Paulson & Co. Inc.
Investment Details
Investor Type
Hedge Fund
Asset Class Focus
Distressed and Special Situations, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Hedge Funds, Private Equity
Stage Focus
Distressed, Turnaround
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Ireland
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Industrials
- Real Estate
- Materials
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Media
- Retail
- Transportation
- Consumer Services
- Basic Materials
Investor Details Founded: 1994
Paulson & Co. Inc. is a New York-based hedge fund founded in 1994 by John Paulson. The firm specializes in distressed debt, bankruptcies, and restructurings, focusing on event-driven arbitrage strategies, including merger arbitrage, bankruptcy reorganizations, and distressed credit. It also manages real estate private equity funds targeting distressed real estate recovery opportunities.
The firm's investment approach is characterized by a flexible strategy that allows for both long and short positions across the capital structure, aiming to optimize performance across market cycles. Paulson & Co. employs a bottom-up fundamental research methodology within corporate events and sectors where it has expertise, fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to long-term performance.
Over the years, Paulson & Co. has been involved in several high-profile investments, including significant positions during the 2008 financial crisis. The firm's success is attributed to its ability to identify undervalued assets and capitalize on market inefficiencies, maintaining a low correlation to broader market movements.
Requirements
- Capital preservation
- Above-average long-term returns
- Low correlation to markets
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Portfolio Companies
- Steinway Musical Instruments
- Viacom Inc.
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