Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Segments Disclosure

Note 19 – Segment Reporting

We currently operate as one segment, which is also our sole reportable segment. Our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is our senior management team, comprised of our chief executive officer, our chief financial officer, and the chief investment officer of the Manager. The accounting policies of our single reportable segment are consistent with those outlined in our summary of significant accounting policies (refer to "Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies"). We generate our revenue primarily from originating, acquiring, investing in, and managing performing commercial mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Additionally, we may find it necessary or desirable to foreclose on certain of the loans we originate or acquire, and if we cannot sell the related property, we would operate the property as real estate owned. The CODM evaluates the performance of any real estate owned assets with that of our commercial mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Additionally, we seek to enhance our returns on equity by utilizing leverage, and generally finance our mortgage loans with leverage obtained through a variety of sources, including secured credit facilities, a revolving credit facility, private securitizations, and corporate-level debt. The CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based on consolidated net income (loss), which is also reported as consolidated net income (loss) on our consolidated statement of operations. Our consolidated net income (loss) is primarily derived through the difference between the interest income earned on our loans and the cost at which we are able to finance them. Accordingly, interest expense, as reported on our consolidated statement of operations, is our most significant segment expense. Additionally, the measure of segment assets is reflected on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets. The CODM uses consolidated net income (loss) to make key operating decisions, such as identifying attractive investment opportunities, evaluating underwriting standards, determining the appropriate level of leverage to enhance returns on equity and deciding on the sources of financing.