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Silver Point Capital
IndustryHedge fund
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002)
Founders
  • • Robert J. O’Shea
  • • Edward A. Mulé
Headquarters
Greenwich, Connecticut
Websitewww.silverpointcapital.com

Silver Point Capital is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund that focuses on credit and special situations investments.[1]

It was founded in 2002 by former Goldman Sachs partners, Edward A. Mulé and Robert J. O’Shea.[2][3]

In 2012, it was reported to have $8.1 billion in assets under management, and was listed as the 83rd largest hedge fund in the United States based on gross assets of hedge funds run by SEC-registered management firms.[2][4]

Investment strategy

Debt investments

Notable investments

Corporate affairs

Prominent former employees

Recognition

In 2014, Silver Point ranked No. 1 overall in Institutional Investor's annual Hedge Fund Report Card survey.[10] The fund received the highest scores in Alpha Generation, Alignment of Interests, and Transparency.[11] In 2015, Silver Point ranked No. 2 overall in Institutional Investor's annual Hedge Fund Report Card survey.[12]

References

  1. ^ Anderson, Jenny (1 October 2006). "Hedge Funds Draw Insider Scrutiny". New York Times. No. Business. United States. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Silver Point Capital – Hedge Fund Letters". Hedgefundletters.com. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  3. ^ "The Goldman Sachs Diaspora". DealBook - A Financial News Service of The New York Times. 2011-05-16.
  4. ^ "Silver Point Capital - Hedge Fund Company Profiles | HedgeLists.com Blog". Hedgelists.com. 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  5. ^ "Company News; Krispy Kreme Secures $225 Million in Loans". New York Times. No. Business. United States. The New York Times Company. 5 April 2005. p. C7. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i "'Hostess Twinkie' Investors Involved In Other Iconic American Brands | Editors Pick | Minyanville's Wall Street". Minyanville.com. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  7. ^ http://business.financialpost.com/2013/11/01/silver-point-capital-postmedia-network/?__lsa=5ebd-f503
  8. ^ "Silver Point Capital - Latest Holdings". Fintel.io. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  9. ^ Dolnick, Sam; Lattman, Peter (21 October 2010). "Opponent Stresses Wall Street Experience". New York Times. New York, N.Y., United States. The New York Times Company. p. A30. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  10. ^ "The 2014 Hedge Fund Report Card" (PDF). Institutional Invesetor's Alpha. 2014.
  11. ^ "Infographic: The 2014 Hedge Fund Report Card". Institutional Invesetor's Alpha. 2014-02-18.
  12. ^ "The 2015 Hedge Fund Report Card" (PDF). Institutional Invesetor's Alpha. 2015.

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