Introduction to the Apollo Global Class Action Lawsuit

  • The Apollo Global class action lawsuit seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) publicly traded securities between May 10, 2021 and February 21, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
  • Captioned Feldman v. Apollo Global Management, Inc., No. 26-cv-01692 (S.D.N.Y.), the Apollo Global class action lawsuit charges Apollo Global and certain of Apollo Global’s current and former top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Read on for answers to the nine most frequently asked questions from investors.

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1. What Do I Need to Know about the Apollo Global Class Action Lawsuit?

  • The Problem: The Apollo Global class action lawsuit alleges the defendant made false and misleading statements driving the stock price artificially up until the truth emerged and the stock plummeted and shareholders who purchased during the relevant time period and suffered a loss are entitle to damages

2. How Does the Apollo Global Class Action Lawsuit Work?

  • A lawsuit is initiated by one or more investors, called the “lead plaintiffs,” on behalf of a larger group of investors, or the “class”.
  • The “class period” is defined as the specific timeframe during which the alleged fraudulent activity took place. Only those who bought or sold the security during this period are eligible to participate.
  • The case is litigated, which may include a lengthy discovery phase for gathering evidence.

3. What Do Plaintiffs Have to Prove in the Apollo Global Class Action Lawsuit?

To succeed in a federal securities fraud class action, plaintiffs must prove several elements:

  • Reliance: The plaintiff relied on the misstatement or omission when buying or selling the security. For publicly traded securities, this can be proven through the “fraud-on-the-market” theory, which presumes the market price reflects all public, material information.

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4. What Are the Allegations in the Apollo Global Class Action Lawsuit?

Apollo Global is a private equity firm specializing in investments in credit, private equity, infrastructure, secondaries, and real estate markets.

The Apollo Global class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

  • Defendants CEO Marc Rowan and former CEO Leon Black, among other leadership figures at Apollo Global, frequently communicated with Jeffrey Epstein in the 2010s regarding Apollo Global’s business;
  • As a result, Apollo Global’s assertion that it had never done business with Jeffrey Epstein was untrue; and
  • Because of the entanglement between Apollo Global’s leaders and Jeffrey Epstein, the harm to Apollo Global’s reputation was more than a mere possibility.

The Apollo Global class action lawsuit further alleges:

  • That on February 1, 2026, The Financial Times published an article titled “Apollo chief Marc Rowan consulted Epstein on firm’s tax affairs.”  On this news, the price of Apollo Global stock fell nearly 6% over two trading days, according to the complaint.
  • Then, on February 17, 2026, The Financial Times allegedly published an article titled “SEC urged to investigate Apollo over Epstein ties.”  On this news, the price of Apollo Global stock fell more than 5% over two trading days, according to the Apollo Global class action lawsuit.
  • Finally, on February 21, 2026, theApollo Global class action lawsuit alleges that CNN published an article titled “How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files.”  On this news, the price of Apollo Global stock fell 5%, according to the complaint.

5. What Rights to Investors Have in the Apollo Global class action lawsuit?

Investors affected by the Apollo Global class action lawsuit possess specific rights that they can exercise. Understanding these rights is vital for anyone considering involvement in the Apollo Global class action lawsuit.

Right to Information

Right to Participate

Right to Legal Representation

  • Legal professionals can provide guidance and support throughout the process.

6. What Damages Am I Entitled To in the Apollo Global class action lawsuit?