By Relmor Demitrius -
After a controversial and disappointing run on the Blockbuster (NYSE:BBI) board of directors, Carl Icahn has removed himself from the board and sold off all this shares. Also, a large block stockholder so worried about the state of his company has filed a proxy to join the board of directors, which will be voted on at the stockholder meeting in May.
I realize that some investors and media types could look at Icahn selling out of Blockbuster as bad news, I however see it as good news. I have rarely witnessed Icahn increase shareholder value in 3 years. As anyone can witness lately Icahn’s involvement with a company does not guarantee its success. Lately, it appears to guarantee the price drops. I believe Icahn adds no value to a company, in fact, his removing himself from a company actually adds value back into it. His dealings and disasters in Blockbuster, Yahoo, and Biogen make him no Warren Buffet. I personally would probably run from a stock if I heard the out of touch, none magic man Icahn wanted in. I think whatever influence or magic touch or good ideas he had has long dried up. I think there is a nice beach somewhere waiting for Mr. Icahn somewhere, and he should go enjoy it. What Blockbuster needs possibly now that a skeleton has been removed from Blockbusters closet (pun fully intended) is some new blood.
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