Apollo, J.F. Lehman & Hill City Capital Acquire Atlas Air Worldwide for $5.2 Billion

Apollo Funds Complete Acquisition of Barnes Group

January 27, 2025

Manufacturing

Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management have completed the all-cash acquisition of Barnes Group Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $3.6 billion. The transaction takes Barnes private—Barnes shareholders received $47.50 per share—and Apollo said it will support the company’s transformation strategy and growth across aerospace and industrial end markets.

Apollo Funds Acquire U.S. Silica Holdings

July 31, 2024

Manufacturing

Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (Apollo Funds) completed the acquisition of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., taking the company private for $15.50 per share. U.S. Silica will continue to operate under its existing management team and brand in Katy, Texas, as Apollo seeks to support growth and leverage the company's reserve base, logistics capabilities and materials expertise.

Athene and Apollo Acquire Majority Stake in Aqua Finance at ~$1B Valuation

November 29, 2021

Financial Services

Athene agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Aqua Finance, a Wisconsin-based consumer lending platform, from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities at a valuation of approximately $1 billion. Apollo will manage the investment on behalf of Athene, while Blackstone will retain a minority stake; the investor group plans to support growth through technology investments and expanded origination capacity.

GI Partners Acquires Atlas Technical Consultants for ~$1.05B

April 19, 2023

Engineering Services

GI Partners has completed the acquisition of Atlas Technical Consultants in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.05 billion, including outstanding debt. Atlas stockholders received $12.25 per share, Atlas common stock will be delisted, and the take-private is intended to accelerate growth under GI Partners’ ownership; Bernhard Capital Partners was the company’s leading investor prior to the sale.

Black Diamond Acquires Assets and Subsidiaries of IAP Worldwide Services

January 22, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Black Diamond Capital Management and certain affiliates have acquired certain assets and operational subsidiaries of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. The acquired operations — which will form a new platform led by former IAP CEO Amanda Brownfield — will employ over 1,400 people, operate in 17 countries, and focus on contingency operations, global logistics, air traffic management and engineering/technology solutions.

Apollo Infrastructure Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Modern Aviation

November 2, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Apollo-managed infrastructure funds will acquire a majority stake in Modern Aviation, a U.S. fixed-base operator (FBO) platform. Tiger Infrastructure Partners (the current owner) and Modern Aviation’s management will reinvest alongside Apollo to support growth and network expansion across Modern’s 16-site portfolio.