$3.26 Billion is the total value of Par Capital Management's 61 reported holdings in Q3 2013. The portfolio turnover from Q2 2013 to Q3 2013 was 17.7% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCLN | PRICELINE COM INC | $507,194,000 | +22.3% | 501,700 | 0.0% | 15.58% | +33.7% | |
| ALK | Buy | ALASKA AIR GROUP INC | $267,342,000 | +22.1% | 4,269,282 | +1.4% | 8.21% | +33.5% |
| ENT | GLOBAL EAGLE ENTMT INC | $263,761,000 | -5.2% | 28,968,499 | 0.0% | 8.10% | +3.7% | |
| PENN | Buy | PENN NATL GAMING INC | $243,971,000 | +31.8% | 4,406,990 | +26.0% | 7.49% | +44.1% |
| TRIP | Sell | TRIPADVISOR INC | $175,561,000 | -9.6% | 2,314,887 | -27.4% | 5.39% | -1.1% |
| OWW | Sell | ORBITZ WORLDWIDE INC | $158,895,000 | -19.6% | 16,500,000 | -32.9% | 4.88% | -12.1% |
| CAR | Buy | AVIS BUDGET GROUP | $154,029,000 | +1.1% | 5,342,659 | +0.8% | 4.73% | +10.5% |
| DAL | Sell | DELTA AIR LINES INC DEL | $127,504,000 | -48.9% | 5,405,000 | -59.4% | 3.92% | -44.1% |
| CHDN | Buy | CHURCHILL DOWNS INC | $110,879,000 | +12.3% | 1,281,544 | +2.4% | 3.40% | +22.8% |
| EXPE | Buy | EXPEDIA INC DEL | $97,087,000 | +26.7% | 1,873,900 | +47.1% | 2.98% | +38.5% |
| MLCO | MELCO CROWN ENTMT LTDadr | $88,505,000 | +42.4% | 2,780,557 | 0.0% | 2.72% | +55.7% | |
| BYD | Sell | BOYD GAMING CORP | $82,303,000 | -12.3% | 5,816,500 | -30.0% | 2.53% | -4.2% |
| MGM | MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL | $75,687,000 | +38.3% | 3,702,900 | 0.0% | 2.32% | +51.2% | |
| AET | Sell | AETNA INC NEW | $73,623,000 | -50.7% | 1,150,000 | -51.1% | 2.26% | -46.1% |
| BYI | BALLY TECHNOLOGIES INC | $68,582,000 | +27.7% | 951,740 | 0.0% | 2.11% | +39.7% | |
| V107SC | Sell | WELLPOINT INC | $62,883,000 | -69.3% | 752,100 | -69.9% | 1.93% | -66.4% |
| URI | Sell | UNITED RENTALS INC | $59,620,000 | -14.8% | 1,022,813 | -27.1% | 1.83% | -6.9% |
| LCC | Buy | U S AIRWAYS GROUP INC | $47,400,000 | +477.3% | 2,500,000 | +400.0% | 1.46% | +530.3% |
| GBX | GREENBRIER COS INC | $42,281,000 | +1.5% | 1,709,700 | 0.0% | 1.30% | +10.9% | |
| KLAC | Buy | KLA-TENCOR CORP | $39,066,000 | +27.5% | 642,000 | +16.7% | 1.20% | +39.4% |
| SAVE | Sell | SPIRIT AIRLS INC | $37,697,000 | -38.7% | 1,100,000 | -43.3% | 1.16% | -33.0% |
| WCG | WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS INC | $34,870,000 | +25.5% | 500,000 | 0.0% | 1.07% | +37.3% | |
| OC | Buy | OWENS CORNING NEW | $34,743,000 | +20.4% | 914,762 | +23.9% | 1.07% | +31.6% |
| CREE | Buy | CREE INC | $32,460,000 | +13.2% | 539,300 | +20.0% | 1.00% | +23.9% |
| AIXNY | AIXTRON SEsponsored adr | $28,427,000 | +1.1% | 1,676,108 | 0.0% | 0.87% | +10.5% | |
| PCYO | PURECYCLE CORP | $27,641,000 | -17.4% | 5,982,970 | 0.0% | 0.85% | -9.6% | |
| CRM | Sell | SALESFORCE COM INC | $20,608,000 | -15.9% | 397,000 | -38.2% | 0.63% | -8.0% |
| AYI | Sell | ACUITY BRANDS INC | $20,537,000 | -28.7% | 223,183 | -41.5% | 0.63% | -22.0% |
| POZN | Buy | POZEN INC | $19,232,000 | +17.5% | 3,356,299 | +2.8% | 0.59% | +28.5% |
| ATML | ATMEL CORP | $17,670,000 | +1.4% | 2,375,000 | 0.0% | 0.54% | +10.8% | |
| ISLE | Buy | ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC | $17,023,000 | +22.3% | 2,251,736 | +21.4% | 0.52% | +33.8% |
| FFIV | New | F5 NETWORKS INC | $16,243,000 | – | 189,300 | +100.0% | 0.50% | – |
| SSYS | New | STRATASYS LTD | $15,797,000 | – | 156,000 | +100.0% | 0.48% | – |
| VVTV | Sell | VALUEVISION MEDIA INCcl a | $15,532,000 | -35.9% | 3,562,300 | -24.9% | 0.48% | -30.0% |
| GOGO | New | GOGO INC | $14,106,000 | – | 793,800 | +100.0% | 0.43% | – |
| SGY | STONE ENERGY CORP | $12,810,000 | +47.2% | 395,000 | 0.0% | 0.39% | +61.1% | |
| GWR | Buy | GENESEE & WYO INCcl a | $11,936,000 | +18.8% | 128,382 | +8.4% | 0.37% | +30.1% |
| MAS | Buy | MASCO CORP | $11,278,000 | +75.3% | 530,000 | +60.6% | 0.35% | +91.2% |
| MLI | MUELLER INDS INC | $11,218,000 | +10.4% | 201,500 | 0.0% | 0.34% | +20.7% | |
| PNK | PINNACLE ENTMT INC | $10,020,000 | +27.4% | 400,000 | 0.0% | 0.31% | +39.4% | |
| GM | GENERAL MTRS CO | $9,300,000 | +8.0% | 258,550 | 0.0% | 0.29% | +18.2% | |
| NFX | Buy | NEWFIELD EXPL CO | $9,169,000 | +21.8% | 335,000 | +6.3% | 0.28% | +33.6% |
| ARUN | Sell | ARUBA NETWORKS INC | $8,484,000 | -42.9% | 509,851 | -47.3% | 0.26% | -37.6% |
| MNTG | Buy | MTR GAMING GROUP INC | $7,610,000 | +143.1% | 1,615,648 | +72.9% | 0.23% | +165.9% |
| RMGN | New | RMG NETWORKS HLDG CORP | $7,510,000 | – | 1,000,000 | +100.0% | 0.23% | – |
| FB | Buy | FACEBOOK INCcl a | $7,032,000 | +465.3% | 140,000 | +180.0% | 0.22% | +517.1% |
| EXXIQ | ENERGY XXI (BERMUDA) LTD | $6,042,000 | +36.2% | 200,000 | 0.0% | 0.19% | +48.8% | |
| UHS | Sell | UNIVERSAL HLTH SVCS INCcl b | $5,767,000 | -74.0% | 76,900 | -76.8% | 0.18% | -71.6% |
| ANGI | ANGIES LIST INC | $5,623,000 | -15.3% | 250,000 | 0.0% | 0.17% | -7.0% | |
| LACO | LAKES ENTMNT INC | $5,452,000 | +17.6% | 1,316,914 | 0.0% | 0.17% | +28.5% | |
| EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | $4,904,000 | +9.5% | 67,600 | 0.0% | 0.15% | +19.8% | |
| ARMH | Sell | ARM HLDGS PLCsponsored adr | $3,864,000 | -87.2% | 80,300 | -90.4% | 0.12% | -86.0% |
| MGLN | Sell | MAGELLAN HEALTH SVCS INC | $3,846,000 | -78.2% | 64,148 | -79.6% | 0.12% | -76.2% |
| HZO | MARINEMAX INC | $3,749,000 | +7.7% | 307,283 | 0.0% | 0.12% | +17.3% | |
| RHP | Buy | RYMAN HOSPITALITY PPTYS INC | $3,451,000 | +26.4% | 100,000 | +42.9% | 0.11% | +37.7% |
| TARO | TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDS LTD | $2,921,000 | +35.9% | 38,437 | 0.0% | 0.09% | +50.0% | |
| SHW | New | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | $2,733,000 | – | 15,000 | +100.0% | 0.08% | – |
| DVD | DOVER MOTORSPORTS INC | $1,613,000 | +11.2% | 671,931 | 0.0% | 0.05% | +22.0% | |
| JIVE | Sell | JIVE SOFTWARE INC | $813,000 | -93.7% | 65,000 | -90.8% | 0.02% | -93.1% |
| FMD | FIRST MARBLEHEAD CORP | $492,000 | -31.1% | 600,000 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -25.0% | |
| LPRIQ | LONE PINE RES INC | $2,000 | -98.5% | 392,886 | 0.0% | 0.00% | -100.0% | |
| ACTV | Exit | The Active Network Inc | $0 | – | -100,000 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
| SKH | Exit | Skilled Healthcare Groupclass a | $0 | – | -554,715 | -100.0% | -0.10% | – |
| FCX | Exit | Freeport-McMoran Cooper | $0 | – | -150,000 | -100.0% | -0.12% | – |
| CNI | Exit | Canadian Natural Resources | $0 | – | -750,000 | -100.0% | -0.60% | – |
| ASCA | Exit | Ameristar Casinos, Inc. | $0 | – | -2,109,538 | -100.0% | -1.56% | – |
| UNH | Exit | UnitedHealth Group Inc | $0 | – | -1,750,000 | -100.0% | -3.22% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2013-11-14
Signatures
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About Par Capital Management
Par Capital Management is a Boston-based investment firm that specializes in the airline industry. The company was founded in 1990 by Paul Reeder and Edward Shapiro, both of whom had previously worked at Harvard Management Company. Since its inception, Par Capital has grown to become one of the most successful hedge funds in the world, with over $10 billion in assets under management.
The firm's investment strategy is focused on identifying undervalued companies in the airline industry and investing in them for the long term. Par Capital's portfolio includes a number of major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. The company is known for its deep understanding of the airline industry and its ability to identify opportunities that other investors may overlook.
Par Capital is led by CEO Paul Reeder and COO Edward Shapiro, both of whom have extensive experience in the finance industry. The firm's Chief Investment Officer is William H. Spiegel, who has been with the company since 1999. Under their leadership, Par Capital has consistently delivered strong returns for its investors, with an average annual return of over 20% since its inception.
Overall, Par Capital Management is a highly respected investment firm with a proven track record of success in the airline industry. While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, the company's deep industry knowledge and experienced leadership team make it a compelling option for investors looking to gain exposure to the airline sector.
It's important to note that this information is for educational purposes only and has not been fact-checked. As with any investment, it's important to do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Top long-term holdings
| Name | Quarters owned | Latest quarter owned | Max weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPEDIA INC DEL | 42 | Q3 2023 | 22.2% |
| DELTA AIR LINES INC DEL | 42 | Q3 2023 | 14.3% |
| TRIPADVISOR INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 14.4% |
| ALASKA AIR GROUP INC | 42 | Q3 2023 | 8.2% |
| CONTROLADORA VUELA COMP DE A | 38 | Q3 2023 | 1.1% |
| UNITED CONTL HLDGS INC | 37 | Q3 2023 | 24.2% |
| WEX INC | 36 | Q3 2023 | 13.0% |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLS CO | 36 | Q3 2023 | 5.2% |
| AMERICAN AIRLS GROUP INC | 35 | Q3 2023 | 5.1% |
| PURECYCLE CORP | 33 | Q2 2021 | 1.3% |
View Par Capital Management's complete holdings history.
Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
| Filed | Shares | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. | May 22, 2014 | 29,478,011 | 41.0% |
| Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. | November 16, 2009 | 24,624,125 | 24.4% |
| US AIRWAYS GROUP INC | March 17, 2006 | 11,768,485 | 14.3% |
| DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP | February 14, 2006 | 1,147,567 | 9.3% |
| D&K HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INCSold out | February 14, 2006 | 0 | 0.0% |
| FLYI INCSold out | February 14, 2006 | 0 | 0.0% |
| LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP | February 14, 2006 | 750,000 | 4.1% |
| PURE CYCLE CORP | February 14, 2006 | 1,996,739 | 13.7% |
| ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INCSold out | February 14, 2006 | 0 | 0.0% |
| AMERICA WEST HOLDINGS CORP | February 14, 2005 | 603,000 | 1.7% |
View Par Capital Management's complete significant-ownership history.
Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-02-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-08-15 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-05-16 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-02-14 |
| 13F-HR/A | 2021-11-15 |
View Par Capital Management's complete filings history.
All filings
- Holdings (13F-HR)
- Significant ownership (13-D/G)
- Insider transactions (4, 5, 6)
- Events (8-K)
- Shareholder votes (proxy)
View complete filings history.