Apollo Global

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

Adding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.

Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.

Raising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.

reduced customer service is a common PE tactic.

quality degradation is a common PE tactic.

Layoffs and hiring freezes to reduce labor costs.