Apollo Global Management Inc

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Apollo Global Management (APO) announced today, March 14, 2016, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Fresh Market (TFM).

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In 3Q17, the Carlyle Group’s (CG) Corporate Private Equity division saw a marginal decline in distributable earnings, from $209 million in 3Q16 to $207 million in 3Q17.

The merger of Janus Capital Group (JNS) and Henderson Group (HGG), announced in late 2016, was finalized on May 30, 2017. It’s said to be a merger of equals.

Carlyle Group (CG) raised new capital of $3 billion in 1Q17, which included $1.4 billion from its Investment Solutions segment and $1 billion from Real Assets.

Real estate experts have an optimistic view of the industry, backed by a rising number of allocations in core and opportunistic funds by investors.

Carlyle Group has a number of credit strategies in place, and for its LPs (limited partnerships), the company is planning to invest in new credit strategies.

For 1Q17, Carlyle Group reported higher economic net income in its Corporate Private Equity segment, from $32 million in 1Q16 to $313 million in 1Q17.

After a subdued performance in 4Q16 and heavy losses in its Global Market Strategies segment, Carlyle Group (CG) reported improved numbers in 1Q17.

Analysts gave KKR an average target price of $21.42 from the current price, suggesting a rise of 14.3%.

KKR & Co. (KKR) has posted earnings per share (or EPS) of $1.76 over the last four quarters.

KKR & Co. (KKR) paid a fixed dividend of $0.17 in May 2017 according to its policy announced in 2016.

KKR & Co. (KKR) has reported an increase in its economic net income (or ENI) to $668.5 million in 1Q17 compared to $383.2 million in 4Q16.

KKR has seen a decline in its base fees to $85.5 million in 1Q17 compared to $86.7 million in 4Q16.

In 1Q17, KKR & Co. (KKR) deployed ~$5.4 billion in its Public Markets and Private Markets segments. KKR is expected to post EPS of $0.49 in 2Q17 and $2.15 in fiscal 2017, representing year-over-year growth of 113% and 216%, respectively.

In 2016, alternatives saw higher investments as well as exits on the back of improved liquidity, rising markets, higher valuations, and distressed pricing in corporate credit.

KKR & Company’s (KKR) Private Markets segment contributed almost 71% of the company’s total revenues in 4Q16.

First Data (FDC) is one of KKR’s major holdings. The stock has risen 7.8% in 4Q16 as compared to a substantial decline in 1H16.

KKR & Company (KKR) is creating value for shareholders through share dividends and repurchases.

KKR’s (KKR) Capital Markets and Principal Activities segment complements its activities in both private and public markets.

Public markets have performed well over the past couple of quarters mainly due to a rebound in energy prices (USO), which has led to rising prices of distressed credit.

By the end of December 2016, Ares Capital (ARCC) had a diversified portfolio of 218 companies totaling $8.8 billion at fair value.

Net investments to rise Ares Capital (ARCC) has seen subdued deployment over the past few quarters. The company’s investments have fallen since 1Q16, mainly due to higher exits. In 4Q16, Ares might see marginally higher net investments due to new programs and first- and second-lien lending. As of September 30, 2016, Ares Capital had a diversified […]

In fiscal 3Q17, Apollo Investments (AINV) sold $17.1 million in investments and repaid $178.2 million.

In 2016, alternative asset managers saw higher exits and investments on the back of improved liquidity. The trend is expected to continue in 2017.

Apollo Investment’s (AINV) total portfolio stood at ~$2.6 billion in fiscal 2Q17 compared to ~$3.2 billion in fiscal 2Q16.

Blackstone Group (BX), the world’s largest alternative manager, invested $2.9 billion during the September 2016 quarter.

KKR & Company (KKR) expects to post EPS (earnings per share) of $0.41 in 3Q16, reflecting a subdued performance compared to its 3Q15 numbers.

As of October 2016, KKR has bought back 31.5 million common units for $457 million of its announced $500 million share repurchase program in December 2015.

KKR’s Capital Markets and Principal Activities segment saw revenues of $47 million in 3Q16, as compared to $40 million in 3Q15 and $39 million in 2Q16.

In 3Q16, KKR’s Public Markets segment reported total revenues of $84 million in 3Q16, as compared to $64 million in 3Q15.

In 3Q16, KKR’s Private Markets segment reported revenues of $549 million in 3Q16, as compared to $12 million in 3Q15 and $453 million in 2Q16.

By the end of September 2016, Ares Capital (ARCC) had a diversified portfolio of 215 companies totaling $8.8 billion at fair value.

In 2015, fund managers took advantage of lower valuations and the availability of a record dry powder in order to make fresh investments at lower valuations.

The transaction value of the deal between Apollo and The Fresh Market stands at $1,334 million. Apollo is paying 7.9x the EBITDA.

Blackstone (BX) generated revenues of $2.7 billion and economic income of $1.8 billion for the year, backed by strong performance of BCP V and BCP VI.

KKR has a diverse revenue model, making fees for providing investment management to its funds, investment vehicles, managed accounts, and finance companies.

KKR structures its investment vehicles as a partnership or combination of domestic and overseas partnerships that contribute capital toward the fund.

Blackstone (BX) manages a total of $73 billion assets in the private equity segment and has generated an annual return of 16% since its inception.

Alternative investment management attempts to outperform the major indices, instead of replicating returns as is the case in passive fund management.