Fortress Knowledge
What year was Fortress founded?
1998
As of July 2025, this major U.S. stock index reached a new all-time high, rebounding from earlier-year losses and driven by optimism around inflation and interest rates.
S&P 500
Florida State
Which statement shows a company’s revenues and expenses over a period?
Income statement
How long is Manhattan island?
~13 miles
What is Fortress' AUM?
$51 billion
On July 3, 2025, this key employment report showed a gain of 120,000 jobs in June, down from 139,000 in May.
Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report
How long has Dan been working at Fortress?
~22 years
This group is responsible for overseeing a company’s management and protecting shareholder interests.
Board of Directors
Name 5 companies whose stock is listed on the S&P 500.
Dan to assess.
Name 5 of the 13 cities where Fortress has offices
Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Dallas, Greenwich, Hong Kong, London, LA, Madrid, Menlo Park, New York, Rome, Sydney, Tokyo
In June 2025, the Fed raised its forecast for this core inflation measure to 3.1%, up from 2.8%, citing tariff-related pressures.
Core PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) index
What is the role of a CFO in a corporation?
Dan to assess.
This valuation method estimates a company’s value by projecting future cash flows and discounting them to present value.
Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis
Most recently, which fast casual food chain did Fortress take ownership of?
Red Lobster
Name 3 investments that Fortress has made.
Bass to assess if answered correctly.
Despite political pressure, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady in June 2025 at this range.
4.25% to 4.5%
Which directions does Dan's office face?
North West
What is the difference between debt and equity?
Debt is money borrowed by a company, equity is ownership in a company. Debt is less risky than equity as debt investors are paid before equity investors in the event of bankruptcy.
Name all 8 of the New York major professional sports teams.
Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Nets, Giants, Jets, Rangers, Islanders
In your own words, describe what Fortress does.
In June 2025, the Fed raised its inflation forecast for the year to this percentage, citing tariff-related pressures and slowing growth.
3%
Which OTHER Florida State legend left FSU in 1989?
Deion Sanders
This ratio measures a company’s total debt relative to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Debt-to-EBITDA ratio
How many floors does the tallest residential building in NYC have?
The Central Park Tower has 131 floors