UDR, Inc. and Apollo Form $2.0 Billion Strategic Partnership
DENVER & NEW YORK, October 21, 2026--UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), a multifamily real estate investment trust, and Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced their intention to form a new, long-term joint venture involving a diversified portfolio of apartment communities. The joint venture will own a portfolio of 19 high-quality communities totaling 7,059 apartment homes and valued at approximately $2.0 billion.
Under the terms of the transaction, UDR will continue to operate and manage the portfolio for which it will earn an asset management fee. Apollo-managed funds and affiliates ("Apollo") will invest $1.34 billion of equity capital into a newly established joint venture, acquiring an approximate two-thirds interest. UDR will retain a one-third interest and consolidate the joint venture. The transaction, once completed, is expected to imply a capitalization rate of approximately 6.0% for a portfolio with average revenue per home of $2,058 and an age of 39 years. UDR will also retain an option to repurchase Apollo's interest in the joint venture at an expected 7.00-7.50% fixed return for a finite period starting at the fifth anniversary of closing.
"We are delighted for the opportunity to partner with Apollo, one of the world's leading financial institutions. We believe that our best-in-class operating platform positions UDR as a natural fit with Apollo's scaled permanent capital base. Access to equity capital is one of UDR's strategic priorities. With this transaction, we believe we will be positioned to take advantage of compelling opportunities in the marketplace, while improving the quality of our wholly-owned portfolio and strengthening our balance sheet, all in an accretive manner. Our shareholders will benefit not only from the flexibility to move assets in and out of our newly established joint venture, but also from the ability to realize outsized value creation over time," said Tom Toomey, UDR's Chairman, President, and CEO.
Apollo Partner Jamshid Ehsani said, "We are proud to serve as a capital partner to UDR. UDR is a recognized leader in the real estate industry with a track record of operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation. This transaction provides a cost-efficient capital solution tailored to UDR's needs. Apollo's investment further demonstrates the ability of our High Grade Capital Solutions business to partner with and support leading companies around the world."
"UDR's partnership with Apollo provides access to a new, low-cost permanent source of equity capital. We expect the transaction to be accretive to earnings and intend to deploy the proceeds into higher-growth assets and other general corporate purposes. Proceeds will also be utilized for debt reduction, strengthening the balance sheet at an opportune moment," said Dave Bragg, UDR's Chief Financial Officer.