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Mark Walter sought loan from Apollo backed by Lakers stake - Financial Times

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Billionaire Mark Walter, chairman of Carlyle Group, sought a substantial loan from Apollo Global Management backed by his stake in the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. The move reflects financial pressures facing one of the most influential figures in private equity.

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