Sealed Air Corp (SEE), W. R. Grace & Co (GRA), and Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) Are The Top Materials Picks Of Iridian Asset Management

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In its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Iridian Asset Management, led by David Cohen and Harold Levy, disclosed the holdings in its public equity portfolio as of the reporting period of June 30. David Cohen and Harold Levy are special situation investors focused on depressed stocks that are going through significant changes. In its latest 13F filing, Iridian Asset Management revealed a portfolio valued at $12.69 billion. Iridian Asset Management has a diversified portfolio, being primarily invested in the materials and technology sectors, with materials stocks accounting for over 21% of the fund’s portfolio. During the second quarter, the fund acquired stakes in more than 30 companies, while it reduced its position in 12 companies. In this article, we’ll talk about Iridian Asset Management’s top materials picks, including Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE), W. R. Grace & Co (NYSE:GRA), and Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN).

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Let’s discuss Iridian Asset Management’s top materials picks, starting with Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE). The investor slightly reduced its stake in Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) to 12.73 million shares, valued at about $654.1 million. Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) is engaged in food safety and security, facility hygiene, and the product protection business, and has a market cap of over $11 billion. Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE)’s shares have been performing well, increasing by 25.94% year-to-date. Last week, Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) announced that it acquired France-based B+ Equipment for an undisclosed price. B+ Equipment is engaged in the design, manufacture, and servicing of automated packaging equipment for order fulfillment operations. Among the largest shareholders of Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) is Jean-Marie Eveillard’s First Eagle Investment Management, which reported owning 4.39 million Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) shares in its latest 13F for the reporting period of June 30.

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