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Icahn Enterprises(IEP) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-11-08 17:43
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - NAV decreased by $423 million from Q2 2024, with positive returns in investment funds offset by declines in CVR Energy and disappointing performance in the auto service division [7] - Investment funds were up approximately 8% for the quarter, driven by healthcare investments and refining hedges [7] - The company ended the quarter with $1.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the holding company and an additional $800 million at the funds [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Energy segment EBITDA was negative $38 million for Q3 2024, down from $347 million in Q3 2023, impacted by unplanned downtime and lower refining margins [15] - Automotive services revenues decreased by $51 million due to operational challenges, with net sales and other revenues down by $70 million compared to the prior year [16] - Real estate adjusted EBITDA decreased by $10 million, primarily due to the sale of an investment property and reduced sales of single-family homes [17] - Food Packaging adjusted EBITDA decreased by $6 million, despite increased volumes, due to a shift in product mix and lower pricing [19] - Pharma segment adjusted EBITDA improved by $2 million, mainly due to higher prescription growth [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Refining margin per throughput barrel decreased to $2.53 from $31.05 in the prior year quarter, driven by lower crack spreads [15] - Average realized gate prices for UAN increased by 3% to $229 per ton and ammonia increased by 9% to $399 per ton compared to the prior year quarter [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Board reduced the quarterly distribution from $1 per depositary unit to $0.50 to maintain liquidity for investment opportunities [11] - The company is exploring the sale of a 45-acre site in Nashville, which is expected to yield proceeds exceeding current book value [17] - The management believes that the auto service division can achieve EBITDA margins in the high single digits to double digits over a multiyear period [9] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges in the automotive services division but noted signs of improvement following management changes [26] - The company remains optimistic about the future cash flow from CVR Energy, despite current market conditions [10] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining liquidity to capitalize on attractive opportunities within and outside existing operating segments [20] Other Important Information - The company has received over $3 billion in dividends from its CVR investment since 2012 [10] - The company is focused on building asset value and maintaining liquidity to enable capitalizing on opportunities [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on dividend, liquidity, and CVR - Management highlighted significant liquidity with $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion at the holding company and $800 million at hedge funds, emphasizing the attractiveness of the CVR investment [23] Question: Changes in the auto business management - Management confirmed that changes occurred around quarter-end, with significant improvements already noted post-management changes [26] Question: CapEx needs for food segment modernization - Management indicated that a capital plan is being developed, but specific CapEx needs are not yet determined [35] Question: Reconciliation of investment fund holdings - Management confirmed that a distribution during the quarter resulted in a movement from investment funds to holding company cash [40] Question: Dividend structure for Carl Icahn - Management stated that Carl has the same decision-making power regarding dividends as other shareholders [43] Question: Food Packaging segment profitability guidance - Management explained that increased volumes were offset by a lower-margin product mix and pricing competitiveness returning to pre-pandemic levels [46] Question: Industry consolidation potential - Management acknowledged the potential benefits of consolidation but noted no immediate opportunities that make sense [52]
Icahn Enterprises(IEP) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-11-08 16:26
Q3 2024 Earnings Presentation November 8, 2024 Icahn Enterprises L.P. 1 Safe Harbor Statement Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements we make in this presentation, including statements regarding our future performance and plans for our businesses and potential acquisitions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," " ...
Icahn Enterprises(IEP) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-08 11:50
Financial Performance - Third quarter net income attributable to Icahn Enterprises was $22 million, an improvement of $28 million compared to the prior year quarter[1]. - Third quarter revenues were $2.8 billion, down from $3.0 billion in the same quarter last year, representing a decrease of approximately 7%[1]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $183 million, compared to $243 million for the prior year quarter, reflecting a decline of about 25%[1]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenues totaled $7.5 billion, down from $8.2 billion in the same period last year, a decrease of approximately 8.5%[2]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, adjusted EBITDA was $162 million, down from $352 million in the same period last year, a decrease of approximately 54%[2]. - Net income for September 2024 was $80 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $30 million in September 2023[28]. - Adjusted EBITDA before non-controlling interests for September 2024 was $291 million, slightly down from $296 million in the same period last year[28]. - Adjusted EBITDA attributable to IEP was $183 million in September 2024, down from $243 million in the same quarter last year[28]. Asset and Liability Changes - The indicative net asset value as of September 30, 2024, was approximately $3.6 billion, a decrease of $423 million compared to June 30, 2024[3]. - Total assets decreased from $20,858 million in 2023 to $17,443 million in 2024, a decline of approximately 16.5%[10]. - Total liabilities decreased from $14,785 million in 2023 to $12,616 million in 2024, a reduction of about 14.7%[10]. - Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises decreased from $3,208 million in 2023 to $2,645 million in 2024, a decline of approximately 17.5%[10]. - Indicative net asset value decreased from $4,758 million in December 2023 to $3,560 million in September 2024, a drop of about 25.2%[21]. - Market-valued subsidiaries and investments decreased from $5,264 million in 2023 to $4,281 million in 2024, a decline of approximately 18.7%[21]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $2,951 million in 2023 to $2,294 million in 2024, a reduction of about 22.2%[10]. - Debt decreased from $7,207 million in 2023 to $6,447 million in 2024, a decline of approximately 10.5%[10]. - Accounts payable decreased from $830 million in 2023 to $679 million in 2024, a reduction of about 18.2%[10]. - Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased from $1,596 million in 2023 to $1,660 million in 2024, an increase of approximately 4.0%[10]. Leadership and Operational Changes - The company has replaced senior leadership in the Automotive Services business and is seeing early signs of recovery[3]. - The company modified its calculation of EBITDA to exclude the impact of net interest expense from the Investment segment effective December 31, 2023[12]. Other Financial Metrics - The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.50 per depositary unit, down from $1.00, reflecting a 16% annualized yield at the current share price[1]. - The decline in indicative net asset value was primarily driven by a $249 million decrease in CVI and a $193 million decline in Automotive Services[3]. - The company reported a credit loss on related party note receivable of $0 million in September 2024, compared to a loss of $23 million in September 2023[28]. - Transformation costs decreased to $8 million in September 2024 from $10 million in September 2023[28]. - Interest expense, net, increased to $63 million in September 2024 from $57 million in September 2023[28]. - The company reported a loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary of $0 million in September 2024, unchanged from the previous year[28]. - Other expenses increased to $25 million in September 2024 from $3 million in September 2023[28]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses were $83 million in September 2024, down from $88 million in September 2023[28]. - The company experienced a net income loss of $347 million attributable to IEP in September 2023, compared to a loss of $22 million in September 2024[28].
Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq: IEP) Today Announced Its Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Prnewswire· 2024-11-08 11:50
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chairman Carl C. Icahn stated, "I strongly believe that our portfolio – both for the investment segment and the controlled businesses – has significant opportunities ahead. Rarely have I seen a stock market with such extreme valuations – with some companies trading at unjustifiable premiums and others being massively undervalued. These undervalued situations have created great opportunities for activists. To take advantage of these opportunities when the ...
Icahn Enterprises L.P. Announces Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Prnewswire· 2024-10-25 22:30
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq:IEP) announced today that it will discuss its third quarter 2024 results on a webcast on Friday, November 8, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, viewers should go to this link (webcast). We encourage viewers to access the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for at least twelve months at Icahn events and presentations. Icahn Enterprises L.P. ...
Icahn Enterprises Stock: Not A Buy
Seeking Alpha· 2024-09-18 19:35
The primary goal of the Cash Flow Kingdom Income Portfolio is to produce an overall yield in the 7% - 10% range. We accomplish this by combining several different income streams to form an attractive, steady portfolio payout. The portfolio's price can fluctuate, but the income stream remains consistent. Start your free two-week trial today! Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP ) saw its shares rally substantially this week when the market got the news that a lawsuit related to allegations by Hindenburg Resea ...
Why Icahn Enterprises Blasted Nearly 15% Higher on Monday
The Motley Fool· 2024-09-16 22:20
The company scored a clear victory in the courtroom. On news that a potentially resource-draining lawsuit against the company had been dismissed, units of master limited partnership Icahn Enterprises (IEP 14.54%) leaped almost 15% in price on Monday. This occurred on a rather sleepy trading session for stocks, with the S&P 500 index only bumping 0.1% higher. A good day in court Before market open, Icahn Enterprises announced -- no doubt with immense satisfaction -- that a district court judge had dismissed ...
ICAHN ENTERPRISES VINDICATED BY DISMISSAL OF MERITLESS LAWSUIT THAT PARROTED FALSE AND MISLEADING CLAIMS PUBLISHED BY HINDENBURG "RESEARCH"
Prnewswire· 2024-09-16 12:00
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises (IEP) is pleased to announce that the proposed class action lawsuit against IEP and certain directors and officers has been dismissed without prejudice. On September 13, 2024, U.S. District Court Judge K. Michael Moore found that the lawsuit — comprised of meritless claims cut and pasted from false and misleading reports published by Hindenburg "Research" — failed to show that IEP had made material misrepresentations or omissions or d ...
I Wouldn't Touch This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock With a 10-Foot Pole. Here's Why.
The Motley Fool· 2024-09-07 07:11
Icahn Enterprises has a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 31%, but investors must consider the following before buying the stock. Icahn Enterprises (IEP -5.38%), headed by activist investor Carl Icahn, has paid out a very appealing dividend yield for years. However, the stock has been under significant pressure since last year when it was the subject of one prominent short-seller and the target of a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. Icahn Enterprises stock is down 44% from its ...
Why Icahn Enterprises Stock Is Down More Than 11% Today
The Motley Fool· 2024-08-26 19:30
The holding company is looking to raise funds at a suspicious time. Shares of Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP -11.08%) are down sharply on Monday following news that shareholder dilution is forthcoming, adding to a sell-off that's been underway since February. Indeed, data from S&P Global Market Intelligence indicates that as of 2:51 p.m. EDT Friday, Icahn Enterprises stock is lower to the tune of 11.6%, dragging the ticker to a two-decade low. Other factors are contributing to this continued weakness, of cours ...