Apollo invests £4.5bn in EDF's UK projects, including nuclear plant

Apollo announced that its affiliates, funds, and strategic accounts have signed an agreement to invest up to £4.5 billion (€5.25bn $6.03bn) in fixed-rate callable notes issued by EDF. Proceeds from the financing will be used primarily to finance EDF projects in the UK, most notably the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.