Category Archives: Activist Funds
Hedge Fund Founder Says Income Inequality “A Big Issue”
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – In his annual State of the Union address, President Obama said that, “inequality has deepened” and “economic mobility has stalled.” Obama also promised to tackle economic inequality “with or without Congress.” “Today, after four years of economic growth, corporate profits […]
Vulture Hedge Funds Fight Over Europe’s Debt
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Marathon Asset Management, the New York-based $11 billion hedge fund is reported to be starting a hedge fund to focus on European distressed debt. “The $530 million fund was opened on Jan. 15 and will start […]
Activist Hedge Fund Wants Changes At Juniper
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Tech company Juniper Networks saw its stock rise nearly 10% yesterday when Paul Singer’s hedge fund, Elliot Management, sent the board of directors suggestions on how to boost their share price and increase profits. The $23 billion hedge fund holds 6.2% […]
Activist Hedge Funds Fight For Media Company Management
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Minnesota-based entertainment company ValueVision Media has rejected proposals by $1.5 billion activist hedge fund Clinton Group to hold a shareholder meeting in order to elect a new CEO and board of directors. The Clinton Group then joined […]
Loeb’s Activist Hedge Fund Acquires 5.7% Stake in Sotheby’s
New York (HedgeCo.net) – A new filing with the SEC shows that Daniel Loeb’s $14 billion hedge fund Third Point LLC spent over $156 million on the acquisition of a 5.7% stake in Sotheby’s. The well known activist hedge fund Third […]
“Vulture” Hedge Funds Getting Ready to Swoop On Detroit
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Some major hedge funds are focusing on Detroit, looking for ways to profit from the city’s distressed debt, according to an article from the Detroit Free press. Vulture fund is a term commonly used to refer to a private […]
Hedge Funds Add New Antitrust Claim Against Porsche
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – A group of hedge funds led by Elliott International and Perry Partners are going up against Porsche, suing them for 1.81 billion euros (approximately $2.4 billion). “After other investors lost two similar claims at a German […]
Hedge Fund Seeder Investcorp Applauds Prosiris On Surpassing $1 Billion In Assets
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Hedge fund giant Investcorp has struck gold again by seeding Prosiris Capital Management LLC, a credit-oriented investment manager founded by Reza Ali. Prosiris has now surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, Investcorp provided Prosiris with an initial seed […]
Sony Rejects Hedge Fund Proposal
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Sony Corp has rejected Daniel Loeb’s idea for a spinoff of part of Sony’s entertainment arm that would have included a Hollywood movie studio and music business. The board unanimously rejected the deal. “The Sony board of directors […]
