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Athene 2024 Asset Risk & Stress Considerations

U.S. Markets (Alternative Disclosure) via PUBT

Athene Asset Portfolio

Risk & Stress Considerations Update

March 2024

Disclaimer

This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security of Athene Holding Ltd. ("AHL" or "Athene").

Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this presentation to "Apollo" and "AGM" refer to Apollo Global Management, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, references in this presentation to "AGM HoldCo" refer to Apollo Global Management, Inc., and references in this presentation to "AAM" refer to Apollo Asset Management, Inc., a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

This presentation contains, and certain oral statements made by Athene's representatives from time to time may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied by, such statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Athene's management and the management of Athene's subsidiaries. Generally, forward-looking statements include actions, events, results, strategies and expectations and are often identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "may," "will," "could," "might," or "continues" or similar expressions. Forward looking statements within this presentation include, but are not limited to, benefits to be derived from Athene's capital allocation decisions; the anticipated performance of Athene's portfolio in certain stress or recessionary environments; the performance of Athene's business; general economic conditions; expected future operating results; Athene's liquidity and capital resources; and other non-historical statements. Although Athene management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties related to Athene's forward-looking statements, see its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements described herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Athene does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

Athene adopted the US GAAP accounting standard related to Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (LDTI) as of January 1, 2023, which required Athene to apply the new standard retrospectively back to January 1, 2022, the date of Athene's merger with AGM. Certain 2022 US GAAP financial metrics and disclosures in this presentation have been retrospectively adjusted in accordance with the requirements of the adoption guidance of LDTI. Please refer to the discussion of Non-GAAP Measures and Definitions herein for additional information on items that are excluded from Athene's non-GAAP measure of spread related earnings, which was retrospectively adjusted in accordance with the requirements of the adoption guidance of LDTI.

Information contained herein may include information respecting prior performance of Athene. Information respecting prior performance, while a useful tool, is not necessarily indicative of actual results to be achieved in the future, which is dependent upon many factors, many of which are beyond Athene's control. The information contained herein is not a guarantee of future performance by Athene, and actual outcomes and results may differ materially from any historic, pro forma or projected financial results indicated herein. Certain of the financial information contained herein is unaudited or based on the application of non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, certain financial information is based on estimates of management. These estimates, which are based on the reasonable expectations of management, are subject to change and there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The information contained herein does not purport to be all-inclusive or contain all information that an evaluator may require in order to properly evaluate the business, prospects or value of Athene. Athene does not have any obligation to update this presentation and the information may change at any time without notice.

Models that may be contained herein (the "Models") are being provided for illustrative and discussion purposes only and are not intended to forecast or predict future events. Information provided in the Models may not reflect the most current data and is subject to change. The Models are based on estimates and assumptions that are also subject to change and may be subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, including numerous uncontrollable market and event driven situations. There is no guarantee that the information presented in the Models is accurate. Actual results may differ materially from those reflected and contemplated in such hypothetical, forward- looking information. Undue reliance should not be placed on such information and investors should not use the Models to make investment decisions. Athene has no duty to update the Models in the future.

Certain of the information used in preparing this presentation was obtained from third parties or public sources. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given by or on behalf of Athene or any other person as to the accuracy, completeness or fairness of such information, and no responsibility or liability is accepted for any such information. The contents of any website referenced in this presentation are not incorporated by reference and only speak as of the date listed thereon.

This document is not intended to be, nor should it be construed or used as, financial, legal, tax, insurance or investment advice. There can be no assurance that Athene will achieve its objectives. Past performance is not indicative of future success.

All information is as of the dates indicated herein.

2

The Industry Has Focused on Capital Return, Leaving Many Companies With Less Capital Flexibility

U.S. and European Life Insurers Cumulative Capital Retuas % of Current Market Capitalization1

$4B+

77%

72%

total capital charges on higher-risk liabilities2

66%

from U.S.

life insurers since 2H'22

57%

52%

45%

37%

30%

22%

14%

9%

5%

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

YTD 2023

Over the past decade, U.S. and European life insurers have returned capital to shareholders equal to 77% of current market capitalization1

Source: Capital IQ as of February 19, 2024. Includes US insurers AEL, AIG, LNC, MET, PFG, PRU, and VOYA, and European insurers AXA, Generali, Allianz, Aviva, Swiss Life, Phoenix, L&G, NN, ASR, Ageas and Aegon. 1. 2023 capital retuthrough September 30, 2023. 2. Higher-risk liabilities relate to guaranteed universal life, long-term care, and traditional variable annuities, none of which Athene has direct exposure to.

3

Athene Has Spent Years Diligently Raising Capital to Improve Its Financial Strength

Company

Acquires Aviva

Rated

Rated

Upgraded

Upgraded

Upgraded

Upgraded

Merger

Upgraded

Rated

Founded

USA

'A-'

'A-'

to 'A'

to 'A'

to 'A'

to 'A+'

Completed

to 'A+'

'A1'

2009

2013

2014

2015

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

~$17 Billion1

Apollo has been the largest single contributor of capital to the retirement services industry in the US and Europe since 2010

having raised approximately $17 billion of primary capital across its platform

Note: Ratings represent financial strength ratings for primary insurance subsidiaries.

1. Calculated as the sum of total primary capital raised across Apollo retirement services platform entities via equity, preferred equity, debt, and third-party capital from 2010 through January 31, 2024.

4

Athene Has Built a Fortress Balance Sheet…

A+ $22B $2.6B $82B $8.0B

Financial

Regulatory

Excess

Available

Total

Strength Profile1

Capital2

Equity Capital3

Liquidity4

Deployable Capital5

Note: Athene metrics are net of the noncontrolling interests, as of December 31, 2023. 1. Relates to Athene's primary insurance subsidiaries; represents ratings from AM Best "A", Fitch "A+", S&P "A+" and Moody's "A1". 2. Represents the aggregate capital of Athene's US and Bermuda insurance entities, determined with respect to each insurance entity by applying the statutory accounting principles applicable to each such entity. Adjustments are made to, among other things, assets and expenses at the holding company level. Excludes capital from noncontrolling interests.

3. Computed as capital in excess of the capital required to support our core operating strategies, as determined based upon internal modeling and analysis of economic risk, as well as inputs from rating agency capital models and consideration of both NAIC RBC and Bermuda capital requirements. 4. Includes $10.5 billion of cash and cash equivalents, $2.6 billion AHL/Athene Life Re Ltd. (ALRe) liquidity facility with $0.5 billion accordion feature, $2.0 billion committed repos, $1.25 billion AHL credit facility with $0.5 billion accordion feature, $3.7 billion of FHLB capacity, and $60.5 billion liquid bond portfolio. Availability of accordion features subject to lender consent and other factors. 5. Includes $2.6 billion in excess equity capital, $3.8 billion in untapped debt capacity and $1.6 billion in available undrawn capital at ACRA. Untapped debt capacity assumes capacity of 25% debt-to-capitalization and is subject to general availability and market conditions.

5

…That Outperforms the Competition

Higher Statutory Capital

Lower Adjusted Debt-to-Capital

2

Lower Credit Losses

vs. Reserves1

$22B of

Stat Capital

Trailing 5 Year Avg.

(2018-2022)

11.6%

27.1%

13bps

9.3%

9bps

14.5%

Athene

AA-/A+ Rated

Athene

AA-/A+ Rated

Athene3

Industry

Company Average

Company Average

Average4

Note: Athene metrics are net of the noncontrolling interests. AA-/A+ Rated Companies are: PFG (A+), GL (AA-), MET (AA-), and PRU (AA-). 1. AA-/A+ Rated Company metrics as of September 30, 2023 per SNL Financial. 2. Refers to Athene adjusted debt-to-capital ratio as of December 31, 2023. AA-/A+ Rated company metrics as of December 31, 2023 per company filings. 3. Athene's statutory fixed income impairments adjusted to include changes in mortgage loan specific reserves in relation to average invested assets of regulated entities in the US and Bermuda.

4. Industry average represents U.S. statutory impairments adjusted to include changes in mortgage loan specific reserves per SNL Financial. Industry average includes AEL, AIG, AMP, BHF, EQH, FG, LNC, MET, PFG, PRU, VOYA and Transamerica.

6

MOODY'S, JULY 2023
S&P, JANUARY 2024

Athene is Committed to Strong Ratings, with an Upward Trajectory

'A+'

Outlook Stable

'A+'

Outlook Stable

'A1'

Outlook Stable

'A'

Outlook Positive

Note: Ratings represent financial strength ratings for primary insurance subsidiaries.

"Athene benefits from material competitive advantages as a result of its significant operating scale. While the company remains focused on spread-based liabilities, Fitch views Athene as having favorable diversification relative to more modest annuity peers."

FITCH, SEPTEMBER 2023

"We view Athene's competitive position as strong, as it has expanded its liability profile and market share over the past few years... In the past couple of years, the company has also expanded into flow reinsurance in Japan, and it has recently executed a small block acquisition there. These expansions reflect the strength of Athene's business model and its competitive advantage in its various spread-lending businesses.."

"The A1 insurance financial strength rating of its US and Bermuda-based life insurance operating companies reflects the company's strong market position in its core insurance products, which include retail and pension group annuities, as well as flow reinsurance. Strengths also include very good capital levels, modest financial leverage, and strong interest coverage metrics, as well as solid profitability."

"Risk-adjusted capitalization is at the strongest level, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio. Strong historical growth in premiums and deposits across its retail, institutional reinsurance, and pension risk transfer markets. Stable liability profile with concentration in retirement products with MVAs, surrender or economic protections."

A.M. BEST, MAY 2023

7

Athene's Portfolio is Almost Entirely Investment Grade Credit

  • ~97% of Athene's fixed income portfolio is invested ininvestment grade assets1
  • Target asset classes which bringilliquidity or structuring complexity premium, not incremental credit risk
  • Focus on directly originated, senior secured loans where control of origination results in betterrisk-adjustedreturns

Athene

97% NAIC 1 & 21

Cash & Equivalents Other2

5%2% Alternatives

5%

Mortgage Loans3 20%

CMBS

3% RMBS

4%

ABS/CLO

19%

Corporate

  • Gov't
    42%

Peer Average Portfolio4

95% NAIC 1 & 25

Cash & Equivalents Other

5%7%

Alternatives 2%

Mortgage Loans 17%

CMBS

4%

RMBS 5%

ABS/CLO

7%

Corporate

  • Gov't
    53%

Key Differentiators:

High-Quality Private Credit, Structured

Credit, Differentiated Alternatives

Note: Athene net invested assets as of December 31, 2023. 1. As of December 31, 2023, 97% of $148 billion of available for sale securities designated NAIC 1 or 2. 2. Includes short-term investments, equity securities, policy loans and other investments. 3. Comprised of 12% Commercial Mortgage Loans (CML) and 8% Residential Mortgage Loans (RML). 4. Peer asset allocations represent weighted average allocations per GAAP disclosures of AEL, AMP, BHF, CNO, CRBG, FG, GA, LNC, MET, PFG, PRU, RGA and VOYA. Data as of December 31, 2023. 5. Peer credit quality represents GAAP disclosure NAIC ratings for PRU and MET and US STAT NAIC disclosure ratings for AEL, AMP, BHF, CNO, CRBG, FG, GA, LNC, PFG, RGA and VOYA as of December 31, 2023.

8

Athene Targets ~30-40 Basis Points of Incremental Yield Through Illiquidity and Complexity Premia Without Adding Incremental Credit Risk

Options to Pursue Excess Risk-Adjusted Investment Returns

More Duration

  • Buy assets with longer tenor than liabilities to take advantage of upward sloping yield curve

Riskier Assets

  • Buy assets farther out on the risk/reward spectrum (e.g. public equities)
  • Buy lower quality credit in pursuit of higher spreads

Illiquidity & Structure

  • Capture illiquidity premium by buying more private or directly originated assets
  • Capture complexity premium by buying structured securities offering diversification, credit enhancement and structural protections

9

Today, Investment Grade Structured Credit is Safer Credit Risk Than Equivalently Rated Corporate Debt

Athene continues to be a leader in transparency around its investment philosophy in structured credit, and published a Structured Credit Whitepaper in December 2022

Highlights key features of investment grade structured credit, which help to provide safer yield than comparably rated corporate credit:

Diversification

Credit Enhancement

Structural Protections

Investors with the expertise to understand complexity, and long-dated, stable funding to withstand illiquidity and price volatility, can capture incremental yield without taking on incremental credit risk

CLICK HERETO VIEW ATHENE'S

STRUCTURED CREDIT WHITEPAPER

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