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business1 year ago

Icahn Enterprises Faces Challenges Amid Dividend Cuts and Strategic Shifts

Carl Icahn's conglomerate, Icahn Enterprises, is facing financial strain as it grapples with operational issues and declining asset values, leading to a halved dividend and a 38% stock drop this year. The company is attempting to stabilize by selling a valuable scrapyard in Nashville and increasing its stake in CVR Energy, despite recent losses. Icahn's heavy borrowing against his shares adds pressure, but he remains optimistic about future cash flow improvements and potential regulatory relief for CVR Energy.

via Financial Times|
#business#carl-icahn#dividend-cut
business1 year ago

"Carl Icahn's Influence: Gaining Board Seats and Building Value"

Carl Icahn, a prominent activist investor, has secured two seats on JetBlue's board of directors, signaling a potential shift in the company's direction. With the recent departure of the CEO and the blocked merger with Spirit, JetBlue is at an inflection point, and Icahn's presence on the board could influence strategic decisions to enhance shareholder value. The airline, facing challenges with cost controls and reliability, aims to cut costs and generate new revenue, and having an experienced shareholder representative on the board may benefit investors during this critical period.

via CNBC|
#airline-industry#board-of-directors#business
business1 year ago

"Icahn Secures JetBlue Board Seats in Major Victory"

Carl Icahn's acquisition of nearly 10% of JetBlue has resulted in two board seats for his group, Icahn Enterprises, with the appointees serving as non-voting observers initially. This move has raised questions about Icahn's renewed interest in the airline industry, given his controversial history with Trans World Airways. Speculation abounds regarding potential changes Icahn might bring to JetBlue, including a focus on cost-cutting measures and revenue growth, as well as the possibility of major changes in the airline's operations and potential asset sales or trades. Meanwhile, JetBlue's new CEO, Joanna Geraghty, is focused on restoring the airline's profitability and strengthening its position in the industry.

via Forbes|
#airline-industry#aviation#board-seats
business-aviation1 year ago

"Carl Icahn Secures Two Board Seats in JetBlue Deal"

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has secured seats on JetBlue Airways' board of directors after acquiring a nearly 10% stake in the airline. The new directors, Jesse Lynn and Steven Miller, are affiliated with Icahn Enterprises. JetBlue's stock rose about 4% in after-hours trading following the announcement. Icahn believes the shares are undervalued, and the airline has been facing financial challenges amid the pandemic and a failed merger attempt with Spirit Airlines.

via CNBC|
#airline-industry#board-seats#business-aviation
business1 year ago

"JetBlue's Stock Surges as Carl Icahn Acquires 10% Stake"

Shares of JetBlue Airways surged after activist investor Carl Icahn acquired a nearly 10% stake in the carrier, believing the shares are undervalued. This comes after a federal judge blocked JetBlue's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, citing anticompetitive harm. JetBlue and Spirit have filed an appeal to reverse the decision, while Spirit Airlines is exploring financial restructuring options following the failed deal.

via Fox Business|
#airline-industry#business#carl-icahn
business1 year ago

"Carl Icahn's 10% Stake Sends JetBlue Stock Soaring"

Billionaire activist Carl Icahn's recent investments in JetBlue Airways Corp. and American Electric Power Co. signal a shift from his previous battle with a short seller. This move aligns with Icahn's classic playbook of targeting companies, seeking to acquire or gain control of them, and then selling off assets or the business itself. JetBlue shares surged by as much as 15% following Icahn's disclosure of a 9.91% stake in the company.

via Bloomberg|
#activist-investor#american-electric-power#business
business1 year ago

"Carl Icahn's Investment Sends JetBlue Stock Soaring"

Activist investor Carl Icahn has acquired a 9.91% stake in JetBlue Airways, causing the airline's stock to surge by 17.2%. JetBlue has faced challenges, including the blocked acquisition of Spirit Airlines and the loss of an alliance with American Airlines. Icahn believes the stock is undervalued and has engaged in discussions with the management about possible board representation. While JetBlue's future remains uncertain, Icahn's involvement has sparked investor interest, but caution is advised before investing.

via Yahoo Finance|
#airline-industry#business#carl-icahn
business1 year ago

"Icahn's Stake Sends JetBlue Stock Soaring"

Activist investor Carl Icahn's announcement of a nearly 10% stake in JetBlue Airways caused the airline's shares to surge by 14.7%. Icahn, known for targeting undervalued companies, sees JetBlue as an attractive investment opportunity and has engaged in discussions about possible board representation. JetBlue, facing pressure on earnings due to higher operating costs and fluctuating travel demand, is implementing aggressive measures to return to profitability, including deferring planned aircraft expenditure and cutting costs through employee buyouts. The company's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines faces challenges, with a U.S. judge blocking the deal, leading to concerns about increased debt and borrowing costs for JetBlue.

via Yahoo Finance|
#airline-industry#business#carl-icahn
business1 year ago

Carl Icahn's Stake in JetBlue Sparks Stock Rally

Activist investor Carl Icahn has acquired a 9.9% stake in JetBlue, citing the airline as undervalued and an attractive investment opportunity. JetBlue, reeling from a failed merger with Spirit Airlines, saw its stock rise 16% after Icahn's disclosure. Icahn Enterprises is in talks with JetBlue about seeking a board seat, while the airline's new CEO, Joanna Geraghty, officially took the helm. Meanwhile, Icahn's firm also reached an agreement with American Electric Power to appoint two new directors to the board.

via Fortune|
#airline-industry#business#carl-icahn
business1 year ago

"Icahn's 9.91% Stake Sends JetBlue Stock Soaring"

Activist investor Carl Icahn disclosed a 9.91% stake in JetBlue Airways Corp., leading to a 19% jump in the airline's stock. Icahn has had talks with management about potential board representation, as JetBlue evaluates steps to return to profitability following legal setbacks. The news coincided with Joanna Geraghty taking over as CEO and Icahn adding directors to the board of American Electric Power Co.

via Yahoo Finance|
#board-talks#business#carl-icahn
business1 year ago

"Carl Icahn's 10% Stake in JetBlue Sparks Stock Rally"

Activist investor Carl Icahn reported a nearly 10% stake in JetBlue Airways, causing the airline's shares to surge more than 15% in extended trading. Icahn plans to engage in discussions with the company about the possibility of board representation, citing the stock as undervalued. JetBlue has been striving to cut costs and improve operations after a post-Covid travel surge and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, with its new CEO taking the helm and the carrier appointing airline veterans to aid in its recovery.

via CNBC|
#activist-investor#airline-industry#business
business2 years ago

Carl Icahn Trims FirstEnergy Stake, Relinquishes Board Seat

Activist investor Carl Icahn has reduced his stake in FirstEnergy Corp, an Ohio utility company involved in a federal corruption scandal, and has given up a board seat he controlled. Icahn's firm, the Icahn Group, trimmed its stock holdings in FirstEnergy below the 1.5% threshold that entitled them to hold board seats. Andrew Teno, a portfolio manager at Icahn Group, resigned from the board. FirstEnergy thanked Teno for his contributions and stated that it has a solid strategy in place. Icahn had been assisting FirstEnergy in moving past the corruption case involving a $1 billion state bailout for nuclear power plants.

via Yahoo Finance|
#board-seat#business#carl-icahn
business2 years ago

Icahn's Investing Arm Hits 19-Year Low Before Earnings Report

Icahn Enterprises, the investing arm of billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, saw its stock hit a 19-year low ahead of the release of its third-quarter earnings. The stock has struggled this year following a critical report by short seller Hindenburg Research, which accused the company of overstating values and paying an unaffordable dividend. The report caused a significant drop in market capitalization and led to a dividend cut. Icahn Enterprises is expected to report a per-share earnings of 34 cents, compared to a loss of 37 cents a year ago, with revenue expected to decline. The stock has lost 66% of its value this year.

via MarketWatch|
#business#carl-icahn#earnings