Talisman speculation swirls after Icahn buy

摘要

Vancouver—The disclosure that activist shareholder Carl Icahn has acquired 5.97% of troubled Talisman Energy has whipped up fresh speculation about the future of the Canadianbased, globally-minded independent. There are two entrenched schools of thought: Those who believe Talisman could soon be split or sold outright and those who call for restraint pending an anticipated major portfolio restructuring.