Behind the Carl Icahn-Cloudera Settlement

Behind the Carl Icahn-Cloudera Settlement

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The video discusses Carl Icahn's rapid involvement with Cloudera, where he acquired nearly 20% of the company and secured board seats for his associates. Icahn believes Cloudera is undervalued, partly due to a problematic merger with Hortonworks. The video explores potential acquisition scenarios, including interest from IBM, and highlights investor frustration over Cloudera's declining stock value. Despite challenges, Cloudera is working with Morgan Stanley and has new products planned for release.

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What position did Carl Icahn build up in Cloudera earlier this month?

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What was Carl Icahn's opinion on the merger with Hortonworks?

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What are some potential exit strategies for Cloudera mentioned in the text?

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How has Cloudera's valuation changed over the years?

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What challenges did Cloudera face after merging with Hortonworks?

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