Apollo Management V, L.P.; Apollo Management VI, L.P.; Apollo Management VII, L.P.; and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P.
The SEC caught Apollo Management charging its own fund investors hidden fees and unauthorized expenses. A $52.7 million settlement was reached, and harmed investors are set to receive distributions from a disgorgement fund — no claim filing required.
Limited partners and fund investors in Apollo Management V, VI, VII, and Apollo Commodities Management funds who were harmed by undisclosed accelerated monitoring fees, a $19 million loan with inadequate disclosure, and a senior partner's unauthorized personal expense charges between December 2011 and May 2015. Payout: $52.7 million total settlement (disgorgement of $37.5 million, prejudgment interest of $2.7 million, civil penalty of $12.5 million); disgorgement fund of $40,254,552 to be distributed to harmed fund investors. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you were a limited partner or fund investor in Apollo Management V, VI, VII, or Apollo Commodities Management and were harmed by undisclosed accelerated monitoring fees, a $19 million loan that wasn't properly disclosed, or a senior partner's personal expenses charged to the funds — covering the period from December 2011 through May 2015.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Limited partners and fund investors in Apollo Management V, VI, VII, and Apollo Commodities Management funds who were harmed by undisclosed accelerated monitoring fees, a $19 million loan with inadequate disclosure, and a senior partner's unauthorized personal expense charges between December 2011 and May 2015
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- Apollo is self-administering this distribution, not an independent third-party administrator — all questions should go directly to Apollo, not to the SEC or any third-party claim site.
- The SEC page for this matter is on sec.gov — be wary of any unofficial site claiming to process distributions or collect your information for this case.
- The civil money penalty of $12,500,000 goes to the U.S. Treasury, not investors — only the disgorgement fund of $40,254,552 is available for distribution to harmed investors.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — the official administrator issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Check whether you were a limited partner or investor in Apollo Management V, VI, VII, or Apollo Commodities Management funds between December 2011 and May 2015 — those are the funds the SEC order covers.
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2Contact Apollo Global Management's investor relations or fund administrator directly to confirm you are on their records as an affected investor and to ask about the status of the disgorgement fund distribution.
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3Verify your current mailing address and wire/account instructions on file with Apollo so the distribution reaches you without delay.
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4Keep records of your original fund investment, statements, and any correspondence with Apollo — these establish your status as an investor if any dispute arises.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Limited partners and fund investors in Apollo Management V, VI, VII, and Apollo Commodities Management funds who were harmed by undisclosed accelerated monitoring fees, a $19 million loan with inadequate disclosure, and a senior partner's unauthorized personal expense charges between December 2011 and May 2015
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Unknown
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The Respondents are responsible for distributing the Disgorgement Fund in accordance with the Order.
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Estimated payout
$52.7 million total settlement (disgorgement of $37.5 million, prejudgment interest of $2.7 million, civil penalty of $12.5 million); disgorgement fund of $40,254,552 to be distributed to harmed fund investors
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Apollo will self-administer distribution of the disgorgement fund, which seems to be the SEC's currently preferred approach rather than requiring an independent distribution consultant.
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Court case number
3-17409
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Apollo self-administered the disgorgement fund distribution directly to limited partners of its private equity funds; no public claim form or third-party administrator was used
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Apollo will self-administer distribution of the disgorgement fund, which seems to be the SEC's currently preferred approach rather than requiring an independent distribution consultant.
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Case name
In the Matter of Apollo Management V, L.P., Apollo Management VI, L.P., Apollo Management VII, L.P., and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: "In the Matter of Apollo Management V, L.P., Apollo Management VI, L.P., Apollo Management VII, L.P., and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P."
Common questions
Is the Apollo Management V, L.P.; Apollo Management VI, L.P.; Apollo Management VII, L.P.; and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Apollo Management V, L.P.; Apollo Management VI, L.P.; Apollo Management VII, L.P.; and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.sec.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Limited partners and fund investors in Apollo Management V, VI, VII, and Apollo Commodities Management funds who were harmed by undisclosed accelerated monitoring fees, a $19 million loan with inadequate disclosure, and a senior partner's unauthorized personal expense charges between December 2011 and May 2015
How much can I get from the Apollo Management V, L.P.; Apollo Management VI, L.P.; Apollo Management VII, L.P.; and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P. settlement?
$52.7 million total settlement (disgorgement of $37.5 million, prejudgment interest of $2.7 million, civil penalty of $12.5 million); disgorgement fund of $40,254,552 to be distributed to harmed fund investors. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
Where is the official Apollo Management V, L.P.; Apollo Management VI, L.P.; Apollo Management VII, L.P.; and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P. claim form?
No claim form is needed — Apollo self-administered the disgorgement fund distribution directly to limited partners of its private equity funds; no public claim form or third-party administrator was used Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I need to file a claim to get paid?
No. This is an automatic distribution. If you're a qualifying investor, you'll receive your share of the disgorgement fund without submitting anything.
What did Apollo Management actually do wrong?
The SEC found that Apollo charged its funds undisclosed accelerated monitoring fees, arranged a $19 million loan without adequate disclosure to investors, and allowed a senior partner to run personal expenses through the funds — all between December 2011 and May 2015.
How much money is being distributed to investors?
The disgorgement fund totals $40,254,552. The full settlement is $52.7 million, which also includes a $12.5 million civil penalty paid to the SEC.
Which funds are covered?
Apollo Management V, L.P.; Apollo Management VI, L.P.; Apollo Management VII, L.P.; and Apollo Commodities Management, L.P.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
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