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Fly News Breaks for March 19, 2018
IEP, NWL
Mar 19, 2018 | 10:38 EDT
Wells Fargo analyst Bonnie Herzog says Newell Brands (NWL) agreement with Carl Icahn, Chairman of Icahn Enterprises (IEP), lends credibility to the management's plan, and likely increases the odds that the former will ultimately prevail in its proxy battle with Starboard. That said, the analyst believes that ongoing fundamental headwinds, the stepped-up divestiture program and organizational disruption likely leaves an overhang on the shares, despite a cheap valuation. Herzog reiterates a Market Perform rating and $25 price target on Newell's shares.