Bill Ackman in talks to launch fund to bet on investor complacency
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · first reported by Financial Times and 4 others
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square hedge fund offers $64 billion to acquire Universal Music Group.
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Coverage
5 sources- Financial TimesBill Ackman in talks to launch fund to bet on investor complacency
- MSNUniversal Music targeted in takeover bid by hedge fund Pershing Square
- Business InsiderBill Ackman's hedge fund bids to buy the music label behind Taylor Swift and Harry Styles
- The New York TimesBill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal
- Business Insider AfricaBill Ackman's hedge fund bids to buy the music label behind Taylor Swift and Harry Styles
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