Carl Icahn Urges Manitowoc To Split

Activist investor Carl Icahn is urging Manitowoc to split itself into two units — and is hinting that he may soon launch a proxy fight to elect new company directors.

Jan 2nd, 2015

Activist investor Carl Icahn is urging Manitowoc to split itself into two units — and is hinting that he may soon launch a proxy fight to elect new company directors.

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