Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
9 Mar, 2026Business overview and strategy
Focuses on originating senior mortgages and subordinate loans secured by diverse property types across the US, UK, and Western Europe.
$30B in total capital deployed since 2009, with a current portfolio capitalization of $8.8B in debt and $1.7B in equity market value.
Operates as a leading commercial mortgage REIT with a 9.4% dividend yield as of March 2026.
Leverages Apollo Global Management's sponsorship, benefiting from a global platform and deep industry relationships.
Maintains a vertically integrated platform with origination, structuring, and asset management capabilities.
Portfolio composition and performance
Loan portfolio consists of $8.8B across 56 loans, with 99% in first mortgages and a weighted average unlevered yield of 7.3%.
Portfolio is diversified by property type: residential (26%), office (24%), hotel (20%), industrial (12%), data centers (6%), retail (4%), mixed use (3%), and other (5%).
Geographic diversification includes significant exposure to the US, UK, and Western Europe, with the UK representing 30% and New York City 18%.
Weighted average loan-to-value is 59%, and 96% of loans are floating-rate.
61% of the portfolio was originated post-2022, reflecting recent underwriting standards.
Capital structure and risk management
Capital structure includes $6.3B in secured debt, $1.2B in term loans, $746M in notes, $500M in preferred stock, and $1.7B in common equity.
No corporate debt maturities until June 2029, supporting balance sheet stability.
Maintains $431.1M in unencumbered real estate assets and $151M in total liquidity.
Weighted average available advance rate is ~73%, with $1.8B in net financing capacity added in 2025.
Secured credit facilities do not have capital markets-based mark-to-market provisions.
Latest events from Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance
- Shareholders to vote on $9B asset sale to Athene, revised management fees, and future strategy.ARI
Proxy Filing9 Mar 2026 - Shareholders are asked to approve a $9B commercial loan sale to Athene, offering higher yields.ARI
Proxy Filing20 Feb 2026 - Portfolio sale prompts asset value maximization and strategic review, with shareholder vote pending.ARI
Proxy Filing12 Feb 2026 - 2025 net income was $114M; full loan portfolio sale to Athene at 99.7% of commitments.ARI
Q4 202511 Feb 2026 - Stockholders to vote on $9B asset transfer to Athene, aiming to enhance value and efficiency.ARI
Proxy Filing10 Feb 2026 - Proposed $9B real estate loan portfolio acquisition highlights disciplined, long-term strategy.ARI
Proxy Filing6 Feb 2026 - $9B real estate loan portfolio acquired with robust oversight and long-term investment focus.ARI
Proxy Filing6 Feb 2026 - $9B loan portfolio sale at 99.7% unlocks $1.4B cash, validates book, and enables strategic review.ARI
Status update3 Feb 2026 - Q2 distributable earnings $0.35/share; $90M CECL reserve expected for healthcare loan.ARI
Q2 20242 Feb 2026