Paulson & Co. Sells $146.7M in Acadian Asset Management Shares, Reducing Stake to 16.4%
AAMI has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $31.37.
Summary
Paulson & Co. Inc., a 10% owner, sold 1.9 million shares of Acadian Asset Management for $146.7 million, reducing its ownership to 16.4%.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · AAMI
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Major Share Sale by Institutional Investor
Paulson & Co. Inc. sold 1,900,000 shares of common stock in a block trade on June 17, 2026, at a price of $77.25 per share, totaling approximately $146.7 million.
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Reduced Ownership Stake
Following the sale, Paulson & Co. Inc. now beneficially owns 5,843,282 shares, representing 16.4% of Acadian Asset Management's outstanding common stock, down from a previous higher percentage.
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Execution of Previously Indicated Sale
This Schedule 13D/A confirms the execution of a sale that was previously indicated by a Form 144 filing from Paulson & Co. Inc. on June 18, 2026.
Analysis · AAMI · Finance
Paulson & Co. Inc., a significant institutional investor, has sold a substantial block of shares in Acadian Asset Management. This transaction, valued at $146.7 million, represents a notable reduction in their stake and follows a Form 144 filing indicating an intent to sell. While institutional sales can be for portfolio rebalancing, a disposition of this magnitude from a major shareholder can create an overhang on the stock and may signal a change in conviction.
At the time of this filing, AAMI was trading at $73.89 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.6B. The 52-week trading range was $31.37 to $85.73. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.