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Bill Ackman Offers $1.5B to Acquire Howard Hughes Holdings

1/13/2025

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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square intends to buy remaining shares of Howard Hughes Holdings at $85 each, an 18% premium.
Currently holding 38% of Howard Hughes, Pershing plans to form a subsidiary for the merger.
Shareholders can opt for cash or exchange shares for the new entity.
Ackman has criticized Howard Hughes' stock performance since its 2010 IPO.
The acquisition could raise Pershing's stake to 61-69%, totaling a $1.5 billion investment.

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Story summary

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square intends to buy remaining shares of Howard Hughes Holdings at $85 each, an 18% premium.
Currently holding 38% of Howard Hughes, Pershing plans to form a subsidiary for the merger.
Shareholders can opt for cash or exchange shares for the new entity.
Ackman has criticized Howard Hughes' stock performance since its 2010 IPO.
The acquisition could raise Pershing's stake to 61-69%, totaling a $1.5 billion investment.