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Exclusive | Icahn’s Firm Seeks Bigger Stake in Top Holding While Slashing Its Own Dividend - WSJ
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Icahn's intent to increase stake suggests confidence in CVR's recovery.
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Icahn plans to increase IEP's stake in CVR Energy by over 20%. IEP's dividend is being halved to fund future investments and IEP's war chest. CVR shares have dropped over 45% this year, creating an undervalued opportunity. Recent dividend cut affects IEP's value, which is down over 25% year-to-date. Icahn views current market as presenting significant activist opportunities.
- Icahn plans to increase IEP's stake in CVR Energy by over 20%.
- IEP's dividend is being halved to fund future investments and IEP's war chest.
- CVR shares have dropped over 45% this year, creating an undervalued opportunity.
- Recent dividend cut affects IEP's value, which is down over 25% year-to-date.
- Icahn views current market as presenting significant activist opportunities.
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