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Pershing Square's Ackman confirms sale of some of its UMG shares

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Posted on March 14, 2025

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· Last updated: March 13, 2025

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Ackman Confirms Sale of Some Pershing Square UMG Shares

PARIS (Reuters) - Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman confirmed on Thursday his firm had sold some of its shares in Universal Music Group (UMG).

"We decided to sell a portion of our UMG position today," he wrote on X.

"UMG was our largest position going into the day at more than around 27% of our capital. After the sale, it will still be our largest position at about 17% of the portfolio," he said.

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • Bill Ackman confirms sale of UMG shares.
  • UMG was Pershing Square's largest position at 27%.
  • Post-sale, UMG remains largest at 17% of portfolio.
  • Ackman shared the news on social media platform X.
  • The sale impacts Pershing Square's investment strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the sale of some UMG shares by Pershing Square, as confirmed by CEO Bill Ackman.
Why did Ackman sell UMG shares?
Ackman sold UMG shares to adjust Pershing Square's investment portfolio while maintaining UMG as its largest position.
How much of UMG does Pershing Square still hold?
After the sale, Pershing Square holds 17% of its portfolio in UMG shares.

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