News and Insights
Read the latest news about James Dondero and NexPoint to gain insight into their business investments and philanthropic efforts.
James Dondero Named as One of Dallas 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
James Dondero, founder and principal of NexPoint, is recognized as one of the Dallas area’s top business leaders. Under Dondero’s leadership, NexPoint has grown its real estate business focus to cover a broad range of assets and property types, including the Texas Research Quarter life science campus. Dondero’s impact on the region can also be seen in his philanthropic work.
NexPoint Is Named a 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments
NexPoint is recognized by Pensions & Investments as a 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management. Pensions & Investments, the global news source of money management, presented the 12th annual survey and recognition program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.
Plano Planning and Zoning Commission Approves NexPoint’s 200-Acre Life Sciences Development
The Texas Research Quarter (TRQ), a 200-acre life sciences project proposed by NexPoint, has been approved by the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission in Plano, Texas. The TRQ development will include over 4 million square feet of lab, office, and therapeutic production space, 775 residential units, a 9.5-acre park, and a hotel, and is anticipated to have the potential to create over 30,000 new jobs.
NexPoint Announces Proposal for TxS District, a 200-Acre Life Sciences District Centered at the Former EDS Campus in Plano, Texas
NexPoint has announced its proposal to build a 200-acre development dedicated to technology and science at the former headquarters of EDS in Plano, Texas. This innovative life science district would feature 970,000 square feet of best-in-class lab and office space, as well as a public park and amphitheater. Learn more about the expansive project here.
NexPoint Is Named One of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments
James Dondero’s NexPoint was named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments, the global news source of money management. This is the 11th annual survey for Pensions & Investments. NexPoint was listed as a top workplace in the 50-99 employees category. Learn more.
NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund Named Best Event Driven Fund Over $1 Billion at HFM U.S. Performance Awards
NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund, a part of James Dondero’s alternative investment firm NexPoint, won in the Event Driven Over $1 Billion category as part of the 2022 HFM U.S. Performance Award. This is the 16th year that the award has been presented to companies based on their fund performance. Read more.
