Paulson & Co. Files Form 144 to Sell $157M in Acadian Asset Management Shares
AAMI has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $31.24.
Summary
Paulson & Co. Inc., a 10% stockholder and director, has filed a Form 144 indicating an intent to sell 1.9 million shares of Acadian Asset Management, valued at approximately $157.1 million.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · AAMI
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Major Shareholder Intent to Sell
Paulson & Co. Inc., identified as a 10% stockholder and director, has filed a Form 144 to sell 1,900,000 shares of common stock.
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Substantial Value of Proposed Sale
The shares intended for sale are valued at approximately $157.1 million, based on the closing price as of June 17, 2026.
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Significant Stake Reduction
This proposed sale represents approximately 5.33% of the company's current market capitalization and outstanding shares, indicating a material reduction in a key investor's position.
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Adds to Recent Insider Distribution
This filing follows a recent Form 144 and subsequent Form 4 from an officer in early May, which reported a sale of approximately $6.7 million, contributing to a broader trend of insider distribution.
Analysis · AAMI · Finance
Paulson & Co. Inc., a significant 10% stockholder and director, has filed an intent to sell 1.9 million shares, valued at approximately $157.1 million. This proposed sale represents over 5% of the company's market capitalization and outstanding shares, indicating a substantial reduction in a major investor's stake. This follows recent insider selling activity and could create significant selling pressure on the stock.
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At the time of this filing, AAMI was trading at $78.50 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.9B. The 52-week trading range was $31.24 to $85.73. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.