Yellen’s comments suggest, and I agree, that we are in an asset bubble. Carl Icahn More Quotes by Carl Icahn More Quotes From Carl Icahn We have bloated bureaucracies in Corporate America. The root of the problem is the absence of real corporate democracy. Carl Icahn real roots america CEOs are paid for doing a terrible job. If the system wasn't so messed up, guys like me wouldn't make this kind of money. Carl Icahn guy kind jobs And I'm convinced, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you can work with the unions because the unions want to survive. If they are confronted simply with the question: "Do you want this company to survive or do you want it to be broken up?" they will listen. It's their livelihood. Carl Icahn shadow broken doubt I have to look out for the shareholder’s interests, and I’m the largest shareholder. Carl Icahn shareholders interest looks Too often it's not the most creative guys or the smartest. Instead, it's the ones who are best at playing politics and soft-soaping their bosses. Boards don't like tough, abrasive guys. Carl Icahn guy intelligent creative I'm no robin hood, I enjoy making the money. Carl Icahn robin-hood enjoy robins Had a nice conversation with Tim Cook today. Discussed my opinion that a larger buyback should be done now. We plan to speak again shortly. Carl Icahn nice done today Anyone that makes me a quarter of a billion dollars, I like. Carl Icahn quarters billions dollars In life and business, there are two cardinal sins, the first is to act precipitously without thought, and the second is to not act at all. Unfortunately the board of directors and top management of Times Warner already committed the first sin by merging with AOL, and we believe they are currently in the process of committing the second; now is not a time to move slowly and suffer the paralysis of inaction. Carl Icahn two believe moving We're not about liquidating companies, but if you do that, why is that terrible? We're not blowing up the factories. The person who buys it should be able to make the asset more productive. Carl Icahn factories able management Im a cynic about corporate democracy and boards. Carl Icahn cynic boards democracy I believe there are and will be major opportunities to enhance Time Warner's value in future combinations. Carl Icahn opportunity positive believe We're going to keep fighting them, unless we get on the board, we're not going away until the annual meeting. Carl Icahn business We have proposed four highly-qualified director candidates. Carl Icahn business We could procure funds, but many shareholders are demanding that money should be used on healthcare businesses. Carl Icahn business Given that our Herbalife investment has become an outsized position, representing approximately 24 percent exposure to total NAV (net asset value), it is only prudent for IEP to reduce its exposure. Carl Icahn business We believe Herbalife's business is stable, the short-sellers have largely exited, and the Company is well-positioned for the future. Carl Icahn business We are extremely pleased that Xerox finally terminated the ill-advised scheme to cede control of the company to Fujifilm. Carl Icahn top-news We are extremely pleased that Xerox finally terminated the ill-advised scheme to cede control of the company to Fujifilm, we have often said that the most important person at a company (by far) is the CEO. We are therefore also pleased that John Visentin, a tried and true veteran in this area, will be taking the helm. Carl Icahn top-news To be clear, the primary reason Xerox stock is up 30 percent year-to-date is the Conduent spin-off that I spent over a year fighting for. Carl Icahn business
