Group 1 - Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) is acquiring Nippon Sheet Glass for approximately $3.7 billion in enterprise value, marking its fifth private equity investment in Japan [1][2] - The acquisition is expected to be completed early next year, pending shareholder approval, with Nippon Sheet planning to issue new shares worth $1.04 billion to an Apollo entity as part of the deal [2][3] - The investment aims to support Nippon Sheet's financial position, as the company's debt has exceeded 570 billion yen, leading to challenges with interest payments [3] Group 2 - The acquisition is strategically timed as Nippon Sheet is positioned to benefit from increasing demand for architectural glass, automotive glazing, and solar products [4] - Apollo Global Management is a leading global alternative asset manager, managing over $600 billion in assets and specializing in credit, private equity, and real estate investments [5]