Apollo Invests Additional $1 Billion in Aldar

Paul, Weiss advised funds managed by Apollo in their $1 billion investment in subordinated hybrid notes issued by Aldar Properties PJSC, a leading UAE-based real estate developer and investment manager. The capital infusion is among the largest-ever foreign direct investments in Abu Dhabi’s private sector and among the largest corporate hybrid private placements in the region.

Proceeds from the investment will support Aldar’s balance sheet flexibility and strength, as well as its growth agenda, which includes landbank replenishment, expansion of its develop-to-hold portfolio and strategic acquisitions. The transaction builds on Apollo’s long-term strategic partnership with Aldar, bringing its total aggregate commitments to $2.9 billion to date.

The Paul, Weiss team was led by corporate partners Joseph Glatt, Nadeem Waeen and Christopher Sullivan and counsel David Thomas.