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Apollo Global Management acquires Tech Data for $5.4 billion

Distributor Tech Data has agreed to sell its outstanding shares to Apollo Global Management, totaling approximately US$5.4 billion in an all-cash deal.

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Apollo Global Management acquires Tech Data for $5.4 billion

Distributor Tech Data has agreed to sell its outstanding shares to Apollo Global Management, totaling approximately US$5.4 billion in an all-cash deal.

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