Pentwater Capital Management
Pentwater Capital Management is a leading global investment management firm specializing in event-driven strategies across the capital structure. The firm employs a disciplined, research-driven approach designed to mitigate risk while optimizing returns for its investors. With a strong emphasis on active investment strategies and rigorous risk management, Pentwater has established itself as a significant player in the global alternative investment landscape. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, the firm also maintains satellite offices in Illinois, New York, and London, supporting its worldwide investment activities and client relationships.
ABOUT PENTWATER CAPITAL
Pentwater Capital Management is a private investment firm specializing in event-driven strategies with deep expertise across the capital structure.
The firm focuses on global equity and credit markets, leveraging its event-driven investment approach to capture opportunities arising from corporate transformations.
Pentwater invests across a broad range of sectors, including energy, aerospace and defense, consumer goods, technology, and financial services.
Its portfolio has included notable positions in companies such as SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, United States Steel Corporation, Hess, Smartsheet, Boeing, and Twitter, reflecting its ability to identify and act on high-impact opportunities.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Event-Driven Investing
Pentwater builds positions around major corporate events—such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and restructurings—that can unlock significant value.
The firm employs a multi-strategy, multi-asset approach, investing across equity, debt, and derivatives to capitalize on relative value opportunities within a company’s capital structure.
A cornerstone of Pentwater’s philosophy is disciplined risk management and capital preservation, ensuring returns are achieved with a strong focus on mitigating downside risks.