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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the SEC’s rules and regulations for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain disclosures included in the annual audited financial statements have been condensed or omitted as they are not required for interim financial statements under U.S. GAAP and the rules of the SEC. The operating results presented for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the entire year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited financial statements included in the 2024 Annual Report.

The results of the Company and its subsidiaries are presented on a consolidated basis. Any ownership interest other than the Company’s interest in its subsidiaries is reflected as a non-controlling interest. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Management believes it has made all necessary adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) so that the condensed consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and that any estimates made are reasonable and prudent. Certain reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts to conform to the current period’s presentation.
The Company’s principal subsidiaries, AAM and AHL, together with their subsidiaries, operate an asset management business and a retirement services business, respectively, which possess distinct characteristics. As a result, the Company’s financial statement presentation is organized into two tiers: asset management and retirement services. The Company believes that separate presentation provides a more informative view of the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations than an aggregated presentation.
Consolidation
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the SEC’s rules and regulations for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain disclosures included in the annual audited financial statements have been condensed or omitted as they are not required for interim financial statements under U.S. GAAP and the rules of the SEC. The operating results presented for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the entire year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited financial statements included in the 2024 Annual Report.

The results of the Company and its subsidiaries are presented on a consolidated basis. Any ownership interest other than the Company’s interest in its subsidiaries is reflected as a non-controlling interest. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Management believes it has made all necessary adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) so that the condensed consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and that any estimates made are reasonable and prudent. Certain reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts to conform to the current period’s presentation.
The Company’s principal subsidiaries, AAM and AHL, together with their subsidiaries, operate an asset management business and a retirement services business, respectively, which possess distinct characteristics. As a result, the Company’s financial statement presentation is organized into two tiers: asset management and retirement services. The Company believes that separate presentation provides a more informative view of the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations than an aggregated presentation.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue
Apollo records deferred revenue, which is a type of contract liability, when consideration is received in advance of management services provided. Deferred revenue is reversed and recognized as revenue over the period that the agreed upon services are performed. It is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities in the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.
Property Management, Development and Other Fees
Property Management, Development and Other Fees

Apollo provides property management services through Bridge. Apollo earns property management fees over time as the related services are provided under the terms of the respective property management agreements. Apollo also earns leasing commission revenue associated with the leasing of commercial assets, which is recognized upon the execution of the applicable lease agreements, and records development fees as the services are provided under the terms of the applicable development
agreements. Other fees are primarily composed of interest on catch-up management fees, fees related to accounting, in-house legal and tax professional services.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Income Taxes—Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-09)

In December 2023, the FASB made amendments to update disclosures on income taxes including rate reconciliation, income taxes paid, and certain amendments on disaggregation by federal, state, and foreign taxes, as relevant.

The guidance is mandatorily effective for the Company for annual periods beginning in 2025. The Company will adopt the new standard with updated financial statement disclosures in its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (ASU 2024-03)

In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance that requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements. The ASU requires tabular presentation of each relevant expense caption on the face of the income statement including employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and certain other expenses, when applicable.

The guidance is mandatorily effective for the Company in its 2027 annual report and in interim periods in 2028; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

Business Combinations and Consolidation (ASU 2025-03)

In May 2025, the FASB issued guidance clarifying how to identify the accounting acquirer in business combinations involving variable interest entities. The ASU requires an assessment of control and economic interests to determine the acquirer for consolidation purposes.

The guidance is mandatorily effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods therein; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

Compensation – Stock Compensation and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2025-04)

In June 2025, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the accounting for share-based consideration payable to customers, specifically addressing when such payments should be classified as stock compensation expense versus a reduction of revenue.

The guidance is mandatorily effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods therein; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (ASU 2025-06)

In September 2025, the FASB issued guidance providing targeted improvements to the accounting for internal-use software. The ASU simplifies accounting for internal-use software by eliminating references to specific development project stages and clarifies the threshold entities should apply to begin capitalizing costs.

The guidance is mandatorily effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods therein; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives and Hedging and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2025-07)

In September 2025, the FASB issued amendments to refine the scope of derivatives in Topic 815 by excluding certain non-exchange-traded contracts for which settlement is based on operations or activities specific to a party, unless settlement
involves a market-based variable or a financial instrument. The updates also clarify that share-based non-cash consideration from a customer in a revenue contract should be accounted for under Topic 606 until the entity’s right to receive or retain the consideration becomes unconditional.

The guidance is mandatorily effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods therein; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Business Combinations – Joint Venture Formations (ASU 2023-05)

In August 2023, the FASB issued amendments to address how a joint venture initially recognizes and measures contributions received at its formation date. The amendments require a joint venture to apply a new basis of accounting upon formation and to initially recognize its assets and liabilities at fair value.

The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2025, and there was no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Crypto Assets: Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets (ASU 2023-08)

In December 2023, the FASB issued amendments on the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets. The guidance requires assets that meet certain conditions be accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The ASU also requires disclosures about significant holdings, contractual sale restrictions, and changes during the reporting period.

The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2025, and there was no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Compensation – Stock Compensation (ASU 2024-01)

In March 2024, the FASB issued guidance in ASU 2024-01 that clarifies how an entity determines whether it is required to account for profits interest awards (and similar awards) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718 or other guidance. The ASU provides specific examples on when a profits interest award should be accounted for as a share-based payment arrangement under ASC 718 or in a manner similar to a cash bonus or profit-sharing arrangement under ASC 710 or other ASC topics.

The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2025, and there was no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Segment Reporting – Improvements to Reporting Segment Disclosures (ASU 2023-07)

In November 2023, the FASB issued guidance to incrementally add disclosures for public entities’ reporting segments including significant segment expenses and other segment items.

The Company adopted the guidance for the annual reporting period ended December 31, 2024, and in interim periods beginning January 1, 2025. Refer to Note 18, Segments, for the expanded disclosures.