Tag

Pershing Square Holdings

All articles tagged with #pershing square holdings

business1 year ago

UMG Rejects Ackman's Amsterdam Delisting Request Amid Tensions

Universal Music Group (UMG) has rejected billionaire Bill Ackman's request to delist from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange following antisemitic attacks in the city. Ackman, whose hedge fund Pershing Square Holdings claims a contractual right to list UMG in the U.S., argues that moving the listing would benefit the company. UMG stated it would consider the best interests of its shareholders before any decision, despite Ackman's push for a U.S. listing by next year.

business1 year ago

Bill Ackman to Relocate Listings from Amsterdam Amid Antisemitic Concerns

Billionaire Bill Ackman plans to remove Pershing Square Holdings' listing from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange following antisemitic attacks in the city, which he described as a tipping point. The decision aims to consolidate trading on the London Stock Exchange, where most of the company's trading occurs. Ackman also suggested Universal Music Group consider moving its listing from Amsterdam to the U.S. due to potential benefits. The attacks in Amsterdam involved assaults on Israeli soccer fans, leading to multiple arrests and condemnation from Dutch officials.

business1 year ago

Bill Ackman Pushes to Delist Pershing Square from Amsterdam Amid Attacks

Bill Ackman plans to delist Pershing Square Holdings from Euronext Amsterdam, focusing solely on the London Stock Exchange due to higher trading volumes and ethical concerns about Amsterdam's treatment of tourists and minorities. Ackman also aims to move Universal Music Group's listing to the US to enhance liquidity and market presence, leveraging Pershing Square's contractual rights to facilitate this transition by next year.