Athene Holding Ltd. Announces Date for Special General Meeting of Shareholders

HAMILTON, Bermuda, November 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) announced today that its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders will be held on December 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time the previously announced proposed merger (the “Merger”) between Athene Holding Ltd. (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries “Athene”) and Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”). The recording date for the meeting is November 4, 2021. The Extraordinary General Meeting will be held virtually due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Completion of the merger is subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders, Apollo shareholders’ approval, receipt of regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. The merger is expected to take place in January 2022.

About Athena
Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading pension services company with total assets of $ 224.4 billion away September 30, 2021 and operations in The United States, Bermuda, and Canada. Athene specializes in helping clients achieve financial security and is an institutional solution provider. Founded in 2009, Athene strives to do more for our policyholders, business partners, shareholders and the communities in which we work and live. More information is available at www.athene.com.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high growth, global alternative asset manager. We strive to provide excess return to our clients at every point of the risk / reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity, with a focus on three business strategies: return, hybrid and equity. By investing on our fully integrated platform, we serve our clients’ needs for retirement income and financial returns and offer companies innovative capital solutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing brings our customers, the companies we invest in, our employees, and the communities we influence together to expand opportunities and produce positive results. away September 30, 2021, Apollo had about $ 481 billion of managed assets. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Important additional information about the merger and where to find it:
In connection with the Merger, Tango Holdings, Inc. (“Tango”) has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) which establishes a definitive letter of proxy for the Company ( the “Power of Attorney”) in relation to the Extraordinary General Meeting. Company shareholders and other interested parties are encouraged to read the Registration Statement and Power of Attorney and all related documents contained therein, as these materials contain important information about the Company, Apollo, Tango and the merger. The power of attorney will be sent to the shareholders of the company who are November 4, 2021. Documents filed by Tango, Apollo, and the company with the SEC are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Copies of Apollo’s filings with the SEC are available free of charge from the Shareholders section of the Apollo website at www.apollo.com or by contacting Apollo’s Investor Relations department at (212) 822-0540 or [email protected].

Copies of the Company’s filings with the SEC are available free of charge from the Investors section of Athene’s website at www.athene.com or by contacting Athene’s Investor Relations department at (441) 279-8531 or. available [email protected].

Participant in the tender

Apollo, the Company, and Tango and their respective directors, officers, members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction under SEC rules.

Information on the Company’s directors and officers is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the past fiscal year December 31, 2020, which was filed with the SEC on February 19, 2021, his amendment to his annual report on Form 10-K / A for the past fiscal year December 31, 2020, which was filed with the SEC on April 20, 2021, and in subsequent SEC filings, each of which is available free of charge from the above sources.

Information about the directors and officers of Apollo and Tango is included in Apollo’s proxy statement for its 2021 annual general meeting, filed with the SEC on. was submitted August 16, 2021, its annual report on Form 10-K for the past fiscal year December 31, 2020, which was filed with the SEC on February 19, 2021, and in subsequent SEC filings, each of which is available free of charge from the above sources.

Additional information regarding those participating in the proxy solicitations of Apollo’s shareholders and the company’s shareholders, as well as a description of their direct and indirect holdings, by holdings or otherwise, is included in the preliminary and final proxies and other relevant materials filed with the SEC.

Non-solicitation

The disclosure contained herein does not constitute a declaration of power of attorney or the solicitation of a power of attorney, consent or authorization in relation to any securities or in relation to the proposed merger and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities Selling securities in any state or jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that state or jurisdiction. An offer of securities may only be made by means of a definitive document.

Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements

This press release contains, and certain oral statements made by Athens’ representatives from time to time, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the currently valid version. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could mean that the actual results, events and developments differ materially from those stated or implied in such statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Athene and the management of the subsidiaries of Athene. In general, forward-looking statements encompass actions, events, results, strategies and expectations and are often identified by the use of the words “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “planet”, “aims”, “estimates”, “Projects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “could,” “should,” or “continue,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about future growth prospects and financial performance Factors that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ include, but are not limited to: the accuracy of Athene’s assumptions and estimates; Athene’s ability to maintain or improve its financial strength ratings; Athene’s ability to conduct its business in a highly regulated industry; regulatory changes or measures; the implications that Athene reinsurers will meet their assumed obligations not complying with instructions; the effects of interest rate fluctuations; Changes in federal income tax laws and regulations; the correctness of Athena’s interpretation of the Law on Tax Cuts and Jobs; Litigation (including class actions), enforcement investigations, or government audits; the performance of third parties; the loss of key personnel; Failures of telecommunications, information technology and other operating systems; the continued availability of capital; new accounting rules or changes to existing accounting rules; general economic conditions; Athene’s ability to protect her intellectual property; the ability to maintain or obtain authorization from the Delaware Department of Insurance, the Iowa Insurance Division, and other regulatory agencies necessary for Athene to operate; the delay or failure to complete or realize the anticipated benefits from the proposed merger with Apollo Global Management; and other factors that are discussed from time to time in Athenes filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the past year December 31, 2020, and its other SEC filings, which can be found on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

All forward-looking statements described herein are limited by these cautionary statements, and no assurance can be given that the actual results, events or developments referred to herein will occur or will be realized. Athene assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unforeseen events, or changes in future results of operations.

Contacts:

Investors
Alex Pelzar
+1 646 768 7316
[email protected]

Media contact
Marcia Kent
+1 515 342 3918
[email protected]

SOURCE Athene Holding Ltd.

similar links

https://www.athene.com/
http://www.athene.com

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/athene-holding-ltd-announces-date-for-special-general-meeting-of-shareholders-301417603.html