Freddie MacFavorable outcome for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could increase fee-paying assets.
Pershing Square Holdings Ltd reported its Q2 2026 earnings call, highlighting expectations for high compounding rates from its underlying portfolio companies to drive net asset value growth over time. The company's portfolio includes high-quality businesses such as Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Alcon, and Netflix, and it plans to use investment-grade debt to enhance long-term returns. CEO Bill Ackman noted that the first new fund launch will be Pershing Square Ventures, targeted for fall or end of year, and that a favorable outcome for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could increase fee-paying assets by 30% overnight. The company also plans to add 15% to 20% debt to total assets for PSUS, with rating agency meetings beginning in early September followed by a bond offering. Ackman described the trading discount of PSUS to NAV as 'absurd' and a solvable problem, with plans for more aggressive marketing to financial advisers.
Freddie MacFavorable outcome for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could increase fee-paying assets.
Fannie MaeFavorable outcome for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could increase fee-paying assets.
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Microsoft Corporation
Alcon AG
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Netflix IncNew fund launch targeted for fall or end of year.