John Paulson Buys Actavis, AIG, Valeant, Sells Equinix, Alibaba

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May 16, 2015

Hedge fund giant John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) just reported his first quarter portfolio. He buys Actavis PLC, AIG, Valeant, Computer Sciences, etc during the 3-months ended 2015-03-31, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Paulson & Co.. As of 2015-03-31, Paulson & Co. owns 57 stocks with a total value of $19 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.

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These are the top 5 holdings of John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio)

1. Actavis PLC (ACT) - 5,640,788 shares, 8.81% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 261.45%

2. Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) - 8,460,293 shares, 5.63% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 6.12%

3. Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (SLXP) - 5,500,000 shares, 4.99% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 5.27%

4. American International Group Inc (AIG) - 14,603,200 shares, 4.2% of the total portfolio. New Position

5. T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) - 23,844,900 shares, 3.97% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 55.47%

New Purchase: AIG (AIG, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in American International Group Inc. His purchase prices were between $48.87 and $56.42, with an estimated average price of $53.62. The stock is now traded at around $58.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 4.2%. His holdings were 14,603,200 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: Computer Sciences Corp (CSC, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Computer Sciences Corp. His purchase prices were between $60.68 and $71.74, with an estimated average price of $65.51. The stock is now traded at around $67.17. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.43%. His holdings were 4,180,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: Cyberonics Inc (CYBX, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Cyberonics Inc. His purchase prices were between $54.36 and $72.03, with an estimated average price of $60.89. The stock is now traded at around $61.13. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.59%. His holdings were 1,723,800 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: Outfront Media Inc (OUT, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Outfront Media Inc. His purchase prices were between $25.93 and $30.82, with an estimated average price of $28.88. The stock is now traded at around $27.79. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.52%. His holdings were 3,307,500 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: InterXion Holding NV (INXN, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in InterXion Holding NV. His purchase prices were between $26.47 and $32.5, with an estimated average price of $29.31. The stock is now traded at around $29.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.38%. His holdings were 2,549,900 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: Zillow Group Inc (Z, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Zillow Group Inc. His purchase prices were between $95.43 and $125.49, with an estimated average price of $105.97. The stock is now traded at around $95.47. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 200,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc (SGYP, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. His purchase prices were between $2.85 and $4.62, with an estimated average price of $3.25. The stock is now traded at around $3.45. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.05%. His holdings were 2,095,600 shares as of 2015-03-31.

New Purchase: Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd (HLSS)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) initiated holdings in Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd. His purchase prices were between $12.06 and $19.48, with an estimated average price of $16.48. The stock is now traded at around $0.67. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.01%. His holdings were 110,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Sold Out: Allergan Inc (AGN)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Allergan Inc. His sale prices were between $209.37 and $240.22, with an estimated average price of $225.95.

Sold Out: Equinix Inc (EQIX)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Equinix Inc. His sale prices were between $216.86 and $238.95, with an estimated average price of $226.42.

Sold Out: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. His sale prices were between $81.58 and $105.03, with an estimated average price of $90.25.

Sold Out: PetSmart Inc (PETM)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in PetSmart Inc. His sale prices were between $81.04 and $82.99, with an estimated average price of $82.17.

Sold Out: Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. His sale prices were between $45.71 and $49.81, with an estimated average price of $48.26.

Sold Out: Gold Fields Ltd (GFI)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Gold Fields Ltd. His sale prices were between $3.66 and $5.97, with an estimated average price of $4.84.

Sold Out: Spansion Inc (CODE)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Spansion Inc. His sale prices were between $32.65 and $38.59, with an estimated average price of $35.76.

Sold Out: Sibanye Gold Ltd (SBGL)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Sibanye Gold Ltd. His sale prices were between $7.52 and $11.35, with an estimated average price of $9.77.

Sold Out: Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) sold out his holdings in Family Dollar Stores Inc. His sale prices were between $75.14 and $79.91, with an estimated average price of $78.03.

Added: Actavis PLC (ACT, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) added to his holdings in Actavis PLC by 261.45%. His purchase prices were between $255.17 and $317.06, with an estimated average price of $285.1. The stock is now traded at around $297.72. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 6.37%. His holdings were 5,640,788 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Added: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) added to his holdings in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc by 293.70%. His purchase prices were between $142.83 and $204.69, with an estimated average price of $177.4. The stock is now traded at around $223.22. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.6%. His holdings were 2,050,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Added: T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) added to his holdings in T-Mobile US Inc by 55.47%. His purchase prices were between $26.87 and $33.2, with an estimated average price of $31.17. The stock is now traded at around $34.06. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.42%. His holdings were 23,844,900 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Added: Tim Participacoes SA (TSU, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) added to his holdings in Tim Participacoes SA by 81.60%. His purchase prices were between $16.47 and $24.38, with an estimated average price of $20.85. The stock is now traded at around $14.88. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.23%. His holdings were 6,000,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Added: Post Holdings Inc (POST, Financial)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) added to his holdings in Post Holdings Inc by 33.76%. His purchase prices were between $39.41 and $50.77, with an estimated average price of $46.69. The stock is now traded at around $41.94. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 2,575,400 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: Cablevision Systems Corp (CVC)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in Cablevision Systems Corp by 8.71%. His sale prices were between $17.72 and $20.76, with an estimated average price of $19.17. The stock is now traded at around $20.43. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.58%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 8,400,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: Sprint Corp (S)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in Sprint Corp by 2.64%. His sale prices were between $4.08 and $5.38, with an estimated average price of $4.72. The stock is now traded at around $4.81. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.54%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 5,225,700 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: Popular Inc (BPOP)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in Popular Inc by 7.31%. His sale prices were between $30.52 and $35.58, with an estimated average price of $33.09. The stock is now traded at around $32.87. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.48%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 4,739,600 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: Realogy Holdings Corp (RLGY)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in Realogy Holdings Corp by 2.58%. His sale prices were between $42.72 and $48.86, with an estimated average price of $46.04. The stock is now traded at around $46.58. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.47%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 7,141,800 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: FelCor Lodging Trust Inc (FCH)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in FelCor Lodging Trust Inc by 4.00%. His sale prices were between $9.91 and $12.23, with an estimated average price of $10.76. The stock is now traded at around $11.17. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.1%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 3,300,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: Gulf Coast Ultra Deep Royalty Trust (GULTU)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in Gulf Coast Ultra Deep Royalty Trust by 1.31%. His sale prices were between $0.71 and $1.34, with an estimated average price of $1. The stock is now traded at around $0.82. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.06%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 3,413,141 shares as of 2015-03-31.

Reduced: Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc (BEE)

John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) reduced to his holdings in Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc by 9.02%. His sale prices were between $12.2 and $14.25, with an estimated average price of $13.11. The stock is now traded at around $12.44. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.04%. John Paulson (Trades, Portfolio) still held 1,000,000 shares as of 2015-03-31.

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