SEC Charges Carl Icahn and Icahn Enterprises for Failing to Disclose Collateral Use, Settlement Includes $2 Million in Penalties

SEC Charges Carl Icahn and Icahn Enterprises for Failing to Disclose Collateral Use, Settlement Includes $2 Million in Penalties

On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that billionaire investor Carl Icahn and his firm, Icahn Enterprises L.P., have been charged for not disclosing the use of the company’s securities as collateral for billions of dollars in personal loans. The charges highlight the failure to properly report these financial arrangements, which could impact investor transparency and confidence.

To settle the charges, Icahn Enterprises will pay $1.5 million in civil penalties, while Carl Icahn will pay $500,000. This resolution addresses the regulatory concerns about the undisclosed pledges of company securities.

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