SCHEDULE: BlackRock Amends Significant Stake in Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance to 15%
Beneficial Ownership Report Amendment
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 15.0% of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.'s common stock as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 20,790,277 shares of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. common stock.
- This aggregate amount represents 15.0% of the class of securities.
- BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power over 20,478,306 shares and sole dispositive power over 20,790,277 shares.
- No shared voting or dispositive power was reported.
- The filing is Amendment No. 3 to the Schedule 13G.
- iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF and BlackRock Fund Advisors are identified as entities within BlackRock's structure that beneficially own more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would significantly alter sentiment regarding the issuer's operational or financial performance.
Risks
- BlackRock, Inc. certified that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure by a major institutional investor, BlackRock, Inc., regarding its passive ownership stake in Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. It reflects standard regulatory compliance for significant holdings and does not provide broader industry insights or trends.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holding by BlackRock, Inc., a major asset manager.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Previous Power of Attorney revoked by the new Power of Attorney. |
| 2025-01-21 | Effective date of the new Power of Attorney granted by BlackRock, Inc. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement, representing the reporting period end for beneficial ownership. |
| 2025-07-17 | Signature date of the Schedule 13G filing by BlackRock, Inc. |
Keywords
BlackRock, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, institutional investor, asset management
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