date:Jan 31, 2013
one of the largest alternative investment managers. Apollo acquired CKE Restaurants, Inc., the owner of the Carls Jr. and Hardees restaurant chains, in 2010, and was among the suitors for Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. in 2011 prior to ConAgra Foods acquiring the company. As of June 30, 2012, the company had total assets under management of $105 billion.
Earlier this week, Hostess tapped Portland, Ore.-based United States Bakery, also known as Franz Family Bakeries, as the stalking horse bidder for se