Icahn Slams Occidental's Anadarko Deal in Quest to Win Four Board Seats

The video discusses Carl Icahn's efforts to replace four directors on Occidental's board, highlighting his criticism of the company's governance and a financing deal with Warren Buffett. The market's muted response is noted, and potential takeover scenarios are explored. Shareholder opinions, including T Rowe's call for a vote on the transaction, are also covered.

What is Carl Icahn's main objective in his current efforts with Occidental?

• To sell his shares in Occidental

• To increase the company's stock price

• To merge Occidental with another company

• To replace four directors on the board

Why is Carl Icahn critical of the $10 billion financing deal with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway?

• He believes it was too expensive

• He was not consulted about it

• He thinks it was unnecessary

• He wanted a larger deal

Who does Carl Icahn criticize for their role in the financing deal?

• The CFO and the board

• The shareholders

• The CEO and the chairman

• The legal team

Which company is speculated to be a potential acquirer of Occidental?

• BP

• Exxon

• Shell

• Chevron

What concern did T Rowe express regarding the Occidental transaction?

• The transaction should have been larger

• The transaction should have gone to a shareholder vote

• The transaction was too complex

• The transaction was not publicized enough