Overview
- Apollo told clients the latest Epstein-related documents present nothing new and reiterated that no current executive, other than former CEO Leon Black, had a business or personal relationship with Epstein.
- The firm acknowledged that Marc Rowan and some employees at times provided information to Epstein related to Black’s personal tax work, which Apollo says did not involve company business.
- Apollo said Epstein’s efforts to work with co-founders other than Black were declined, reinforcing its position that contacts were limited and peripheral.
- Recently released emails reported to be from Epstein associate Lesley Groff show plans for Rowan to meet Epstein in 2015, and Reuters noted at least five scheduled meetings discussed, which it could not verify occurred.
- Teachers’ unions asked the SEC to examine whether a 2021 Apollo statement about its Epstein contacts was misleading, keeping regulatory scrutiny on the firm’s past disclosures.