8 4.3 Indemnity Carried interest income from certain funds that the Company manages can be distributed to us on a current basis. but is subject to repayment by the subsidiary of the Apollo Operating Group that acts as general partner of the fund in the event that certain specified return thresholds are not ultimately achieved. The Managing Partners. Contributing Partners and certain other investment professionals have personally guaranteed. subject to certain limitations. the obligation of these subsidiaries in respect of this general partner obligation. Such guarantees are several and not joint and are limited to a particular Managing Partner's or Contributing Partner's distributions. An existing shareholders agreement includes clauses that indemnify each of the Company's Managing Partners and certain Contributing Partners against all amounts that they pay pursuant to any of these personal guarantees in favor of certain funds that the Company manages (including costs and expenses related to investigating the basis for or objecting to any claims made in respect of the guarantees) for all interests that the Company's Managing Partners and Contributing Partners have contributed or sold to the Apollo Operating Group. Accordingly. in the event that the Company's Managing Partners. Contributing Partners and pertain investment professionals are required to pay amounts in connection with a general partner obligation for the return of previously made distributions. we will be obligated to reimburse the Company's Managing Partners and certain Contributing Partners for the indemnifiable percentage of amounts that they are required to pay even though we did not receive the certain distribution to which that general partner obligation related. As of December 31. 2011. the Company recorded an indemnification liability of $0.8 million. Due to Private Equity Funds On June 30. 2008. the Company entered into a credit agreement with Fund VI, pursuant to which Fund VI advanced $18.9 million of carried interest income to the limited partners of Apollo Advisors VI.... who are also employees of the Company. The loan obligation accrues interest at an annual fixed rate of 3.45% and terminates on the earlier of June 30. 2017 or the termination of Fund VI. At December 31. 2010. the total outstanding loan aggregated $20.5 million, including accrued interest of $1.6 million. which approximated fair value, of which approximately $6.5 million was not subject to the indemnity discussed above and is a receivable from the Contributing Partners and certain employees. In March 2011. a right of offset for the indemnified portion of the loan 235 EFTA01085592 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) obligation was established between the Company and Fund VI. therefore the loan was reduced in the amount of $10.9 million, which is offset in carried interest receivable on the consolidated statement of financial condition. During the year ended December 31. 2011. there was $0.9 million interest paid and $0.3 million accrued interest on the outstanding loan obligation. As of December 31. 2011. the total outstanding loan aggregated $9.0 million, including accrued interest of $1.0 million which approximated fair value, of which approximately $6.5 million was not subject to the indemnity discussed above and is a receivable from the Contributing Partners and certain employees. In addition, assuming Fund VI is liquidated on the balance sheet date, the Company has also accrued a liability to Fund VI of $75.3 million, in connection with the potential general partner obligation to return carried interest income that was previously distributed from Fund VI. Of this amount. approximately $22.1 million is receivable from Contributing Partners, employees and former employees. Due to Capital Markets Funds Similar to the private equity funds. certain capital markets funds allocate carried interest income to the Company. Assuming SOMA liquidated on the balance sheet date, the Company has accrued a liability to SOMA of 418.1 million, in connection with the potential general partner obligation for carried interest income that was previously distributed from SOMA. Due from Real Estate Funds In connection with the acquisition of CPI during November 2010. Apollo is contingently obligated to Citigroup Inc. based on a specified percentage of future earnings from the date of acquisition through December 31. 2012. The estimated fair value of the contingent liability was $1.2 million as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. which was determined based on discounted cash flows from the date of acquisition through December 31. 2012 using a discount rate of 7%. Regulated Entities During 2011. the Company formed Apollo Global Securities. LLC ("AGS"), which is a registered broker dealer with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or "FINRA". subject to the minimum net capital requirements of the SEC. AGS has continuously operated in excess of these requirements. From time to time, this entity is involved in transactions with affiliates of Apollo, including portfolio companies of the funds we manage. whereby AGS will earn underwriting and transaction fees for its services. The Company also has one entity based in London which is subject to the capital requirements of the U.K. Financial Services Authority. This entity has continuously operated in excess of these regulatory capital requirements. Due to Strategic InvcstortStrategic Relationship Agreement On April 20. 2010. the Company announced that it entered into a strategic relationship agreement with the California Public Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS"). The strategic relationship agreement provides that Apollo will reduce management and other fees charged to CaIPERS on funds it manages. or in the future will manage. solely for CaIPERS by $125 million over a five-year period or as close a period as required to provide CaIPERS with that benefit. The agreement further provides that Apollo will not use a placement agent in connection with securing any future capital commitments from CalPERS. 236 EFTA01085593 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Underwriting Fee Paid for AM During 2009. the Company incurred $8.0 million in underwriting expenses for the benefit of ARI. which may be repaid to the Company if during any period of four consecutive calendar quarters during the sixteen full calendar quarters after the consummation of ARl's initial public offering on September 29. 2009. ARI's cow earnings. as defined in the corresponding management agreement. for any such four.yuaner period exceeds an 8% performance hurdle rate. During the second quarter of 2011. the core earnings had exceeded the hurdle rate and the Company recorded $8.0 million of other income in the consolidated statement of operations. Interests in Consolidated Entities The table below presents equity interests in Apollo's consolidated. but not wholly-owned. subsidiaries and funds. Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests consists of the following: For the Year Ended December M. 2011 2010 2009 (in thousands) AAA'" 5 123,400 $ (356.251) $ (452,408) Consolidated VIEs"' (216 193) (48 206) Interests in management companies" (12,146) (16,258) (7.818) Net income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in consolidated entities (104.939) (420.715) (460.226) Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group 940.312 (27.892) 400.440 Net loss (income) attributable to Non-Controlling Interests S 835.371 S 1448.607) S 159.786) (I) Reflects the Non-Controlling Interests in the net loss (income) of AAA and is calculated based on the Non-Controlling Interests ownership percentage in AAA. which was approximately 98% during the year ended December 31. 2011 and approximately 97% during the years ended December 31.2010 and 2009. respectively. (2) Reflects the Non-Controlling Interests in the net loss (income) of the consolidated VIEs and includes $202.2 million and $11.4 million of gains recorded within appropriated partners' capital related to consolidated VIEs during the years ended December 31. 2011 and 2010. respectively. (3) Reflects the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Financial Guarantees—Apollo has provided financial guarantees on behalf of certain employees for the benefit of unrelated third-party lenders, in connection with their capital commitment to certain funds managed by the Company. As of December 31. 2011. the maximum exposure relating to these financial guarantees approximated $4.0 million. Apollo has historically not incurred any liabilities as a result of these agreements and does not expect to in the future. Accordingly. no liability has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 237 EFTA01085594 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) As the general partner of Apollo/Anus Investor 20074. ("Anus"). the Company may be obligated for certain losses in excess of those allocable to the limited partners to the extent that there is negative equity in that fund. As of December 31. 2011. the Company has no current obligations to Anus. Investment Commitments—As a limited partner. general partner and manager of the Apollo private equity funds. capital markets and real estate funds. Apollo has unfunded capital commitments as of December 31. 2011 and 2010 of $137.9 million and $140.6 million. respectively. Apollo has an ongoing obligation to acquire additional common units of AAA in an amount equal to 25% of the aggregate after-tax cash distributions. if any. that are made to its affiliates pursuant to the carried interest distribution rights that are applicable to investments made through AAA Investments. Debt Covenants—Apollo's debt obligations contain various customary loan covenants. As of the balance sheet date. the Company was not aware of any instances of noncompliance with any of these covenants. Litigation and Contingencies—We are, from time to time, party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including claims and litigation. reviews investigations and proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory agencies regarding our business. On July 16. 2008. Apollo was joined as a defendant in a pre-existing purported class action pending in Massachusetts federal court against. among other defendants. numerous private equity firms. The suit alleges that beginning in mid-2003. Apollo and the other private equity firm defendants violated the U.S. antitrust laws by forming "bidding clubs" or 'consortia" that. among other things. rigged the bidding for control of various public corporations. restricted the supply of private equity financing. fixed the prices for target companies at artificially low levels, and allocated amongst themselves an alleged market for private equity services in leveraged buyouts. The suit seeks class action certification. declaratory and injunctive relief, unspecified damages. and attorneys' fees. On August 27. 2008. Apollo and its co-defendants moved to dismiss plaintiffs complaint and on November 20. 2008. the Court granted Apollo's motion. The Court also dismissed two other defendants. Pennira and Merrill Lynch. In an order dated August 18. 2010. the Court granted in part and denied in part plaintiffs motion to expand the complaint and to obtain additional discovery. The Court ruled that plaintiffs could amend the complaint and obtain discovery in a second discovery phase limited to eight additional transactions. The Court gave the plaintiffs until September 17. 2010 to amend the complaint to include the additional eight transactions. On September 17. 2010. the plaintiffs filed a motion to amend the complaint by adding the additional eight transactions and adding Apollo as a defendant. On October 6. 2010. the Court granted plaintiffs' motion to file the fourth amended complaint. Plaintiffs' fourth amended complaint, filed on October 7. 2010. adds Apollo Global Management LLC. as a defendant. On November 4. 2010. Apollo moved to dismiss, arguing that the claims against Apollo are time-barred and that the allegations against Apollo are insufficient to state an antitrust conspiracy claim. On February 17. 2011. the Court denied Apollo's motion to dismiss. ruling that Apollo should raise the statute of limitations issues on summary judgment after discovery is completed. Apollo filed its answer to the fourth amended complaint on March 21. 2011. On July 11. 2011. the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a fifth amended complaint that adds ten additional transactions and expands the scope of the class seeking relief. On September 7. 2011. the Court denied the motion for leave to amend without prejudice and gave plaintiffs permission to take limited discovery on the ten additional transactions. The Court set April 17. 2012. as the deadline for completing all fact discovery. Currently. Apollo does not believe that a loss from liability in this case is either probable or reasonably estimable. The Court granted Apollo's motion to dismiss plaintiffs initial complaint in 2008. ruling that Apollo was released from the only transaction in which it allegedly was involved. While plaintiffs have survived Apollo's motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint. 238 EFTA01085595 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) the Court stated in denying the motion that it will consider the statute of limitations (one of the bases for Apollo's motion to dismiss) at the summary judgment stage. Based on the applicable statute of limitations. among other reasons. Apollo believes that plaintiffs claims lack factual and legal merit. For these reasons. no estimate of possible loss, if any. can be made at this time. Various state attorneys general and federal and state agencies have initiated industry-wide investigations into the use of placement agents in connection with the solicitation of investments, particularly with respect to investments by public pension funds. Certain affiliates of Apollo have received subpoenas and other requests for information from various government regulatory agencies and investors in Apollo's funds, seeking information regarding the use of placement agents. CalPERS. one of our Strategic Investors, announced on October 14. 2009. that it had initiated a special review of placement agents and related issues. The report of the CaIPERS Special Review was issued on March 14. 2011. That report does not allege any wrongdoing on the part of Apollo or its affiliates. Apollo is continuing to cooperate with all such investigations and other reviews. In addition, on May 6. 2010. the California Attorney General filed a civil complaint against Alfred Villalobos and his company. Arvco Capital Research. LLC ("Arvco") (a placement agent that Apollo has used) and Federico Buenrostro Jr.. the former CEO of CalPERS, alleging conduct in violation of certain California laws in connection with CalPERS's purchase of securities in various funds managed by Apollo and another asset manager. Apollo is not a party to the civil lawsuit and the lawsuit does not allege any misconduct on the part of Apollo. Apollo believes that it has handled its use of placement agents in an appropriate manner. Finally. on December 29. 2011. the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada approved an application made by Mr. Villalobos. Arvco and related entities (the "Arvco Debtors") in their consolidated bankruptcy proceedings to hire special litigation counsel to pursue certain claims on behalf of the bankruptcy estates of the Arvco Debtors. including potential claims against Apollo (a) for fees that Apollo purportedly owes the Arvco Debtors for placement agent services and (b) for indemnification of legal fees and expenses arising out of the Arvco Debtors' defense of the California Attorney General action described above. To date, no such claims have been brought. Apollo denies the merit of any such claims and will vigorously contest them. if they arc brought. Although the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be ascertained at this time, we are of the opinion, after consultation with counsel, that the resolution of any such matters to which we are a party at this time will not have a material effect on our financial statements. Legal actions material to us could, however, arise in the future. Commitments—Apollo leases office space and certain office equipment under various lease and sublease arrangements. which expire on various dates through 2022. As these leases expire. it can be expected that in the normal course of business, they will be renewed or replaced. Certain lease agreements contain renewal options. rent escalation provisions based on certain costs incurred by the landlord or other inducements provided by the landlord. Rent expense is accrued to recognize lease escalation provisions and inducements provided by the landlord. if any. on a straight-line basis over the lease term and renewal periods where applicable. Apollo has entered into various operating lease service agreements in respect of certain assets. As of December 31, 2011. the approximate aggregate minimum future payments required for operating leases were as follows: 2012 2013 2011 2015 2016 Thereafter Total Aggregate minimum future payments $ 31.175 $ 30.657 $ 30,242 $ 28.921 $ 28.871 S 92.426 S 242,292 239 EFTA01085596 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Expenses related to non-cancellable contractual obligations for premises. equipment. auto and other assets were $38.3 million. $28.8 million and $35.1 million for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. Other Long-term Obligations—These obligations relate to payments on management service agreements related to certain assets and payments with respect to certain consulting agreements entered into by Apollo Investment Consulting. LLC. A significant portion of these costs are reimbursable by funds or portfolio companies. As of December 31. 2011. fixed and determinable payments due in connection with these obligations are as follows: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Total Other long-term obligations $ 10,221 $ 630 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 10.851 Contingent Obligations—Carried interest income in both private equity funds and certain capital markets funds is subject to reversal in the event of future losses to the extent of the cumulative carried interest recognized in income to date. If all of the existing investments became worthless. the amount of cumulative revenues that has been recognized by Apollo through December 31.2011 and that would be reversed approximates $1.3 billion. Management views the possibility of all of the investments becoming worthless as remote. Carried interest income is affected by changes in the fair values of the underlying investments in the funds that Apollo manages. Valuations. on an unrealized basis. can be significantly affected by a variety of external factors including. but not limited to. bond yields and industry trading multiples. Movements in these items can affect valuations quarter to quarter even if the underlying business fundamentals remain stable. The table below indicates the potential future reversal of carried interest income: Private Equity Funds: Fund VII Ikeenther 31. 2011 651A91 Fund V 246,656 Fund IV 57.104 AAA 22.090 Total Private Equity Funds 977.341 Capital Markets Funds: Distressed and Event-Driven Hedge Funds (Value Funds. SOMA. AAOF) 12.625 Mezzanine Funds (AlE II) 20,459 Non-Performing Loan Fund (EPF) 51.463 Senior Credit Funds (COF I/COF II, Gulf Stream) 233.139 Total Capital Market Funds 317.686 Total 1.195.027 Additionally. at the end of the life of certain funds that the Company manages. there could be a payment due to a fund by the Company if the Company as general partner has received more carried interest income than was ultimately earned. The general partner obligation amount, if any. will depend on final realized values of investments at the end of the life of each fund. As discussed in note 15. the Company has recorded a general 240 EFTA01085597 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income of fees of $75.3 million and $18.1 million relating to Fund VI and SOMA as of December 31. 2011. respectively. Certain private equity and capital markets funds may not generate carried interest income as a result of unrealized and realized losses that are recognized in the current and prior reporting period. In certain cases. carried interest income will not be generated until additional unrealized and realized gains occur. Any appreciation would first cover the deductions for invested capital. unretumcd organizational expenses. operating expenses. management fees and priority returns based on the terms of the respective fund agreements. One of the Company's subsidiaries. Apollo Global Securities. LLC ("ACV). provides underwriting commitments in connection with security offerings to the portfolio companies of the funds we manage. As of December 31. 2011. there were no underwriting commitments outstanding related to such offerings. In connection with the Gulf Stream acquisition. as discussed in note 3. the Company will also make payments to the former owners of Gulf Stream under a contingent consideration obligation which requires the Company to transfer cash to the former owners of Gulf Stream based on a specified percentage of incentive fee revenue. In connection with the CPI acquisition. as discussed in note 3. the consideration transferred in the acquisition is a contingent consideration in the form of a liability incurred by Apollo to CPI. The liability is an obligation of Apollo to transfer cash to CPI based on a specified percentage of future earnings. The estimated fair value of the contingent liability is $1.2 million as of December 31.2011. 17. MARKET AND CREDIT RISK In the normal course of business. Apollo encounters market and credit risk concentrations. Market risk reflects changes in the value of investments due to changes in interest ratcs, credit spreads or other market factors. Credit risk includes the risk of default on Apollo's investments, where the counterparty is unable or unwilling to make required or expected payments. The Company is subject to a concentration risk related to the investors in its funds. As of December 31. 2011. there were more than approximately 1.000 limited partner investors in Apollo's active private equity. capital markets and real estate funds, and no individual investor accounted for more than 10% of the total committed capital to Apollo's active funds. Apollo's derivative financial instruments contain credit risk to the extent that its counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements. Apollo seeks to minimize this risk by limiting its counterparties to highly rated major financial institutions with good credit ratings. Management does not expect any material losses as a result of default by other parties. Substantially all amounts on deposit with major financial institutions that exceed insured limits are invested in interest-bearing accounts with U.S. money center banks. Apollo is exposed to economic risk concentrations insofar as Apollo is dependent on the ability of the funds that it manages to compensate it for the services the management companies provide to these funds. Further. the incentive income component of this compensation is based on the ability of such funds to generate returns above certain specified thresholds. 241 EFTA01085598 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Additionally. Apollo is exposed to interest rate risk. Apollo has debt obligations that have variable rates. Interest rate changes may therefore affect the amount of interest payments. future earnings and cash flows. At December 31.2011 and 2010. $738.5 million and $751.5 million of Apollo's debt balance (excluding debt of the consolidated VIEs) had a variable interest rate, respectively. However, as of December 31. 2011 and 2010. $167.0 million of the debt had been effectively converted to a fixed rate using interest rate swaps as discussed in note 9. 18. SEGMENT REPORTING Apollo conducts its management and incentive businesses primarily in the United States and substantially all of its revenues are generated domestically. These businesses are conducted through the following three reportable segments: . Private Equity—invests in control equity and related debt instruments, convertible securities and distressed debt investments: . Capital Afarkets—primarily invests in non-control debt and non-control equity investments, including distressed debt instruments: and Real Estate—primarily invests in legacy commercial mortgage-backed securities. commercial first mortgage loans, mezzanine investments and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Additionally. the Company sponsors real estate funds that focus on opportunistic investments in distressed debt and equity recapitalization transactions. These business segments am differentiated based on the varying investment strategies. The performance is measured by management on an unconsolidated basis because management makes operating decisions and assesses the performance of each of Apollo's business segments based on financial and operating metrics and data that exclude the effects of consolidation of any of the affiliated funds. The Company's financial results vary. since carried interest. which generally constitutes a large portion of the income from the funds that Apollo manages. as well as the transaction and advisory fees that the Company receives. can vary significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year. As a result, the Company emphasizes long-term financial growth and profitability to manage its business. The following tables present the financial data for Apollo's reportable segments further separated between the management and incentive business as of December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009 and for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009. respectively. which management believes is useful to the reader. The Company's management business has fairly stable revenues and expenses except for transaction fees. while its incentive business is more volatile and can have significant fluctuations as it is affected by changes in the fair value of investments due to market performance of the Company's business. The financial results of the management entities, as reflected in the "management" business section of the segment tables that follow, generally include management fee revenues. advisory and transaction fees and expenses exclusive of profit sharing expense. The financial results of the advisory entities. as reflected in the "incentive" business sections of the segment tables that follow. generally include carried interest income. investment income. profit sharing expense and incentive fee based compensation. Economic Net Income (Loss) Economic Net Income ("ENI") is a key performance measure used by management in evaluating the performance of Apollo's private equity. capital markets and real estate segments. Management also believes the 242 EFTA01085599 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) components of ENI such as the amount of management fees, advisory and transaction fees and carried interest income are indicative of the Company's performance. Management also uses ENI in making key operating decisions such as the following: Decisions related to the allocation of resources such as staffing decisions including hiring and locations for deployment of the new hires: . Decisions related to capital deployment such as providing capital to facilitate growth for the business and/or to facilitate expansion into new businesses: and . Decisions related to expense. such as determining annual discretionary bonuses and stock-based compensation awards to its employees. As it relates to compensation. management seeks to align the interests of certain professionals and selected other individuals who have a profit sharing interest in the carried interest income earned in relation to the funds, with those of the investors in such funds and those of the Company's shareholders. To achieve that objective. a certain amount of compensation is based on the Company's performance and growth for the year. ENI is a measure of profitability and has certain limitations in that it does not take into account certain items included under U.S. GAAP. ENI represents segment income (loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC. which excludes the impact of non-cash charges related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and amortization of AOG Units. income tax expense. amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions and Non-Controlling Interests excluding the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies. In addition, segment data excludes the assets, liabilities and operating results of the funds and VIES that are included in the consolidated financial statements. During the fourth quarter 2011. the Company modified the measurement of ENI to better evaluate the performance of Apollo's private equity. capital markets and real estate segments in making key operating decisions. These modifications include a reduction to EN1 for equity-based compensation expense for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and sham options. reduction for non-controlling interests related to the remaining interest held by certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from certain of our capital markets management companies and an add￾back for amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization and acquisitions. These modifications to ENI have been reflected in the prior period presentation of our segment results. The impact of this modification on ENI is reflected in the table below for the years ended December 31. 2011. 2010 and 2009: Impact or Moditicatitm on ENI Private Capital Real Total Equity Markets Estate Reportable Segment Segment Segment Segments For the year ended December 31.2011 For the year ended December 31.2010 (6325) (23.449) (3375) (33.949) For the year ended December 31. 2009 7,226 (8,009) (1,652) (2,435) $ (22,756) $ (32,711) $ (9,723) $ (65.190) 243 EFTA01085600 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table presents the financial data for Apollo's reportable segments as of and for the year ended December 31. 2011: As of and for the Year Ended December 31.2011 Private &mit, Segment Capital Markets Segment Real Estate Segment Total Reportable Segments Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ 66.913 $ 14.699 $ 698 $ 82.310 Management fees from affiliates 263,212 186.700 40,279 490,191 Carried interest (loss) income (mm affiliates (449,208) 51.801 - (397,407) Total Revenues (119,083) 253,200 40,977 175,094 Expenses Other Income (Loss) Non-Controlling Interests 155.994 15,041 250.020 (5,716) (12.146) 77.179 10.420 483.193 19,745 (12.146) Economic Net Loss $ 1260.036) $ (14.682) $ (25.782) S 1300.50(I) Total Assets 1.76-1.166 S 1.123.654 S 61.970 S 2.949.79(1 The following table reconciles the total segments to Apollo Global Management. 1.1.("s consolidated financial %tau:mews lor the year ended December 31, 2011: As of and for the Year Ended December 31.21)11 Total Reportable Segments Consolidation Adjustments and Other Consolidated Revenues 175.094 (3.461)1ii 171,632 Expenses 483.193 1.099.257!3) 1.582,450 Other income 19,745 98.803P1 118,548 Non-Controlling Interests (12.146) 847.519 835,373 Economic Net Loss (300.500)14) N/A Total Assets 2.949.790 5.026.083151 $ 7.975.873 (1) Represents advisory and management fees earned from consolidated VIEs which am eliminated in consolidation. (2) Represents the addition of expenses of consolidated funds and the consolidated VIEs and expenses related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement and equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units and amortization of intangible assets. 244 EFTA01085601 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) (3) Results from the following: Per the Year Ended December 31. 2011 Net losses from investment activities (123,946) Net gains front investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities 14.101 Gain from equity method investments 3,094 Gain on acquisition 195.454 Total Consolidation Adjustments 98.803 (4) The reconciliation of Economic Net Loss to Net Loss attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC reported in the consolidated statements of operations consists of the following: For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 Economic Net Loss (300.500) Income tax provision (11.929) Net loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group 940,312 Non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation (1.081.581) Amortization of intangible assets (15.128) Net Loss Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC (468.826) (5) (6) Represents the addition of assets of consolidated funds and the consolidated VIEs. Includes impact of non-cash charges related to amortization of AOG Units and RSU Plan Grants made in connection with the 2007 private placement as discussed in note 14 to our consolidated financial statements. 245 EFTA01085602 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following tables present additional financial data for Apollo's reportable segments for the year ended December 31.2011: For the Year Ended December 31.2011 Private Equity Capital Markets Management Inventive Total Management Incentive Total Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ 66.913 S - S 66.913 $ 14.699 — S 14.699 Management fees from affiliates 263,212 263,212 186,700 186,709 Carried interest (loss) income from affiliates: Unrealized losses" (1.019.748) (1,019,748) (66,852) (66,852) Realized gains 570.540 570.540 44.540 74.113 118.653 Total Revenues 330,125 (449,208) (119,083) 245,939 7,261 253,209 Compensation and benefits 156.923 (100.267) 56.656 116.181 38.844 155.025 Other expenses° 99.338 - 99.338 94.995 - 94.995 Total Expenses 256.261 (100.267) 155.994 211.176 38.844 250.020 Other Income (Loss) 7.081 7,960 15.041 (1.978) (3.738) (5.716) Non-Controlling Interests (12.146) — (12.146) Economic Net Income (Loss) $ 80.945 S (340.981) S (260.036) $ 20.639 S (35.321) $ (14.682) (I) Included in unrealized carried interest (lass) income from affiliates is reversal of previously realized carried interest income due to the general partner obligation to return previously distributed carried interest income or fees of $75.3 million and $18.1 million with respect to Fund VI and SOMA. respectively. for the year ended December 31. 2011. The general partner obligation is recognized based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the funds' net assets as of December 31. 2011. The actual determination and any required payment of a general partner obligation would not take place until the final disposition of a fund's investments based on the contractual termination of the fund. (2) Pursuant to the modification in the EM measurement as discussed above, compensation and benefits includes equity-based compensation expense related to the management business for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options. In addition. other expenses excludes amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions. 246 EFTA01085603 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) For the Year Ended December 31. 2011 Real Estate Management illetnitWe MU! Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates 698 $ $ 698 Management fees from affiliates 40.279 40.279 Carried interest income from affiliates Total Revenues 40,977 40.977 Compensation and benefits 46.163 1,353 47.516 Other expenses11t 29.663 — 29.663 Total Expenses 75.826 1.353 77.179 Other Income 9,694 726 10.420 Economic Net Loss (25.155) $ (627) S (25.782 (I) Pursuant to the modification in the EM measurement as discussed above. compensation and benefits includes equip•-based compensation expense related to the management business for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options. In addition. other expenses excludes amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions. As of and for the Year Ended December 31. 2010 Private Equity Segment Capital Markets Segment Real Estate Segment Total Reportable Segments Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ 60.444 $ 19.338 $ - 79.782 Management fees from affiliates 259,395 160,318 11,383 431,096 Carved interest loss from affiliates 1.321.113 277.907 1.599.020 Total Revenues 1,640.952 457,563 11.383 2,109,898 Expenses Other Income Non-Controlling Interests 767.600 212.845 - 240341 41.606 (16.258) 46.034 23.231 - 1.053.975 277,682 (16.258) Economic Net Income (Loss) $ 1.086.197 $ 242.570 $ (11.420) $ 1.317.347 Total Assets $ 2.271.564 $ 1.152.389 $ 46.415 $ 3.470.368 247 EFTA01085604 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table reconciles the total reportable segments to Apollo Global Management. LLC's financial statements for the year ended December 31. 2010: For the Year Ended December 11.20I0 Total Reportable Segments Consolidation Adjustments and Other Consolidated Revenues S 2,109,898 S 2.109,898 Expenses 1.053.975 L103.411 2.157.386 Other income 277,682 404,767(~) 682,449 Non-Controlling Interests 116.258) (432.349) (448.607) Economic Net Income 1.317.347m N/A N/A Total Assets 3.470.368 S 3.082.004 S 6.552.372 (1) Represents the addition of expenses of consolidated funds and the consolidated VIEs and expenses related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement. equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units, and amortization of intangible assets. (2) Results from the following: For tbe Year Ended December 31. 2010 Net gains from investment activities $ 367,871 Net gains from investment activities of consolidated variable interest entities 48.206 Loss from equity method investments (11,107) Interest income 20 Other loss (223) Total Consolidation Adjustments 404.767 (3) The reconciliation of Economic Net Income to Net Loss Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC reported in the consolidated statements of operations consists of the following: For tbe Year Ended December 31. 2010 Economic Net Income 1317,347 Income tax provision (91.737) Net income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group (27,892) Non-cash charges related to equity-based compensation(' (1.087.943) Net loss of Metals Trading Fund (2,380) Amortisation of intangible assets (12.778) Net Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC 94,617 248 EFTA01085605 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) (4) Includes impact of non-cash charges related to amortization of AOG Units and RSU Plan Grants made in connection with the 2007 private placement as discussed in note 14 to the consolidated financial statements. The following tables present additional financial data for Apollo's reportable segments for the year ended December 31.2010: For the Year Ended December 31.2010 Frhate Equity Capital Markets Management Incenthr Total Management Incentive Total Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ 60.444 $ - $ 60.444 $ 19.338 $ - $ 19.338 Management fees from affiliates 259.395 259,395 160.318 160.318 Carried interest income from affiliates: Unrealized gains 1,251,526 1.251,526 103,918 103,918 Realized gains 69.587 69.587 47.385 126.604 173.989 Total Revenues 319.839 1,321,113 1.640,952 227,041 230,522 457,563 Compensation and benefitsw Other expenses Total Expenses 150.181 97.750 519.669 669.850 97.750 103.763 80,880 55.698 159.461 80.880 247.931 519.669 767.600 184.643 55.698 240.341 Other Income 162.213 50,632 212,845 10,928 30.678 41,606 Non-Controlling Interests (16.258) — (16.258) Economic Net Income $ 234.121 $ 852.076 $ 1.086.197 $ 37.068 $ 205.502 $ 242.570 (I) Pursuant to the modification in the EM measurement as discussed above. compensation and benefits includes equity-based compensation expense related to the management business for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options. In addition. other expenses excludes amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions. 249 EFTA01085606 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) Fur the Year Ended December 31. 2010 Real Estate Nlautagement Incentive Total Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ — $ — $ Management fees from affiliates 11,383 11,383 Carried interest income from affiliates Total Revenues 11,383 11,383 Compensation and benefits 26.096 26.096 Other expensed° 19.938 19.938 Total Expenses 46.034 46.034 Other Income (Loss) 23,622 (391) 23,231 Economic Net Loss $ (11.029) $ (391) S (11.420) (I) Pursuant to the modification in the ENI measurement as discussed above, compensation and benefits includes equip•-based compensation expense related to the management business for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options. In addition. other expenses excludes amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions. For the Year Ended December 31. 2009 Private Equity Segment Capital Niarkeb SLgmed Real Estate Segment Total Reportable Segments Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates 48.642 $ 7.433 - $ 56.075 Management fees from affiliates 260,478 144378 1,201 406,257 Carried interest loss from affiliates 310.871 193.525 504.396 Total Revenues 619,991 345336 1,201 966,728 Expenses Other Income Non-Controlling Interests 354.101 113.924 218.425 104.171 (7.8181 26.192 300 598,718 218.395 (7,818) Economic Net Income (Loss) 379.814 S 223.464 S (24.691) $ 578.587 Assets $ I062,043 $ 981,390 S 13,852 $ 2,057,285 250 EFTA01085607 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following table reconciles the total reportable segments to Apollo Global Management. LLC's financial statements for the year ended December 31.2009: For the Year Ended December 31.2009 Total Reportable Segments Consolidation Adjustments and Other Consolidated Revenues 966,728 $ 966,728 Expenses 598.718 1.107.787 ) 1.706.505 Other income 218.395 454,706(2) 673,101 Non-Controlling Interests (7.818) (51.968) (59.786) Economic Net Income 578.5870) N/A N/A (I) Represents the addition of expenses of AAA and expenses related to RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement. equity-based compensation expense comprising amortization of AOG Units. and amortization of intangible assets. (2) Results from the following: For the rear Et019.1 Ihtt0n1wr 31. 2009 Net gains from investment activities 471.873 Loss from equity method investments (17.167) Total Consolidation Adjustments 454.706 (3) The reconciliation of Economic Net Income to Net Loss attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC reported in the consolidated statements of operations consists of the following: For the Year Ended 1/ecenther 31. 2009 Economic Net Loss 578,587 Income tax benefit (28.714) Net loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interests in Apollo Operating Group 40°,446 Non-cash charges related to equity-based compensatum (1.092.812) Amortization of intangible assets (12.677) Net Loss Attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC (155.176) (4) Includes impact of non-cash charges related to amortization of AOG Units and RSU Plan Grants made in connection with the 2007 private placement as discussed in note 14 to the consolidated financial statements. 251 EFTA01085608 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) The following tables present additional financial data for Apollo's reportable segments for the year ended December 31. 2009: For the Year Ended December 31.2009 Fritate Equity Capital Markets itlanagement Incenthe Total hlanagement Incentive Total Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ 48.642 $ — $ 48.642 $ 7.433 — S 7.433 Management fees from affiliates 260,478 260,478 144578 144,578 Carried interest (loss) income from affiliates: Unrealized gains 262,890 262.890 120.126 120,126 Realized gains 47.981 47.981 50.404 22.995 73.399 Total Revenues 309,120 310,871 619,991 202,415 143.121 345,536 Compensation and benefits 130.472 124.048 254.520 91.607 43,500 135.107 Other expenses 99.581 99.581 83.318 83.318 Total Expenses 230.053 124.048 354.101 174.925 43.500 218.425 Other Income 58.701 55.223 113.924 19.309 84.862 104,171 Non-Controlling Interests (7.818) - (7.818) Economic Net Income 137.768 $ 242.046 $ 379,814 $ 38.981 $ 184.483 S 223.464 (I) Pursuant to the modification in the EM measurement as discussed above, compensation and benefits includes equity-based compensation expense related to the management business for RSUs (excluding RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options. In addition. other expenses excludes amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions. For the Year Ended December 31. 2009 Real Estate Management hieenthe Total Revenues: Advisory and transaction fees from affiliates $ - $ - $ Management fees from affiliates 1,201 1,201 Carried interest income fmm affiliates Total Revenues 1,201 1,201 Compensation and benefits Other expenses Total Expenses 12.571 13.621 12.571 13.621 26.192 26.192 Other Income (Loss) 1.043 (743) 300 Economic Net Loss $ 23.948) $ (743) $ (24.691) (I) Pursuant to the modification in the EM measurement as discussed above, compensation and benefits includes equity-based compensation expense related to the management business for RSUs (excluding 252 EFTA01085609 Table of Contents APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (dollars in thousands, except share data) RSUs granted in connection with the 2007 private placement) and share options. In addition, other expenses excludes amortization of intangibles associated with the 2007 Reorganization as well as acquisitions. 19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January I& 2012. the Company issued 0.3 million Class A shams in exchange for vested RSUs. This issuance did not cause a material change to the Company's ownership interest in the Apollo Operating Group. On February 10. 2012, the Company declared a cash distribution of $0.46 per Class A sham. which will be paid on February 29. 2012 to holders of record on February 23. 2012. 20. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31. June 30. September 30. December 31. 2011 2011 2011 2011 Revenues $ 696.342 $ 308.876 $ (1,479.580) $ 645.994 Expenses 641.581 480.006 (158.100) 618.963 Other Income (Loss) 205.164 70.035 (442.310) 285.659 Income (Loss) Before Provision for Taxes S 259.925 S (101.095) S (1.763.7901 S 312.690 Net Income (Loss) S 251.105 S 1104.645) 5 11.743,9431 S 293.284 Income (Loss) attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC. S 38,156 S (50.989) $ (_466.926) S 10.933 Net Income (Loss) per Class A Share—Basic 0.33 (0.46) (3.86) 0.05 Net Income (Loss) per Class A Share—Diluted 0.33 (0.46) (3.86) 0.05 Three Months Ended March 31. June 30. September 31). December 31. 2010 2010 2010 2010 Revenues $ 223,594 $ 79,280 $ 458,651 $ 1.348.373 Expenses 428,490 362.110 506.003 860.783 Other Income (Loss) 135.772 (6.585) 210.540 342.722 Income (Loss) Before Provision for Taxes $ (69.124) $ 289415) $ 163.188 $ 830312 Net (Loss) Income $ (73.179) $ (302.142) $ 132.332 $ 786.213 (Loss) Income Apollo Global Management. LLC. S (60.682, S (75.124) S 24.140 S 206.2S3 Net (Loss) Income per Class A Share—Basic (0.63) (0.79) 0.73 1.78 Net (Loss) Income per Class A Share—Diluted (0.63, (0.79) (1.23 1.77 ^53 EFTA01085610 Table of Contents ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES None. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES We maintain "disclosure controls and procedures." as such tenn is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), that arc designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed. summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management. including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing disclosure controls and procedures. our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in pan upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Any controls and procedures. no matter how well designed and operated. can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired objectives. Our management. including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation. our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that. as of the end of the period covered by this report. our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are effective at the reasonable assurance level to accomplish their objectives of ensuring that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded. processed. summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission roles and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management. including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriatc, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. This annual report does not include a report of managements assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting or an attestation report of Apollo's independent registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by the roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission for newly public companies. No changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(I) under the Securities Exchange Act) occurred during our most recent quarter. that has materially affected. or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None 254 EFTA01085611 Table of Contents PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Directors and Executive Officers The following table presents certain information concerning our board of directors and executive officers: Name Leon Black Joshua Harris Marc Rowan Henry Silvermani" Marc Spilker Gene Donnelly Barry Giarraputo John Suydam Joseph Azrack James Zelter Michael Ducey Paul Fribourg A.B. Krongard Pauline Richards Poutiorau 60 Chairman. Chief Executive Officer and Director 47 Senior Managing Director and Director 49 Senior Managing Director and Director 71 Vice Chairman and Director 47 President 54 Chief Financial Officer 48 Chief Accounting Officer and Controller 52 Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer 64 Managing Director—Real Estate 49 Managing Director—Capital Maas 63 Director 58 Director 75 Director 63 Director (I) On February 24. 2012. Henry Silverman resigned from all of his positions with the Company effective March IS. 2012. Leon Black. Mr. Black is the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Apollo and a Managing Partner of Apollo Management... In 1990. Mr. Black founded Apollo Management.. and Lion Advisors.... to manage investment capital on behalf of a group of institutional investors. focusing on corporate restructuring. leveraged buyouts. and taking minority positions in growth-oriented companies. From 1977 to 1990. Mr. Black worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated. where he served as Managing Director, head of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group and co-head of the Corporate Finance Department. Mr. Black also serves on the boards of directors of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and the general partner of AAA. Mr. Black is a trustee of The Museum of Modern Art. The Mount Sinai Medical Center. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. and The Asia Society. He is also a member of The Council on Foreign Relations and The Partnership for Ncw York City. He is also a member of the boards of directors of FasterCures and the Port Authority Task Force. Mr. Black graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1973 with a major in Philosophy and History and received an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1975. Mr. Black has significant experience making and managing private equity investments on behalf of Apollo and has over 33 years experience financing, analyzing and investing in public and private companies. In his prior position with Drexel and in his position at Apollo. Mr. Black is responsible for leading and overseeing teams of professionals. His extensive experience allows Mr. Black to provide insight into various aspects of Apollo's business and is of significant value to the board of directors. Joshua Harris. Mr. Harris is a Senior Managing Director and a member of the board of directors of Apollo and Managing Partner of Apollo Management.... which he co-founded in 1990. Prior to 1990. Mr. Harris was a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Group of Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated. Mr. Harris currently serves on the boards of directors of Berry Plastics Group Inc.. LyondellBasell Industries B.V., CEVA Group plc. Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC and the holding company for Alcan Engineered Products. Mr. Harris has previously served on the boards of directors of Verso Paper Corp.. Metals USA. Inc.. Nalco 255 EFTA01085612 Table of Contents Corporation. Allied Waste Industries. Inc.. Pacer International. Inc.. General Nutrition Centers. Inc.. Furniture Brands International Inc.. Compass Minerals International. Inc.. Alliance Imaging. Inc.. NRT Inc.. Covalence Specialty Materials Corp.. United Agri Products. Inc.. Quality Distribution. Inc.. Whitmire Distribution Corp. and Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation. Mr. Harris is actively involved in charitable and political organizations. He also serves on the Corporate Affairs Committee of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Harris serves as Chairman of the Department of Medicine Advisory Board for The Mount Sinai Medical Center and is on the Board of Trustees of the Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is also a member of The Federal Reserve Bank of New Yak Investors Advisory Committee on Financial Markets and a member of The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Undergraduate Executive Board and is on the Board of Trustees for The Allen-Stevenson School and the Harvard Business School. Mr. Harris graduated summa cum laude and Beta Gamma Sigma from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business with a BS in Economics and received his MBA from the Harvard Business School. where he graduated as a Baker and Loeb Scholar. Mr. Harris has significant experience in making and managing private equity investments on behalf of Apollo and has over 24 years experience in financing, analyzing and investing in public and private companies. Mr. Harris's extensive knowledge of Apollo's business and experience in a variety of senior leadership roles enhance the breadth of experience of the board of directors. Marc Rowan. Mr. Rowan is a Senior Managing Director and member of the board of directors of Apollo and Managing Partner of Apollo Management. ■.. which he co-founded in 1990. Prior to 1990. Mr. Rowan was a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group of Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated. with responsibilities in high yield financing. transaction idea generation and merger structure negotiation. Mr. Rowan currently serves on the boards of directors of the general partner of AAA. Athene Holding Ltd. Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Norwegian Cruise Lines. He has previously served on the boards of directors of AMC Entertainment. Inc.. Cablecom GmbH. Culligan Water Technologies. Inc.. Countrywide Holdings Limited. Furniture Brands International Inc.. Mobile Satellite Ventures. LLC, National Cinemedia. Inc.. National Financial Partners. Inc.. New World Communications. Inc.. Quality Distribution. Inc.. Samsonite Corporation. SkyTerra Communications Inc.. Unity Media SCA. Vail Resorts. Inc. and Wyndham International. Inc. Mr. Rowan is also active in charitable activities. He is a founding member and serves on the executive committee of the Youth Renewal Fund and is a member of the boards of directors of the National Jewish Outreach Program. Inc. and the Undergraduate Executive Board of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Mr. Rowan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business with a BS and an MBA in Finance. Mr. Rowan has significant experience making and managing private equity investments on behalf of Apollo and has over 26 years experience financing, analyzing and investing in public and private companies. Mr. Rowan's extensive financial background and expertise in private equity investments enhance the breadth of experience of the board of directors. Henry Silverman. Mr. Silverman joined Apollo in 2009 as Chief Operating Officer and currently serves as a director and Vice Chairman of the board of directors of Apollo and a member of the executive committee of our manager. On February 24. 2012. Henry Silverman resigned as a Director of the Board of Directors of the Company effective March 15. 2012. Mr. Silverman also resigned from his employment at the Company and its subsidiaries. from his membership on the executive committee of the Company's manager and from all other positions he holds at the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates and portfolio companies. all effective March 15. 2012. From November 2007 through January 2009. Mr. Silverman served as senior advisor to Apollo. Prior to joining Apollo. from July 2006 until November 2007. Mr. Silverman served as Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of Realogy Corporation. formerly Cendant Corporation's ("Cendant-) real estate division. Mr. Silverman was Chief Executive Officer of Cendant from December 1997 until the completion of Cendant's separation plan in August 2006. as well as chairman of Cendant's board of directors from July 1998 until August 2006. Mr. Silverman served as President of Cendant from December 1997 until October 2004. He was also Chairman of the board of directors. Chairman of the executive committee. and Chief Executive Officer of HFS Incorporated (Cendant's predecessor) from May 1990 until December 1997. Cendant was a "Fortune 100" company and the largest global provider of consumer and business services within the travel and residential real estate sectors prior to its separation into several new companies in late 2006. Mr. Silverman continues to 256 EFTA01085613 Table of Contents serve as a director and Chairman of the Board of Realogy Corporation, is a director and Chairman of the Board of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. Inc. and serves as a director of the managing general partner of AAA. Mr. Silverman has been involved for many years in numerous philanthropic, public service and social policy initiatives. He is currently on the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and is a trustee of the NYU Langone Medical Center. Mr. Silverman is a former trustee of NYU. the University of Pennsylvania. Penn Medicine, the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Mr. Silvemtan's philanthropy includes Silverman Hall, the Silverman-Rodin scholars and the Silverman Professor of Law at Penn Law School. and the Silverman Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU School of Medicine. Mr. Silverman was awarded the American Heritage Award from the Anti-Defamation League for lifetime achievement in fighting discrimination and was honored for his efforts to promote diversity in the workplace by the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Silverman graduated from Williams College in 1961. and the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1964. and served as a legal officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1965 to 1972. Mr. Silverman brings to the board of directors expertise as a strategist. management and operations experience, and a perspective on business operations and corporate governance in the public company context. In his prior experience as chief executive officer of Cendant. he gained extensive experience working with complex organizations and analyzing investment opportunities. all of which the company believes enhances the resources available to the board of directors. Marc Spilker. Mr. Spilker joined Apollo as President in 2010. Mr. Spilker retired from Goldman Sachs in May 2010 following a 20-year career with the firm. where he served most recently as the co-head of Goldman Sachs Investment Management Division (-IMD") and also as a member of the firm-wide Management Committee. Mr. Spilker joined IMD in 2006 as head of Global Alternative Asset Management and became chief operating officer in 2007. Prior to that. Mr. Spilker was responsible for Goldman Sachs U.S. Equities Trading and Global Equity Derivatives and was head of Fixed Income. Currency and Commodities in Japan from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Spilker joined Goldman Sachs in 1990 and was named partner in 1996. Mr. Spilker is a member of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Undergraduate Executive Board, the Board of Directors of The New 42nd Street. Inc. and co-chairs the RFT( Leadership Council at the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights. Mr. Spilker graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Gene Dannelly. Mr. Donnelly joined Apollo in 2010. following a 30-year career with PricewaterhouseCoopers ('PwC"). most recently as PwCs lead client relationship partner for several leading private equity firms. Prior to that role. Mr. Donnelly served as the Global Managing Partner for PwCs advisory and tax practices from 2006 through 2008. During 2000 through 2005. Mr. Donnelly served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer for PwC's U.S. firm. Previously. Mr. Donnelly served in PwCs global transaction services practice from 1996 through 2000. and he was the leader of that practice from 1997 through 2000. Before joining PwCs transaction services practice. Mr. Donnelly was with PwCs audit practice from 1979 through 1995. and he was appointed as a partner in 1989. Mr. Donnelly graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Accounting from St. Francis College. Barry Giarrapula. Mr. Giarraputo joined Apollo in 2006. Prior to that time. Mr. Giarraputo was a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. where he served in a variety of finance roles over nine years. Previous to that. Mr. Giarraputo was with the accounting and auditing firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 12 years where he was a member of the firm's Audit and Business Services Group and was responsible for a number of capital markets clients including broker-dealers, money-center banks, domestic investment companies and offshore hedge funds and related service providers. Mr. Giarraputo is on the Board of Directors for the Association for Children with Down Syndrome where he also serves as the Treasurer and Chairman of the audit committee. Mr. Giarraputo has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Baruch College where he graduated cum laude in 1985 with a BEA in Accountancy. John Suydam. Mr. Suydam joined Apollo in 2006. From 2002 through 2006. Mr. Suydam was a partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. where he served as head of Mergers & Acquisitions and co-head of the Corporate 257 EFTA01085614 Table of Contents Department. Prior to that time. Mr. Suydam served as chairman of the law firm O'Sullivan. LLP, which specialized in representing private equity investors. Mr. Suydam serves on the board of directors of the Big Apple Circus and Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc.. and he is also a member of the Department of Medicine Advisory Board of The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Mr. Suydam received his JD from New York University and graduated magna cum laude with a BA in History from the State University of New York at Albany. Joseph Azrack. Mr. AzracIdLined Apollo in 2008. Mr. Azrack is the Managing Director—Real Estate of Apollo and the managing partner of Apollo Global Real Estate Management. M. He also currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of ARI and has been a director of ARI since June 2009. Prior to joining Apollo. from 2004 to 2008. Mr. Azrack was President and CEO of CPI where he chaired the firm's Management Committee and Investment Committees, and provided strategic guidance for investment policy and strategy. Mr. Azrack was also a member of the Citigroup Alternative Investments Management Committee and Investment Committee from May 2004 to July 2008. and a member of Citi Infrastructure Investment? Investment Committee from September 2006 to July 2008. Prior to joining CPI. he was Chief Executive and Chairman of AEW Capital Management.. from 1996 to 2003. Founder and President of the AEW Partners Funds from 1988 to 2003. a Director of Curzon Global Partners from 1998 to 2003 and Founder and Chairman of IXIS AEW Europe from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Azrack served with AEW from 1983 to 2003. He was an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business where he is a member of and from 1993 to 2003 chaired the Real Estate Program Advisory Board. He is also a member of the hoard of directors and the board of trustees of the Urban Land Institute. as well as a board member of Atrium European Real Estate. Ltd. Mr. Azrack holds an from Columbia University and a B.S. from Villanova University. James Zeller. Mr. Zeller joined Apollo in 2006. Mr. Zeller is the Managing Director of Apollo's capital markets business, Chief Executive Officer and director of AINV. He also serves as a board member of HFA Holdings Limited, a company publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. Prior to joining Apollo. Mr. Zelter was with Citigroup Inc. and its predecessor companies from 1994 to 2006. From 2003 to 2005. Mr. Zelter was Chief Investment Officer of Citigroup Alternative InvestmenLs, and prior to that he was responsible for the firm's Global High Yield franchise. Prior to joining Citigroup in 1994. Mr. Zeller was a High Yield Trader at Goldman. Sachs & Co. Mr. Zeller has significant experience in global credit markets and has overseen the broad expansion in the Apollo capital markets platform. Mr. Zelter is a board member of DUMAC. the investment management company that oversees the Duke Endowment and Duke Foundation. Mr. Zeller has a degree in Economics from Duke University. Paul Fribourg. Mr. Fribourg has served as an independent director of Apollo and as a member of the conflicts committee of our board of directors since 2011. From 1997 to the present. Mr. Fribourg has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Continental Grain Company. Prior to 1997. Mr. Fribourg served in a variety of other roles at Continental Grain Company. including Merchandiser. Product Line Manager. Group President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Fribourg serves on the boards of directors of Burger King Holdings. Inc.. Loews Corporation and The Estee Lauder Companies. Inc. He also serves as a board member of the JPMorgan National Advisory Board, the Rabobank International North American Agribusiness Advisory Board, the Harvard Business School Board of Dean's Advisors, the New York University Mitchell Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business Advisory Board. the America-China Society. Endeavor Global Inc. and Teach For America—New York. Mr. Fribourg is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. the Brown University Advisory Council on China, the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for The Mayor of Shanghai. Mr. Fribourg graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Fribourg's extensive corporate experience enhances the breadth of experience and independence of the board of directors. A.B. Krongani, Mr. Krongard has served as an independent director of Apollo and as a member of the audit committee of our board of directors since 2011. From 2001 to 2004. Mr. Krongard served as Executive Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. From 1998 to 2001. Mr. Krongard served as Counselor to the Director of Central Intelligence. Prior to 1998. Mr. Krongard served in various capacities at Alex Brown. Incorporated, including serving as Chief Executive Officer beginning in 1991 and assuming additional duties as Chairman of 258 EFTA01085615 Table of Contents the Board of Directors in 1994. Upon the merger of Alex Brown. Incorporated with Bankers Trust Corporation in 1997. Mr. Krongard served as Vice￾Chairman of the Board of Bankers Trust Corporation and served in such capacity until joining the Central Intelligence Agency. Mr. Krongard serves as the Lead Director and audit committee Chairman of Under Armour. Inc. and also serves as a board member of Iridium Communications Inc. Mr. Krongard graduated with honors from Princeton University and received a li from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he also graduated with honors. Mr. Krongard also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Johns Hopkins Health System. Mr. ICronganrs comprehensive corporate background contributes to the range of experience of the board of directors. Pauline Richards. Ms. Richards has served as an independent director of Apollo and as Chairman of the audit committee of our board of directors since 2011. From 2008 to the present. Ms. Richards served as Chief Operating Officer of Armour Reinsurance Group Limited. Prior to 2008. Ms. Richards served as Director of Development of Saltus Grammar School from 2003 to 2008. as Chief Financial Officer of Lombard Odier Drier Hentsch (Bermuda) Limited from 2001 to 2003. and as Treasurer of Gulf Stream Financial Limited from 1999 to 2000. Ms. Richards also serves as a member of the Audit and Corporate Governance committees of the board of directors of Butterfield Bank and as a member of the Audit and Compensation committees of the board of directors of Wyndham Worldwide. Ms. Richards also serves as the Chairman of the board of directors of PRIDE (Bermuda). a drug prevention organization. Ms. Richards graduated from Queen's University. Ontario. Canada. with a BA in psychology and has obtained certification as a Certified Management Accountant. Ms. Richards' extensive finance experience and her service on the boards of other public companies adds significant value to the board of directors. Michael Ducey. Mr. Ducey has served as an independent director of Apollo and a member of the audit committee and as Chairman of the conflicts committee of our board of directors since 2011. Most recently. Mr. Ducey was with Compass Minerals International. Inc.. from March 2002 to May 2006. where he served in a variety of roles, including as President. Chief Executive Officer and Director prior to his retirement in May 2006. Prior to joining Compass Minerals International. Inc.. Mr. Ducey worked for nearly 30 years at Borden Chemical. Inc.. in various management. sales. marketing, planning and commercial development positions. and ultimately as President. Chief Executive Officer and Director. Mr. Ducey is currently a director of and serves as the chairman of the audit committee of Verso Paper Holdings. Inc.. and is also the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of TPC Group. Inc and a member of its audit committee. He is also the chairman of the compliance and governance committee and the nominations committee of the board of directors of HaloSource. Inc. From June 2006 to May 2008. Mr. Ducey served on the board of directors of and as a member of the governance and compensation committee of the board of directors of UAP Holdings Corporation. Also. from July 2010 to May 2011. Mr. Ducey was a member of the board of directors and served on the audit committee of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation. Mr. Ducey graduated from Otterbein University with a degree in Economics and an M . in finance from the University of Dayton. Mr. Ducey's comprehensive corporate background and his experience serving on various boards and committees add significant value to the board of directors. Our Manager Our operating agreement provides that so long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied. our manager will manage all of our operations and activities and will have discretion over significant corporate actions, such as the issuance of securities, payment of distributions, sales of assets. making certain amendments to our operating agreement and other matters, and our board of directors will have no authority other than that which our manager chooses to delegate to it. Decisions by our manager are made by its executive committee, which is composed of our three managing partners. our Vice Chairman and our President. the latter two of which serve as non-voting members. Each managing partner will remain on the executive committee for so long as he is employed by us. provided that Mr. Black, upon his retirement. may at his option remain on the executive committee until his death or disability or any commission of an act that would constitute cause if Mr. Black had still been employed by us. Actions by 259 EFTA01085616 Table of Contents the executive committee are determined by majority vote of its members. except as to the following matters, as to which Mr. Black will have the right of veto: (i) the designations of directors to our board. or (ii) a sale or other disposition of the Apollo Operating Group and/or its subsidiaries or any portion thereof. through a merger. recapitalization. stock sale, asset sale or otherwise. to an unaffiliated third party (other than through an exchange of Apollo Operating Group units and interests in our Class B share for Class A sharm, transfers by a founder or a permitted transferee to another permitted transferee, or the issuance of bona fide equity incentives to any of our non-founder employees) that constitutes (x) a direct or indirect sale of a ratable interest (or substantially ratable interest) in each entity that constitutes the Apollo Operating Group or (y) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Apollo. Exchanges of Apollo Operating Group units for Class A shares that are not pro rata among our managing partners or in which each managing partner has the option not to participate are not subject to Mr. Black's right of veto. Subject to limited exceptions described in our operating agreement. our manager may not sell. exchange or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets and those of our subsidiaries, taken as a whole. in a single transaction or a series of related transactions without the approval of holders of a majority of the aggregate number of voting shares outstanding: provided. however, that this does not preclude or limit our manager's ability, in its sole discretion, to mortgage. pledge. hypothecate or grant a security interest in all or substantially all of our assets and those of our subsidiaries (including for the benefit of persons other than us or our subsidiaries, including affiliates of our manager). We will reimburse our manager and its affiliates for all costs incurred in managing and operating us. and our operating agreement provides that our manager will determine the expenses that are allocable to us. The agreement does not limit the amount of expenses for which we will reimburse our manager and its affiliates. Board Composition and Limited Powers of Our Board of Directors For so long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied, our manager shall (i) nominate and elect all directors to our board of directors. (ii) set the number of directors of our board of directors and (iii) fill any vacancies on our board of directors. After the Apollo control condition is no longer satisfied. each of our directors will be elected by the vote of a plurality of our shares entitled to vote, voting as a single class, to serve until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified or until his or her earlier death. retirement. disqualification, resignation or removal. Our board currently consists of four members. For so long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied, our manager may remove any director, with or without cause, at anytime. After such condition is no longer satisfied, a director or the entire board of directors may be removed by the affirmative vote of holders of 50% or more of the total voting power of our shares. As noted, so long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied. our manager will manage all of our operations and activities, and our board of directors will have no authority other than that which our manager chooses to delegate to it. In the event that the Apollo control condition is not satisfied. our board of directors will manage all of our operations and activities. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from our manager. which may be revoked, our board of directors has established and at all times will maintain audit and conflicts committees of the board of directors that have the responsibilities described below under "—Committees of the Board of Directors—Audit Committee" and "—Committees of the Board of Directors—Conflicts Committee." Where action is required or permitted to be taken by our board of directors or a committee thereof. a majority of the directors or committee members present at any meeting of our board of directors or any committee thereof at which there is a quorum shall be the act of our board or such committee, as the case may be. Our board of directors or any committee thereof may also act by unanimous written consent. Under the Agreement Among Managing Partners, the vote of a majority of the independent members of our board of directors will decide the following: (i) in the event that a vacancy exists on the executive committee of 260 EFTA01085617 Table of Contents our managers and the remaining members of the executive committee cannot agree on a replacement. the independent members of our board of directors shall select one of the two nominees to the executive committee of our manager presented to them by the remaining members of such executive committee to fill the vacancy on such executive committee and (ii) in the event that at any time after December 31. 2009. Mr. Black wishes to exercise his ability to cause (x) the direct or indirect sale of a ratable interest (or substantially ratable interest) in each Apollo Operating Group entity, or (y) a sale of all or substantially all of our assets, through a merger. recapitalization. stock sale. asset sale or otherwise, to an unaffiliated third party. the affirmative vote of the majority of the independent members of our board of directors shall be required to approve such a transaction. We am not a party to the Agreement Among Managing Partners, and neither we nor our shareholders (other than our Strategic Investors, as described under "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions —Lenders Rights Agreement—Amendments to Managing Partner Transfer Restrictions") have any right to enforce the provisions described above. Such provisions can be amended or waived upon agreement of our managing partners at any time. Committees of the Board of Directors We have established an audit committee as well as a conflicts committee. Our audit committee has adopted a charter that complies with current federal and NYSE rules relating to corporate governance matters. Our board of directors may from time to time establish other committees of our board of directors. Audit Committee The primary purpose of our audit committee is to assist our manager in overseeing and monitoring (i) the quality and integrity of our financial statements. (ii) our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. (iii) our independent registered public accounting firm's qualifications and independence and (iv) the performance of our independent registered public accounting firm. The current members of our audit committee am Messrs. Ducey. ICrongard Silverman and Ms. Richards. although Mr. Silverman resigned from the audit committee and all of his other positions with Apollo and its affiliates effective March 15. 2012. Ms. Richards currently serves as Chairman of the committee. Each of the members of our audit committee meets the independence standards and financial literacy requirements for service on an audit committee of a board of directors pursuant to the Exchange Act and NYSE rules applicable to audit committees and corporate governance. Furthermore. our manager has determined that Ms. Richards is an 'audit committee financial expert' within the meanin of Item 407 d (5) of Regulation S-K. Our audit committee has a charter which is available at the Investor Relations section of our Internet website at Conflicts Committee The current members of our conflicts committee are Messrs. Ducey and Fribourg. Mr. Ducey currently serves as Chairman of the committee. The purpose of the conflicts committee is to review specific matters that our manager believes may involve conflicts of interest. The conflicts committee will determine whether the resolution of any conflict of interest submitted to it is fair and reasonable to us. Any matters approved by the conflicts committee will be conclusively deemed to be fair and reasonable to us and not a breach by us of any duties that we may owe to our shareholders. In addition, the conflicts committee may review and approve any related person transactions, other than those that arc approved pursuant to our related person policy, as described under 'Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Statement of Policy Regarding Transactions with Related Persons.' and may establish guidelines or rules to cover specific categories of transactions. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics We have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to. among others, our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. A copy of our Code of Business Conduct and 261 EFTA01085618 Table of Contents Ethics is available on our Internet wcbsite at under the 'Investor Relations' section. We intend to disclose any amendment to or waiver of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on behalf of an executive officer or director either on our Internet website or in an 8-K filing. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. as amended, requires our executive officers and directors. and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC and furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To our knowledge. based solely on our review of the copies of such reports furnished to us or written representations from such persons that they were not required to file a Form 5 to report previously unreported ownership or changes in ownership. we believe that. with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31. 2011. such persons complied with all such filing requirements. with the exception of late filings, due to administrative oversight, of Form 4 reports filed on January 13. 2012. by Messrs. Donnelley. Giarraputo and Suydam. each of whom reported grams of restricted sham units that were granted under our 2037 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan on December 28. 2011. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Compensation Discussion and Analysis Overview of Compensation Philosophy Alignment of Interests with Investors and Shareholders. Our principal compensation philosophy is to align the interests of our managing partners. contributing partners. and other senior professionals with those of our Class A shareholders and fund investors. This alignment. which we believe is a key driver of our success. has been achieved principally by our managing partners' and contributing partners' direct ownership of equity in our business in the form of Apollo Operating Group units. our contributing partners ownership of rights to receive a portion of the management fees and incentive income earned for management of our funds, the direct investment by both our managing partners and our contributing partners in our funds, and our practice of paying annual incentive compensation partly in the form of equity-based grants that are subject to vesting. As a result of this alignment. the compensation of our professionals is closely tied to the performance of our businesses. Significant Personal Investment. Like our fund investors and Class A shareholders, our managing partners and contributing partners make significant personal investments in our funds (as more fully described under "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions"), directly or indirectly. and our professionals who receive carried interests in our funds arc generally required to invest their own capital in the funds they manage in amounts that are generally proportionate to the size of their participation in incentive income. We believe that this ownership helps to ensure that our professionals have capital at risk and reinforces the linkage between the success of the funds we manage. the success of the company and the compensation paid to our professionals. Lang-Term Performance and Commitment Most of our professionals have been issued RSUs. which provide rights to receive Class A shares and distributions on those shares. The managing partners' and contributing partners' pecuniary interests in Apollo Operating Group units. like the RSUs. arc subject to a multi-year vesting schedule. A small number of our professionals. including our vice chairman, also received options to acquire Class A shares that are also subject to vesting. In addition. AAA incentive units held by certain of our professionals are subject to vesting. The vesting requirements for these awards contribute to our professionals focus on long-term performance while enhancing retention of these professionals. Discouragement of Excessive Risk-Taking. Although investments in alternative assets can pose risks, we believe that our compensation program includes significant elements that discourage excessive risk-taking while aligning the compensation of our professionals with our long-term performance. For example. notwithstanding 262 EFTA01085619 Table of Contents that we accrue compensation for our carried interest programs (described below) as increases in the value of the portfolio investments are recorded in the related funds, we generally make cash payments of carried interest to our employees only after profitable investments have actually been realized. This helps to ensure that our professionals take a long-term view that is consistent with the company's and our shareholders' interests. Moreover, if a fund fails to achieve specified investment returns due to diminished performance of later investments. our carried interest program relating to that fund generally permits. for the benefit of the limited partner investors in that fund, the return of carried interest payments previously made to us. our contributing partners or our other employees. These provisions discourage excessive risk-taking and promote a long-term view that is consistent with the interests of our investors and shareholders. Our general requirement that our professionals invest in the funds we manage further aligns the interests of our professionals. fund investors and Class A shareholders. Finally, the vesting provisions of our RSUs. options. Apollo Operating Group units and AAA incentive units noted above discourage excessive risk-taking because the value of these units is tied directly to the long-term performance of our Class A shares. Compensation Elements for Named Executive Officers Consistent with our emphasis on alignment of interests with our fund investors and Class A shareholders, compensation elements tied to the profitability of our different businesses and that of the funds that we manage are the primary means of compensating our five executive officers listed in the tables below. or the "named executive officers." The key elements of the compensation of our named executive officers during fiscal year 2011 are described below. We distinguish among the compensation components applicable to our five named executive officers as appropriate in the below summary. Mr. Black is a member of the group referred to elsewhere in this report as the 'managing partners." Annual Salary. Each of our named executive officers receives an annual salary. After the expiration of the current terms of Mr. Black's employment agreement in July 2012. his compensation will be determined by our manager if the Apollo control condition is then satisfied, or otherwise by our board of directors. The base salaries of our named executive officers are set forth in the Summary Compensation Table below, and those base salaries were set by our managing partners in their judgment after considering the historic compensation levels of the officer, competitive market dynamics. and each officer's level of responsibility and anticipated contributions to our overall success. We did not increase the base salary of any of our named executive officers in 2011. RSUs; Option Grant. Most of our professionals. including our named executive officers other than Messrs. Black and Silverman. received a Plan Grant (as defined below) of RSUs. either at the time of the Reorganization or in connection with their subsequent commencement of employment. In 2011, a portion of our professionals' compensation (other than for Messrs. Black and Silverman) was also paid in the form of RSUs. We refer to these discretionary annual grants of RSUs as Bonus Grants. Mr. Amuck also received a special grant of RSUs in 201 I consistent with the terms of his employment agreement. and Mr. Donnelly received a special grant of RSUs in 2011. Although he was not granted any RSUs. in 2011 Mr. Silverman received a grant of options to purchase our Class A shares that provided for vesting in two equal annual installments. The RSUs are subject to multi-year vesting and the Class A shares underlying the Plan Grant RSUs are subject to phased issuance over a period that generally extends beyond the vesting schedule. The Plan Grants and Bonus Grants arc described below under "—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table—Awards of Restricted Share Units Under the Equity Plan.' Carried Interest. Carried interests with respect to our funds confer rights to receive distributions if a distribution is made to investors following the realization of an investment or receipt of operating profit from an investment by the fund. These rights provide their holders with substantial incentives to attain strong returns in a manner that does not subject their capital investment in the company to excessive risk. Distributions of carried interest generally are subject to contingent repayment if the fund fails to achieve specified investment returns due to diminished performance of later investments. The actual gross amount of carried interest allocations available 263 EFTA01085620 Table of Contents is a function of the performance of the applicable fund. For these reasons, we believe that carried interest participation aligns the interests of our professionals with those of our Class A shareholders and fund investors. We currently have two principal types of carried interest programs. dedicated and incentive pool. Messrs. Black. Azrack and Suydam have been awarded rights to participate in a dedicated percentage of the carried interest income earned by the general partners of certain of our funds. Our financial statements characterize the carried interest income allocated to participating professionals in respect of their dedicated interests as compensation. and accruals of this compensation expense (rather than actual distributions paid) are therefore included in the "All Other Compensation" column of the summary compensation table. Participation in dedicated carried interest is subject to vesting. which rewards long-term commitment to the firm and thereby enhances the alignment of participants' interests with the company. We adopted the performance based incentive arrangement referred to as the incentive pool in 2011 to further align the overall compensation of our professionals to the realized performance of our business. The incentive pool provides for discretionary compensation based on carried interest realizations earned by us during the year and enhances our capacity to offer competitive compensation opportunities to our professionals. Under this arrangement. Mr. Donnelly. among other of our professionals. was awarded incentive pool compensation based on carried interest realizations we earned during 2011. Allocations to participants in the incentive pool contain both a fixed component (45.000 in 201O and a discretionary component. both of which may vary year-to-year. including as a result of our overall realized performance and the contributions and performance of each participant. Our financial statements characterize the carried interest income allocated to participating professionals in respect of incentive pool interests as compensation. and because a participanCs level of participation in the incentive pool is variable from year to year. the "All Other Compensation" column of the summary compensation table includes actual distributions paid from the incentive pool. Determination of Compensation of Named Executive Officers Our managing partners make all final determinations regarding named executive officer compensation. Decisions about the variable elements of a named executive officer's compensation. including participation in our carried interest programs and grants of equity-based awards, are based primarily on our managing partners assessment of such named executive officer's individual performance. operational performance for the department or division in which the officer (other than a managing partner) serves. and the officer's impact on our overall operating performance and potential to contribute to long-term shareholder value. In evaluating these factors. our managing partners do not utilize quantitative performance targets but rather rely upon their judgment about each named executive officers performance to determine an appropriate reward for the current year's performance. The determinations by our managing partners are ultimately subjective, are not tied to specified annual. qualitative or individual objectives or performance factors, and reflect discussions among the managing partners. Key factors that our managing partners consider in making such determinations include the officer's type. scope and level of responsibilities and the officer's overall contributions to our success. Our managing partners also consider each named executive officer's prior-year compensation. the appropriate balance between incentives for long-term and short-term performance. competitive market dynamics and the compensation paid to the named executive officer's peers within the company. Note on Distributions on Apollo Operating Group Units We note that all of our managing partners and contributing partners. including Mr. Black. beneficially own Apollo Operating Group units. In particular. as of December 31. 2011. the managing partners owned, through their interest in BRH and Holdings. approximately 58% of the total limited partner interests in the Apollo Operating Group. When made. distributions on these units (which are made on both vested and unvested units) are generally in the same amount per unit as distributions made to us in respect of the Apollo Operating Group units we hold. Accordingly. although distributions on Apollo Operating Group units are distributions on equity rather than compensation. they play a central role in aligning our managing partners and contributing partners' interests with those of our Class A shareholders. which is consistent with our compensation philosophy. 264 EFTA01085621 Table of Contents Summary Compensation Table The following summary compensation table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned by. awarded to or paid to our principal executive officer. our principal financial officer. and our three other most highly compensated executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31. 2011. Managing partners Messrs. Harris and Rowan are not included in the table because their compensation. as tabulated in accordance with applicable rules. does not result in either of them being among the three most highly compensated executive officers after our principal executive and principal financial officers. Our managing partners' earnings derive predominantly from distributions they receive as a result of their indirect ownership of Apollo Operating Group units and their rights under the tax receivable agreement (described elsewhere in this report. including above under 'Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity. Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities—Cash Distribution Policy"). rather than from compensation. and accordingly arc not included in the below tables. The officers named in the table are referred to as the named executive officers. Name and Principal Position Year Salary (S) Bonus Ilith Stock Awards (sia) Option Awards apt All Other Compensation del Total tat Leon Black. Chairman. Chief Executive Officer and Director 2011 2010 2009 100.000 100.000 100.000 7.391,825 271.229 1.412.181 757,391 373,229 8.904,006 857,391 Gene Donnelly. 2011 1.000.000 2.049.194 1.360.003 4.409.194 Chief Financial Officer and Vice President 2010 500.000 1,360.000 3.630.000 5.490.000 Joseph Azrack, 2011 500.000 11.149.657 519,750 12,169,407 Managing Director. Real Estate Henry Silverman. 2011 7.000.000 — — 4,727,782 46.384 11.774.166 Vice Chairman and 2010 7.000.000 — — — 39.075 7.039.075 Director 2009 6.416.667 — — — 583.333 7.000.000 John Suydam. 2011 3.000.000 — 1.555,133 — (947,92O 3,607,212 Chief Legal Officer and 2010 3.000.000 1.487.500 945,566 - 3,953,300 9.386.366 Chief Compliance Officer 2009 3.000.000 737,500 228,000 - 974,520 4,940,020 Represents cash bonuses earned and/or profits interests received in respect of amounts waived for investment pursuant to the terms of a management fee waiver program. Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of stock awards granted. as applicable, computed in accordance with PASS ASC Topic 718. See note 14 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for further information concerning the assumptions made in valuing our RSU awards. The amounts shown do not reflect compensation actually received by the named executive officers, but instead represent the aggregate grant date fair value of the awards. Mr. Black's 2010 amount represents an allocation of Apollo Operating Group units to him in accordance with the Agreement Among Managing Partners upon the forfeiture of such Apollo Operating Group units by a retiring contributing partner. Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of option awards (specifically. Mr. Silverman's options to purchase our Class A shares) granted in 2011. computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. See note 14 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for further information concerning the assumptions made in valuing our share options. The amount shown does not reflect compensation actually received by Mr. Silverman. but instead represents the aggregate grant date fair value of the award. Amounts represent. in part. compensation expense recorded by us in the year shown in respect of accrued or realized (without duplication) dedicated carried interest allocations to Messrs. Black and Suydam. For 265 EFTA01085622 Table of Contents GAAP reporting purposes. accrued carried interest related to investments is classified as compensation expense for the relevant period, whether or not realized. Accordingly. the amounts include both actual cash distributions and unrealized amounts accrued in respect of the dedicated carried interests of these named executive officers. Compensation expense may also be negative in the event of a reversal of previously allocated carried interest due to negative adjustments in the fair value or amount actually realized on certain portfolio investments. For unrealized investments, the ultimate amount of actual dedicated carried interest distributions that may be generated in connection with fund investments and subsequently distributed to our named executive officers may be more or less than the amounts indicated. Additionally. such amounts are generally subject to vesting conditions and to clawback in certain instances. For 2011. amounts also represent incentive pool distributions and/or profits interests received in respect of amounts waived for investment pursuant to the terms of a management fee waiver program (S1.360.000 for Mr. Donnelly and 4505.000 for Mr. Suydam). The All Other Compensation column also includes the following amounts for 2011: Sirius XM Radio stock options having a grant date fair value, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. of $70.000. which were granted to Mr. Black by Sirius XM Radio. a portfolio company of one of our funds. for his service as a member of its Board of Directors. Also represents restricted share units having a fair value, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. of $519,750. which were granted to Mr. Azrack by ARI. a publicly traded real estate investment trust managed by one of our subsidiaries. in respect of Mr. Azrack's service to ARI. (b) Costs relating to company-provided cars and drivers for the business and personal use of Messrs. Black. Silverman and Suydam. We provide this benefit because we believe that its cost is outweighed by the convenience, increased efficiency and added security that it offers. The personal use cost was approximately 4163.536 for Mr. Black. $39,884 for Mr. Silverman and 419.316 for Mr. Suydam. For Messrs. Black and Silverman. this amount includes both fixed and variable costs, including lease costs, driver compensation. driver meals, fuel. parking. tolls. repairs. maintenance and insurance. For Mr. Suydam. this amount includes the costs to the company associated with his use of a car service. (c) Tickets to sporting events for Mr. Black's personal use having an aggregate incremental cost (based on the full price of the tickets used) of $31.444. Except as discussed above in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this footnote 4. no 2011 perquisites or personal benefits individually exceeded the greater of 425.000 or 10% of the total amount of all perquisites and other personal benefits reported for the named executive officer. The cost of excess liability insurance provided to our named executive officers falls below this threshold. None of Messrs. Donnelly or Azrack received perquisites or personal benefits in 2011. except for incidental benefits having an aggregate value of less than $10.080 per individual. Our named executive officers also receive occasional secretarial support with respect to personal matters. We incur no incremental cost for the provision of such additional benefits. Finally. Mr. Black makes business and personal use of various aircraft in which we have fractional interests, and he bears the aggregate incremental cost of his personal usage. Accordingly. no such amount is included in the Summary Compensation Table. (a) Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table Employment, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement with Chief Executive Officer In connection with the Reorganization. we entered into an employment. non-competition and non-solicitation agreement with Mr. Black, our chief executive officer and a member of our executive committee. The term of his agreement is the five years concluding July 13. 2012. He has the right to terminate his employment voluntarily at any time, but we may terminate his employment only for cause or by reason of disability. 266 EFTA01085623 Table of Contents Mr. Black is entitled during his employment to an annual salary of 5100.000 and to participate in our employee benefit plans, as in effect from time to time. He currently participates only in the company's group health plans. The employment agreement requires Mr. Black to protect the confidential information of Apollo both during and after employment. In addition, until one year after his employment terminates. Mr. Black is required to refrain from soliciting employees under specified circumstances or interfering with our relationships with investors and to refrain from competing with us in a business that involves primarily (i.e.. more than 50%) third-party capital. whether or not the termination occurs during the term of the agreement or thereafter. These post-termination covenants survive any termination or expiration of the Agreement Among Managing Partners. We may terminate Mr. Black's employment during the tern of the employment agreement solely for cause or by reason of his disability (as such terms am defined in his employment agreement). If Mr. Black becomes subject to a potential termination for cause or by reason of disability. our manager may appoint an investment professional to perform his functional responsibilities and duties until cause or disability definitively results in his termination or is determined not to have occurred, but the manager may so appoint an investment professional only if Mr. Black is unable to perform his responsibilities and duties or. as a matter of fiduciary duty. should be prohibited from doing so. During any such period. Mr. Black shall continue to serve on the executive committee of our manager unless otherwise prohibited from doing so pursuant to the Agreement Among Managing Partners. Under his employment agreement. if we terminate Mr. Black's employment for cause or his employment is terminated by reason of death or disability. or if he terminates his employment voluntarily. he will be paid only his accrued but unpaid salary• through the date of termination. Employment, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement with Chief Financial Officer On May 13. 2010. we entered into an employment, non-competition and non-solicitation agreement with Gene Donnelly. our chief financial officer. Under his employment agreement. Mr. Donnelly is entitled to an annual salary of 51.000.000 and to an annual bonus determined by the managing partners in their discretion. Mr. Donnelly's annual target bonus is 170% of his base salary. During his employment. Mr. Donnelly is eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans as in effect from time to time. If his employment is terminated without cause or by Mr. Donnelly for good reason (as defined in the employment agreement). he shall be entitled to cash severance of six months' base salary paid in monthly installments. The employment agreement requires Mr. Donnelly to protect the confidential information of Apollo both during and after employment. In addition, the agreement provides that during the term and for 12 months after employment. Mr. Donnelly will refrain from soliciting our employees, interfering with our relationships with investors and other business relations. or competing with us in a business that manages or invests in assets substantially similar to Apollo or its affiliates, whether or not the termination occurs during the term of the agreement or thereafter. Mr. Donnelly is required to give us 90 days' notice prior to his resignation for any reason. Employment, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement with Vice Chairman We entered into an employment, non-competition and non-solicitation agreement with Henry Silverman. effective February 1.2009. On February 24. 2012. Mr. Silverman resigned from all of his positions with us. effective March 15. 2012. The employment agreement's term would otherwise have ended on December 31. 2012. Under his employment agreement. Mr. Silverman was entitled to an annual salary of $7,000.000. The employment agreement provided that if Apollo terminated Mr. Silverman's employment prior to the last day of the term. he would have been entitled to receive, in a lump sum in cash, the remaining compensation due to him with respect to his services through the end of the term. In connection with Mr. Silverman's resignation. he entered into a separation agreement entitling him to a lesser cash amount as described below under "—Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control." 267 EFTA01085624 Table of Contents The employment agreement requires Mr. Silverman to protect the confidential information of Apollo both during and after employment. Mr. Silverman is also party to a share option agreement that provides. both during and for a 12-month period after employment. that he will refrain from soliciting our employees or interfering with our relationships with investors and will refrain from competing with us. In connection with Mr. Silverman's resignation we agreed that his noncompetition obligations during such 12-month period will apply only to a specified list of entities. Mr. Silverman's obligations regarding confidentiality, solicitation and competition sun•ive his resignation. Employment, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement with Managing Director—Real Estate On June 2. 2008. we entered into an employment. non-competition and non-solicitation agreement with Mr. Azrack. our Managing Director—Real Estate. Under his agreement. Mr. Azrack is entitled to participate in management and incentive fees earned (other than carried interest from private equity￾type funds) by us from the investment management activities we conduct for pooled investment vehicles that have a primary investment objective to invest in real estate and companies that are primarily engaged in the management. ownership or development of real estate (we refer to these as "real estate funds"). on assets under management less all related expenses. His annual base pay of $500.000 constitutes a draw against these net profits. Mr. Azrack is also entitled to carried interests in private equity-type real estate funds that we manage. which carried interest rights are subject to vesting over a five-year period. During his employment. Mr. Azrack is eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans as in effect from time to time. A portion of Mr. Azrack's annual compensation is subject to payment in the form of RSUs that vest over time. If Mr. Azrack's employment is terminated without cause or he resigns for good reason, he is entitled to a cash lump sum based on unpaid net profits earned by us from the investment management activities conducted by us for real estate funds (other than private equity-type real estate funds) for such quarterly period up to. and including, his termination date. and he becomes immediately vested in 75% of the aggregate carried interest previously awarded to him in any private equity-type real estate fund that commenced investing prior to such termination. The agreement entitles Mr. Azrack to additional RSU grants on the last day of any calendar quarter in which the aggregate assets under management of real estate funds, as determined in good faith by our executive committee. reach dollar thresholds set forth in the agreement. Any such additional RSUs shall vest in equal installments over the 12 quarters following the grant date. Mr. Azrack's agreement requires him to protect our confidential information at all times. It also provides that during Mr. Azrack's service with us. and for six months after his termination without cause or resignation for good reason (12 months after his termination for any other reason). Mr. Azrack will refrain from soliciting our employees. interfering with our relationships with investors or other business relations, and competing with us in a business that manages or invests in assets substantially similar to Apollo or its affiliates. On 90 days' notice. Mr. Azrack may resign without good reason and we may terminate his employment without cause. Awards of Restricted Share Units Under the Equity Plan On October 23. 2007. we adopted our 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Grants of RSUs under the plan have been made to certain of our named executive officers primarily pursuant to two programs. which we call the "Plan Grants' and the "Bonus Grants." Following the Reorganization. Plan Grants were made to Mr. Suydam and a broad range of our other employees. Plan Grants have also been made to subsequent hires. including Messrs. Azrack and Donnelly. The Plan Grants generally vest over six years (although Mr. Azrack's Plan Grant vests over three and one-half years). with the first installment becoming vested approximately one year after grant and the balance vesting thereafter in equal quarterly installments. As we pay ordinary distributions on our outstanding Class A shares. Plan Grants pay distribution equivalents on vested RSUs. Once vested. the Class A shares underlying Plan Grants generally are issued on fixed dates. with 7.5% of the shares generally issued once 268 EFTA01085625 Table of Contents each year over a four-year period and the remaining 70% issued in seven equal quarterly installments commencing in the fifth year. The administrator of the 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan determines when shams issued pursuant to the Plan Grants may be disposed of. except that a participant will generally be permitted to sell shares if necessary to cover taxes. Pursuant to the RSU award agreement provided in connection with his Plan Grant. Mr. Suydam is subject to non-competition restrictions during employment and for up to 21 months after employment termination. During the restricted period set forth in a participant's award agreement evidencing his Plan Grant (or. for Mr. Donnelly. his employment agreement). the participant will not (i) engage in any business activity in which the company operates. (ii) render any services to any competitive business or (iii) acquire a financial interest in. or become actively involved with. any competitive business (other than as a passive holding of less than a specified percentage of publicly traded companies). In addition, the grant recipient will be subject to non-solicitation, non-hire and non-interference covenants during employment and for up to two years thereafter. Each grant recipient is generally also bound to a non-disparagement covenant with respect to us and the managing partners and to confidentiality restrictions. Any resignation by a grant recipient shall generally require at least 90 days' notice. Any restricted period applicable to the grant recipient will commence after the notice of termination period. The RSUs advance several goals of our compensation program. The Plan Grants align employee interests with those of our shareholders by making our employees. upon delivery• of the underlying Class A shares, shareholders themselves. Because they vest over time, the Plan Grants reward employees for sustained contributions to the company and foster retention. The size of the Plan Grants is determined by the Plan administrator based on the grantee's level of responsibility and contributions to the company. The restrictive covenants contained in the RSU agreements reinforce our culture of fiduciary protection of our investors by requiring RSU holders to abide by the provisions regarding non-competition. confidentiality and other limitations on behavior described in the immediately preceding paragraph. In 2011 we also awarded special RSU grants to each of Messrs. Donnelly and Azrack. Mr. Azrack's grant was awarded in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. The Bonus Grants are also grants of RSUs under the 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. However, the Bonus Grants constitute payment of a portion of the annual compensation earned by certain of our professionals. including Messrs. Donnelly and Suydam. subject to the employee's continued service through the vesting dates. Our named executive officers' Bonus Grants differ from their Plan Grants in the following principal ways: . The RSU Shams underlying Bonus Grants are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments. . The RSU Shares underlying Bonus Grants are issued not later than March 15th of the year after the year after in which they vest. . Distribution equivalents accrue on Bonus Grant RSUs from the grant date, rather than from the vesting date. . Bonus Grants do not contain restrictive covenants (however, an individual who has received both a Plan Grant and a Bonus Grant remains subject to the restrictive covenants contained in his or her Plan Grant). Award of Options Under the Equity Plan Mr. Silverman is the sole 2011 named executive officer to whom we have granted options to acquire our Class A shares. The options. which were 50% vested on December 31. 2011. were granted to him on January 21. 2011 and were scheduled to be fully vested on December 31.2012 had his employment continued until such date. The options aligned Mr. Silverman's interests with those of our shareholders by providing him with an interest in respect of our Class A shares and their vesting schedule provided him with an incentive to remain in our employment. 269 EFTA01085626 (2) (3) Table of Contents Grants of Plan-Based Awards The following table presents information regarding the awards granted to the named executive officers under a plan in 2011. All such awards granted under the Apollo Global Management. LW 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Exercise or Option Base Grant Date Stock Awards: Fair Value of Awards: Number of Price of Stock and Number of Shares of Option Option Shares of Stuck Awards Awards Name Award Grant Date Stott or it Units Underlying Options12) (StShare) ($)13) Leon Black Gene Donnelly Bonus Grant RSUs December 28.2011 27.575 301.119 Special RSU Grant October 14.2011 HOMO 1.017.500 Bonus Grant RSUs March IS. 2011 42.500 730.575 Joseph Azmck Bonus Grant RSUs March IS. 2011 140.156 2,409.282 Special RSU Grant February IS, 2011 612.500 8,740,375 Henry Silverman Options to acquire Class A shares January 21.2011 555.556 S 9.00 4.727.782 John Suydam Bonus Grant RSUs December 28, 2011 41,565 453,890 Bonus Grant RSUs March IS. 2011 64.063 1,101,243 CM (I) Represents the aggregate number of RSUs covering our Class A shares (for March IS. 2011 Bonus Grams, one third vested at December 31.2011: for December 28. 201I Bonus Grants, none vested in 2011). For a discussion of these grants. please see the discussion above under "—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grams of Plan-Based Awards Table—Awards of Restricted Share Units Under the Equity Plan." While we historically awarded Bonus Grants in March of the year following the year in which the services were primarily performed (as we did in March 2011 for the Bonus Grants relating primarily to service in 2010). in December 2011 we awarded Bonus Grants in respect of services performed primarily in 2011. For this reason the Bonus Grant values shown above reflect compensation for both 2010 and 2011. We note that the vesting schedule applicable to the December 2011 Bonus Grants is identical (vesting in three equal annual installments on December 31st of 2012. 2013 and 2014) to what it would have been had the grants not been made until March 2012. One third of Mr. Donnelly's special RSU grant vests on September 30. 2012 and the balance vests in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter. Mr. Azrack's special RSU grant vests in equal quarterly installments over the 12 quarters that began March 31. 201I. Represents the aggregate number of options to purchase our Class A shams (50% of which vested on December 31, 2011). For a discussion of this grant. please see the discussion above under "—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table— Award of Options Under the Equity Plan." Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of the RSUs (and, where applicable, options) granted in 2011. computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718. The amount shown does not reflect compensation actually received, but instead represents the aggregate grant date fair value of the award. 270 EFTA01085627 Table of Contents Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End The following table presents information regarding the outstanding unvested equity awards made by us to each of our named executive officers on or prior to December 31. 2011. Option Awards Stock Awards Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares. Number of Number of Number of Shares Unearned Units or Other Shares Underlying Shares. Kiehl% That Underlying Unexercised Option Units or Unexercised Options IN Exercise Option Other Rights Have Not Vested Options 10 Price Expiration Thal Have Name Source of Award Exercisable) Unexerthablet Sharer Date Not Vested IS Leon Black Apollo Operating Group Units 15,576.264" 193.301,436(m Gene Donnelly 2007 Omnibus 360.000131 4.467.600" Equity Incentive 110.00001 1.365.100°4 Plan 28.334th 351.625°4 17.57515) 342.106°4 Joseph Azrack 2007 Omnibus 77.861161 966,255" Equity Incentive 408.333171 5.067,413°4 Plan 62.50016) 775,625°4 93A3844) 1.159,566°4 Henry Silverman 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan 277.778 277.778 9.00 January 21. 2021 John Suydam 2007 Omnibus 286.459191 3354,956° Equity Incentive 28.473m 353.350° b Plan 42.709m 530.019°4 41.56545) 515.822(11) Vest in equal monthly installments over the 12 months beginning January 1. 2012. Plan Grunt RSUs that vest in 18 equal quarterly installments beginning March 31. 2012. RSUs of which one third (36.666) vest on September 30. 2012. with the balance vesting in eight equal quarterly installments beginning December 31. 2012. RSUs that vest in equal annual installments on December 31 of each of 2012 and 2013. RSUs that vest in equal annual installments on December 31 of each of 2012. 2013 and 2014. Plan Grant RSUs that vest on March 31. 2012. RSUs that vest in eight equal quarterly installments beginning March 31, 2012. RSUs that vest on December 31. 2012. Plan Grunt RSUs that vest in six equal quarterly installments beginning March 31. 2012. Amounts calculated by multiplying the number of unvested Apollo Operating Group units held by the named executive officer by the closing price of $12.41 per Class A share on December 31. 2011. Amounts calculated by multiplying the number of unvested RSUs held by the named executive officer by the closing price of $12.41 per Class A sham on December 31. 2011. The amounts shown for the unvested Plan Giant RSUs. and Mr. Azrack's footnote (7) grant. do not reflect the discount that would be applied to such RSUs in light of the fact that the holders thereof are not entitled to receive distribution equivalents. In connection with his March 2012 resignation from employment. Mr. Silverman exercised his 277.778 options that had vested on December 31. 2011 and forfeited his 277.778 unvested options. 271 EFTA01085628 Table of Contents Option Exercises and Stock Vested The following table presents information regarding the number of outstanding initially unvested RSUs made to our named executive officers that vested during 2011. No vested options were exercised in 2011. The amounts shown below do not reflect compensation actually received by the named executive officers, but instead are calculations of the number of RSUs or Apollo Operating Group units that vested during 2011 based on the closing price of our Class A shares on the date of vesting. Name Mock Award?) Type of Award Number of Shares Acquired On Vesting Value Radioed on Vesting 1$) Leon Black Apollo Operating Group Units 15.576.264 215.471.652" Gene Donnelly RSUs 154.166 1.652.8000' ) Joseph Aziack RSUs 624.827 8.812394) Henry Silverman Options to Acquire Class A Shares John Suydam RSUs 274.132 3.793.948(2) 11) Amounts calculated by multiplying the number of Apollo Operating Group units beneficially held by the named executive officer that vested on each month-end vesting date in 2011 by the closing price per Class A sham on that date. 12) Amounts calculated by multiplying the number of RSUs held by the named executive officer that vested on each applicable quarter-end or year-end vesting date in 2011 by the closing price per Class A sham on that date. Class A shares underlying these vested RSUs am issued to the named executive officer in accordance with the schedules described above under "—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table—Awards of Restricted Sham Units Under the Equity Plan." (3) No options to purchase Class A shams were exercised by any named executive officer in 2011. Potential Payments upon Termination or Change In Control None of the named executive officers is entitled to payment or other benefits in connection with a change in control. Mr. Black's employment agreement does not provide for severance or other payments or benefits in connection with an employment termination. Pursuant to the Agreement Among Managing Partners. Mr. Black vests in his interest in Apollo Operating Group units in 72 equal monthly installments. For purposes of these vesting provisions. Mr. Black is credited for his employment with us since January 1. 2807. Upon a termination for cause. 50% of his then￾unvested Pecuniary Interest in Apollo Operating Group units will vest Upon a termination as a result of his death or disability. 100% of his interest shall vest We may not terminate Mr. Black except for cause or by reason of disability (as such terms am defined in his employment agreement). Upon Mr. Donnelly's termination of employment without cause or by Mr. Donnelly for good reason (as such terms are defined in his employment agreement). his employment agreement entitles him to cash severance of six months' base salary. paid in monthly installments. If Mr. Azrack's employment is terminated without cause or he resigns for good reason, he is entitled to a cash lump sum based on unpaid net profits earned by us from the real estate business for such quarterly period up to. and including, his termination date. and he becomes immediately vested in 75% of the aggregate carried interest previously awarded to him in any private equity-type pooled investment vehicle that has a primary investment objective to invest in real estate and companies that are primarily engaged in the management. ownership or development of real estate, if it commenced investing prior to such termination. Had Mr. Silverman's employment been terminated by us. under his employment agreement he would have been entitled to payment of his salary through December 31. 2013. and if such termination had been without 272 EFTA01085629 Table of Contents cause, to accelerated vesting of all of his unvested options. However, on February 24. 2012, Mr. Silverman resigned his employment with us effective March 15.2012 and in connection with that resignation entered into a separation agreement entitling him to a payment of $916,667 on March 5. 2012. a payment of 51.500.000 one year later, and no additional option vesting. Our named executive officers' post-employment obligations, and their entitlements upon employment termination, am described above in the discussion of employment. non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and the discussion titled. "Awards of Restricted Sham Units Under the Equity Plan." in each case in the section. "—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table." The named executive officers obligations during and after employment were considered by the managing partners in determining appropriate post-employment payments and benefits for the named executive officers. The following table lists the estimated amounts that would have been payable to each of our named executive officers in connection with a termination that occurred on the last day of our last completed fiscal year and the value of any additional equity that would vest upon such termination (where indicated. this table also shows the actual amount that became payable to Mr. Silverman in connection with his resignation from employment effective March 15. 2012). When listing the potential payments to named executive officers under the plans and agreements described above. we have assumed that the applicable triggering event occurred on December 31. 2011 and that the price per share of our common stock was $12.41. which is equal to the closing price on such date. For purposes of this table. RSU and option acceleration values are based on the $12.41 closing price. Estimated value of Cast Payments (Base Salary and Estimated Value Annual Bonus of Equity Amounts) Acceleration Name Reason for Emplm meat Termination (5) IA Leon Black Cause: executive's resignation 96,650,71814' Death. disability 193,301,436(4' Gene Donnelly Without cause: by executive for good reason mum"' 3.087.453(" Death. disability 3.087.453'5' Joseph Attack Without cause; by executive for good reason 6,033,66r Death. disability 3,016,83414' Henry Silverman By the Company 7,000.000(=' 3.447.225'5' Disability 7.03000012' 1,723.613'5' Death 1,723.6131' ) Actual resignation effective March 15. 2012 2.416.667'3) John Suydam Without cause; by executive for good reason: death, disability 2,035,389) (1) (2) (3) (4) This amount would have been payable to Mr. Donnelly had his employment been terminated by the company without cause (and other than by reason of death or disability) or for good mason on December 31. 2011. This amount would have been payable to Mr. Silverman had his employment been terminated by the company on December 31. 2011. This amount became payable to Mr. Silverman in connection with his actual resignation from employment effective March 15. 2012. This amount represents the additional equity vesting that Mr. Black would have received had his employment terminated in the circumstances described in the column. Reason for Employment 273 EFTA01085630 Table of Contents (5) Termination.' on December 31. 2011. based on the closing price of a Class A sham on such date. In the event of Mr. Black's termination by reason of death or disability, his pecuniary interest in Apollo Operating Group units would vest in full. Pursuant to his employment agreement. Mr. Black's employment is not subject to termination by the company without cause. This amount represents the additional equity vesting that the named executive officer would have received had his employment terminated in the circumstances described in the column. "Reason for Employment Termination." on December 31. 2011. based on the closing price of a Class A sham on such date. Please see our Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End table for information regarding the named executive officer's unvested equity holdings as of December 31. 2011. Director Compensation We do not pay additional remuneration to our employees. including Messrs. Black and Silverman. for their service on our board of directors. The 2011 compensation of Messrs. Black and Silverman is set forth above on the Summary Compensation Table. Mr. Silverman has resigned from our board of directors effective March IS. 2012. Each independent director receives (I) an annual director fee of 5100.000. (2) an additional annual director fee of 525.000 if he or she a member of the audit committee. (3) an additional annual director fee of 510.000 if he or she is a member of the conflicts committee. (4) an additional annual director fee of 525.000 if he or she serves as the chairperson of the audit committee, and (5) an additional annual director fee of 515.000 if he or she serves as the chairperson of the conflicts committee. In addition, each independent director was granted 18.543 RSUs on June 30. 2011 pursuant to our 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest in equal annual installments over three years. subject to the director's continued service. The following table provides the compensation for our independent directors during the year ended December 31.2011: Name Fees Earned or Puid in Caul, Stock Awardsut Total Michael Ducey 108.0651" $ 291,681 5 399.746 Paul Fribourg S 83.091 S 291.681 S 374.772 A. B. Krongard 5 94,422 $ 291,681 5 386.103 Pauline Richards 113.306 $ 291.681 $ 404,987 (I) Includes $24.247 paid to Mr. Ducey for observing our board meetings from the date he was identified for appointment as a director until the date his appointment became effective. (2) Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of the 18.543 RSUs granted to each of the independent directors during the year ended December 31. 2011. calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 718. All 18.543 RSUs granted to each independent director remained outstanding on December 31. 2011. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our Class A shams as of March 7.2012 by (i) each person known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of voting Class A shares of Apollo Global Management. LLC. (ii) each of our directors. (iii) each of our named executive officers and (iv) all directors and executive officers as a group. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. To our knowledge. each person named in the table below has sole voting and investment power with respect to all of the Class A shares and interests in our Class B share shown as beneficially owned by such person, except as otherwise set forth in the 274 EFTA01085631 Table of Contents notes to the table and pursuant to applicable community property laws. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person named in the table is do Apollo Global Management. LLC. 9 West 57th Street. New York, NY 10019. In respect of our Class A shares. the table set forth below assumes the exchange by Holdings of all Apollo Operating Group units for our Class A shares with respect to which the person listed below has the right to direct such exchange pursuant to the exchange agreement described under "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Exchange Agreement." and the distribution of such shares to such person ac a limited partner of Holdings. Class A Sham Beneficial!, Owned Clam B Share Benelleiallv Owned Number of Shares PercentII) Total Percentage of Voting • Power Number of Share, Fervent Total Percentage of Voting Powerca Leon Blackls11O 92.727.166 42.3% 78.4% 1 100% 78.45E Joshua Hams'''' 59 008 262 31.8% 78.4% 78.4t* Marc Rowan 59,008,262 31.8% 78.4% I 100 78.4% HenrySilverman 313.002 Pauline Richards Alvin Bernard Krongard 250,000 Michael Ducey Paul Fribourg 19,000 Gene Donnelly"' 338,060 Joseph Azmck 1.183.154 John Suydam"' 1,050,269 All directors and executive officers as a group (fourteen persons) 218.795.948 63.8% 70.7% 1 100 78.4% BRH") 100 78.4% AP Professional Holdings... 240.000.000 65.5% 78.4% 5% Stockholders: Ivy Investment Management 13.470.850 10.7% 4.4% Fidelity Management Research Company" 7.887.87! 6.2% 2.6% (I) (2) (3) Represents less than 1%. The percentage of beneficial ownership of our Class A shares is based on voting and non-voting Class A shares outstanding. The total percentage of voting power is based on voting Class A shares and the Class B share. in each case immediately after this offering. Does not include any Class A shares owned by Holdings with respect to which this individual. as one of the three owners of all of the interests in BRI4, the general partner of Holdings. or as a party to the Agreement Among Managing Partners described under "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreement Among Managing Partners' or the Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement described under "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement." may be deemed to have shared voting or dispositive power. Each of these individuals disclaim any beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein. (4) BRH. the holder of the Class B share. is one third owned by Mr. Black, one third owned by Mr. Harris and one third owned by Mr. Rowan. Pursuant to the Agreement Among Managing Partners, the Class B share is to be voted and disposed by BIM based on the determination of at least two of the three managing partners: as such, they share voting and dispositive power with respect to the Class B share. 275 EFTA01085632 Table of Contents On February 24. 2012. Henry Silverman resigned as a Director of the Board of Directors of the Company effective March 15. 2012. Mr. Silverman also resigned from his employment at the Company and its subsidiaries. from him membership on the executive committee of the Company's manager and from all other positions he holds at the Company and its subsidiaries. affiliates and portfolio companies. all effective March 15. 2012. Includes 122.500 restricted share units covering Class A shares which have vested or with respect to which Mr. Donnelly has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days of March 7. 2012. Includes 970.833 restricted share units covering Class A shares which have vested or with respect to which Mr. knack has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days of March 7. 2012. Includes 735.423 restricted share units covering Class A shares which have vested or with respect to which Mr. Suydam has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days of March 7. 2012. Assumes that no Class A shams are distributed to the limited partners of Holdings. The general partner of AP Professional Holdings... is BRH. which is one third owned by Mr. Black, one third owned by Mr. Harris and one third owned by Mr. Rowan. BRH is also the general partner of BRH Holdings. I .. the limited partnership through which Messrs. Black. Harris and Rowan hold their limited partnership interests in AP Professional Holdings. . Each of these individuals disclaim any beneficial ownership of these Class A shares. except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein. Reflects units beneficially owned by Waddell & Reed Financial. Inc. and its subsidiary Ivy Investment Management Company based on the Schedule 13G filed by such entities as joint reporting persons on February 14. 2012. The address of Waddell & Reed Financial. Inc. is 6300 Lamar Avenue. Overland Park. KS 66202. Reflects units beneficially owned by Fidelity Management & Research Company ('Fidelity"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR LLC. based on the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC and Edward C. Johnson 3d as joint reporting persons on February 14. 2012. Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR LLC. through its control of Fidelity and its funds, each has sole power to dispose of the 7.887.871 shares owned by the Fidelity funds. Neither FMR LLC nor Edward C. Johnson 3d. Chairman of FMR LLC. has the sole power to vote or direct the voting of the shams owned directly by the Fidelity funds, which power resides with the funds Boards of Trustees. Fidelity carries out the voting of the shares under written guidelines established by the funds' Boards of Trustees. Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Incentive Plans The following table sets forth information concerning the awards that may be issued under the Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 20I I. Plan Caret ore Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding ()Ohms. Warrants and Rights II) a) WeightecbMerage Exercise Price of Outstanding Options. Warrants and Rights IbI Number of Securities Remaining Mailable for Future lemanee Under Equity Compensation Ptun texcluding securities reflected in column (al)(2) (e) Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders Total 46.301.337 $ 8.14 41,900.162 46.301.337 $ 8.14 41.900.162 ( I ) Reflects the aggregate number of options and RSUs granted under the Company's 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and outstanding as of December 31. 2011. The Class A shares reserved under the Equity Plan are increased on the first day of each fiscal year by (i) the amount (if any) by which (a) 15% of the number of outstanding Class A shares and Apollo Operating Group (2) 276 EFTA01085633 Table of Contents units exchangeable for Class A shares on a fully convened and diluted basis on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year exceeds (b) the number of shares then reserved and available for issuance under the Equity Plan. or (ii) such lesser amount by which the administrator may decide to increase the number of Class A shams. The number of shares reserved under the Equity Plan is also subject to adjustment in the event of a share split. share dividend, or other change in our capitalization. Generally. employee shares that are forfeited, canceled. surrendered or exchanged from awards under the Equity Plan will be available for future awards. We have filed a registration statement and intend to file additional registration statements on Form S-S under the Securities Act to register Class A shares under the Company's 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (including pursuant to automatic annual increases). Any such Form S-8 registration statement will automatically become effective upon filing. Accordingly. Class A shares registered under such registration statement will be available for sale in the open market. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Agreement Among Managing Partners Our managing partners have entered into the Agreement Among Managing Partners. which provides that each managing partner's Pecuniary Interest (as defined below) in the Apollo Operating Group units that he holds indirectly through Holdings shall be subject to vesting. The managing partners own Holdings in accordance with their respective sharing percentages. or 'Sharing Percentages." as set forth in the Agreement Among Managing Partners. For the purposes of the Agreement Among Managing Partners. 'Pecuniary Interest" means, with respect to each managing partner. the number of Apollo Operating Group units that would be distributable to such managing partner assuming that Holdings was liquidated and its assets distributed in accordance with its governing agreements. Pursuant to the Agreement Among Managing Partners, each of Messrs. Harris and Rowan will vest in their interest in the Apollo Operating Group units in 60 equal monthly installments, and Mr. Black will vest in his interest in the Apollo Operating Group units in 72 equal monthly installments. Although the Agreement Among Managing Partners was entered into on July 13. 2007. for purposes of its vesting provisions. our managing partners are credited for their employment with us since January I. 2007. Upon a termination for cause. 50% of such managing partner's unvested Pecuniary Interest in Apollo Operating Group units shall vest. Upon a termination as a result of death or disability (as defined in the Agreement Among Managing Partners) of Messrs. Rowan or Harris. vesting will be calculated using a 60-month vesting schedule and 50% of such managing partner's unvested interest shall also vest. Upon a termination as a result of death or disability of Mr. Black. 100% of his interest shall vest. Upon a termination as a result of resignation or retirement. a fraction of such managing partner's unvested interest shall vest, the numerator of which is the number of months that have elapsed since January I. 2007 and the denominator of which is 60 (in the case of Messrs. Harris and Rowan) or 72 (in the case of Mr. Black). We may not terminate a managing partner except for cause or by reason of disability. Upon a managing partner's resignation or termination for any reason. the Pecuniary Interest held by such managing partner that has not vested shall be forfeited as of the applicable Forfeiture Date (as defined below) and the remaining Pecuniary Interest held by such managing partner shall no longer be subject to vesting. None of such interests. or the 'Forfeited Interests." shall return to or benefit us or the Apollo Operating Group. Forfeited Interests will be allocated within Holdings for the benefit of the managing partners. or the "continuing managing partners," who continue to be employed as of the applicable Forfeiture Date. pro rata based upon their relative Sharing Percentages. For the purposes of the Agreement Among Managing Partners. 'Forfeiture Date" means, as to the Forfeited Interests to be forfeited within Holdings for the benefit of the continuing managing partners. the date which is the earlier of (0 the date that is six months after the applicable date of termination of employment and (ii) the date on or after such termination date that is six months after the date of the latest publicly reported disposition (or 277 EFTA01085634 Table of Contents deemed disposition subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act) of equity securities of Apollo by any of the continuing managing partners. The transfer by a managing partner of any portion of his Pecuniary Interest to a permitted transferee will in no way affect any of his obligations under the Agreement Among Managing Partners (nor will such transfer in any way affect the vesting of such Pecuniary Interest in Apollo Operating Group units): provided, that all permitted transferees are required to sign a joinder to the Agreement Among Managing Partners in order to bind such permitted transferee to the forfeiture provisions in the Agreement Among Managing Partners. The managing partners' respective Pecuniary Interests in certain funds, or the "Heritage Funds." within the Apollo Operating Group are not held in accordance with the managing partners' respective Sharing Percentages. Instead, each managing partner's Pecuniary Interest in such Heritage Funds is held in accordance with the historic ownership arrangements among the managing partners. and the managing partners continue to share the operating income in such Heritage Funds in accordance with their historic ownership arrangement with respect to such Heritage Funds. The Agreement Among Managing Partners may be amended and the terms and conditions of the Agreement Among Managing Partners may be changed or modified upon the unanimous approval of the managing partners. We. our shareholders (other than the Strategic Investors, as set forth under "— Lenders Rights Agreement—Amendments to Managing Partner Transfer Restrictions••) and the Apollo Operating Group have no ability to enforce any provision thereof or to prevent the managing partners from amending the Agreement Among Managing Partners or waiving any forfeiture obligation. Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement We have entered into the Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement with our managing partners. The Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement provides the managing partners with certain rights with respect to the approval of certain matters and the designation of nominees to sen•e on our board of directors. as well as registration rights for our securities that they own. Board Representation The Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement requires our board of directors, so long as the Apollo control condition is satisfied, to nominate individuals designated by our manager such that our manager will have a majority of the designees on our board. Transfer Restrictions No managing partner may. nor shall any of such managing partner's permitted transferees. directly or indirectly, voluntarily effect cumulative transfers of Equity Interests, representing mom than: (i) 0.0% of his Equity Interests at any time prior to the second anniversary of our IPO (the 'registration effectiveness date"). (ii) 7.5% of his Equity Interests at any time on or after the second anniversary• and prior to the third anniversary of the registration effectiveness date: (iii) 15% of his Equity Interests at any time on or after the third anniversary and prior to the fourth anniversary• of the registration effectiveness date: (iv) 22.5% of his Equity Interests at any time on or after the fourth anniversary and prior to the fifth anniversary• of the registration effectiveness date: (v) 30% of his Equity Interests at any time on or after the fifth anniversary and prior to the sixth anniversary of the registration effectiveness date: and (vi) 100% of his Equity Interests at any time on or after the sixth anniversary of the registration effectiveness date. other than, in each case, with respect to transfers (a) from one founder to another founder. (b) to a permitted transferee of such managing partner. or (c) in connection with a sale by one or more of our managing partners in one or a related series of transactions resulting in the managing partners owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, less than 50.1% of the economic or voting interests in us or 278 EFTA01085635 Table of Contents the Apollo Operating Group. or any other person exercising control over us or the Apollo Operating Group by contract, which would include a transfer of control of our manager. The percentages referenced in the preceding paragraph will apply to the aggregate amount of Equity Interests held by each managing partner (and his permitted transferees) as of July 13. 2007 and adjusted for any additional Equity Interests received by such managing partner upon the forfeiture of Equity Interests by another managing partner. Any Equity Interests received by a managing partner pursuant to the forfeiture provisions of the Agreement Among Managing Partners (described above) will remain subject to the foregoing restrictions in the receiving managing partner's hands: provided. that each managing partner shall be permitted to sell without regard to the foregoing restrictions such number of forfeitable interests received by him as are required to pay taxes payable as a result of the receipt of such interests. calculated based on the maximum combined U.S. Federal. New York State and New York City tax rate applicable to individuals: and. provided further. that each managing partner who is not required to pay taxes in the applicable fiscal quarter in which he receives Equity Interests as a result of being in the U.S. Federal income tax "safe harbor" will not effect any such sales prior to the six-month anniversary of the applicable termination date which gave rise to the receipt of such Equity Interests. After six years. each managing partner and his permitted transferees may transfer all of the Equity Interests of such managing partner to any person or entity in accordance with Rule 144. in a registered public offering or in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The above transfer restrictions will lapse with respect to a managing partner if such managing partner dies or becomes disabled. A 'permitted transferee" means. with respect to each managing partner and his permitted transferees. (i) such managing partner's spouse. (ii) a lineal descendant of such managing partner's parents (or any such descendant's spouse). (iii) a charitable institution controlled by such managing partner. (iv) a trustee of a trust (whether inter vivos or testamentary). the current beneficiaries and presumptive remaindermen of which are one or more of such managing partner and persons described in clauses (i) through (iii) above. (v) a corporation. limited liability company or partnership. of which all of the outstanding shares of capital stock or interests therein are owned by one or more of such managing partner and persons described in clauses (i) through (iv) above. (vi) an individual mandated under a qualified domestic relations order. (vii) a legal or personal representative of such managing partner in the event of his death or disability. (viii) any other managing partner with respect to transactions contemplated by the Managing Partner Shareholder Agreement. and (ix) any other managing partner who is then employed by Apollo or any of its affiliates or any permitted transferee of such managing partner in respect of any transaction not contemplated by the Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement. in each case that agrees in writing to be bound by these transfer restrictions. Any waiver of the above transfer restrictions may only occur with our consent. As our managing partners control the management of our company. however. they have discretion to cause us to grant one or more such waivers. Accordingly. the above transfer restrictions might not be effective in preventing our managing partners from selling or transferring their Equity Interests. Indemnify Carried interest income from our funds can be distributed to us on a current basis, but is subject to repayment by the subsidiary of the Apollo Operating Group that acts as general partner of the fund in the event that certain specified return thresholds are not ultimately achieved. The managing partners. contributing partners and certain other investment professionals have personally guaranteed. subject to certain limitations. the obligations of these subsidiaries in respect of this general partner obligation. Such guarantees are several and not joint and are limited to a particular managing partner's or contributing partner's distributions. Pursuant to the Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement. we agreed to indemnify each of our managing partners and certain contributing partners against all amounts that they pay pursuant to any of these personal guarantees in favor of Fund IV. Fund V and Fund VI (including costs and expenses related to investigating the basis for or objecting to any claims made in respect of the guarantees) for all interests that our managing partners and contributing partners have contributed or sold to the Apollo Operating Group. 279 EFTA01085636 Table of Contents Accordingly. in the event that our managing partners. contributing partners and certain other investment professionals are required to pay amounts in connection with a general partner obligation for the return of previously made distributions with respect to Fund IV. Fund V and Fund VI. we will be obligated to reimburse our managing partners and certain contributing partners for the indemnifiable percentage of amounts that they are required to pay even though we did not receive the distribution to which that general partner obligation related. Registration Rights Pursuant to the Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement. we have granted Holdings. an entity through which our managing partners and contributing partners own their Apollo Operating Group units, and its permitted transferees the right, under certain circumstances and subject to certain restrictions, to require us to register under the Securities Act our Class A shares held or acquired by them. Under the Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement. the registration rights holders (i) will have "demand" registration rights, exercisable two years after the registration effectiveness date, but unlimited in number thereafter, which require us to register under the Securities Act the Class A shares that they hold or acquire. (ii) may require us to make available registration statements permitting sales of Class A shares they hold or acquire into the market from time to time over an extended period and (iii) have the ability to exercise certain piggyback registration rights in connection with registered offerings requested by other registration rights holders or initiated by us. We have agreed to indemnify each registration rights holders and certain related parties against any losses or damages resulting from any untrue statement or omission of material fact in any registration statement or prospectus pursuant to which they sell our shares, unless such liability arose from such holder's misstatement or omission, and each registration rights holder has agreed to indemnify us against all losses caused by his misstatements or omissions. Roll-Up Agreements Pursuant to the Roll-Up Agreements, the contributing partners received interests in Holdings. which we refer to as 'Holdings Units: in exchange for their contribution of assets to the Apollo Operating Group. The Holdings Units received by our contributing partners and any units into which they are exchanged will generally vest over six years in equal monthly installments with additional vesting (i) on death. disability, a termination without cause or a resignation by the contributing partner for good reason. (ii) with consent of BRH. which is controlled by our managing partners. and (iii) in connection with certain other transactions involving sales of interests in us and with transfers by our managing partners in connection with their registration rights to the extent that our contributing partners do not have sufficient vested securities to otherwise allow them to participate pro rata. Holdings Units arc subject to a lock-up until two years after the registration effectiveness date. Thereafter. 7.5% of the Holding Units will become tradable on each of the second. third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the registration effectiveness date, with the remaining Holding Units becoming tradable on the sixth anniversary of the registration effectiveness date or upon subsequent vesting. A Holdings Unit that is forfeited will revert to the managing partners. Our contributing partners have the ability to direct Holdings to exercise Holdings' registration rights described above under"—Managing Partner Shareholders Agreement—Registration Rights." Our contributing partners are subject to a noncompetition provision for the applicable period of time as follows: (i) if the contributing partner is still providing services as a partner to us on the fifth anniversary of the date of his Roll-Up Agreement. the first anniversary of the date of termination of his service as a partner to us. or (ii) if the contributing partner is terminated for any reason such that he is no longer providing services to us prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of his Roll-Up Agreement. the earlier to occur of (A) the second anniversary of such date of termination and (B) the sixth anniversary of the date of his Roll-Up Agreement. During that period, our contributing partners will be prohibited from (i) engaging in any business activity that we operate in. (ii) rendering any services to any alternative asset management business (other than that of us or our affiliates) that involves primarily (i.e.. more than 50%) third-party capital or (iii) acquiring a financial interest in. or becoming actively involved with. any competitive business (other than as a passive holding of a specified percentage of publicly traded companies). In addition, our contributing partners are subject to nonsolicitation. 280 EFTA01085637 Table of Contents nonhire and noninterference covenants during employment and for two years thereafter. Our contributing partners are also bound to a nondisparagcment covenant with respect to us and our contributing partners and to confidentiality restrictions. Any resignation by any of our contributing partners shall require ninety days' notice. Any restricted period applicable to a contributing partner will commence after the ninety day notice of termination period. Exchange Agreement We have entered into an exchange agreement with Holdings under which, subject to certain procedures and restrictions (including the vesting schedules applicable to our managing partners and any applicable transfer restrictions and lock-up agreements described above) upon 60 days' written notice prior to a designated quarterly date. each managing partner and contributing partner (or certain transferees thereof) has the right to cause Holdings to exchange the Apollo Operating Group units that he owns through Holdings for our Class A shares and to sell such Class A shares at the prevailing market price (or at a lower price that such managing partner or contributing partner is willing to accept) and distribute the net proceeds of such sale to such managing partner or contributing partner. Under the exchange agreement. to effect the exchange. a managing partner or contributing partner. through Holdings. must then simultaneously exchange one Apollo Operating Group unit (being an equal limited partner interest in each Apollo Operating Group entity) for each Class A share received from our intermediate holding companies. As a managing partner or contributing partner exchanges his Apollo Operating Group units, our interest in the Apollo Operating Group units will be correspondingly increased and the voting power of the Class B share will be correspondingly decreased. We may. from time to time, at the discretion of our manager. provide the opportunity for Holdings and any other holders of Apollo Operating Group units at such time to sell Apollo Operating Group units to us. provided that the aggregate amount of designated quarterly dates for exchanges and such opportunities for the sale of such units may not exceed four. We will use an independent. third-party valuation expert for purposes of determining the purchase price of any such purchases of Apollo Operating Group units. Tax Receivable Agreement With respect to any exchange by a managing partner or contributing partner of Apollo Operating Group units (together with the conesmnding interest in our Class B share) that he owns through Holdings for our Class A shams in a taxable transaction, each of Apollo Management Holdings. M. and the Apollo Operating Group entities controlled by Apollo Management Holdings... has made an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code. which may result in an adjustment to the tax basis of a portion of the assets owned by the Apollo Operating Group at the time of the exchange. The taxable exchanges may result in increases in the tax depreciation and amortization deductions from depreciable and amortizable assets. as well as an increase in the tax basis of other assets. of the Apollo Operating Group that otherwise would not have been available. A portion of these increases in tax depreciation and amortization deductions, as well as the increase in the tax basis of such other assets, will reduce the amount of tax that APO Corp. would otherwise be required to pay in the future. Additionally. our acquisition of Apollo Operating Group units from the managing partners or contributing partners. such as our acquisition of Apollo Operating Group units from the managing partners in the Strategic Investors Transaction. may result in increases in tax deductions and tax basis that reduces the amount of tax that APO Corp. would otherwise be required to pay in the future. APO Corp. has entered into a tax receivable agreement with our managing partners and contributing partners that provides for the payment by APO Corp. to an exchanging or selling managing partner or contributing partner of 855E of the amount of actual cash savings, if any. in U.S. Federal. state. local and foreign income tax that AN) Corp. realizes (or is deemed to realize in the case of an early termination payment by APO Corp. or a change of control. as discussed below) as a result of these increases in tax deductions and tax basis, and certain other tax benefits, including imputed interest expense. related to entering into the tax receivable agreement. APO Corp. expects to benefit from the remaining 15% of actual cash savings. if any. in income tax 281 EFTA01085638 Table of Contents that it realizes. For purposes of the tax receivable agreement. cash savings in income tax will be computed by comparing our actual income tax liability to the amount of such taxes that APO Corp. would have been required to pay had there been no increase to the tax basis of the tangible and intangible assets of the applicable Apollo Operating Group entity as a result of the transaction and had APO Corp. not entered into the tax receivable agreement. The tax savings achieved may not ensure that we have sufficient cash available to pay our tax liability or generate additional distributions to our investors. Also. we may need to incur additional debt to repay the tax receivable agreement if our cash flows are not met. The term of the tax receivable agreement will continue until all such tax benefits have been utilized or expired. unless APO Corp. exercises the right to terminate the tax receivable agreement by paying an amount based on the present value of payments remaining to be made under the agreement with respect to units that have been exchanged or sold and units which have not yet been exchanged or sold. Such present value will be determined based on certain assumptions. including that APO Corp. would have sufficient taxable income to fully utilize the deductions that would have arisen from the increased tax deductions and tax basis and other benefits related to entering into the tax receivable agreement No payments will be made if a managing partner or contributing partner elects to exchange his or her Apollo Operating Group units in a tax-free transaction. In the event that other of our current or future subsidiaries become taxable as corporations and acquire Apollo Operating Group units in the future, or if we become taxable as a corporation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. each will become subject to a tax receivable agreement with substantially similar terms. In connection with the amendment of the AMH partnership agreement in April 2010. the tax receivable agreement was revised to reflect the managing partners' agreement to defer 25% of required payments pursuant to the tax receivable agreement that are attributable to the 2010 fiscal year for a period of four years. For more information about the amendment to the AMH partnership agreement and tax receivable agreement. see "—Special Allocation of AMH Income" below. The IRS could challenge our claim to any increase in the tax basis of the assets owned by the Apollo Operating Group that results from the exchanges entered into by the managing partners or contributing partners. The IRS could also challenge any additional tax depreciation and amortization deductions or other tax benefits we claim as a result of such increase in the tax basis of such assets. If the IRS were to successfully challenge a tax basis increase or tax benefits we previously claimed from a tax basis increase, our managing partners and contributing partners would not be obligated under the tax receivable agreement to reimburse APO Corp. for any payments previously made to it (although future payments would be adjusted to reflect the result of such challenge). As a result, in certain circumstances. payments could be made to our managing partners and contributing partners under the tax receivable agreement in excess of 85% of APO Corp.'s actual cash tax savings. In general. estimating the amount of payments that may be made to our managing partners and contributing partners under the tax receivable agreement is by its nature. imprecise. in the absence of an actual transaction, insofar as the calculation of amounts payable depends on a variety of factors. The actual increase in tax basis and the amount and timing of any payments under the tax receivable agreement will vary depending upon a number of factors, including: the timing of the transactions—for instance, the increase in any tax deductions will vary depending on the fair market value. which may fluctuate over time, of the depreciable or amortizable assets of the Apollo Operating Group entities at the time of the transaction: the price of our Class A shares at the time of the transaction—the increase in any tax deductions, as well as tax basis increase in other assets, of the Apollo Operating Group entities, is directly proportional to the price of the Class A shares at the time of the transaction: . the taxability of exchanges—if an exchange is not taxable for any reason, increased deductions will not be available: and . the amount and timing of our income—APO Corp. will be required to pay 85% of the tax savings as and when realized, if any. If APO Corp. does not have taxable income, it is not required to make payments under the tax receivable agreement for that taxable year because no tax savings were actually realized. 282 EFTA01085639 Table of Contents In addition, the tax receivable agreement provides that, upon a merger. asset sale or other form of business combination or certain other changes of control. APO Corp.'s (or its successors) obligations with respect to exchanged or acquired units (whether exchanged or acquired before or after such change of control) would be based on certain assumptions. including that APO Corp. would have sufficient taxable income to fully utilize the deductions arising from the increased tax deductions and tax basis and other benefits related to entering into the tax receivable agreement. As noted above, no payments will be made if a managing partner or contributing partner elects to exchange his or her Apollo Operating Group units in a tax-free transaction. Strategic Investors Transaction On July 13. 2007. we sold securities to the Strategic Investors in return for a total investment of $1.2 billion. Through our intermediate holding companies. we used all of the proceeds from the issuance of such securities to the Strategic Investors to purchase from our managing partners 17.4% of their Apollo Operating Group units for an aggregate purchase price of $1.068 million, and to purchase from our contributing partners a portion of their points for an aggregate purchase price of $156 million. The Strategic Investors hold non-voting Class A shares. which represented 48.4% of our issued and outstanding Class A shares and 16.5% of the economic interest in the Apollo Operating Group. in each case as of December 31. 2011. As all of their holdings in us are non-voting. neither of the Strategic Investors has any means for exerting control over our company. Strategic Relationship Agreement On April 20. 2010. we announced a new strategic relationship agreement with CalPERS, whereby we agreed to reduce management fees and other fees charged to Ca1PERS on funds we manage. or in the future will manage. solely for CaIPERS by $125 million over a five-year period or as close a period as required to provide CaIPERS with that benefit. The agreement further provides that we will not use a placement agent in connection with securing any future capital commitments from Ca1PERS. Lenders Rights Agreement In connection with the Strategic Investors Transaction, we entered into a shareholders agreement. or the "Lenders Rights Agreement: with the Strategic Investors. Transfer Restrictions Except in connection with the drag-along covenants provided for in the Lenders Rights Agreement. prior to the second anniversary of the registration effectiveness date. each Strategic Investor may not transfer its rights. other than to an "Investor Permitted Transferee: as defined below. without the prior written consent of our managing partners. Following the registration effectiveness date, each Strategic Investor may transfer its non-voting Class A shams up to the percentages set forth below during the relevant periods identified: Period Maximum Cutnulathe Amount Registration Effectiveness Date-2nd anniversary of the Registration Effectiveness Date 0% 2nd-3rd anniversary of Registration Effectiveness Date 25% 3rd-4th anniversary of Registration Effectiveness Date 50% 4th-5th anniversary of Registration Effectiveness Date 75% 6th anniversary of Registration Effectiveness Date (and thereafter) 100% 283 EFTA01085640 Table of Contents Notwithstanding the foregoing, at no time following the registration effectiveness date may a Strategic Investor make a transfer representing 2% or more of our total Class A shams to any one person or group of related persons. An "Investor Permitted Transferee" shall include any entity controlled by. controlling or under common control with a Strategic Investor. or certain of its affiliates so long as such entity continues to be an affiliate of the Strategic Investor at all times following such transfer. Registration Rights Pursuant to the Lenders Rights Agreement. following the second anniversary of the registration effectiveness date, each Strategic Investor shall be afforded four demand registrations with respect to non-voting Class A shares, covering offerings of at least 2.5% of our total equity ownership and customary piggyback registration rights. All cut-backs between the Strategic Investors, and Holdings (or its members) in any such demand registration shall be pro rata based upon the number of shams available for sale at such time (regardless of which party exercises a demand). Amendments to Managing Partner Transfer Restrictions Each Strategic Investor has a consent right with respect to any amendment or waiver of any transfer restrictions that apply to our managing partners. Our Operating Agreement and Apollo Operating Group Limited Partnership Agreements Please see the section entitled "Description of Shams—Operating Agreement" for a description of our Operating Agreement. Pursuant to the partnership agreements of the Apollo Operating Group partnerships. the wholly-owned subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management. LW that are the general partners of those partnerships have the right to determine when distributions will be made to the partners of the Apollo Operating Group and the amount of any such distributions. If a distribution is authorized, such distribution will be made to the partners of Apollo Operating Group pro rata in accordance with their respective partnership interests. The partnership agreements of the Apollo Operating Group partnerships also provide that substantially all of our expenses. including substantially all expenses solely incurred by or attributable to Apollo Global Management. LLC (such as expenses incurred in connection with the Private Offering Transactions). will be borne by the Apollo Operating Group: provided that obligations incurred under the tax receivable agreement by Apollo Global Management. LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (which currently consist of our three intermediate holding companies. APO Corp.. APO (FC). LLC and APO Asset Co.. LLC). income tax expenses of Apollo Global Management. LW and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and indebtedness incurred by Apollo Global Management. LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries shall be borne solely by Apollo Global Management. LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Special Allocation of AMII Income AMH's partnership agreement was amended to provide that 100% of AMH's 2009 taxable income in excess of the amount of its distribution to Holdings in September 2009 and 100% of AMH's 2010 taxable income will be specially allocated to APO Corp. (the "Special Allocation"). The amendments to AMH's partnership agreement also provided that APO Corp. will be entitled to receive a priority distribution equal to the total amount of income specially allocated to APO Corp. pursuant to the Special Allocation (the "Special Distribution"). The initial payments of the Special Distribution were sufficient to allow APO Corp. to make TRA Payments (as defined below) with respect to the 2009 and 2010 fiscal years. including deferred payments. The 284 EFTA01085641 Table of Contents balance of the Special Distribution will be payable only upon a liquidation or deemed liquidation of AMH. The AMH partnership agreement was also amended to provide that the Special Allocation and Special Distribution may be effectively reversed. in whole or in part. upon a "book-up event.' as described below. As a result of the Special Allocation. a portion of APO Corp.'s required payments to each of the managing partners and contributing partners pursuant to the tax receivable agreement (the IRA Payments") that were generated by amortization deductions accrued by APO Corp. through the period covered by the Special Allocation will be accelerated. The number of future periods from which these TRA Payments will be accelerated depends on the amount of taxable income generated by APO Corp. in those future periods. In addition, each of the managing partners agreed to defer 25% of the TRA Payments payable to him that are attributable to the 2010 fiscal year for a period of four years. The cash that would otherwise be paid to the managing partners will be retained by AMH for use in the Apollo business. For more information about the tax receivable agreement. see "Tax Receivable Agreement' above. The entire amount of the Special Allocation was effectively reversed in 2011 as a result of a "book-up event' in AMR for tax purposes. As a result of this book-up event. Holdings was specially allocated a larger portion of AMH's book income appreciation (and, will ultimately, be specially allocated AMH taxable income) in an amount equal to the amount of the reduced income allocation it received under the 2009 and 2010 Special Allocation. Fee Waiver Program Under the terms of certain investment fund partnership agreements. Apollo may from time to time elect to forgo a portion of the management fee revenue that is due from the funds and instead receive a right to a proportionate interest in future distributions of profits of those funds. This election allows certain executive officers and other professionals of Apollo to waive a portion of their respective share of future income from Apollo and receive, in lieu of a cash distribution, title and ownership of the profits interests in the respective fund. Apollo immediately assigns the profits interests received to the participating individuals. Employment Agreements Please see the section entitled "Item II. Executive Compensation—Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan￾Based Awards Table" for a description of the employment agreements of our named executive officers who have employment agreements. Aircraft In the normal course of business, our personnel have made use of aircraft owned as personal assets by Messrs. Black and Rowan. Messrs. Black and Rowan paid for their purchases of the aircraft and hear all operating. personnel and maintenance casts associated with their operation for personal use. Payment by us for the business use of these aircraft by Messrs. Black and Rowan and other of our personnel is made at market rates, which totaled 41.016.4120 and $2,695,095 for 2011 for Mr. Black and Mr. Rowan, respectively. In addition. Mr. Harris makes business and personal use of various aircraft in which we have fractional interests, and pays the aggregate incremental cost of his personal usage. The total amount paid by Mr. Harris for this personal usage was $439.477 for 2011. The transactions described herein are not material to the consolidated financial statements. Investments In Apollo Funds Our directors and executive officers are generally permitted to invest their own capital (or capital of estate planning vehicles that they control) directly in our funds, and in general. such investments arc not subject to management fees, and in certain instances. may not be subject to carried interest. The opportunity to invest in our funds is available to all of the senior Apollo professionals and to certain of our employees whom we have 285 EFTA01085642 Table of Contents determined to have a status that reasonably permits us to offer them these types of investments in compliance with applicable laws. From our inception through December 31, 2011. our professionals have committed or invested approximately $1.0 billion of their own capital to our funds. The amount invested in our investment funds by our directors and executive officers (and their estate planning vehicles) during 2011 was 515.607.681. S18.168.188. $4.242,055, 54.073.240. 51.255.585. 51.171,603. and $686.503. for Messrs Black. Rowan, Harris. Zelter. Suydam. Silverman and Giarraputo. respectively. The amount of distributions, including profits and ILIUM of capital to our directors and executive officers (and their estate planning vehicles) during 2011 was $42,879,349. $35.118.160.$10.479.355, 511.723.481. 54.924.397. $1.512,040 and 5795.788. for Messrs Black. Rowan. Harris. Silverman. Zelter. Suydam and Giarraputo. respectively. Sub-Advisory Arrangements and Separately Managed Accounts From time to time. we may enter into sub-advisory arrangements with, or establish separately managed accounts for. our directors and executive officers or vehicles they manage. Such arrangements would be approved in advance in accordance with our policy regarding transactions with related persons. In addition, any such sub-advisory arrangement or separately managed account would be entered into with, or advised by. an Apollo entity serving as investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. and any fee arrangements. if applicable would be on an arms-length basis. Indemnification of Directors, Officers and Others Under our operating agreement. in most circumstances we will indemnify the following persons. to the fullest extent permitted by law, from and against all losses, claims. damages. liabilities. joint or several, expenses (including legal fees and expenses). judgments. fines. penalties. interest settlements or other amounts: our manager: any departing manager: any person who is or was an affiliate of our manager or any departing manager any person who is or was a member, partner. tax matters partner. officer. director• employee. agent. fiduciary or trustee of us or our subsidiaries. our manager or any departing manager or any affiliate of us or our subsidiaries, our manager or any departing manager: any person who is or was serving at the request of our manager or any departing manager or any affiliate of our manager or any departing manager as an officer, director. employee. member. partner. agent. fiduciary or trustee of another person: or any person designated by our manager. We have agreed to provide this indemnification unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that these persons acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud or willful misconduct. We have also agreed to provide this indemnification for criminal proceedings. Any indemnification under these provisions will only be out of our assets. We may purchase insurance against liabilities asserted against and expenses incurred by persons for our activities, regardless of whether we would have the power to indemnify the person against liabilities under our operating agreement. We have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors. executive officers and certain of our employees which set forth the obligations described above. We have also agreed to indemnify each of our managing partners and certain contributing partners against certain amounts that they am required to pay in connection with a general partner obligation for the return of previously made carried interest distributions in respect of Fund IV. Fund V and Fund VI. See the above description of the Indemnity provisions of the Managing Partners Shareholders Agreement. Statement of Policy Regarding Transactions with Related Persons Our board of directors has adopted a written statement of policy regarding transactions with related persons. which we refer to as our 'related person policy." Our related person policy requires that a "related person" (as defined as in paragraph (a) of Item 404 of Regulation S-K) must promptly disclose to our Chief Legal Officer any "related person transaction" (defined as any transaction that is reportable by us under Item 404(a) of 286 EFTA01085643 Table of Contents Regulation S-K in which we were or arc to be a participant and the amount involved exceeds $120.000 and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest) and all material facts with respect thereto. Our Chief Legal Officer will then promptly communicate that information to our manager. No related person transaction will be consummated without the approval or ratification of the executive committee of our manager or any committee of our board of directors consisting exclusively of disinterested directors. It is our policy that persons interested in a related person transaction will recuse themselves from any vote of a related person transaction in which they have an interest. Director Independence Because more than fifty percent of our voting power is controlled by Holdings. we are considered a 'controlled company" as defined in the listing standards of the NYSE. Accordingly. we have decided to avail ourselves of the controlled company exception from certain of the NYSE governance rules. This exception exempts us from the requirements that we have a majority of independent directors on our board of director and that we have a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors. At such time that we are no longer deemed a controlled company. the board of directors will become comprised of a majority of independent directors in accordance with the applicable standards set forth by the SEC and the NYSE for determining director independence. Presently. in applying such standards. the board of directors has determined that four of its members. namely Messrs. Fribourg. Krongard. Ducey and Ms. Richards. are each independent. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES The following table summarizes the aggregate fees for professional services provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. and their respective affiliates (collectively, the "Deloitte Entities') for the years ended December 31.2011 and 2010: Year Ended December 31. 2011 Year Ended December 31. 2010 Audit fees 6.692111 4,660 ° Audit fees for Apollo fund entities 13.612'"' 10.028 -) Audit-related fees 8960*0 2,249O) Tax fees 1.50513' 1.527i Tax fees for Apollo fund entities 5,205R1 3,20644 Other fees 336 (ea) (I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Audit Fees consisted of fees for (a) the audits of our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and services attendant to. or required by. statute or regulation: (b) reviews of the interim consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Audit and Tax Fees for Apollo fund entities consisted of services to investment funds managed by Apollo in its capacity as the general partner. Audit-Related Fees consisted of comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC and other regulatory filings. Includes audit-related fees for Apollo fund entities of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31. 2011. Tax Fees consisted of fees for services rendered for tax compliance and tax planning and advisory services. Consisted of certain agreed upon procedures. Includes other fees of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31. 2010. Our audit committee charter requires the audit committee to approve in advance all audit and non-audit related services to be provided by our independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with the audit and non-audit related services pre-approval policy. All services reported in the Audit. Audit-Related. Tax and Other categories above were approved by the audit committee. 287 EFTA01085644 Table of Contents PART IV ITEM IS. EXHIBITS 64bIbil Number Exhibit Dewriuliun 3.1 Certificate of Formation of Apollo Global Management. LW (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Fik No. 333-150141)). 3.2 Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Apollo Global Management. LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 4.1 Specimen Certificate evidencing the Registrant's Class A shares (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Fik No. 333-150141)). 10.1 Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of AGM Management. LLC dated as of July 10, 2097 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.2 Third Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings I... dated as of April 14, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.3 Third Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings II. dated as of April 14.2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.4 Third Amended and Restated Exempted Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings III.. dated as of April 14. 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Fik No. 333-150141)). 10.5 Third Amended and Restated Exempted Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings IV.. dated as of April 14.2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Fik No. 333-150141)). 10.6 Registration Rights Agreement. dated as of August 8. 2007. by and among Apollo Global Management. LLC. Goldman Sachs & Morgan Securities Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LW (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-I (Fik No. 333-15014O). 10.7 Investor Rights Agreement. dated as of August 8. 2007. by and among Apollo Global Management. LLC. AGM Management. LLC and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LW (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-15014O). 10.8 Apollo Global Management. LLC 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-150141)). 10.9 Agreement Among Principals. dated as of July 13. 2007. by and among Leon D. Black. Marc J. Rowan. Joshua J. Harris. Black Family Partners"... MJR Foundation LLC. AP Professional Holdings... and BRH (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-15014I)). 10.10 Shareholders Agreement. dated as of Jul 13. 2007. by and among Apollo Global Management. LLC. AP Professional Holdings.... BRH Holdings.... Black Family Partners.... MIR Foundation LLC. Leon D. Black. Marc J. Rowan and Joshua J. Harris (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 288 EFTA01085645 Table of Contents Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 10.11 Exchange Agreement. dated as of July 13. 2007. by and amon Apollo Global Management. LLC Apollo Principal Holdings I. A llo Principal Holdings II.... Apollo Principal Holdings III.... Apollo Principal Holdings IV. Apollo Management Holdings. and the Apollo Principal Holders (as defined therein), from time to time party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Pik No. 333-150141)). 10.12 Tax Receivable Agreement. dated as of Jul 13. 2007. by and among APO Corp.. Apollo Principal Holdings Apollo Principal Holdings IV.... Apollo Management Holdings... and each Holder defined therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Pik No. 333-150141)). 10.13 Credit Agreement dated as of April 20.2007 among Apollo Manama ement Holdings.... as borrower. Apollo Management.... Apollo Capital Management. M.. Apollo International Management . Apollo Principal Holdings II. E. Apollo Principal Holdings IV.. and AAA Holdings. as guarantors. JPMorgan Chase Bank. .. as administrative agent. and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 10.14 Employment Agreement with Leon D. Black (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 10.15 Employment Agreement with Marc J. Rowan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150140). 10.16 Employment Agreement with Joshua J. Harris (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.17 Employment Agreement with Barry Giarraputo (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). *10.18 Employment Agreement with Joseph P. knack. 10.19 Employment Agreement with Henry Silverman (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150140). 10.20 Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings V.. dated as of April 14. 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 10.21 Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings VI... dated as of April 14.2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 10.22 Second Amended and Restated Exempted Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings VII. M. dated as of April 14.2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I ffge No. 333-150141)). 10.23 Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings VELE. dated as of April 14.2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 10.24 Second Amended and Restated Exempted Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Principal Holdings IX... dated as of April 14. 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Ale No. 333-150141)). 289 EFTA01085646 Table of Contents Exhibit Number Exhibit Dexcrinikni 10.25 Third Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Apollo Management Holdings... dated as of April 14. 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-150141)). 10.26 Settlement Agreement. dated December 14. 2008. by and among Huntsman Corporation. Jon M. Huntsman. Peter R. Huntsman. Hexion Specialty Chemicals. Inc.. Hexion LLC. Nimbus Merger Sub. Inc.. Craig 0. Morrison. Leon Black. Joshua J. Harris and Apollo Global Management. LLC and certain of its affiliates (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.27 First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 18. 2009. to the Shareholders Agreement. dated as of Jul 2007. by and among Apollo Global Management. LLC. AP Professional Holdings. BRH Holdings. Black Family Partners.... MJR Foundation LLC. Leon D. Black. Marc J. Rowan and Joshua J. Harris (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.28 Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-150141)). 10.29 Employment Agreement with James Zelter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.30 Roll-Up Agreement with James Zelter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.31 Form of Restricted Sham Unit Award Agreement under the Apollo Global Management. LW 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (for Plan Grants) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.32 Form of Restricted Sham Unit Award Agreement under the Apollo Global Management. LW 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (for Bonus Grants) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.33 Form of Lock-up Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-150141)). 10.34 Apollo Management Companies AAA Unit Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.35 Employment Agreement with Marc Spilker (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.36 First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of April 14. 2010. to the Tax Receivable Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-15014 I)). 10.37 Employment Agreement with Gene Donnelly (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.38 First Amendment, dated as of May 16. 2007. to the Credit Agreement. dated as of S. il 20. 2007. among Apollo Management Holdings. E. as borrower, the lenders party thereto from time to time. JPMorgan Chase Bank. as administrative agent. and the other parties party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (Fik No. 333-150141)). 290 EFTA01085647 Table of Contents Etta' Number Eshibit Description 10.39 Second Amendment. dated as of December 20. 2010. to the Credit Agreement. dated as of April 20. 2007. as amended by the First Amendment thereto dated as of May 16. 2007. among Apollo Management Holdings. ■.. as borrower. the lenders party thereto from time to time JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent and the other parties party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.40 Non-Qualified Share Option Agreement pursuant to the Apollo Global Management. LLC 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan with Marc Spilker dated December 1 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-I (File No. 333-150141)). 10.41 Non-Qualified Share Option Agreement pursuant to the Apollo Global Management. LLC 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan with Henry Silverman dated January 21. 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-150141)). 10.42 Form of Independent Director Engagement Letter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter period ended March 31. 2011 (File No. 001-35107)). •10.43 Separation Agreement with Henry Silverman. •21.1 Subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management. LLC. •23.1 Consent of Dcloitte & Touche LLP. •31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a). •31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a). •32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith). •32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith). t*101.INS XBRL Instance Document t*10I.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Scheme Document t*101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document t*101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document t*101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document t*101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document * Filed herewith. t XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections II and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and you should not rely on them for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by us in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. 291 EFTA01085648 Table of Contents SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Apollo Global Management, LLC March 9.2012 By: /s! Gene Donnelly Name: Title: (Registrant) Gene Donnelly Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: Name Is! Leon Black Leon Black /s/ Gene Donnelly Gene Donnelly /5/ Barry Giarraputo Barry Giarraputo Is! Joshua Harris Joshua Harris /s/ Marc Rowan Marc Rowan /5/ Michael Ducey Michael Ducey /s! Paul Fribourg Paul Fribourg Is/ AB Krongard AB Krongard is! Pauline Richards Pauline Richards Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Director (principal executive officer) Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) Senior Managing Director and Director Senior Managing Director and Director Director 292 Director Director Director Dale March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 March 9. 2012 EFTA01085649 Exhibit 10.18 EXECUTION CONFIDENTIAL APOLLO GLOBAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT.. 9 West 57th Street New York, NV 10019 lune 2.2008 Mr. Joseph F. Azrack 19 Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Dear Joe: We are pleased to confirm and agree to the following terms in connection with your service as a partner of Apollo Global Real Estate Management. LP. (the "Company). As used herein. "Affiliate" shall have the same meaning applied to it in paragraph (d) of Exhibit B to the attached Annex A. Position. You will serve as Managing Partner of the Real Estate Business (as defined below) of Apollo Management Holdings... and its Affiliated investment management companies (collectively. 'Apollo"). Your period of service to the Company shall begin on a date to be mutually agreed but not later than July 8. 2.008 (the actual date that your service with the Company commences, the "Start Date"). You will report to the Executive Committee of Apollo (the members of which am currently Leon D. Black. Marc J. Rowan and Joshua J. Harris). The parties acknowledge that• as of the date hereof. there is no precise definition of the Real Estate Business of Apollo and that you am being hired to organize. develop and oversee that business and its integration with Apollo's private equity and capital markets businesses. However, the parties agree that the "Real Estate Business" will refer to the investment management activities to be conducted by Apollo and its Affiliates for newly formed or acquired pooled investment vehicles (whether structured as private equity. hedge or other types of funds) that have a primary investment objective to invest in real estate and companies that are primarily engaged in the management. ownership or development of real estate (each. a 'Real Estate Fund") (it being acknowledged that no such pooled investment vehicles am managed by Apollo today). As the Managing Partner of the Real Estate Business, you will be a member of the senior management team of Apollo Global Management LLC ("AGM") (sometimes informally referred to as the management group of AGM) and the Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Real Estate Business. AGM has received and accepted in principle (with the understanding that such discussion outline is non-binding and that flexibility will be needed in developing and operating the Real Estate Business) a discussion outline prepared by you that describes the time, staffing. working capital and seed investment capital you believe to be necessary to build the Real Estate Business, with an initial focus on the United States and Europe but with a long term view to expand the business into Asia. We both understand the challenges and opportunities in this business plan and will work together to access our internal assets (including internal funding where appropriate and relationships with Apollo limited partners) as appropriate to provide for the success of this endeavor. Compensation. You will be entitled to base pay ("Base Pay") at the annual rate of 4500.000 during your period of service as a partner. which Base Pay shall accrue day to day and be paid in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices applicable to similarly situated executives (which, for purposes of this letter agreement. will mean the most senior managing partners of Apollo and its Affiliates other than the partners who serve on the Executive Committee). as a draw against the Net Profit to which you arc entitled pursuant to the next section. For services provided during each of 2008 and 2009. you will receive total cash compensation (including Base Pay. management and incentive fee and carry distributions and all other cash payments) equal to the greater of MS4.500.000 per year (the "Guaranteed Compensation")• provided your senicc is not terminated before the conclusion of either such period by you without "Good Reason' (as defined in the award agreement evidencing the Plan Grant described below and attached hereto as Annex A). by reason of your death or "Disability: or by the Company for "Cause" (as such terms are defined in the Plan (as defined below)). and (ii) the amount determined under the section entitled "Net Profit' below for such period: provided, however, that for services provided in 2008 the Guaranteed Compensation shall be reduced by the compensation you receive from your existing employer for services provided in 2008. To the extent that by mutual agreement you undertake investment management responsibilities outside the Real EState Business. you and the Company will discuss in good faith your appropriate remuneration for such activities. EFTA01085650 Net Profit. From and after the Start Date. you will be entitled to 12.5% of the management and incentive fees earned (other than from carry from private equity-type funds, which is provided for in the next paragraph) by Apollo and its Affiliates from the Real Estate Business on assets under management less all expenses attributable or allocated in good faith to the Real Estate Business. such as office expenses. compensation expenses. allocable overhead and returns of previous operating deficits (the "Net Profit"). Your right to participate in Net Profits will terminate as provided below in the section entitled. 'Notice Entitlement." Operating deficits arise when revenues from the Real Estate Business in any fiscal year are less than the total expenses. An operating deficit for any fiscal year (other than fiscal years 2008 and 2009) will be allocated as an expense equally over the next three fiscal years. along with a rate of interest payable to Apollo based on Apollo's cost of capital. For hedge funds or other "evergreen" funds, you shall receive distributions at the same time as distributions are made to the other participants in such income (generally within 45 days after each quarterly period) except that the installment for the fourth quarter and annual period will be paid to you no later than April 15th of the year after the applicable fiscal year. In the case of the carried interest allocable to a private equity-type Real Estate Fund, you will receive 12.5% of the points of carry in each such fund and your rights to such carry shall be subject to monthly vesting at the rate of I/60th per month over five years from the time such points are allocated (which allocations shall occur as of the closing of the applicable Real Estate Fund's first capital call for an investment). Upon your termination of employment without Cause or for Good Reason you shall be immediately vested in 75% of the aggregate carry previously awarded to you in any private equity-type Real Estate Fund that has commenced investing prior to such termination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or otherwise, you shall retain any such carry rights that have vested as of your service termination date and you shall receive distributions thereon, including in connection with dispositions or other liquidity events applicable to the investments made by such funds with respect to your vested carried interest. Generally, an additional 27.5% of the points of carry in each fund will be allocated to the balance of the Real Estate Business team. and such carry will be subject to the same additional vesting as your carry upon a team member's termination without Cause. In addition. the balance of the Real Estate Business team will receive allocations of equity interests in AGM in a manner consistent with the culture and economics of AGM. Such allocations of carry. and the allocations of equity ri4hts in AGM. to the balance of the Real Estate Business team, shall be made by the Executive Committee in light of your recommendations as Managing Partner and in consultation with you. Apollo anticipates that the above-stated carry points. when combined with grants under the Plan currently anticipated to be made. consistent with Apollo's culture and practices. to the Real Estate Business team, shall provide the Real Estate Business team with interests that would reasonably be expected to have an aggregate economic value equivalent to approximately 50% or more of the total carry points. EFTA01085651 If Apollo acquires an existing investment management business that provides investment management services to funds with a primary investment objective in the real estate area during your service with the Company. the applicable percentage (12.5%) of the Net Profit you are entitled to receive with respect to such business shall be determined based on 12.5% of the Net Profit generated for Apollo by such business on any net increase, and after an appropriate return on investment to Apollo based on Apollo's cost of capital. (a) for hedge funds and other evergreen funds, in such acquired business's assets under management from and after the acquisition date (with all Net Profit being deemed to be generated evenly across all assets under management). and (b) for private equity-type funds, in committed but undeployed capital. Plan Grant. On the last day of the calendar quarter that includes the Start Date. you shall be granted. subject to the approval of the committee that administers the Plan. restricted share units ("RSUs") covering 950.000 Class A shares of AGM (the "Plan Grant'•) under the Apollo Global Management. LLC 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The committee that administers the Plan shall permit you to transfer the Plan Grant to a family trust within the meaning of Rule 701(cX3) of the Securities Act. Each RSU shall be granted pursuant to the Plan and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the RSU award agreement in the form of Annex A attached hereto, which terms and conditions are no less favorable. taken as a whole. than the terms and conditions applicable to those set forth in the RSU agreements of similarly situated executives. except that vesting of these units shall occur over a period of three and one half (3 1/2) years. with the first installment to vest on the anniversary of the grant date and the balance vesting in 10 equal quarterly installments thereafter. In addition to the Plan Grant. subject to the approval of the committee that administers the Plan. you shall be granted the additional RSUs (the "Additional RSUC) shown below on the last day of the calendar quarter in which the corresponding level of assets under management of the Real Estate Funds. as determined in good faith by the Executive Committee. is first attained: Number or Additional Ittit's Aggregate :bads under management or the Real !:dale Funds 612.500 $ 2.500.000.000 204.166 3.333.333.333 204,167 4,166,666,667 204.167 5.000,000,000 The Additional RSUs will be granted pursuant to the Plan and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the RSU award agreement in the form of Annex A attached hereto, except that vesting shall be in equal quarterly installments over the 12 quarters following the date of grant. Assets under management will be measured based on capital (whether committed or funded) on which management fees are paid. Incentive Program. A.portion of your total cash compensation each calendar year or portion thereof (beginning January I. 2009) will be deferred and payable pursuant to an incentive compensation program adopted by the Executive Committee prior to the beginning of such calendar year (the Incentive Program"). Any amounts payable under the Incentive Program will be subject to three year vesting in equal annual installments. commencing on the last day of the year following the year in which the services were performed, which vesting shall be contingent on your continued sen•ice as a partner or employee on each vesting date. For services performed in 2009. the amount of compensation to be subject to the Incentive Program shall be as follows: • No part of the first $250,000 of your compensation: EFTA01085652 10% of compensation from 5250.000 to 5500.000; 20% of compensation from 5500,000 to S1.000.000 25% of compensation from SI.JX)0.000 to 52.000.000: and 30% of compensation in excess of 52.000.000: provided. however, that (x) the Guaranteed Compensation (or an amount of Net Profit distributions received in lieu thereof) shall not be subject to the Incentive Program. and (y) all amounts in excess of the amount specified in clause (x) shall be subject to the Incentive Program until your compensation reaches a level that all amounts that would have been subject to the Incentive Program had clause (x) not applied to you have become subject to the Incentive Program. and thereafter the bulkted formula shall apply without modification by this proviso. Notice Entitlement. On written notice to you. the Company may terminate your service as a partner (which. in any case. will also terminate your employment. if you are then an employee) with or without Cause. it being understood that such a termination shall not be a breach by the Company or any of its Affiliates of their agreements hereunder or otherwise. The period of notice that we will give you to terminate your service as a partner without Cause is 90 days. The Company may terminate your service as a partner for Cause without notice. The minimum period of notice that you are required to give us to terminate your service as a partner without Good Reason is 90 days. We reserve the right to require you to not be in Apollo's offices and/or not to undertake all or any of your dudes and/or not to contact Apollo clients. colleagues or advisors during all or part of any period of notice of your termination of service. Should we exercise this right. your terms and conditions of service and duties of fidelity and confidentiality to us remain in full force and effect. During any such period. you remain a service provider to the Company with a duty of fidelity to the Company and should not be employed or engaged in any other business. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any plan. agreement or arrangement between you and .Apollo. in the event that your service as a partner or employee with the Company or any of its Affiliates is terminated by the Company or any of' its Affiliates without Cause or by you for Good Reason at any time after the Start Date and before January 1.2010. the Company will pay you. in cash in quarterly installments through December 31. 2009 and subject to the effectiveness and irrevocability of a general release of claims executed by you (in the form of Annex B hereto). the balance of the unpaid Guaranteed Compensation (if any). In addition, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any plan. agreement or arrangement between you and Apollo. if at any time after the Start Date your service as a partner or employee with the Company or any of its Affiliates is terminated by the Company or any of its Affiliates without Cause or by you for Good Reason. on the next quarterly distribution date following the termination date. to the extent not duplicative of any payment of Guaranteed Compensation. you will be paid an amount in cash in a lump sum equal to 12.5% of the unpaid Net Profit earned by Apollo from the Real Estate Business (if any) for such quarterly period up to and including your termination date (Net Profit (i.e., carry) distributions on private equity-type vehicles will continue to be made on your vested points in the ordinary course after your termination of service). Payment in lieu of notice. Subject to the "Compliance' section below, we reserve the right to pay you in lieu of notice on a termination without Cause. • Benefit Plans. You will be entitled to participate in the various group health, disability and life insurance plans and other benefit programs as may generally be offered to similarly situated executives from time to time. provided that your available paid vacation will not be less than four (4) weeks in each calendar year (subject to the Company's vacation policy as in effect from time to time regarding any limits on the ability to carry forward to a subsequent year accrued but unused vacation). EFTA01085653 In addition, you will be entitled to prompt reimbursement of (i) your legal fees reasonably incurred in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this letter agreement. and (ii) all business expenses reasonably incurred by you in the course of your service with the Company in accordance with the Company's policies in respect of such matters (including that any amount so incurred shall be reimbursed by not later than the end of the calendar year following the year incurred: expenses eligible for reimbursement in any calendar year will not effect the expenses that are eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year and will not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit). • Office Location. Your primary office location shall be in New York. You may maintain a personal office for yourself in Boston but shall not spend more than six (6) days per month working out of such office. The Company will reimburse you for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the maintenance of such office in an amount not to exceed 510.000 per month. consistent with Apollo's policies regarding expense reimbursements as in effect from time to time. • Coinvestments. You will be offered coinvestment opportunities in Apollo funds generally offered to similarly situated executives. During your service with the Company. following the first closing of a substantial investment by a third party in a Real Estate Fund. you will be obligated to invest your pro ram portion (12.5%) of the capital required of the general partner and its Affiliates for such Real Estate Fund (but shall not be obligated to invest more than 52.000.000 in all Real Estate Funds in any twelve month period). You will be entitled to participate in any management fee waiver program established with respect to any Real Estate Fund. You will also be provided opportunities to invest in private equity and capital markets funds managed by Apollo and its Affiliates on terms offered to similarly situated executives generally. • Compliance. The Company is subject to and has various compliance procedures in place. You understand that your continued service will be subject to. among other things. your adherence to the Company's policies and procedures and other applicable compliance manuals. copies of which will be separately made available to you. • Restrictive Covenants. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the confidentiality and restrictive covenant provisions contained in the award agreement evidencing the Plan Grant described above and attached hereto as Annex A and that your engagement by the Company is conditioned on your agreement to be bound thereby. • Confidentiality. You will maintain the confidentiality of this letter agreement (and any related understandings. including your compensation arrangements and amounts) at all times and will not discuss such matters with any person other than your spouse. accountant. financial and tax advisors or attorney, except that you may make such disclosure (i) to the extent necessary with respect to any litigation. arbitration or mediation involving this letter agreement. or (ii) when disclosure is required by law or by any court or arbitrator with apparent jurisdiction to order you to disclose or make accessible any information. • Indemnification. During the teal's( your service with the Company and its Affiliates and thereafter. the Company agrees to. and agrees to cause Apollo Management Holdings. to. indemnify and hold you and your heirs and representatives harmless. to the same extent applicable to similarly situated executives. against any and all damages. claims. costs, liabilities. losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) as a result of any claim or proceeding. or threatened claim or proceeding. against you that arises out of or relates to your service as an officer. director. partner or employee. as the case may be. of the Company. any of its Affiliates or other entity at the request of the Company or mix of its Affiliates. During the term of your service and thereafter. the Company also shall provide, and shall cause Apollo Management Holdings. to provide. you with coverage under its directors' and officers' liability policy(%) to the same extent as similarly situated executives. EFTA01085654 Choke of Law; Forum; Waiver of Jury Trial. This letter agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware (without regard to any conflicts of laws principles thereof that would give effect to the laws of another jurisdiction). and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts of New York. New York (Borough of Manhattan) in relation to any dispute arising in connection herewith. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROIHBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED, YOU AND WE HEREBY WAIVE, AND COVENANT THAT YOU AND WE WILL NOT ASSERT (WHETHER AS PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT OR OTHERWISE) ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LETTER AGREEMENT OR ANY MATTERS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, WHETHER NOW OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. AND AGREE THAT ANY OF THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR YOU MAY FILE A COPY OF THLS PARAGRAPH WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF TILE KNOWING, VOLUNTARY AND BARGAINED-FOR AGREEMENT AMONG THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, ON TILE ONE HAND, AND YOU, ON THE OTHER I IA ND. IRREVOCABLY TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY PROCEEDING WHATSOEVER BETWEEN SUCH PARTIES RELATING TO THIS LETTER AGREEMENT, THE PLAN OR ANY AWARD AGREEMENT, AND THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING WILL INSTEAD BE TRIED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURLSDICTION BY A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY. • Assurances. You represent that the written limitations furnished by you to the Company with respect to your prior employer constitute all limitations on your post-employment activities imposed by your prior employer and. to your knowledge. will not preclude you. after the Stan Date. from joining the Company and satisfactorily and effectively performing the services contemplated thereby. You represent to the Company and its Affiliates that, to your knowledge. as of the Start Date there shall be no other obligations or restrictions that would keep you from joining the Company and performing the services contemplated hereby. You represent to the Company that you possess any licenses or certifications necessary for you to perform such services. You represent that you will honor all obligations concerning confidentiality and nonsolicitation that you have to your prior employer, and that you will not take to the Company any confidential information or trade secrets of your prior employer. nor use or disclose any confidential information or trade secrets of your prior employer while employed at the Company. • Section 409A. The payments to you in connection with your termination of employment or service pursuant to this letter agreement are intended to be exempt from Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. as amended ("Section 409A"). to the maximum extent possible. under either the separation pay exemption pursuant to Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(61(9)0W or as a short-term deferral pursuant to Treasury Regulation § 1.409A- I (b)(4). and for purposes of the separation pay exemption. any post-employment installment paid to you shall be considered a separate payment. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement. if on the date of your separation from service, within the meaning of Section 409A (the 'Separation Date). you are a "specified employee." as defined in Section 409A. then to the extent any amount payable under this letter agreement constitutes the payment of nonqualified deferred compensation. within the meaning of Section 409A. that under the terms of this letter agreement would be payable prior to the six-month anniversary of the Separation Date, such payment shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of (A) the six-month anniversary of the Separation Date or (B) the date of your death. For purposes of determining the timing of payments to you following termination of employment or service, all references to such termination shall mean the Separation Date. EFTA01085655 Miscellaneous. This letter agreement may not be modified, amended or waived unless in a writing signed by the undersigned parties. Any notice required hereunder shall be made in writing, as applicable, to the Company in care of its general counsel at his principal office location or to you at your principal office location or home address most recently on file with the Company. such notice to be deemed effective on the earlier of receipt or two days after it is issued. This letter agreement may not be assigned by the parties other than as expressly provided herein. This letter agreement may be executed through the use of separate signature pages or in any number of counterparts. including via facsimile or pdf. with the same effect as if the parties executing such counterparts had executed one counterpart. (Continues on next page) EFTA01085656 The effectiveness of these terms is subject to your execution and return of this letter agreement on or before June 2. 2008. This letter agreement (including Annex A attached hereto) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties in relation to its subject matter and supersedes any previous agreement or understanding between the parties relating thereto, all of which are hereby cancelled, and you confirm that in signing this letter agreement you have not relied on any warranty. representation. assurance or promise of any kind whatsoever other than as are expressly set out in this letter agreement or in the plans and documents referenced herein. Sincerely. /s/ John J. Suydam John J. Suydam Vice President Agreed and Accepted: /s/ Joseph P. Azrack Joseph P. Azrack Date: June 2. 2008 EFTA01085657 Exhibit 10.43 SEPARATION AGREEMENT THIS SEPARATION AGREEMENT (the "Separation Agreement")is made as of February 241_2012 (the "Execution Date')by and among APOLLO MANAGEMENT.... a Delaware limited partnership. APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS. M.. a Delaware limited partnership (together with Apollo Global Management LLC and each of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. "Apollo"). and HENRY R. SILVERMAN ("Sihranao") (individually each a 'Pam" and collectively the "Parties"). I. Silverman hereby resigns. effective March IS. 2012 (the 'Separation Date), from the Board of Directors of Apollo Global Management. LLC ("ACM) and from any and all positions he holds at Apollo. including, without limitation, those listed in Exhibit A. As of the Separation Date he will not be employed by or affiliated with Apollo in any capacity. Silverman will execute promptly upon request by Apollo any additional documents necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Paragraph I. 2. Provided that no ADEA Revocation has occurred during the ADEA Revocation Period (as both terms are defined below). Apollo shall pay Silverman 81416467. subject to tax withholding at minimum applicable rates, in the following manner: a. $916,667 in a single payment within two business days following the expiration of the ADEA Revocation Period (the 'Payment Date): and b. $1.500.0130 in a single payment on the first anniversary of the Payment Date, not subject to counterclaim or offset. 3. Provided that no ADEA Revocation has occurred during the ADEA Revocation Period (as both terms are defined below), within five business days following expiration of the ADEA Revocation Period. Silverman shall exercise an option (the "Option") to purchase up to 277.778 shares of AGM subject to the terms of the Non-Qualified Share Option Agreement by and between AGM and Silverman dated January 21. 2011 (the "Share Option Agreement"), which was made pursuant to and incorporates the terms of the Apollo Global Management. LLC 2007 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "Euuitv Incentive Plan." and together with the Share Option Agreement. the "lucrative. Cuturnsation Plans").Further. (i) the Administrator (as defined in the Incentive Compensation Plans) shall permit Silverman to utilize, and Silverman shall utilize. the exercise method provided for in Paragraph 8 of the Share Option Agreement and Section 7(eXi) of the Equity Incentive Plan. pursuant to which the number of shares issuable upon exercise is reduced by an amount closest to but without exceeding the aggregate exercise price: and (ii) the Administrator shall reduce the number of shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option to satisfy applicable withholding obligations with respect to the Option at the minimum applicable rate. as provided for in Paragraph 14 of the Share Option Agreement. An example of the calculation of such reduction in shares is attached as Exhibit B solely for the purpose of illustration. Following Silverman's exercise of the Option. AGM shall deliver the resulting number of shams as directed by Silverman. Any and all other rights Silverman has or may have had under the Incentive Compensation Plans. including, without limitation, any rights to purchase Option Shares that would have become vested on December 31. 2012 if Silverman's employment had ended after such date. are hereby extinguished. EFTA01085658 4. The Panics agree that Silverman's employment agreement with Apollo. dated February 1.2009 (the "Employment Agreement"). shall be terminated as of the Execution Date, provided. however. that such termination shall not limit, alter. modify or otherwise affect Silverman's obligations pursuant to the restrictive covenants contained in Annex A to the Employment Agreement. 5. For the avoidance of doubt. Silverman acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement (except for the provisions of Paragraph 6 below), nor the fact of (i) Silverman's resignations from his positions with Apollo. or (ii) the termination of the Employment Agreement. shall limit. alter. modify or otherwise affect a. Silverman's obligations not to disclose confidential information concerning any Apollo entities. including, without limitation, the obligations set forth in the restrictive covenants contained or incorporated in the Employment Agreement or the Share Option Agreement: b. Silverman's obligations of non-competition and non-solicitation in respect of Apollo. including, without limitation. the obligations set forth in the restrictive covenants contained or incorporated in the Employment Agreement or the Share Option Agreement. as modified by the provisions of Paragraph 6 of this Agreement: c. Silverman's obligations of non-disparagement in respect of Apollo. including. without limitation, the obligations set forth in the restrictive covenants contained or incorporated in the Share Option Agreement: and d. Silverman's obligations under Apollo's Code of Ethics and any other Apollo policies or procedures: provided, however. that nothing in this Paragraph 5 is intended to or shall prevent Silverman from making truthful statements regarding the Releasees (as defined below) in connection with legal or regulatory proceedings or otherwise as required by law. including in connection with any proceeding before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 6. The Parties agree that the definitions of Competitive Business and Investment Fund in paragraph 2 of the Restrictive Covenants contained in Annex A to the Employment Agreement and the definition of Competing Business in paragraph (g)(i) of the Restrictive Covenants contained in Exhibit A to the Sham Option Agreement shall be limited to the list of entities set out in a letter dated February 24.2012 from Apollo Management. U and Apollo Management Holdings.. to Silverman (the "Side Letter"), and all subsidiaries and affiliates of those entities. This Paragraph 6 shall not affect any obligations of Silverman other than the obligations not to compete with Apollo. EFTA01085659 7. In consideration of the benefits provided for in this Agreement. Silverman voluntarily, knowingly and willingly releases and forever discharges each of the entities that compose Apollo and each such entity's respective subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates. portfolio companies. parents. managers. successors and assigns (including. without limitation, any fund or investment vehicle affiliated in any way with Apollo) (collectively. the 'Apollo Entities"). together with the officers. directors. partners. investors, shareholders. members, employees. agents. attorneys, fiduciaries and administrators of any Apollo Entity (collectively. the "Releasees") from any and all actions, causes of action. suits, claims, demands, obligations, complaints or rights of any nature whatsoever (collectively "Claims') that Silverman now has or ever had against the Releasees. whether or not now known to Silverman. other than any cause of action to enforce the terms or remedy a breach of this Agreement. This release includes, but is not limited to. any Claim relating in any way to Silverman's employment or contractual relationships with Apollo or any of the other Releasers or the termination thereof. the Employment Agreement. the Share Option Agreement. and the Equity Incentive Plan: any Claim relating in any way to any contract (express or implied• written or oral) or the commission of any ton or breach of duty: and any Claims under any federal, state or local statute or regulation. including• without limitation, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (including Section 504 thereof), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEA-). the National Labor Relations Act. the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. the Family and Medical Leave Act• the Securities Act of 1933. and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 U.S.C. 1981). the Civil Rights Act of 1991. the Equal Pay Act. the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Human Rights Law, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. all as amended. This release also includes, but is not limited to. any Claims based upon the right to the payment of wages. bonuses, vacation, pension benefits. 401(k) plan benefits. stock or options benefits or any other employee benefits, or any other rights arising under federal. state or local laws prohibiting discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of race, color, age. religion, sexual orientation. religious creed, sex, national origin. ancestry. alienage. citizenship. nationality, mental or physical disability. denial of family and medical cam leave, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status• military status. gender identity. harassment or any other basis prohibited by law. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing. nothing in this Paragraph 7 is intended to or shall release any Claims Silverman now has against the Releasees that arise solely from investments in Apollo Entities made by Silverman or by a trust or other entity whose investment decisions Silverman controls. 8. Except for the portion of the release contained in Paragraph 7 that concerns Claims under the ADEA (the -ADEA Release"), the terms of Paragraph 7 shall automatically become immediately effective upon Silverman's execution of this Agreement. Upon the expiration of the ADEA Revocation Period (defined below). the terms of the ADEA Release shall automatically become effective as of the date Silverman executes this Agreement. The ADEA Revocation Period begins upon Silverman's execution of this Agreement. Silverman acknowledges that. solely with respect to the ADEA Release but not with respect to any other portion of the release contained in Paragraph 7. Silverman has been offered but declined a period of time of at least 21 days to consider whether to sign this Agreement. which he has waived. and Apollo agrees that he may cancel the ADEA Release but not any other portion of the release contained in Paragraph 7 at any time during the seven days following the date on which this 3 EFTA01085660 Agreement has been signed by each Party (the -ADEA Revocation Period").In order to cancel or revoke the ADEA Release. Silverman must deliver to the Chief Legal Officer of AGM written notice stating that he is canceling or revoking the ADEA Release prior to the end of the ADEA Revocation Period (an "ADEA Revocation"). 9. In the event of an ADEA Revocation, this Separation Agreement shall be immediately terminated and cancelled in its entirety and all of its provisions will be void. 10. Silverman covenants. warrants and agrees that (a) he has full authority to resolve and forever release all Claims released pursuant to Paragraph 7. and (b) he has not assigned or otherwise transferred any such Claims. II. In consideration of the benefits set forth in this Agreement. Apollo voluntarily, knowingly and willingly releases and forever discharges Silverman from any and all Claims of any nature whatsoever that Apollo now has against Silverman. whether or not now known to Apollo. other than any Claim to enforce the terms or remedy a breach of this Agreement. This release includes. but is not limited to. any Claims relating in any way to Silverman's employment relationship with Apollo. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing. nothing in this Paragraph I I is intended to or shall release any Claims whatsoever that Apollo now has or may have in the future against Silverman that arise solely from investments in Apollo Entities made by Silverman or by a trust or other entity whose investment decisions Silverman controls. 12. The Parties agree and acknowledge that nothing in this Agreement or the Side Letter shall limit. alter, modify or otherwise affect the rights and obligations of indemnification or contribution of Silverman or Apollo. existing as of the Execution Date. in respect of any Claim or other dispute. controversy. litigation. action. arbitration. investigation or other proceeding related to Silvemian's employment with and service to Apollo. brought or initiated by any person. regulatory body or other entity other than Silverman or Apollo. including, without limitation, any such rights under AGM's Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement. 13. Silverman agrees to cooperate in good faith and comply with and respond to requests from or inquiries by Apollo for assistance and information in connection with any matters or issues relating to or encompassed within (i) the duties and responsibilities encompassed in Silverman's positions at Apollo. and (ii) any lawsuit. arbitration, investigation or other proceeding or dispute in which Apollo is or may become involved that may relate to Silverman or his duties with Apollo or as to which Silverman has relevant knowledge or information. Such cooperation and assistance shall include, without limitation, consulting with Apollo's officers, directors. employees, legal counsel. accountants and other agents. advisors or representatives, appearing as a witness. submitting to depositions. providing documents, testimony and interviews. and otherwise cooperating and assisting Apollo in its defense or prosecution of any Claim or other dispute. controversy. litigation, action. arbitration. investigation or other proceeding. or otherwise defending its position with respect to any matter. Silverman further agrees that if he is subpoenaed to appear in any civil or criminal litigation. or by any governmental authority. to testify on any matter relating in whole or in part to Apollo or his employment or affiliation with Apollo or any of its affiliates. Silverman will deliver a copy of 4 EFTA01085661 the subpoena to the Chief Legal Officer of AGM. by e-mail, within two business days of receiving such subpoena. Apollo shall bear or reimburse Silverman for all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with Silverman's compliance with his obligations under this Paragraph 13. 14. Silverman and the Apollo Entities shall not make any disparaging statements about each other. provided, however. that nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit (i) any of the Apollo Entities from responding to a request for a reference or other information concerning Silverman's employment solely by providing Silverman's dates of employment and tides at Apollo and its affiliates: and (ii) either Silverman or any of the Apollo Entities from making truthful statements regarding any of the Apollo Entities or Silverman. respectively, in communications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or other governmental or regulatory bodies or in connection with legal or regulatory proceedings or otherwise as required by law. including in connection with any proceeding before the SEC or other governmental or regulatory body. The provisions of this Paragraph 14 apply in addition to Silverman's continuing obligations of non-disparagement in respect of Apollo set forth in the Restrictive Covenants contained in the Sham Option Agreement. 15. On the Execution Date. AGM shall file a Form 8-K with the SEC in the form attached as Exhibit C. and shall distribute to all AGM employees a communication in the form attached as Exhibit D. 16. The Panics each deny and in no way admit any liability to each other. except as described herein. This Agreement shall not be considered an admission of any fact, issue of law or liability by any Party for any purpose. nor shall anything in this Agreement constitute or be construed to be an admission. suggestion. or implication that any Party acted in any way improperly. or bean any liability to any Party. 17. Each Party shall bear its own legal and other costs incurred in connection with this Agreement 18. This Agreement and the Side Letter constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements. proposed agreements. negotiations. or discussions with respect to the subject matter hereof. 19. This Agreement may not be altered. modified, amended, or terminated, unless by writing executed by all the Panics, nor any of its provisions waived, unless in writing by the Party granting such waiver. 20. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rules. Any action related to or arising from this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County. New York. The Parties irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of any such action, proceeding or judgment and waive any defense based on the location, venue or jurisdiction of such courts. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THAT 5 EFTA01085662 CANNOT BE WAIVED, THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE AND COVENANT THAT THEY WILL NOT ASSERT (WHETHER AS PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT OR OTHERWISE) ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART ARLSING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY MATTERS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. THE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN OR THE SHARE OPTION AGREEMENT), WHETHER NOW OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, AND AGREE THAT SILVERMAN OR ANY OF THE APOLLO ENTITIES MAY FILE A COPY OF TINS PARAGRAPH WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE KNOWING, VOLUNTARY AND BARGAINED•FOR AGREEMENT AMONG SILVERMAN, ON TIIE ONE HAND, AND APOLLO, ON THE OTIIER HAND, IRREVOCABLY TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY, AND THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING WILL INSTEAD BE TRIED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY. 21. If any provision. term or clause of this Agreement is declared illegal, unenforceable or ineffective in a legal forum. that provision, term or clause shall be deemed severable, such that all other provisions, terms and clauses of this Agreement shall remain valid and binding upon all of the Parties. 22. Silverman acknowledges that he has consulted counsel and that this Agreement is freely and voluntarily entered into without any degree of duress or compulsion whatsoever. This Agreement has been reviewed and negotiated by the Parties respective counsel. and its construction shall not be subject to any presumptions against its drafter. 23. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. each of which when taken together shall be deemed one and the same document. (Remainder of page intentionally left blank.) 6 EFTA01085663 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Panics hereto affix their signatures. HENRY SILVERMAN Dated 2/24/12 By: Is/ Henry Silverman Henry Silverman APOLLO MANAGEMENT, Dated 2/24/12 By: Apollo Management GP. LLC, its general partner By: /s/ John J. Suydam John J. Suydam Vice President APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, Dated 2/24/12 By: Apollo Management Holdings GP. LLC. its general partner By: /s/ John J. Suydam John J. Suydam Vice President 7 EFTA01085664 Exhibit 21.1 LLST OF SUBSIDIARIES The following are subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management, LLC as of March 6, 2012 and the jurisdictions in which they are organized. Entity- Name Apollo Capital ManagLment IV. Inc. Apollo Advisors IV. M. Apollo Capital Maim ement V. Inc. Apollo Advisors V. M. Apollo Principal Holdings I. M. Apollo Capital Managwent VI. LLC Apollo Advisors VI. M. APO Asset Co.. LLC Apollo Principal Holdings I GP. LLC Apollo Principal Holdings III GP. Ltd. Apollo Advisors V (E11). LLC Apollo Advisors V (EH CaymaiS Apollo Principal Holdings III... Apollo Advisors VI (EH-GP Ltd. Apollo Advisors VI (EH). AAA Guernsey Limited Apollo Alternative Assets. E. AAA MIP Limited AAA Associates. E. APO Corp. Apollo SVP Capital Maoist ement. LLC Apollo SVF Advisors. M. Apollo SVF Administration. LLC Apollo SOMA Capital Mane emenL LLC Apollo SOMA Advisors. M. Apollo Principal Holdings II GP. LLC Apollo Asia Capital Maosement. LLC Apollo Asia Advisors. M. Apollo Asia Administration. LLC Apollo Value Capital Management. LLC )urisdiction of Ortanization Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Anguilla Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Guernsey Cayman Islands Guernsey Guernsey Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware EFTA01085665 Eight Name Apollo Value Advisors. Apollo Value Administration. LLC Apollo Principal Holdings II. Apollo Principal Holdings IV. Apollo EPF Capital Mana ement. Limited Apollo EPF Advisors. Apollo EPF Administration. Limited Apollo Management Holdings.. Apollo Management... AIF III Management. LLC Apollo Management 111. AIF V Management. LLC Apollo Management V... AIF VI Management. LW Apollo Management VI. Apollo Management IV. Apollo International Management. Apollo Alternative Assets GP Limited Apollo Management International LLP Apollo Management Advisors GmbH AMI (Holdings). LLC AAA Holdings GP Limited AAA Holdings. Apollo International Management GP. LLC Apollo Capital Management GP. LLC AEM GP. LLC Apollo Europe Management. ACC Management. LW Apollo Investment Management. Apollo SW Management GP LLC Apollo SW Management. M. Apollo Value Management GP LLC Apollo Value Management. Apollo Asia Management GP. LLC Apollo Asia Management. Jurisdiction of emanization Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands UK Germany Delaware Guernsey Guernsey Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware EFTA01085666 Entity Name Apollo Management Singapore Pie Ltd Apollo EPF Management GP LLC Apollo EPF Management Apollo Capital Management. Apollo Principal Holdings IV GP. Ltd. Apollo Management Holdin s GP. LLC Apollo Management VII. M. AIF VII Management LLC Apollo Advisors VII. M. Apollo Capital Management VII. LLC Apollo Credit Liquidity Management. Apollo Credit Liquidity Management GP. LLC Apollo Credit Liquidity Capital Management. LLC Apollo Credit Liquidity Investor. LLC Apollo Credit Liquidity Advisors... Apollo Investment Consulting LLC Apollo Life Asset Ltd Apollo Management GP. LLC AP Transport AP Alternative Assets... Apollo Management (UK). LLC. Apollo Investment Administration. LLC A/A Capital Management. LW A/A Investor I. LW Apollo/Anus Management LLC Apollo Fund Administration VII. LLC Apollo Management (UK) VI. LLC Apollo COF Investor. LLC Apollo Credit Opportunity Mana ement. LLC Apollo Co-Investors VII (D). Apollo EPF Co-Investors (B). Apollo Management (AOP) VII. LLC Apollo Co-Investors Manager. LLC Apollo Commodities Management GP. LLC Apollo Commodities Management... lurisdklion of Onastation Singapore Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Guernsey Delaware Maryland Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware EFTA01085667 Entity Name Apollo Commodities Partners Fund Administration. LLC Apollo Fund Administration IV. L.L.C. Apollo Fund Administration V. L.L.C. Apollo Fund Administration VI. LLC VC GP. LW Apollo Management (Germany) VI. LLC Apollo Advisors VII (EH-GP -Ltd. Apollo Advisors VII (EH). W. Apollo Co-Investors VII (E14-D). LP Apollo Verwaltungs V GmbH Apollo AIE II Co-Investors (B). E. Apollo Credit Co-Invest II GP. LLC Apollo Europe Advisors. E. Apollo Europe Capital Management. Ltd LeverageSource Management. LLC AMI (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l. Apollo Principal Holdings V. Apollo Principal Holdings VI. Apollo Principal Holdings VII. Apollo Principal Holdings V GP, LLC Apollo Principal Holdings VI GP. LLC ACC Advisors D. LW Apollo Principal Holdings VII GP. Ltd. ACC Advisors C. LLC APO (FC). LLC ACC Advisors Alt LLC Apollo Master Fund Feeder Management. LLC Apollo Palmetto Management. LLC Apollo Master Fund Feeder Advisors. Apollo Palmetto Advisors. E. Apollo Master Fund Administration. LLC Apollo Global Real Estate Management GP LLC Apollo Global Real Estate Management. W. Apollo Advisors VI (APO FC-GP). LLC Apollo Advisors VII (APO FC-GP). LLC Jurisdiction of Organization Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Anguilla Germany Cayman Islands Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Luxembourg Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Anguilla Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Anguilla Anguilla EFTA01085668 Entity Name Apollo Advisors VI (APO DC-GP). LW Apollo Advisors VII (APO DC-GP). LLC Apollo Anguilla B LLC Apollo Advisors VI (APO DC). Apollo Advisors VII (APO DC) Apollo Advisors VI (APO Fe). Apollo Advisors VII (APO FC). VC GP C. LLC APH I (SUB I). Ltd APH III (SUB Ltd Apollo Strategic Advisors. Apollo SOMA II Advisors. . Apollo Strategic Management GP. LLC Apollo Strategic Management. Apollo Strategic Capital Management. LLC Ohio Haverty Finance Company GP. LLC Ohio Haverty Finance Company. AGM India Advisors Private Limited Apollo Principal Holdings VIII GP. Ltd. Apollo Principal Holdings VIII. Apollo Principal Holdings IX GP Ltd. Apollo Principal Holdings IX... Blue Bird GP. Ltd. Green Bird GP. Ltd. Red Bird GP. Ltd. August Global Management. LLC ACREFI Management. LW New York Haverty Finance Company GP. LLC Apollo COF I Capital Management. LLC Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors I. M. Apollo COF II Capital Management. LW Apollo Credit Opportunity Advisors II. Apollo Co-Investors VI (D). Apollo Co-Investors VI (DC-D). E. Apollo Co-Investors VI (EH-D). LP Jurisdiction et OrtanIzatIon Delaware Delaware Anguilla Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware India Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Florida Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Anguilla EFTA01085669 Entity Name Apollo Co-Investors VI (FC-D). LP Athcnc Asset Management. LLC Apollo Credit Opportunity CM Executive Carry I. Apollo Credit Opportunity CM Executive Carr IL Apollo Credit Liquidity CM Executive Carry. M. Apollo Laminates Agent. LW Apollo Management Asia Pacific Limited Apollo ALS Holdings II GP. LLC Apollo Resolution Servicing GP Apollo Resolution ACRE CMBS Management LLC ACRE CMBS GP LLC Apollo Co-Investors VII (PC-D). Apollo Co-Investors VII (DC-D). Apollo Credit Management (CLO). LLC Apollo Global Securities. LLC Apollo Advisors (Mauritius) Ltd. AAA Life Re Carry, M. ACRE Asia Pacific Management. LLC ACRE NA Management. LW ACRE Europe Management. LLC ACRE -DCB. LLC Apollo Parallel Partners Administration. LLC Apollo Credit Capital Management. LLC Apollo Credit Advisors I. LLC Apollo Credit Management (Senior Loans). LLC Apollo Asian Infrastructure Management. LLC Apollo CKE GP. LLC ALM Loan Funding 2010-1. LLC ACRE NA Legacy Management. LLC ACRE Europe Legacy Management. LLC ACRE Asia Pacific Legacy Management. LLC ACRE GP Holdings. LLC Apollo Gaucho GenPar, Ltd Apollo Credit Advisors II. LLC Jurisdiction of Ortanization Anguilla Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Hong Kong Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Anguilla Delaware Delaware Delaware Mauritius Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware EFTA01085670 Entity Name Jurisdiction of Ortanization AP TSL Funding. LW Delaware AGRE -E Legacy Management LLC Delaware Financial Credit I Capital Management LLC Delaware Financial Credit Investment I Manager. LLC Delaware ACRE CMBS GP II LW Delaware ACRE CMBS Management II LLC Delaware Financial Credit Investment Advisors I. IMI. Cayman Islands APH HFA Holdings.. Cayman Islands APH HFA Holdings GP. Ltd Cayman Islands ACRE -E2 Legacy Management. LLC Delaware AP AOP VII Transfer Holdco. LLC Delaware ALM Loan Funding 2010-3. Ltd. Cayman Islands Apollo Credit Management. LLC Delaware Apollo Credit Capital Management. LLC Delaware Apollo India Credit Opportunity Management. LLC Delaware ACRE U.S. Real Estate Advisors. a Delaware ACRE U.S. Real Estate Advisors GP. LLC Delaware Apollo ACRE USREF Co-Investors (B). LLC Delaware CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific GP Ltd. Cayman Islands CPI Asia G-Fdr General Partner GmbH Germany CPI Capital Partners Asia Pacific MLP II Ltd. Cayman Islands CPI Capital Partners Europe GP Ltd. Cayman Islands CPI European Fund GP LLC Delaware CPI European Carried Interest.. Delaware CPI CCP EL1-T Scots GP Ltd. Scotland CPI NA GP LW Delaware CPI NA Fund GP LP Delaware CPI NA Cayman Fund GP.. Cayman Islands CPI NA WT Fund GP LP Delaware Apollo Administration GP Ltd. Cayman Islands Apollo Achilles Co-Invest GP. LLC Anguilla Apollo Palmetto HFA Advisors... Delaware Apollo Credit Co-Invest II... Delaware ARM Manager. LLC Delaware Stanhope Life Advisors... Cayman Islands EFTA01085671 Entity Name AION Capital Management Limited Greenhouse Holdings. Ltd. Apollo ALST GenPar. Ltd. Apollo Palmetto Athene Advisors. Apollo ANRP Co-Investors (D). Apollo Co-Investors VII (NB. DC-21, Apollo Co-Investors VII (NB. D). Apollo Co-Investors VII (NR FC-D). LP Apollo Co-Investors (NR EH-D). LP ALM IV. Ltd. APH Holdings. APH Holdings (DC). APH Holdings ore. Apollo Longevity. LLC Apollo ANRP Capital Maagement. LLC Apollo ANRP Advisors. M. Apollo ALST Voteco. LLC ACRE CRE Debt Manager. LLC Apollo GSS GP Limited Apollo ANRP Advisors (IH-GP LLC Apollo ANRP Advisors (IH)... Apollo ANRP Co-Investors (IH-D). LP ACRE Debt Fund I GP. Ltd. Apollo APC Capital Maagement. LLC Apollo APC Advisors. M. Apollo European Senior Debt Advisors. LLC Apollo European Strategic Advisors. LLC Apollo European Strategic Advisors. Apollo European Strategic Management. LLC Apollo European Strategic Management. M. Apollo Credit Management (European Senior Debt). LLC Apollo European Senior Debt Management. LW Apollo Credit Advisors III LLC Apollo EPF Advisors II. Apollo EPF Management II GP. LLC Jurisdiction of Ortanization Mauritius Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Anguilla Anguilla Caynian Islands Caynian Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Channel Islands Anguilla Cayman Islands Anguilla Cayman Islands Anguilla Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware EFTA01085672 Rano Name Apollo EPF Management IL Apollo VII TXU Administration. LLC Apollo APC Management. M. Apollo APC Management GP. LLC Apollo EPF Co-Investors (P). E. Apollo Executive Carry VII (NR). Apollo Executive Carry VII (NR APO DC). Apollo Executive Carry VII (NR APO SF . I Apollo Executive Carry VII (NR Ea.. Apollo European Credit Advisors. Apollo European Credit Advisors. LLC Apollo European Credit Management. M. Apollo European Credit Management. LLC GSAM Apollo Holdings. LLC Gulf Stream - Compass CLO 2007. Ltd. Gulf Stream - Compass CLO 2005-11. Ltd. Gulf Stream - Sextant CLO 2007-I. Ltd. Gulf Stream - Sextant CLO 2006-I. Ltd. Gulf Stream - Rashinban CLO 2006-1 Ltd. Neptune Finance CCS. Ltd. Apollo Senior Loan Fund Co-Investors (D). Apollo European Strategic Co-Investors. LLC ST Holdings GP. LLC ST Management Holdings. LLC ST Merger Subsidiary. LLC Apollo Credit Senior Loan Fund. M. Apollo Athlon GenPar. Ltd. 2012 CMBS GP LLC 2012 CMBS Management LLC Apollo SPN Capital Nlasement. LLC Apollo SPN Advisors. Apollo SPN Management. LW Apollo SPN Co-Investors (D). Apollo SPN Capital Management AN) FC-GP). LLC Apollo SPN Advisors (APO FC). JurIsdkiion of OrtanIzation Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Cayman Islands Delaware Delaware Anguilla Cayman Islands Delaware Anguilla Anguilla Cayman Islands EFTA01085673 Entity Name Apollo SPN Co-Investors (FC-D). Apollo SPN Capital Management APO DC-GP). LLC Apollo SPN Advisors (APO DC). Apollo SPN Co-Investors (DC-D). Apollo AGRE Prime Co-Investors (13). LLC Apollo European Credit Co-Investors. LLC Gulf Stream Asset Management. LLC Apollo Centre Street Management LLC Apollo Centre Street Advisors (APO DC-GP). LLC Apollo Centre Street Advisors (APO DC). LLC Apollo Centre Street Co-Investors (DC-D). turisdklion of Ortanization Anguilla Anguilla Cayman Islands Anguilla Anguilla Delaware North Carolina Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware EFTA01085674 Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No. 333-173161) on Form S-S of our report dated March 8.2012 relating to the consolidated financial statements of Apollo Global Management. LW and subsidiaries appearing in this Annual Report on Form l0-K of Apollo Global Management. LW for the year ended December 31. 2011. /s/ Dcloitte & Touche New York. New York March 8. 2012 EFTA01085675 Exhibit 31.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION I. Leon Black, certify that: I. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31.2011 of Apollo Global Management. LW: 2. Based on my knowledge. this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made. in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made. not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report: 3. Based on my knowledge. the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report. fairly present in all material respects the financial condition. results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of. and for. the periods presented in this report: 4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and 1 arc responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(0 and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures. or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant. including its consolidated subsidiaries. is made known to us by others within those entities. particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared: b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles: c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures. as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation: and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected. or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting: and 5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record. process. summarize and report financial information: and b) Any fraud, whether or not material. that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 9. 2012 /s/ Leon Black Leon Black Chief Executive Officer EFTA01085676 Exhibit 31.2 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION I. Gene Donnelly. certify that: have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31.2011 of Apollo Global Management. LW 2. Based on my knowledge. this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made. in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge. the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report. fairly present in all material respects the financial condition. results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of. and for. the periods presented in this report: 4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I arc responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(0 and 15d-15(0) for the Registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures. or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision. to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant. including its consolidated subsidiaries. is made known to us by others within those entities. particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared: b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles: e) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures. as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation: and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting: and 5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting. to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record. process. summarize and report financial information: and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 9. 2012 /s/ Gene Donnelly Gene Donnelly Chief Financial Officer EFTA01085677 Exhibit 32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Apollo Global Management. LLC (the "Company') on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31.2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"). 1. Leon Black. Chief Executive Officer of the Company. certify. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 4 1350. as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. that, to my knowledge: (I) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents. in all material respects. the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 9. 2012 is/ Leon Black Leon Black Chief Executive Officer * The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 US.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. EFTA01085678 Exhibit 32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to I8 U-S.C. Section 1350. As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Apollo Global Management. LLC (the "Company) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31.2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"). 1. Gene Donnelly. Chief Financial Officer of the Company. certify. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350. as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. that to my knowledge: (I) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents. in all material respects. the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 9. 2012 Is/ Gene Donnelly Gene Donnelly Chief Financial Officer * The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 US.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. EFTA01085679