Our integrity and reputation depend on our ability to do the right thing. Apollo is committed to promoting a culture that encourages ethical conduct and compliance with the law and all Firm policies and procedures. As used in the Apollo Code of Ethics (the “Code”), “Apollo” or the “Firm” refers to Apollo Management, L.P., Apollo Capital Management, L.P., Apollo Credit Management, LLC, Apollo Global Real Estate Management, L.P., Apollo Investment Management, L.P., affiliated investment advisers, any subsequently formed or acquired investment adviser (which, collectively, conduct a single advisory business) and all of their affiliated entities, which includes Apollo Management Holdings, L.P., and Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“AGM”). “Apollo” does not include any Apollo fund or Apollo fund portfolio company.
In our capacity as investment managers to various private funds, separately managed accounts, and other vehicles, we act as fiduciaries and thus owe a series of duties to these clients, including a general duty to act in their best interest at all times and avoid actual and apparent conflicts of interest. We have registered Apollo Management, L.P., Apollo Capital Management, L.P., Apollo Credit Management, LLC, Apollo Global Real Estate Management, L.P., and Apollo Investment Management, L.P. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In addition, Apollo Management, L.P., Apollo Capital Management, L.P., and Apollo Global Real Estate Management, L.P. (the “filing advisers”) each have a number of “relying advisers” also deemed to be registered with the SEC as investment advisers.
For purposes of the Code, Apollo’s “clients” refers to private funds, separately managed accounts, and other vehicles or persons to which Apollo provides advisory services; “investors” refers to the persons or entities that invest in the Firm’s clients; and “related parties” refers to Apollo and its direct or indirect affiliates (excluding portfolio companies).
The Code describes legal and ethical responsibilities that all Apollo partners, employees, members, owners, principals, directors1 and officers and, where applicable, consultants (as defined in Section 2.2 and collectively “Covered Persons”) are expected to uphold. It is a guide that is intended to alert Covered Persons to significant issues that may arise. However, it is not a summary of all laws or policies that apply to Apollo’s business, nor can it serve as a substitute for good judgment. The Code is based on our fundamental understanding that no one at Apollo should ever sacrifice integrity—or give the impression that they have—even if they think it would help the Firm’s business.
Each of us is accountable for our actions, and each of us is responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies that apply to us. You should look to this Code to guide your decisions in a variety of circumstances. However, no rulebook can anticipate every situation. Ultimately, the personal integrity, honesty and conduct of every person associated with Apollo define the character and reputation of our Firm. The good reputation of the Firm and those associated with it is critical to the success of Apollo.
Never underestimate the importance of your own personal and ethical conduct to the business and success of Apollo.
1 | Excludes independent directors of AGM. |
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