APOLLO (APO) Closes €3 Billion Capital Solution for Bayer With KKR

Apollo-managed funds and KKR have invested equity into a new entity holding Bayer's long-acting reversible contraceptives business, with Bayer keeping majority control.

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Apollo and KKR invested in a new entity holding Bayer's long-acting reversible contraceptives business.
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Apollo Global Management (APO) said its managed funds and affiliates have closed a €3 billion capital solution for Bayer, completing a deal first announced on July 10. KKR (KKR) joined as what Apollo calls a significant minority participant in the investment.