Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global institutional investment management firm headquartered in New York, NY, United States. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its focus on alternative investment strategies, and currently manages more than $26 billion in assets. Serving institutional clients across the world, Davidson Kempner employs over 500 professionals and maintains a global presence with offices in London, Hong Kong, Philadelphia, Dublin, Shenzhen, Mumbai, and Abu Dhabi.
Investment Strategy
Davidson Kempner Capital Management specializes in credit and event-driven investment strategies. The firm employs a global, opportunistic approach, investing across asset classes and geographies with a focus on complex transactions and disciplined risk management. Their investment philosophy is rooted in exploiting market inefficiencies and identifying opportunities in both public and private markets for institutional investors.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (118)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H HES | HESS CORP | 6.04% | $366.1M | 2,642,628 | $151.67 | $138.54 | -$20.8M |
A AZEK | AZEK CO INC | 5.46% | $330.5M | 6,081,734 | $49.47 | $54.35 | +$64.9M |
M META | META PLATFORMS INC | 2.74% | $166.0M | 224,844 | $408.72 | $738.09 | +$80.7M |
B BPMC | BLUEPRINT MEDICINES CORP | 2.19% | $132.7M | 1,035,100 | $128.18 | $128.18 | +$132.7M |
A ANSS | ANSYS INC | 2.05% | $124.0M | 353,064 | $320.58 | $351.22 | -$74.0M |
Options Positions (8)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I IWM | ISHARES TR | Bought | Put | $193.8M | 8,980 | $215.79 | $206.71 | +3,980 | +$94.0M |
J JNPR | JUNIPER NETWORKS INC | New | Call | $99.8M | 25,000 | $39.93 | $39.93 | +25,000 | +$99.8M |
Q QQQ | INVESCO QQQ TR | New | Put | $30.3M | 550 | $551.64 | $551.64 | +550 | +$30.3M |
C CMG | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | New | Call | $19.7M | 3,500 | $56.15 | $56.15 | +3,500 | +$19.7M |
V VG | VENTURE GLOBAL INC | New | Call | $16.3M | 10,485 | $15.58 | $15.58 | +10,485 | +$16.3M |
Industry Allocation
Investment Team (18)
| Name | Role | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Managing Director, Fund and Corporate Accounting | New York, NY , United States | |
 | Information Technology and Investment Researcher Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
D Dana Pitta | Vice President Private Deal Support | Verona, NJ , United States | |
 | Vice President | Global Head of New Accounts | New York, NY , United States | |
G Govind Donthi | Principal | Short Hills, NJ , United States | |
 | Operating Principal | London, United Kingdom | |
 | Vice President, US Head of HR Business Partners and Recruitment | New York, NY , United States | |
J Jose Echaniz | Managing Director Head of Product Control | West Orange, NJ , United States | |
 | Operating Partner | New York, NY , United States |