

Ep 405. Merger Arbitrage: Spirit Airlines vs. Albertsons
Sep 20, 2023
Potential merger arbitrage situation between Spirit Airlines and Albertsons, analyzing benefits and obstacles of owning these companies. Exploring the probabilistic Kelly Criterion in investing and shorting the market. Comparison of Spirit Airlines and Albertsons, discussing cheap valuations and downside risks. Delving into the concept of merger arbitrage and evaluating asset quality. Exploring KKR's history and their profitable yet reputation-damaging supermarket deal.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Analyzing a Merger and Acquisition Situation
02:33 • 4min
The Probabilistic Kelly Criterion in Investing and Shorting the Market
06:57 • 11min
A Comparison of Spirit Airlines and Albertsons
17:34 • 2min
Merger Arbitrage and Evaluating Asset Quality
19:06 • 24min
Exploring KKR's History and Supermarket Mergers
43:10 • 5min