Amylin Attacked By Carl Icahn Over Buyout Secrecy

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLN) was under attack today from Carl Icahn over the board of that company's refusal to comment on rumors of a rejected takeover offer. Icahn, who holds an almost 9% stake in the company, was irate after an offer of $22 per share may or may not have been rejected by the company and the company would not confirm or deny the rumors. The $22 offer apparently came from Bristol Myers Squibb and shareholders were not informed of the offer by the board in any way. Information about the...