Apollo Global Management
Major PE firm with holdings across retail, hospitality, and financial services
Brands Owned by Apollo Global Management (12)
ADT
Fire & Security
Largest home security company in the US. Apollo acquired in 2016 for $6.9B, took public in 2018
ADT Security Services
Fire & Security
Apollo Global Management acquired ADT Security Services from Tyco International for $6.9B in 2012, taking it private. Apollo took ADT public in 2018 at an $11B valuation, having loaded it with $10B+ in debt. Customers and employees report high-pressure sales tactics and difficult contract cancellation processes.
Caesars Entertainment
Gaming & Casinos
Apollo and TPG acquired Harrah's in 2008 for $30.7B in one of the largest LBOs ever, loading $25B in debt. Extracted hundreds of millions in fees while transferring valuable real estate. Filed the largest bankruptcy in gaming history in 2015.
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurants & Fast Food
Family entertainment restaurant taken private by Apollo in 2014. Filed for bankruptcy in 2020 during COVID
Claire's
Retail & Consumer
Teen jewelry and accessories retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2018 under Apollo-imposed debt. Restructured under Elliott Management
Cox Media Group
Media & Digital Publishing
Apollo Global Management acquired Cox Media Group's TV stations, radio stations, and newspapers from Cox Enterprises for $3.1B in 2019. The sale included 33 local TV stations, 54 radio stations, and several newspapers. Significant layoffs followed.
IMG Academy
Youth Sports & Recreation
Elite sports academy and boarding school in Bradenton, FL. Apollo-backed Endeavor subsidiary charging $80K+/year tuition
Linens 'n Things
Retail & Consumer
Apollo Management took the home-goods retailer private for $1.3 billion in 2006. Linens 'n Things filed Chapter 11 in May 2008 and liquidated all 571 stores by year end.
Michaels
Retail & Consumer
Arts and crafts retail chain taken private by Apollo Global Management with 1,250+ stores
OneMain Financial
Financial Services
Apollo Global Management played a key role in acquiring and restructuring OneMain Financial (formerly Springleaf Financial, formerly American General Finance). OneMain provides personal loans to subprime borrowers at rates up to 36% APR. Consumer advocates have raised concerns about predatory lending practices targeting vulnerable borrowers.
PetSmart
Retail & Consumer
Largest specialty pet retailer. Apollo-led consortium took private for $8.7B in 2015
Qdoba
Restaurants & Fast Food
Mexican fast-casual chain acquired by Apollo from Jack in the Box in 2018