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| Knighthead Capital Management LLC
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| CRD # | 157483 |
| SEC # | 801-73337 |
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| AUM | 18.99 B (2026-05-07) |
| Employees | 58 (50% Investors, 0% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 212-356-2900 |
| Address | 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 |
| Source | [IAPD] [Website] [LinkedIn] |
| Total AUM ($B) |
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| In the News | |
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| Mon, 27 Jul 2026 | 258,169,208 Shares in Wheels Up Experience Inc. $UP Acquired by Knighthead Capital Management LLC — MarketBeat |
| Mon, 13 Apr 2026 | List of Investments by Knighthead Capital Management (Apr, 2026) — Tracxn |
| Tue, 07 Apr 2026 | Teasdale Foods, Inc. Announces Transition to Ownership Group Led by Knighthead Capital Management, LLC — Business Wire |
| Type | Form D Funds | Date | Sold | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | KH Homer City Equity Holdings LP | [2026-03-31] | 25.0 M | 24.6 M |
| Filed 2025-11-14 (D) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(1) · Remaining Indefinite · Duration More than one year · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | KH Homer City Loan Holdings LP | [2026-03-31] | 25.0 M | 67.0 M |
| Filed 2025-11-14 (D) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(1) · Remaining Indefinite · Duration More than one year · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | Shelby Companies Limited | [2025-03-31] | 16.0 M | 70.1 M |
| Filed 2025-11-14 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Remaining Indefinite · Duration More than one year · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | Knighthead Managed Opportunities LP | 2023-03-29 | 434.8 M | |
| PE | CK Amarillo LP | [2022-03-29] | 660.0 M | |
| Filed 2021-06-11 (D) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Remaining Indefinite · Duration One year or less · Net Assets Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | Knighthead Insurance Holdings Ltd | [2022-03-29] | 51.5 M | 831.4 M |
| Filed 2021-08-12 (D) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Minimum $250,000 · Remaining Indefinite · Duration More than one year · Revenue Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | CK Opportunities Fund II LP | [2021-02-24] | 281.3 M | 0.3 M |
| Filed 2021-03-25 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Minimum $100,000 · Remaining Indefinite · Duration One year or less · Net Assets Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | CK Opportunities Fund I LP | [2021-02-24] | 281.3 M | 1,810.0 M |
| Filed 2021-03-25 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Minimum $100,000 · Remaining Indefinite · Duration One year or less · Net Assets Decline to Disclose | ||||
| PE | Knighthead Distressed Opportunities Fund LP | [2020-03-13] | 97.7 M | 403.4 M |
| Offered $750,000,000 · Filed 2020-07-13 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(7) · Remaining $652,350,000 · Duration More than one year · Net Assets Decline to Disclose | ||||
| RE | Knighthead Special Situations Real Estate Fund II LP | [2016-07-28] | 131.1 M | 9.0 M |
| Offered $250,000,000 · Filed 2017-09-12 (D/A) · Exemption 506(b), 3(c), 3(c)(1), 3(c)(7) · Remaining $118,900,000 · Duration More than one year · Net Assets Decline to Disclose | ||||
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| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($B) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 30 | 14.1 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 0 | 0.0 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 0 | 0.0 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 11 | 4.9 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | 0.0 |
| (n) Other | 9 | 0.0 |
| Total | 50 | 19.0 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 36 | 18.9 |
| Non-Discretionary | 14 | 0.1 |
| Total | 50 | 19.0 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 12.8 | |
| United States Persons | 6.2 | |
| Total | 50 | 19.0 |
| Limited Partners | 2011 - 2026 |
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| New York State and Local Retirement System |
| Form D Directors | Role | # Filings | # Firms | 2011 - 2026 |
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| Thomas Wagner | Director, Executive Officer | 78 | 7 | |
| Michael O'Hara | Executive Officer | 20 | 3 | |
| Ara Cohen | Executive Officer | 17 | 3 | |
| Jonathan Daniel | Executive Officer | 13 | 2 | |
| Knighthead Capital Management LLC | Executive Officer, Promoter | 12 | 2 | |
| Certares Opportunities LLC | Promoter | 3 | 2 | |
| Knighthead GP LLC | Executive Officer | 2 | 2 | |
| KH HC GP LLC | Promoter | 2 | 2 | |
| Gregory O'Hara | Director | 2 | 2 | |
| Knighthead Dof GP LLC | Executive Officer | 2 | 2 | |
| Knighhead Capital Management LLC | Executive Officer | 1 | 1 | |
| CK Amarillo GP LLC | Promoter | 1 | 1 |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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| Discretionary AUM | $5.3B |
| Clients | 15 (48 non-US) |
| Serves | Institutional |
| Fund Types | Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Real Estate |
| LEI | Q25F5WTJFDP8RXT37H61 |
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