10-K annual report · filed Mar 12, 2012

Icahn Enterprises L.p (IEP) FY2011 10-K Annual Report

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Icahn Enterprises L.p (IEP) filed its fiscal 2011 10-K annual report with the SEC on Mar 12, 2012.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk: Dodd-Frank Reform Act and SEC rulemaking could increase Investment segment compliance costs and restrict activities

Icahn Enterprises L.p FY2011 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Diversified holding company acquiring undervalued or distressed assets, then increasing value through operational, financial and management changes
  • Investment Funds returned all fee-paying capital during 2011, ending incentive and special profits-interest allocations effective April 1
  • Gaming expanded through Tropicana ownership rising to 65.1%, while Automotive ownership reached 77.2%
  • WPI became wholly owned on December 22, following merger-related cancellation of preferred shares and minority interests
  • Federal-Mogul R&D increased to $172 million from $156 million, supporting global technology and aftermarket expansion

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $11.855B, up $2.765B YoY from $9.090B, driven by Investment and Automotive
  • Investment best performer: $1.887B net investment gains, versus $756M in 2010
  • Automotive sales $6.910B, up $691M, gross margin 16% versus 16%
  • Operating cash flow $1.995B, capex $481M, distributions $48M
  • Outlook: weak housing and gaming markets, cyclical railcar and metals demand, and potential Automotive goodwill impairment risks

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk: Dodd-Frank Reform Act and SEC rulemaking could increase Investment segment compliance costs and restrict activities
  • Geopolitical exposure: Federal-Mogul manufacturing across multiple countries faces currency controls, import restrictions and political seizure risks
  • Supply-chain vulnerability: Viskase sources paper and pulp from single or limited suppliers, risking production disruption
  • Competitive disruption: Viskase faces Viscofan, Kalle Nalo and VT Holding Group plus plastic and film casing alternatives
  • Financial concentration: Icahn affiliates control approximately 92.6% of depositary units, limiting investor influence and creating succession dependency

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