Bill Ackman takes Pershing Square Inc. public via direct listing with bonus shares
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Updated · Barron's · Apr 28
Bill Ackman takes Pershing Square Inc. public via direct listing with bonus shares
11 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 28
Buyers of the new $5 billion Pershing Square USA fund will receive one Pershing Square Inc. share for every five fund shares, with institutional investors getting enhanced terms.
Pershing Square Inc. will not raise new capital in the listing, and shares will begin trading on the NYSE Wednesday. The firm is expected to have $21 billion in fee-paying assets after the deal.
Ackman highlights high margins, permanent capital, and low private credit exposure as advantages, though the smaller fund size may reduce management fees and bonus share value. Limited stock float could cause volatile trading.
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