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Ackman is making headlines by selling a 10% stake in Pershing Square, with the goal of eventually taking his investment firm public. This move comes as Pershing Square is raising $1.05 billion in a funding round, valuing the management company at $10.5 billion. The investors involved in the deal are institutional and family offices, who have chosen to remain anonymous.
While an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. is on the horizon for Pershing Square, Ackman has not yet hired bankers or officially started the process. This development follows Ackman’s appointment of Ryan Israel as chief investment officer two years ago, signaling a shift in leadership within the firm.
Pershing Square currently manages $18.6 billion in total assets, with a significant portion invested in Pershing Square Holdings, a closed-end fund trading on European stock exchanges. Ackman’s success as a hedge fund manager has earned him a strong reputation in the financial industry, bolstered by his market-topping returns and vocal activist campaigns.
In addition to his investment strategies, Ackman has a strong presence on social media, with 1.2 million followers on platform X. Earlier this year, he announced plans to launch a new investment vehicle listed on the New York Stock Exchange, presenting an opportunity for Main Street investors to access his expertise.
As of the end of March, Ackman’s hedge fund held positions in only six stocks, including Alphabet, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Hilton Hotels. Despite his success, Ackman made headlines last year when he decided to quit activist short selling, a controversial practice that led to a high-profile battle against Herbalife.
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