Icahn Enterprises is a diversified holding company founded by investor Carl Icahn. It operates in various sectors, including energy, automotive, food packaging, and real estate. The company is known for its investment strategies and often takes significant stakes in publicly traded companies. The firm engages in both managing its own investments and acquiring controlling interests in other businesses. Icahn Enterprises aims to enhance the value of its investments through active management and strategic decision-making, reflecting Carl Icahn's reputation as an influential activist investor.