Multi-faceted investment fuels growth on and off the pitch, including major STōK Cae Ras redevelopment

WREXHAM, UK and NEW YORK – December 8, 2025 – Wrexham AFC and its Co-chairmen, Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, are excited to welcome Apollo Sports Capital, an affiliate of Apollo (NYSE: APO), a global alternative asset manager, as new minority investors in the Club. The investment aligns with Wrexham AFC’s long-term growth strategy and Premier League aspirations, with majority shareholders Mac and Reynolds continuing to oversee the Club as controlling owners.

As part of the investment, Apollo Sports Capital will also provide financing for the STōK Cae Ras, helping advance the ongoing redevelopment of the stadium, including the new Kop Stand. The redevelopment is a key component of the larger Wrexham Gateway Project, a large-scale regeneration plan to support the city’s connectivity and economic future. The project celebrates Wrexham’s heritage while creating an iconic destination for fans, visitors and the local community.

In a joint statement, Wrexham AFC Co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds said, “From day one, we wanted to build a sustainable future for Wrexham Association Football Club. And to do it with a little heart and humor. The dream has always been to take this club to the Premier League while staying true to the town. Growth like that takes world-class partners who share our vision and ambition, and Apollo absolutely does. We have known Al Tylis, the CEO of Apollo Sports Capital, for many years and are thrilled to now have ASC join the Wrexham family as we take the next step forward together.”

Apollo Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager of ASC Lee Solomon said, “Wrexham is on an incredible journey, and we are thrilled to be a part of it and to support the Club, the Wrexham community and Rob and Ryan. This is a multi-faceted investment where Apollo Sports Capital can provide long-term, patient capital to help Wrexham reach its goals and to contribute to the ongoing revitalization of the facilities and local economy.”

Wrexham AFC CEO Michael Williamson said, “We’re delighted to welcome Apollo Sports Capital as a new partner in Wrexham’s journey. Their investment represents both confidence in the Club’s direction and commitment to our long-term vision. Together, we will continue to strengthen Wrexham AFC on and off the pitch, building a sustainable future for the Club for our supporters, our community, and the generations to come.”

The investment by Apollo Sports Capital follows a minority investment by the Allyn Family Office in October 2024, both reinforcing the Club’s sustainable growth plans. In the 2024/25 season, Wrexham AFC achieved a third straight promotion – a feat matched by only a few clubs in English football history – earning promotion into the EFL Championship.

About Wrexham AFC

Wrexham Association Football Club are based in Wrexham, North Wales, and after an historic, record-breaking three consecutive promotions are competing in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league pyramid. Formed in 1864, they are the oldest Club in Wales and the third oldest professional team in the world. Wrexham have won the Welsh Cup a record 23 times and beaten some of the biggest clubs in the game in the English FA Cup and UEFA European Cup Winners Cup. The STōK Cae Ras, home to Wrexham AFC, is the world’s oldest international stadium that continues to host international games.

Wrexham AFC are owned by Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds. The goal of the owners is to grow the team and establish Wrexham AFC as a Premier League club in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham. This goal is being pursued through four guiding principles: i) to protect the heritage of Wrexham AFC; ii) to reinforce the values of the community; iii) to use Rob and Ryan’s resources to grow the exposure of the Club at home and abroad; and iv) to create a winning culture. For more information, please visit wrexhamafc.co.uk.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of September 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately $908 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Contacts

Wrexham AFC: media@wrexhamafc.co.uk

Apollo: communications@apollosportscapital.com

The Club and leading global sports investor form long-term partnership to support continued growth under CEO Miguel Ángel Gil and President Enrique Cerezo

From left to right: Miguel Ángel Gil, Enrique Cerezo, Robert Givone

MADRID and NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlético de Madrid and its major shareholders – Miguel Ángel Gil, Enrique Cerezo, Quantum Pacific Group and Ares Management funds – have reached an agreement for Apollo Sports Capital (‘ASC’), the global sports investment company of Apollo (NYSE: APO), to become the Club’s majority shareholder.

As part of the agreement, Mr Gil and Mr Cerezo will continue to lead Atlético de Madrid as Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively, and will remain shareholders, ensuring continuity of vision and leadership. Over the last two decades, Atlético de Madrid has become one of Europe’s most successful and recognized football institutions under Mr Gil’s and Mr Cerezo’s stewardship, achieving sustained sporting success, global brand growth and a strong community presence.

The investment by ASC will reinforce the Club’s position among football’s elite and support its ambition to deliver long-term success for millions of fans worldwide. As long-term investors, ASC and the existing shareholders will partner with Atlético de Madrid’s management to enhance the Club’s financial strength, sporting competitiveness and community impact.

The shareholder group intends to invest additional capital to support the Club’s long-term plans, including further investment in Atlético de Madrid’s teams and in major infrastructure projects. This includes the development of the Ciudad del Deporte, a new sports and entertainment district adjacent to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium designed to serve as a world-class destination for sport, leisure, culture and community activity. Drawing on Apollo’s deep expertise across the sports, media and entertainment ecosystem, ASC aims to create a vibrant, transformative, multi-use urban hub serving the wider Madrid community.

Chief Executive Officer of Atlético de Madrid Miguel Ángel Gil said, “We are very proud to welcome a committed new partner to the club. Apollo Sports Capital is a powerful ally who respects the history, traditions and defining identity of Atlético de Madrid and its fans, while bringing additional strength and enthusiasm to help maintain our growth and competitiveness.”

Mr Gil added: “This exciting next phase will build on the model that has driven our progress in recent years, and Atlético would not be in the position it finds itself today without the support of Wanda Group, Quantum Pacific and Ares, whose backing has strengthened us at pivotal moments. Our achievements also reflect the dedication of our employees, the commitment from our players and coaches and, above all, the unwavering passion of our fans – the true heart and soul of the club.”

“Looking ahead, together we see significant opportunity to drive strong, sustainable growth of Atlético de Madrid as we build on our remarkable legacy. It was important to me to select a long-term investment partner who believes in our strategy and can enhance our activities off the pitch with the development of Ciudad del Deporte,” concluded Mr. Gil.

Apollo Partner and co-Portfolio Manager of ASC Robert Givone said, “Atlético de Madrid is one of Europe’s great sporting institutions and we are honored for Apollo Sports Capital to invest in this storied club and its more than 120-year heritage. Miguel Ángel has done a tremendous job transforming Atlético and it was important to us that we invest behind his continued leadership, in addition to investing in the team and the local community.”

Givone continued, “We’re excited to back the team and honor its spirit and traditions, and to add value in areas where we excel, such as growth of the Ciudad del Deporte and enhancing the fan experience. Supporting the ambitious plans for the sports city can create significant value for both the Club and the local economy.”

The investment by Apollo Sports Capital is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in Q1 2026. Upon close, Atlético de Madrid, including Atlético de San Luis and Atlético Ottawa, will be majority owned by Apollo Sports Capital alongside Mr Gil, Mr Cerezo, Quantum Pacific Group and Ares Management funds, as shareholders. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Apollo Sports Capital is a global sports investment company and affiliate of Apollo. ASC invests across the sports and live events ecosystem, predominantly in credit and hybrid investment opportunities. Atlético de Madrid will be ASC’s flagship majority equity investment and is not part of a multi-club control ownership strategy. Other recent investments by Apollo Sports Capital include the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open tennis tournaments, in partnership with Ari Emmanuel and Mark Shapiro’s new company MARI. ASC is led by CEO Al Tylis, co-Portfolio Managers Rob Givone and Lee Solomon, and Chief Strategy Officer Sam Porter.

A&O Shearman acted as legal counsel to Apollo Sports Capital. ECIJA acted as legal counsel to Mr Gil and Mr Cerezo.

About Atlético de Madrid
Club Atlético de Madrid is one of Europe’s most prestigious football clubs and sporting institutions, with a long history of success since its foundation in 1903. The Club has a rich legacy of sporting excellence, winning multiple domestic and international trophies. Atlético’s greatest strength is its dedicated and passionate fan base in Spain and around the world, with a record-breaking number of Club members.

In the last decade, Atlético has established strong foundations for the future of the Club by investing in long-term projects, led by the opening of the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in 2017. Recognized as one of Europe’s elite stadiums, Atlético’s home is a first-class, multi-use venue which has created significant long-term value for the Club. The Riyadh Air Metropolitano will proudly host the UEFA Champions League final for the second time in 2027. The Club is now developing the ‘Ciudad del Deporte’, a unique and ambitious project to create a vibrant new district that will serve the local community and as a world-class destination for sport, leisure and tourism.

To learn more, please visit www.atleticodemadrid.com.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of September 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately $908 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Contacts 

Atlético de Madrid
media@atleticodemadrid.com

Apollo
communications@apollosportscapital.com

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• Acquisition to mark Torrent Group’s foray into India’s rapidly growing sports sector
• CVC Funds will continue to own a substantial minority stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group (“Torrent”), a diversified conglomerate having interests in Healthcare and Energy sectors, through its holding company Torrent Investments Private Limited (TIPL), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire majority stake of 67% in the renowned Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Gujarat Titans (Irelia Sports India Private Limited) from Irelia Company Pte Ltd (“Irelia”) – currently fully owned by funds managed or advised by CVC. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals (including from BCCI).

As part of the deal, Irelia will retain a substantial minority stake of 33% in the franchise. This strategic partnership between one of India’s leading Business Groups and a globally renowned Private Equity firm, is the first of its kind in India’s sports sector and will unlock exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Speaking on the occasion, Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group, said, “It is a matter of great pride for us to welcome Gujarat Titans and millions of its passionate fans into the Torrent Group. As Sports continues to gain prominence in India, Torrent sees great potential in this rapidly growing sector. With the acquisition of a majority stake in the Gujarat Titans, we are excited to have the opportunity to elevate our fan experience and unlock new growth avenues in the years to come. We are committed to nurturing the Gujarat Titans team and creating a lasting legacy for everyone involved – our fanbase, the players and our employees. With a proven track-record of delivering high quality products and services across multiple sectors, Torrent is well-positioned to set new standards of excellence in the Sports industry through the acquisition of Gujarat Titans.”

We are excited to announce this deal, which marks the beginning of a new chapter in India’s most popular sporting event and our team Gujarat Titans

Siddharth PatelManaging Partner at CVC

Siddharth Patel, Managing Partner at CVC, commented: “We are excited to announce this deal, which marks the beginning of a new chapter in India’s most popular sporting event and our team Gujarat Titans. Our participation in Indian Cricket started strongly, securing the Gujarat franchise, winning the IPL title in our first season and emerging as runners up in our second season. Amit Soni, Partner at CVC, added, “We are delighted to be able to partner with Torrent, one of the most respected business groups in India. We are now very pleased to welcome the Torrent Group and look forward to unlocking new avenues for growth and development for Gujarat Titans and for the IPL in the years to come.”

CVC has a long history of investment in sports since our investments in Moto GP and Formula One, and we are extremely proud of how this investment in Gujarat Titans has developed.

Nick ClarryManaging Partner at CVC

Nick Clarry, Managing Partner at CVC, said, “CVC has a long history of investment in sports since our investments in Moto GP and Formula One, and we are extremely proud of how this investment in Gujarat Titans has developed. We particularly want to thank our fans, our management team, our players and the BCCI. Because of them, Gujarat Titans has become a leading franchise on and off the pitch, and together with the support of our wonderful fans, we expect this to accelerate with our new partners, Torrent.”

Combined company will offer best-in-class products and services to stakeholders across the high school sports landscape

ATLANTA, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — PlayOn! Sports, a leading high school sports media and technology company, and GoFan, a leading digital ticketing company in the high school sports market, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. KKR, which joined Panoramic Ventures as an investor in PlayOn! earlier this year, is making an additional investment from its North America Fund XIII fund to support the strategic combination.

PlayOn!, founded in 2008, and GoFan, in 2001, have each strategically prioritized and made an impact in the high school sports and activities market. PlayOn! is best known for operating the NFHS Network, which provides live and on-demand content for high school sports and activities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. GoFan is a trusted digital ticketing provider for thousands of high schools and millions of fans nationwide. The NFHS Network is a joint venture with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its member state associations. GoFan is closely aligned with the NFHS as an official partner to 40 of its member associations and counting. Together, PlayOn! and GoFan provide streaming and digital ticketing services to nearly 10,000 high schools nationwide.

“We are excited to be joining forces with an industry leader like GoFan as we capitalize on our tremendous market opportunity and build a winning high school sports technology and media platform,” said David Rudolph, CEO of PlayOn!. “The combination of our highly complementary capabilities in ticketing and streaming creates a one-stop shop with unparalleled access and streamlined customer experiences for in-person, live-stream and on-demand events.”

“PlayOn! and GoFan have a common mission to elevate the event experience for high school administrators, coaches and fans, and today’s milestone will help us set the industry standard for school and fan engagement,” said B.J. Pilling, CEO of GoFan. “We are confident the combination of our teams will drive exponential value to our mutual state association and high school partners. We intend to tirelessly promote and market school events across the country to drive increased revenue through ticket sales and streaming.”

“We are pleased to further our investment in PlayOn! to support the strategic combination with GoFan,” said Ted Oberwager, Partner at KKR. “This transaction unites two mission-oriented teams with a shared vision for the future.”

“The merger of PlayOn! and GoFan brings together two leaders in high school streaming and ticketing. This combination will catalyze a new era of innovation for state associations, schools, and fans,” said Mark Buffington, Managing Partner of Panoramic Ventures. “As a long-time partner to both David and B.J., I am thrilled to see this combination come together. We have built a lot of value for our partners – the NFHS and its member State Associations and schools – and the next phase of our journey will create even more benefits for our stakeholders, including fans of high school sports and activity content.”

The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About PlayOn! Sports
PlayOn! Sports was founded in 2008 with the purpose of honoring and celebrating the achievements of high school students, parents, coaches, and teachers in every community across the country. It is the nation’s leading high school sports media company and streams more live sports events than any other company in the world. PlayOn! is in its ninth year of operating the NFHS Network, a joint venture with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its member state associations. PlayOn! is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the NFHS Network, which delivers live and on demand high school events at www.NFHSnetwork.com and related apps. For additional information about PlayOn! Sports, please visit www.PlayOn!sports.com or follow PlayOn! Sports on LinkedIn.

About GoFan
GoFan is the largest professional digital ticketing and event management system for high schools and the trusted solution for more than 500,000 events nationwide. GoFan, closely aligned with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and official partners with 40 of its member state associations, offers a digital ticketing solution for high school events from basketball and football games to school plays, dances, and debates. GoFan helps thousands of high schools across the country increase revenue, streamline their event execution, and reduce the hassle for their athletics and activities managers — no scanning, hardware or contact required, ultimately creating a better experience for the fan. Visit get.gofan.co for more information.

Media Contacts
PlayOn! Sports
Jessica Phillips
(404) 671-9529
media@PlayOn!Sports.com

GoFan
James Dickinson
(704) 756-3225
media@GoFan.co

SOURCE PlayOn! Sports

December 14, 2021

Global investment firm KKR to become significant minority investor

14 December 2021, London – PureGym, a leading European gym operator, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announce that KKR will make a £300m equity investment in PureGym to support and fund PureGym’s ambitious expansion plans. KKR will become a significant minority investor in the business alongside management and Leonard Green & Partners (LGP), who retain a majority ownership position.

The PureGym Group reported strong Q3 results to bond investors in November with revenue ahead of the equivalent period in 2019 and profits bouncing back robustly from the challenges of the pandemic. The PureGym brand is now fully established in 40 sites in Switzerland, in Saudi Arabia where the first of many planned franchise sites are already open and trading, and will soon be in the US in three trial sites.

PureGym believes that the conditions are now right for significant further development of the business. Combined with existing resources and credit lines, the group will have access to approaching £500m of capital after the completion of this investment from KKR, with this capital enabling continued growth through the opening of more sites both in its current markets, as well as to sustain continued international expansion over the coming years.

PureGym will also deploy significant capital to strengthen the existing gym network, and maintain and enhance its already market-leading technology platform. This will continue a trend of tech and digital investment that recently saw the PureGym in-house developed app win the prize for UK Health & Fitness App of the year. PureGym has always applied technology innovatively and intends to remain at the vanguard of the world’s technology enabled gym and fitness operators.

Humphrey Cobbold, Chief Executive Officer of PureGym, said: “We are simply delighted to welcome today an investment firm of KKR’s stature – a firm I have known and respected for many years – as our new strategic partner. To have investors of the calibre of KKR and LGP supporting our business is a testament to the extraordinary efforts of every single colleague across our enterprise. It is also an endorsement of our overall strategy which is to become one of the leading players in the rapidly developing world market for gyms, fitness and activity.

At PureGym we are driven by a clear sense of mission and purpose – “Inspiring a Healthier World” – to make activity more affordable and more accessible to millions of people. We have a clear and deliverable growth strategy to ensure we deliver on this mission. We aim to expand further and consolidate our leadership positions in the UK, Switzerland and Denmark. Beyond Europe we have established a ground-breaking franchise partnership in the Middle East, exciting early-stage discussions with potential franchise partners in Asia, three trial sites preparing for launch in the US, and an exciting digital fitness development plan. With health and wellbeing rising to the top of the global agenda we now have the capital, the capabilities, the technology and the management team to become a global fitness and activity operator.”

Blaine MacDougald, Partner and Co-Head of KKR’s Strategic Investments Group, commented: “We have followed PureGym closely over the last few years as it emerged as an outstanding performer in its sector, with an experienced management team well-positioned to take advantage of the global opportunity in health and well-being. This investment provides PureGym with flexible capital to support its growth and international expansion plans and we will draw on the full range of KKR’s global platform and operational resources to help them drive further success for the business.”

Kris Galashan, Partner at LGP, said: “Today’s capital raising represents a significant development in the company’s journey. We are delighted to be working alongside KKR, one of the world’s leading investment firms, and look forward to working with them and the management team to secure further growth and success.”

KKR’s diversified and multi-asset investment platform provides KKR with the flexibility to support ambitious companies with a suite of comprehensive, bespoke capital solutions, further enhanced by its global experience and operational capabilities. KKR has been investing across strategies in the UK since the London office opened in 1998, with a long track record of helping leading UK-based businesses grow and internationalise. KKR has invested in businesses including ERM, Citation, Viridor, John Laing, Trainline, The Hut Group, Darktrace, among others, and has a strong global focus on consumer industries, with investments in Europe including Upfield, Roompot, Wella, Alliance Boots, SMCP, among others.

Closing of the investment remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

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Enquiries

Media enquiries:

Sanctuary Counsel – Public Relations Adviser to PureGym

Robert Morgan / Rachel Miller / Katie O’Brien

+44 (0) 208 194 3189

press@puregym.com

Finsbury Glover Hering – Public Relations Adviser to KKR             

 +44 20 7251 3801

Alastair Elwen / Sophia Johnston

KKR-LON@fgh.com

About PureGym

PureGym is a leading European gym operator, with approximately 1.6 million members across 511 clubs in the UK and Europe under the Fitness World brand in Denmark and PureGym in Switzerland. PureGym was launched in the UK in 2009, where it pioneered the model for affordable, flexible, high-quality fitness clubs and is now the market leader. In the UK, members pay monthly and have no contractual commitment. Many of its gyms are open 24/7 and offer a full range of top of the line equipment, including cardiovascular equipment, fixed resistance and free weights. The group is majority owned by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.

As at 30 September 2021, PureGym has 291 sites in the UK, 180 Fitness World clubs in Denmark and 40 Basefit clubs in Switzerland.

For more information about PureGym’s TrainSafe protocols see https://www.puregym.com/landing/trainsafe/

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

About LGP

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”) is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 and based in Los Angeles with over $50 billion of assets under management. The firm partners with experienced management teams and often with founders to invest in market-leading companies. Since inception, LGP has invested in over 100 companies in the form of traditional buyouts, going-private transactions, recapitalizations, growth equity, and selective public equity and debt positions. The firm primarily focuses on companies providing services, including consumer, healthcare, and business services, as well as retail, distribution and industrials. For more information, please visit www.leonardgreen.com.

Forward-looking statements

This announcement may include forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this announcement, including those regarding PureGym’s financial position, business and acquisition strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of PureGym, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding PureGym’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which PureGym will operate in the future. Many factors could cause PureGym’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should, therefore, be construed in light of such risk factors and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement. PureGym expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking, except as required by applicable law and applicable regulations to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in PureGym’s expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.