Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events.

Icahn Enterprises

Distribution

On October 30, 2015, the Board of Directors of the general partner of Icahn Enterprises declared a quarterly distribution in the amount of $1.50 per depositary unit. The quarterly distribution is payable in either cash or additional depositary units, at the election of each depositary unit holder and will be paid on or about December 24, 2015 to depositary unit holders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2015. Depositary unit holders have until December 8, 2015 to make an election to receive either cash or additional depositary units; if a holder does not make an election, it will automatically be deemed to have elected to receive the dividend in cash. Depositary unit holders who elect to receive additional depositary units will receive units valued at the volume weighted average trading price of the units on NASDAQ during the 10 consecutive trading days ending December 22, 2015. No fractional depositary units will be issued pursuant to the dividend payment. Icahn Enterprises will make a cash payment in lieu of issuing fractional depositary units to any holders electing to receive depositary units. Any holders that would only be eligible to receive a fraction of a depositary unit based on the above calculation will receive a cash payment.

Automotive

On October 7, 2015, Federal-Mogul reached an agreement to sell a manufacturing location in France within its Powertrain business subject to certain customary closing conditions. The sale is expected to close in early 2016. Due to certain liabilities and capital requirements related to the sale of this business, Federal-Mogul may be required to contribute cash to the business in connection with any disposition. Federal-Mogul’s potential future cash outlay is not expected to be more than $15 million.