$25 Billion to Zero: Bill Ackman’s Bungled IPO

Bill Ackman has pressed pause on the initial public offering of a new fund aimed at everyday investors after a lack of demand. Ackman originally aimed to raise around $25 billion in the offering, hoping to capitalize on his social-media celebrity but his fund goals shrunk dramatically. WSJ’s Peter Rudegeair unpacks what happened.

Further Reading:

-CanBill Ackman Turn Social-Media Stardom Into a Blockbuster IPO?

-What Bill Ackman Got Wrong With His Bungled IPO

Further Listening:

-TheLife of One of Wall Street’s Greatest Investors

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