Avis
Americannoun
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In an earnings call this spring, Avis Chief Executive Brian Choi said Pentwater was seemingly the only major investor active in buying and selling shares at the time the stock was swinging wildly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Avis Budget said it would collect $650 million from one of its major shareholders, Pentwater Capital Management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Avis moved around but largely stayed under $200 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Roberts said at the time that the company was “surprised and disappointed” to receive the notice from Avis “given our longstanding partnership and the significant time invested by both parties in ongoing extension negotiations.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
You know how it is with people, Avis; some take to zoölogy, and some take to religion.
From The Wit of Women Fourth Edition by Sanborn, Kate
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