From Wikipedia:

"On September 14, 2007, Icahn disclosed his ownership of 8.5% of
outstanding shares in business software company BEA Systems Inc. BEA
Systems shares rose more than 4% after Icahn disclosed his stake in a
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the filing,
Icahn, known for forcefully pushing an agenda at companies where he
acquires ownership, suggested that BEA Systems should put itself up
for sale. By September 21, Icahn increased his stake to 9.88% of BEA,
and on October 3, to 11.05%, and then to 13.22% on October 4, 2007.[6]
On January 16, 2008, Oracle Corporation announced it was purchasing
BEA Systems."

He's also tied for the 43rd richest man in the world.  I don't think
he got there by "buying crap."

On Jun 18, 7:18 am, Rapalax <rapa...@gmail.com> wrote: