Gene Sequencing Firm Illumina Escapes Carl Icahn's Second Proxy Battle Amid Grail Divestment Efforts
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Carl Icahn has decided not to pursue a second proxy battle against Illumina Inc (NASDAQ:ILMN) due to the company's efforts to divest Grail and address antitrust concerns. Despite this, Icahn remains committed to legal action against Illumina's board for alleged mismanagement related to the Grail acquisition. Illumina is focusing on its core business amid the ongoing divestment process, with its shares slightly down in recent trading.
March 13, 2024 | 5:56 pm
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Illumina Inc avoids a second proxy battle with Carl Icahn due to its divestment efforts of Grail, but faces ongoing legal challenges from Icahn.
Carl Icahn's decision not to pursue a second proxy battle removes an immediate threat to Illumina's board stability, potentially stabilizing the stock in the short term. However, ongoing legal challenges and the uncertain outcome of the Grail divestment process could maintain some level of uncertainty and volatility in Illumina's stock. The slight dip in share price reflects market reaction to these developments.
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