$IEP
ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. Stock $iep

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2019 Q1 Form 10-K Financial Statement

#000081376219000006 Filed on March 01, 2019

Income Statement

Concept	2019 Q1	2017 Q4	2017 Q3
Revenue	$1.855B	$2.482B	$3.406B
YoY Change	-37.81%	-37.51%	-30.48%
Cost Of Revenue	$1.900B	$2.084B	$2.054B
YoY Change	-50.73%	-166.97%	-39.19%
Gross Profit	$400.0M	$135.0M	$328.0M
YoY Change	6.1%	-73.11%	-37.64%
Gross Profit Margin	21.56%	5.44%	9.63%
Selling, General & Admin	$336.0M	$324.0M	$323.0M
YoY Change	-0.59%	-144.08%	-46.43%
% of Gross Profit	84.0%	240.0%	98.48%
Research & Development
YoY Change
% of Gross Profit
Depreciation & Amortization	$123.0M	$68.00M	$130.0M
YoY Change	-3.91%	-130.63%	-49.61%
% of Gross Profit	30.75%	50.37%	39.63%
Operating Expenses	$336.0M	$373.0M	$323.0M
YoY Change	-0.59%	-137.08%	-46.43%
Operating Profit	$64.00M	-$238.0M	$5.000M
YoY Change	64.1%	-115.78%	-106.49%
Interest Expense	$139.0M	-$93.00M	$164.0M
YoY Change	-5.44%	-487.5%	-26.13%
% of Operating Profit	217.19%		3280.0%
Other Income/Expense, Net	$3.000M	-$3.000M	$19.00M
YoY Change	0.0%	-88.0%	35.71%
Pretax Income	-$658.0M	-$448.0M	$818.0M
YoY Change	-271.35%	-43.86%	223.32%
Income Tax	$6.000M	-$150.0M	$18.00M
% Of Pretax Income			2.2%
Net Earnings	-$394.0M	$298.0M	$597.0M
YoY Change	-398.48%	-244.66%	-3831.25%
Net Earnings / Revenue	-21.24%	12.01%	17.53%
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share	-$2.021M	$1.718M	$3.530M
COMMON SHARES
Basic Shares Outstanding	191.4M shares	169.1M shares	164.8M shares
Diluted Shares Outstanding

Balance Sheet

Concept	2019 Q1	2017 Q4	2017 Q3
SHORT-TERM ASSETS
Cash & Short-Term Investments	$5.063B	$2.030B	$3.037B
YoY Change	167.46%	-23.02%	12.73%
Cash & Equivalents	$2.764B	$1.164B	$2.038B
Short-Term Investments
Other Short-Term Assets
YoY Change
Inventory	$1.852B	$1.730B	$3.256B
Prepaid Expenses
Receivables	$517.0M	$612.0M	$1.853B
Other Receivables	$1.224B	$506.0M	$1.006B
Total Short-Term Assets	$8.656B	$4.953B	$9.152B
YoY Change	1.36%	-43.14%	24.08%
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Property, Plant & Equipment	$4.682B	$5.186B	$9.631B
YoY Change	-51.9%	-48.77%	-15.86%
Goodwill	$255.0M	$327.0M	$1.199B
YoY Change	-80.08%	-71.21%	5.08%
Intangibles	$464.0M	$544.0M	$1.072B
YoY Change	-58.24%	-51.25%	-3.16%
Long-Term Investments	$8.103B	$10.04B	$9.748B
YoY Change	-3.12%	1.59%	-2.39%
Other Assets	$364.0M	$8.790B	$410.0M
YoY Change		543.48%
Total Long-Term Assets	$15.17B	$26.85B	$23.67B
YoY Change	-30.92%	8.87%	-7.95%
TOTAL ASSETS
Total Short-Term Assets	$8.656B	$4.953B	$9.152B
Total Long-Term Assets	$15.17B	$26.85B	$23.67B
Total Assets	$23.82B	$31.80B	$32.82B
YoY Change	-21.88%	-4.7%	-0.81%
SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES
YoY Change
Accounts Payable	$894.0M	$2.058B	$2.696B
YoY Change	-58.42%	-62.51%	-43.21%
Accrued Expenses	$1.896B	$1.033B	$3.566B
YoY Change	-4.77%	-45.49%	44.08%
Deferred Revenue
YoY Change
Short-Term Debt	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
YoY Change
Long-Term Debt Due
YoY Change
Total Short-Term Liabilities	$2.790B	$3.091B	$6.262B
YoY Change	-32.62%	-58.14%	-13.29%
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-Term Debt	$7.392B	$7.918B	$11.20B
YoY Change	-34.05%	-28.79%	-13.67%
Other Long-Term Liabilities	$1.305B	$8.500B	$2.481B
YoY Change	-46.34%	62.31%	2.78%
Total Long-Term Liabilities	$8.697B	$16.42B	$13.68B
YoY Change	-36.24%	0.38%	-11.09%
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Total Short-Term Liabilities	$2.790B	$3.091B	$6.262B
Total Long-Term Liabilities	$8.697B	$16.42B	$13.68B
Total Liabilities	$12.17B	$20.43B	$21.62B
YoY Change	-35.06%	-19.41%	-10.99%
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Retained Earnings
YoY Change
Common Stock
YoY Change
Preferred Stock
YoY Change
Treasury Stock (at cost)
YoY Change
Treasury Stock Shares
Shareholders Equity	$5.839B	$5.106B	$4.784B
YoY Change
Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity	$23.82B	$31.80B	$32.82B
YoY Change	-21.88%	-4.7%	-0.81%

Cashflow Statement

Concept	2019 Q1	2017 Q4	2017 Q3
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	-$394.0M	$298.0M	$597.0M
YoY Change	-398.48%	-244.66%	-3831.25%
Depreciation, Depletion And Amortization	$123.0M	$68.00M	$130.0M
YoY Change	-3.91%	-130.63%	-49.61%
Cash From Operating Activities	-$288.0M	-$425.0M	$195.0M
YoY Change	-51.6%	51.25%	-40.91%
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital Expenditures	$65.00M	$17.00M	$102.0M
YoY Change	4.84%	-95.38%	-47.42%
Acquisitions	$10.00M
YoY Change	900.0%
Other Investing Activities	$10.00M	$62.00M	-$80.00M
YoY Change	-166.67%	-111.36%	-988.89%
Cash From Investing Activities	$314.0M	$79.00M	-$181.0M
YoY Change	-251.69%	-144.38%	-2.16%
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash Dividend Paid
YoY Change
Common Stock Issuance & Retirement, Net
YoY Change
Debt Paid & Issued, Net
YoY Change
Cash From Financing Activities	-272.0M	-140.0M	-215.0M
YoY Change	-220.89%	-36.65%	264.41%
NET CHANGE
Cash From Operating Activities	-288.0M	-425.0M	195.0M
Cash From Investing Activities	314.0M	79.00M	-181.0M
Cash From Financing Activities	-272.0M	-140.0M	-215.0M
Net Change In Cash	-275.0M	-486.0M	-201.0M
YoY Change	-47.12%	-28.53%	-333.72%
FREE CASH FLOW
Cash From Operating Activities	-$288.0M	-$425.0M	$195.0M
Capital Expenditures	$65.00M	$17.00M	$102.0M
Free Cash Flow	-$353.0M	-$442.0M	$93.00M
YoY Change	-46.27%	-31.9%	-31.62%

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CY2018	us-gaap	Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Description PriorPeriodReclassificationAdjustmentDescription	Reclassifications<div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In connection with our adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-18, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Restricted Cash</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, as discussed below, our net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">December 31, 2017</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and 2016 was decreased by </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$19 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$446 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, respectively.</span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In connection with our adoption of FASB ASU No. 2017-07, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, as discussed below, we decreased our selling, general and administrative costs by </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$4 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$4 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and decreased other income, net by </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$4 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$4 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> for the years ended </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">December 31, 2017</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and 2016, respectively. </span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Certain reclassifications have been made within the consolidated statements of operations to include gain (loss) on derivatives within cost of goods sold for our Energy segment. Prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications of losses on derivatives from other income, net to costs of goods sold were </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$70 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$19 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> for the years ended </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">December 31, 2017</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and 2016, respectively. These reclassifications did not have an impact on previously reported net income.</span></div><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">We have recasted certain historical results for discontinued operations, which we disclose in Note </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">13</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, "</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Discontinued Operations</span>." In addition, certain other reclassifications from the prior year presentation have been made to conform to the current year presentation, which did not have an impact on previously reported net income and equity and are not deemed material.
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CY2018	us-gaap	Description Of New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted DescriptionOfNewAccountingPronouncementsNotYetAdopted	Recently Issued Accounting Standards<div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Leases (Topic 842)</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Leases</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">. This ASU requires the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. In addition, among other changes to the accounting for leases, this ASU retains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous guidance. Furthermore, quantification and qualitative disclosures, including disclosures regarding significant judgments made by management, will be required. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this ASU should be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. In addition, in July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Leases (Topic 842), </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">which provides an additional (and optional) transition method to adopt the new leases standard. We have developed an implementation plan to adopt the new leases standard using the new transition method option effective January 1, 2019, which will require adopting the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of equity in the period of adoption instead of the earliest period presented. In addition, prior period presentation and disclosure will not be adjusted after adoption. The most significant impact will relate to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets for long-term operating leases with the significant majority of the impact within our Automotive segment. Our Automotive segment has identified approximately 2,300 leases, primarily for real estate, and estimates recognizing right-of-use assets of </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$639 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and related liabilities of </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$674 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> as of January 1, 2019. Our Energy segment estimates recognizing right-of-use assets and liabilities of </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$53 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, in addition to the recognition of finance lease assets and obligations of </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><span>$26 million</span></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, as of January 1, 2019. The aggregate impact of all other segments is not material. </span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, which amends FASB ASC Topic 326, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">This ASU requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount to be collected and broadens the information, including forecasted information incorporating more timely information, that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimate for assets measured. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early </span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">application is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.</span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, which amends FASB ASC Topic 815, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Derivatives and Hedging</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">. This ASU includes amendments to existing guidance to better align an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.</span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, which amends FASB ASC Topic 220, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">. This ASU allows a reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive loss within equity for standard tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and consequently, eliminates the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.</span></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:8px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, which amends FASB ASC Topic 820, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Fair Value Measurements</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">. This ASU eliminates, modifies and adds various disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Certain disclosures are required to be applied using a retrospective approach and others using a prospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.</span></div><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract</span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">, which amends FASB ASC Subtopic 350-40, </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software</span>. This ASU adds certain disclosure requirements related to implementation costs incurred for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements. 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