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James B. Bell
- February 12, 2024
Activist investor Carl Icahn has recently revealed that he has accumulated a stake in JetBlue Airways and may consider advocating for board representation, as stated in a regulatory filing.
Icahn and his associated funds have reported a 9.91% ownership stake in the airline, amounting to a total purchase price of $119.8 million. The investment group believes that the shares are currently undervalued and present an attractive investment opportunity.
The investor group has already engaged in discussions with JetBlue's management and directors regarding potential board representation. These dialogues have been ongoing and are expected to continue in the future.
While JetBlue's shares have experienced a 9.4% increase this year, they have fallen by approximately 29% over the past 52 weeks. Additionally, the airline's proposed merger with Spirit Airlines, valued at $3.8 billion, was halted in January due to concerns raised by antitrust regulators, who argued that the deal would restrict competition.
Following the news of Carl Icahn's stake in the company, JetBlue's shares experienced a significant surge of over 12% during post-market trading on Monday.
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