'Carl C. Icahn Issues Open Letter To Shareholders of Illumina, Inc.'
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Carl Icahn has issued an open letter to Illumina, Inc. shareholders, outlining his campaign's goals and achievements, including the removal of the former Chairman and CEO, and pushing for the divestiture of GRAIL. He criticizes the legacy directors for their decision-making and the significant decline in Illumina's share price. Icahn expresses concern over the directors' conflicts of interest and their handling of the GRAIL acquisition, which faced legal challenges and led to substantial financial losses. He urges the removal of these directors to restore Illumina's former success and has filed a lawsuit for disclosure of key information before the upcoming annual meeting.
December 18, 2023 | 2:47 pm
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Carl Icahn's letter criticizes Illumina's board for mismanagement, particularly regarding the GRAIL acquisition, and calls for the removal of legacy directors. He highlights a 75% decline in share price and legal challenges, suggesting a negative impact on investor confidence.
Icahn's letter and actions, including a lawsuit, are likely to create uncertainty and could lead to further declines in Illumina's stock price in the short term. His influence and the public nature of his criticism can affect investor sentiment and the company's reputation, potentially leading to volatility in the stock.
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