In The News

• CEO Use of Private Aircraft and the Delaware Approach to Compensation- Race to the Bottom
• Record number of M&A deals cancelled in 2008 – FT.com
• What Makes the Best CEO’s? Mergers Can Help – DealJournal
• Aer Lingus lambasts Ryanair bid – Telegraph.co.uk
• The Fallen Giants of Finance – FT.com

Comments

[James Crink]

Is Mary Schapiro a good choice for the head of the SEC? It seems her history is protecting corporations not stockholders/investors.

Enjoy your articles.

[Trent]

Mr. Icahn and my fellow Americans, I hope everyone had a blessed and safe holiday!

Mr. Icahn, the article concerning the Best CEO's is right on the mark for future CEOs. We often associate the word Conglomerate with unfair playing field but I really think one of the solutions to our current market/business structure is allowing some industries and companies to become Conglomorates. The proven companies with service to duty for overall American Prosperity should be allowed to grow for greater service to the Country's Welfare.

The elite corporate leaders that understand investor value, employee development; married up with the great minds coupled with integrity and building confidence. What a Great Time to lean on our strongest leaders in the corporate world for guidance. I can remember when Carl Icahn would get criticized for the same business practices/expectations that this market infrastructure is in great need of for survival.

My fellow Americans, the Great Depression was considered "Great" because out of confusion and instability came...Great Leaders and Great Opportunities! Not because there was a Great Lack of Leadership.

We are a Great Country, keep up the Good Work Carl.

[twojeanonse]

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