Acadian chairman Paulson sells shares, remains largest stockholder

Published 05/09/2025, 15:02
Acadian chairman Paulson sells shares, remains largest stockholder

BOSTON - Acadian Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:AAMI) Chairman John Paulson sold a portion of his holdings in the company this week, contributing to a 16.4% stock price decline, while maintaining his position as the largest shareholder, according to a company statement released Friday. InvestingPro data shows the stock remains slightly undervalued despite its strong 80% gain over the past six months.

After the transaction, which Paulson described as "a relatively small block of stock for rebalancing purposes," he continues to own approximately 22% of Acadian’s outstanding shares. The sale was reportedly conducted in response to investor interest through reverse inquiry.

"I’m enthusiastic about Acadian’s transition into the only pure-play public systematic manager," Paulson said in the statement. "Since this transition, Acadian has experienced strong operating performance and asset growth, and we remain excited about its future prospects." The company’s financial health score is rated as "Good" by InvestingPro, with particularly strong momentum and profitability metrics.

Paulson affirmed his commitment to the company, stating he remains "fully aligned with all shareholders in creating sustainable long-term value."

Acadian Asset Management Inc. is the NYSE-listed holding company of Acadian Asset Management LLC, which manages approximately $151 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025. With a market capitalization of $1.57 billion and an attractive PEG ratio of 0.39, the company shows promising growth potential. Discover more detailed insights and 12 additional ProTips with InvestingPro.

The company offers institutional investors access to systematic investment strategies designed for various risk and return objectives, according to the press release.

In other recent news, Acadian Asset Management Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The company announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.64, exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.52. Revenue for the quarter reached $127.4 million, surpassing the $117.6 million estimate and showing growth from the previous year. Acadian also experienced record net inflows of $13.8 billion during the quarter, representing 11% of its beginning-of-period assets under management. These results highlight the company’s strong investment performance and substantial client inflows. Analyst firms have noted these developments, emphasizing the positive impact on the company’s financial health. These are recent developments concerning Acadian Asset Management.

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