Credit | Case Study
Hertz: Apollo’s Flexible Capital at Work
Amid bankruptcy at the height of COVID, Hertz found in Apollo a financing partner capable of executing a quick-turn, multi-billion-dollar series of transactions that enabled the company to continue operations and meet customers’ needs.
Extensive industry expertise coupled with a deep knowledge of Hertz positioned Apollo to provide the company with a series of bespoke capital solutions during a compressed timeframe. Learn how Apollo’s nimble, collaborative financing approach amidst this complex situation demonstrated how Apollo is financing stronger businesses.
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In 2025’s turbulent market environment, one corner of private credit is enjoying its moment in the sun: asset-backed finance. In this episode of The View from Apollo, Bret Leas, Apollo’s Co-Head of Asset-Backed Finance, explains how this estimated $20 trillion global market works.
Resilient fundamentals and robust technicals drove credit performance in the first half of 2025. Despite tariff headlines, geopolitical tensions, and policy volatility, credit held firm. Solid fundamentals, strong demand, and limited new supply helped anchor spreads. We expect these supportive dynamics to persist through year-end.
Novolex, a global leader in sustainable food packaging and one of the largest packaging companies in the U.S., partnered with Apollo Funds to drive transformative growth and advance its sustainability goals.