icahn

/ˈaɪkɑːn/

Definitions

1. proper noun

an American investor and corporate raider who is known for his activist investing style.

“Carl Icahn is an influential figure in modern corporate governance.”

2. noun

a person who engages in activist investing, particularly in hostile takeovers.

“Icahn is a classic example of an icaahn who seeks to gain control of the company through aggressive tactics.”

Synonyms

  • activist investor
  • corporate raider
  • hostile takeover specialist

Antonyms

  • friendly investor
  • passive investor