Bill Ackman Seeks $900M Stake in Howard Hughes to Build Berkshire Hathaway Model

Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, has made a $900 million investment to increase his controlling stake in Howard Hughes Holdings, aiming to transform the real estate company into a diversified holding entity modeled after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. As part of the deal, Ackman will serve as executive chairman, and his team plans to expand Howard Hughes by acquiring controlling interests in high-quality, durable growth companies. Ackman acknowledges Buffett’s influence on his investment philosophy and aspires to emulate the long-term, value-driven approach that built Berkshire Hathaway into a global conglomerate. The move has sparked global attention, with investors watching to see if Ackman’s strategy can rival Buffett’s legacy and reshape investment paradigms across different markets. Unlike Buffett, Ackman is willing to invest in faster-growing companies even at higher valuations, reflecting a distinct approach within the same overarching framework. For now, the financial community is closely monitoring whether Ackman’s vision will meet the high bar set by Berkshire Hathaway.