Pershing Square launched its U.S. investor roadshow today to market two simultaneous initial public offerings: one for the investment manager itself and another for a new fund branded Pershing Square USA. The campaign is intended to introduce potential investors to the twin listings and present the financing terms for the fund offer.
The Pershing Square USA fund is seeking gross proceeds in a range of $5 billion to $10 billion through a combination of the IPO and an associated private placement. The fund is offering shares at a fixed price of $50 each. According to the offering documents, the IPO is expected to price on April 28, consistent with the stated timetable.
This effort follows an earlier attempt to bring the new fund to market in 2024 that was halted days before its planned debut. The filing notes that the prior launch was scrapped just ahead of the scheduled listing, and the current roadshow represents another effort to complete the offering process.
A syndicate of banks is acting as global coordinators and bookrunners on the combined transactions. Citigroup, UBS Investment Bank, BofA Securities, Jefferies and Wells Fargo Securities are listed as the lead firms handling coordination and bookrunning responsibilities for the dual IPO.
Once completed, the Pershing Square USA fund will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker PSUS. The management company itself will list on the same exchange under the ticker PS. The filings and roadshow materials set out the structure and pricing for the offerings but do not alter the stated listing venues or ticker assignments.
Contextual note - The roadshow and pricing timetable reflect the current plans as presented in the offering terms. No additional changes to schedule or structure are reported in the roadshow announcement.
Key details at a glance
- Offer price for Pershing Square USA shares: $50 per share.
- Targeted proceeds for the fund via IPO and private placement: $5 billion to $10 billion.
- Expected IPO pricing date: April 28.
- Lead coordinators and bookrunners: Citigroup, UBS Investment Bank, BofA Securities, Jefferies, Wells Fargo Securities.
- Proposed NYSE tickers: PSUS for Pershing Square USA, PS for Pershing Square.