Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC)

Vantage Group Holdings Completes Acquisition by Howard Hughes HoldingsJune 4, 2026 4:20 PM
PR Newswire (US) Same Team, Same ApproachHAMILTON, Bermuda, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. ("Vantage"), a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance company, today announced that it has been successfully acquired by Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) ("Howard Hughes," "HHH"). The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $2.1 billion, closed following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. With the closing complete, Vantage anchors Howard Hughes' transformation into a diversified holding company. Founded in 2020, Vantage has scaled into a next-generation leading specialty insurer, reinsurer, and partnership capital organization, offering a diversified portfolio of solutions supported by modern infrastructure and advanced analytics."The closing today marks the beginning of an exciting next chapter for Vantage," said Greg Hendrick, CEO of Vantage. "Howard Hughes brings the permanent capital and the long-term horizon this business deserves. While our ownership changes, our team, underwriting discipline, and commitment to brokers and clients remain steadfast. I am deeply grateful to the colleagues who built Vantage over the past five years, and to our brokers and clients for their continued trust. We are proud of what we've built and moving forward we're ready to deliver even greater value to brokers and clients.""Vantage will now become the cornerstone of Howard Hughes' transformation into a diversified holding company," said Bill Ackman, Executive Chairman of Howard Hughes. "The combination of Vantage's exceptional specialty insurance and reinsurance platform with Pershing Square's investment capabilities creates a powerful foundation from which we will seek to build a large, highly profitable insurance company and an enduring source of long-term value creation for Howard Hughes and its shareholders."Realized at ClosingVantage continues to operate under its existing leadership team, with the same go-to-market strategy, distribution model, and service standards in effect.HHH's holding-company ownership of Vantage provides long-term capital support which will materially strengthen Vantage's credit profile and underwriting flexibility. HHH will make a $200M capital infusion in connection with the closing to further enhance Vantage's balance sheet. Vantage's focus remains on underwriting profitability driven by disciplined risk selection, pricing, and portfolio optimization.Pershing Square Capital Management will assume management of Vantage's investment portfolio on a fee-free basis, furthering alignment with policyholders and shareholders.With closing complete, Vantage continues to focus on disciplined underwriting, profitable growth, and the broker and client relationships that define the business.About Vantage Group HoldingsVantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, the Vantage team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on clients' risks and adds creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage is a subsidiary of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. Additional information about Vantage can be found at www.vantagerisk.com.About Howard Hughes HoldingsHoward Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) is a holding company focused on growing long-term shareholder value. Through its real estate platform, Howard Hughes Communities, HHH owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including The Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The Woodlands Hills® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaii; and Merriweather District in Columbia, Maryland. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.Media Relations:John Flannery, Vantage Riskjohn.flannery@vantagerisk.com View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vantage-group-holdings-completes-acquisition-by-howard-hughes-holdings-302792021.htmlSOURCE Vantage Original: Vantage Group Holdings Completes Acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has recently made a significant investment in Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH), resulting in a substantial ownership stake. As of the most recent information available, Bill Ackman's Pershing Square will now own 46.9% of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) [3] [5]. This stake is the result of a $900 million investment, where Pershing Square acquired nine million newly issued shares of HHH at $100 per share [3] [4] [5]. This purchase price was 48% above the stock's closing price on the Friday prior to the announcement [5].

This strategic move by Pershing Square is intended to transform Howard Hughes Holdings into a diversified holding company, mirroring the model of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway [5] [6]. Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square, has expressed his admiration for Buffett and his intent to build a similar conglomerate [5] [6]. As part of this transformation, Ackman will assume the role of Executive Chairman of Howard Hughes' board, and Pershing Square's Chief Investment Officer, Ryan Israel, will become CIO of HHH [3] [5].

Pershing Square's involvement extends beyond just equity acquisition; they will provide comprehensive support to HHH, including financial advice, transaction facilitation, strategic market positioning, and assistance in identifying and hedging macroeconomic risks [3] [4]. While Pershing Square will hold a 46.9% stake, they have agreed to limit their voting power in the company to 40% [3] [5]. Howard Hughes Holdings will also pay Pershing Square a quarterly base fee of $3.75 million, along with a management fee tied to changes in HHH's market capitalization [3] [5].

This increased investment and strategic partnership underscore Ackman's high conviction in HHH, which he views as undervalued with appreciating land assets and a growing revenue stream [6]. Analysts have responded positively to the deal, with JPMorgan Chase analyst Anthony Paolone describing it as a "transformational shift" [2] [4]. The consensus among analysts is a "Strong Buy" rating for HHH stock, with an average price target of $89 and a high target of $105 [2] [4] [6].

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The move signifies a deep commitment from Pershing Square to leverage its expertise and resources to drive significant value creation at Howard Hughes Holdings, moving beyond its traditional real estate development focus to become a broader investment vehicle [3] [5] [6].

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So, here is a mini update on what's going on with the Howard Hughes Corp for the board.

The Company took a beating in 2020, but it looks like it's going to recover in 2021 and 2022 on pandemic related improvements and declines in lumber costs. Vickers says that earnings should be up 400% in 2022.

More details, and some other stock suggestions here:

https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2021/07/21/1084826_buy-these-6-housing-stocks-for-a-rocket-to-the-moon.html

The highs from 2014/15 have been cut by ~75%...

Great day here for HHC. Congratulations going out to Mr. Potty on his winnings. Congratulations to everyone for following pretty boy Ackman. Pretty soon it will be FNMA turn.

News: $HHC The Howard Hughes Corporation® Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value

DALLAS , June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of recent media speculation, The Howard Hughes Corporation ® (NYSE: HHC) today confirmed that its Board of Directors is conducting a broad review of potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The Board i...

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outlets at new orleans' riverwalk set to open:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/howard-hughes-corporation-open-outlet-110000684.html

letter to shareholders:

http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140313-905880.html

new leasing executives hired:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/howard-hughes-corporation-expands-retail-120000652.html

4th qtr and full year results:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1498828/000110465914014217/a14-6941_1ex99d1.htm

hhc to construct luxury hotel at the woodlands:

http://www.thewoodlandscvb.com/pages/HelpCenter/NewsRoom/tabid/88/EntryID/809/Default.aspx

favorable preliminary tax ruling at summerlin:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/feb/21/ruling-favors-hughes-corp-summerlin-land-valuation/

ward's village high rise design inspired by ocean:

http://www.hawaiibusiness.com/Hawaii-Business/February-2014/High-Rises-Design-Inspired-by-the-Ocean/

new tenants coming to summerlin

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/howard-hughes-corporation-announces-fashion-120000262.html

hhc establishes ward village foundation

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/howard-hughes-corporation-establishes-ward-120000936.html

harbor conference presentation:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1498828/000110465913010044/a13-5067_1ex99d1.htm

ala moana condo project sold out:

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/03/05/howard-hughes-corp-expects-to-make.html?ana=yfcpc

hhc receives approval for the redevelopment of south street seaport:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/howard-hughes-corporation-receives-approval-110000784.html