Filed by Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 and Rule 14d-2(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Athene Holding Ltd.
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