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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2008

Icahn Enterprises L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-9516	13-3398766
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

767 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4700, New York, NY 10153

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 702-4300

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events

On July 3, 2008, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (“Icahn Enterprises”) acquired a 50.5% majority interest in Federal-Mogul Corporation (“Federal-Mogul”). As a result of the acquisition, the financial position and results of operations of Federal-Mogul are consolidated by Icahn Enterprises. Icahn Enterprises’ consolidated financial statements reflecting the acquisition will first be published in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

On October 22, 2008, Federal-Mogul issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued by Federal-Mogul Corporation dated October 22, 2008.

Exhibit Index

99.1	Press Release issued by Federal-Mogul Corporation dated October 22, 2008

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P.
(Registrant)

By:	Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc.,
	its General Partner


	By:	/s/ Dominick Ragone
		Dominick Ragone
		Principal Financial Officer

Date: October 22, 2008

Unassociated Document

Exhibit 99.1


CONTACT:	Paula Silver - 248-354-4530
	Jennifer Rass - 248-354-7502

Federal-Mogul Corporation Delivers Solid Sales, Gross Margin, Net Income and Cash Flow in Midst of Unprecedented Downturn

Operating Results Comparable to Year-Ago Levels in Spite of

Significant Economic Downturn Experienced in Q3 2008

Southfield, Michigan, October 22, 2008. . . Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) today reported solid year-over-year results with third quarter sales of $1,692 million, gross margin of $279 million, pre-tax earnings of $22 million and net income of $4 million. Cash flow⁴ in the third quarter 2008 improved to $25 million versus a negative cash flow of $(114) million in the same period of 2007. These sales and operating results are comparable to year-ago levels, however third quarter 2008 performance was attained in a far more challenging market environment than in the third quarter of the prior year. The third quarter of 2008 was marked by a faltering global automotive market where new vehicle sales and production rates fell as a result of a major automotive market downturn.

Financial Summary (in $millions)	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30					September 30
	2008		2007			2008		2007
Net sales	$	1,692	$	1,686		$	5,546	$	5,165
Gross margin		279		279			941		910
Adjusted gross margin ²		279		279			1,009		910
Selling, general and administrative expenses		192		208			613		627
Pre-tax income		22		7			133		68
Net income		4		14			62		22
Adjusted net income ³		4		14			125		22
Operational EBITDA ¹		178		166			640		578
Cash flow ⁴		25		(114	)		141		(35	)

“The third quarter was increasingly difficult for the automotive industry. Our strong operating fundamentals served to limit the negative impact of the market downturn. As a result of our diversification, Federal-Mogul realized continued strong sales. The company’s decisive response to the declining global automotive market, including sharp cuts in discretionary spending, coupled with a global restructuring program designed to eliminate excess operating capacity, reduce requirements for operations support and streamline SG&A, enabled Federal-Mogul to realize another profitable quarter and positioned the company for this challenging market,” said José Maria Alapont, Federal-Mogul President and CEO.

Federal-Mogul sales for the three-month period ending September 30, 2008, increased $6 million to $1,692 million, compared to $1,686 million during the same period a year ago. Favorable foreign currency exchange lifted sales by $65 million in Europe and offset volume declines occurring largely in North America, while Asia-Pacific and other markets continued to perform.

Federal-Mogul, in Q3 2008, recorded a gross margin of $279 million or 16.5 percent of sales, compared to the same results, $279 million or 16.5 percent of sales in Q3 2007. The company’s Operational EBITDA¹ was $178 million or 10.5 percent of sales, compared to $166 million or 9.8 percent of sales during the same period in 2007, representing an increase of $12 million or seven percent. The company recorded pre-tax income of $22 million compared to $7 million in the third quarter of 2007. Federal-Mogul reported net income of $4 million or earnings per share of $0.04, down from $14 million in the third quarter 2007, due to non-recurrence of tax benefits of $24 million in Q3 2007.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were reduced to 11.3 percent of sales during the quarter, compared to 12.3 percent of sales in the same period of 2007. The company realized a reduction in SG&A expense of $22 million, partially offset by foreign currency exchange impact of $6 million, resulting in a net improvement of $16 million.

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Federal-Mogul announced, on September 17, 2008, a global restructuring plan designed to improve operating performance and respond to the challenging conditions in the global automotive industry. The plan, when combined with other workforce adjustments, is expected to reduce the company’s global workforce by approximately 4,000 positions or eight percent. The planned actions include several initiatives designed to streamline business processes, consolidate or close selected locations, and reduce general and administrative staffing.

The company, during Q3, recorded $11 million in restructuring expenses for workforce severance costs. Federal-Mogul continues to implement restructuring actions under the plan, and expects to finalize them and announce closure of a number of facilities during 2009.

“During these challenging times, consistent execution of the company’s proven strategy for sustainable global profitable growth helped to offset the market downturn and strengthen overall performance,” explained Alapont. “Federal-Mogul has an established track record for restructuring to sustain operating performance and, furthermore, we possess a solid capital structure, considerable liquidity and a favorable bank financing package. This should enable us to retain our leading market position and prepare the company for future growth opportunities through organic growth or market consolidation,” he added.

“We will continue to focus on our strong fundamentals, including world-class engineering and manufacturing with a cost-competitive global footprint; leading technology and innovation in vehicle and industrial products for fuel economy, alternative energies, emissions reduction and safety systems; with long-term customer relationships built on excellence in products and services, supply chain and operating performance,” Alapont continued.

Federal-Mogul, during the quarter, continued to benefit from leading technology and innovation, as demonstrated by winning major business awards relating to fuel efficiency, emissions and vehicle safety at leading European automakers. One example is the company’s highly-regarded Monosteel® pistons featuring superior strength and performance due to a unique closed gallery architecture essential for the next generation of emissions-compliant heavy-duty diesel engines.

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The design addresses increasing thermal, mechanical, abrasion and corrosion challenges placed on diesel engines. In addition, Federal-Mogul’s innovative aluminum pistons can be manufactured using a proprietary re-melting process that improves durability in highly-charged light-duty engines where downsizing has been employed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO₂emissions.

Federal-Mogul reported sales of $5,546 million for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2008, an increase of $381 million or 7 percent versus $5,165 million for the same period in 2007.

Gross margin increased to $941 million in the first nine months of 2008 versus $910 million in 2007. Operational EBITDA¹ increased 11 percent, or $62 million, to $640 million in the first nine months of 2008, as compared to $578 million in the same period the prior year.

The company recorded pre-tax income of $133 million in the first nine months of 2008 versus $68 million for the same period in 2007.

Net income was $62 million during the first three quarters of 2008 from $22 million during the first three quarters of 2007.

The company recorded positive cash flow⁴ of $141 million in the first nine months of 2008, which compares to negative cash flow of $(35) million in the same period of 2007.

“Federal-Mogul remains a strong company with profitable financial performance, a solid balance sheet, considerable liquidity, favorable financing and a diverse portfolio of leading products and customers. Our sustainable global profitable growth strategy continues to guide the company as we prepare for challenging market conditions during the remainder of 2008 and in 2009,” Alapont said.

1 Operational EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and certain items such as restructuring and impairment charges, Chapter 11 related reorganization expenses, gains or losses on the sales of businesses, and the impact on gross margin of the fresh-start reporting valuation of inventory as described in the attached reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

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2 Adjusted gross margin is equal to reported gross margin excluding the $68 million impact on gross margin of the fresh-start reporting valuation of inventory recorded in the first quarter 2008 as described in the attached reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

3 Adjusted net income is equal to reported net income excluding the $68 million impact on gross margin on the fresh- start reporting of inventory adjusted for the tax benefit on the inventory adjustment of $5 million recorded in the first quarter 2008 as described in the attached reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

4 Cash flow is equal to net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used by investing activities as described in the attached statement of cash flows.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and safety technologies, serving the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles, as well as in power generation, aerospace, marine, rail, industrial, and the worldwide aftermarket. The company’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs nearly 47,000 people in 31 countries. Visit the company’s Web site at www.federalmogul.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical fact, constitute "Forward-Looking Statements." Actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in Federal-Mogul's most recent report to the SEC on Form 10-K, which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports to the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the cost and timing of implementing restructuring actions, the Company's ability to generate cost savings or manufacturing efficiencies to offset or exceed contractually or competitively required price reductions or price reductions to obtain new business, conditions in the automotive industry, and certain global and regional economic conditions. Federal-Mogul does not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Successor			Predecessor			Successor			Predecessor
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30						September 30
	2008			2007			2008			2007

Net sales	$	1,692.0		$	1,685.5		$	5,546.4		$	5,165.4
Cost of products sold		(1,413.1	)		(1,406.0	)		(4,605.5	)		(4,255.7	)

Gross margin		278.9			279.5			940.9			909.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses		(191.7	)		(207.7	)		(612.8	)		(627.3	)
Interest expense, net		(46.6	)		(49.9	)		(137.2	)		(151.8	)
Amortization expense		(21.4	)		(4.7	)		(56.7	)		(14.0	)
Chapter 11 and U.K. Administration related reorganization expenses		(2.3	)		(15.3	)		(15.3	)		(56.5	)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates		4.2			9.6			20.7			27.6
Restructuring expense, net		(11.3	)		(9.8	)		(14.0	)		(39.4	)
Other income, net		12.1			5.6			7.8			19.7

Income before income taxes		21.9			7.3			133.4			68.0
Income tax (expense) benefit, net		(18.3	)		6.4			(71.7	)		(45.8	)

Net income	$	3.6		$	13.7		$	61.7		$	22.2

Income per common share:

Basic	$	0.04		$	0.15		$	0.62		$	0.25

Diluted		0.04			0.15			0.62			0.24

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Millions of Dollars)

	Successor
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS	September 30			December 31
	2008			2007
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	781.5		$	425.4
Accounts receivable, net		1,185.7			1,095.9
Inventories, net		1,034.0			1,074.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		318.3			526.4

Total current assets		3,319.5			3,122.0

Property, plant and equipment, net		2,014.9			2,061.8
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets		1,500.5			1,852.0
Definite-lived intangible assets, net		582.7			310.0
Other noncurrent assets		496.3			520.5

	$	7,913.9		$	7,866.3

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt	$	135.8		$	117.8
Accounts payable		641.5			726.6
Accrued liabilities		465.0			496.0
Current portion of postemployment benefit liability		60.8			61.2
Other current liabilities		152.1			167.3

Total current liabilities		1,455.2			1,568.9

Long-term debt		2,771.9			2,517.6
Postemployment benefits		920.0			936.9
Long-term portion of deferred income taxes		339.4			331.4
Other accrued liabilities		262.6			300.3

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries		51.3			87.5

Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock		1.0			1.0
Additional paid-in capital, including warrants		2,122.7			2,122.7
Retained earnings		61.7			-
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(55.2	)		-
Treasury stock, at cost		(16.7	)		-

Total shareholders’ equity		2,113.5			2,123.7

	$	7,913.9		$	7,866.3

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

	Successor			Predecessor
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30
	2008			2007
	(Millions of Dollars)			(Millions of Dollars)

Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating Activities
Net income	$	61.7		$	22.2
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided from
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		265.8			261.4
Cash received from 524(g) Trust		225.0			-
Change in postemployment benefits, including pensions		8.5			(80.8	)
Change in deferred taxes		1.7			(20.5	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(107.9	)		(127.6	)
Inventories		21.9			(14.3	)
Accounts payable		(75.9	)		56.4
Other assets and liabilities		(25.5	)		41.2
Net Cash Provided From Operating Activities		375.3			138.0

Cash Provided From (Used By) Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment		(240.2	)		(220.4	)
Net proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment		10.9			26.1
Net proceeds from sale of business		-			14.0
Proceeds from sale of investment		-			13.8
Payments to acquire minority interests		-			(6.8	)
Payments to acquire business		(4.7	)		-
Net Cash Used By Investing Activities		(234.0	)		(173.3	)

Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings on exit facility		2,082.0			-
Repayment of Tranche A, Revolver and PIK Notes		(1,790.8	)		-
Proceeds from borrowings on DIP credit facility		-			658.8
Principal payments on DIP credit facility		-			(247.0	)
Repayment of pre-petition Tranche C debt		-			(330.0	)
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt		(0.2	)		9.0
Decrease in other long-term debt		(31.4	)		(5.0	)
Purchase of treasury stock		(16.7	)		-
Decrease in factoring arrangements		(15.5	)		(55.4	)
Debt refinance fees		(0.6	)		(0.1	)
Net Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing Activities		226.8			30.3

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on cash		(12.0	)		11.9

Increase in cash and equivalents		356.1			6.9

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period		425.4			359.3

Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	781.5		$	366.2

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Millions of Dollars)

(Unaudited)

	Successor		Predecessor			Successor			Predecessor
	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30					September 30
	2008		2007			2008			2007

Gross margin as reported	$	278.9	$	279.5		$	940.9		$	909.7
Adjustment to exclude impact of fresh-start valuation of inventory		-		-			68.2			-
Adjusted gross margin	$	278.9	$	279.5		$	1,009.1		$	909.7


Net Income	$	3.6	$	13.7		$	61.7		$	22.2
Adjustment to exclude impact of fresh-start valuation of inventory		-		-			68.2			-
Income tax benefit of inventory adjustment		-		-			(4.9	)		-
Adjusted Net Income	$	3.6	$	13.7		$	125.0		$	22.2


Income before income taxes	$	21.9	$	7.3		$	133.4		$	68.0
Depreciation and amortization		94.7		89.4			265.8			261.4
Chapter 11 and U.K. Administration related reorganization expenses		2.3		15.3			15.3			56.5
Interest expense, net		46.6		49.9			137.2			151.8
Restructuring expense, net		11.3		9.8			14.0			39.4
Fresh-start inventory adjustment		-		-			68.2			-
Other		0.9		(5.8	)		6.0			0.5

Operational EBITDA	$	177.7	$	165.9		$	639.9		$	577.6

Management believes that excluding the non-recurring, non-cash impact of fresh-start valuation of inventory from gross margin and net income provides information most comparable to that of the prior year.

Management believes that Operational EBITDA most closely approximates the cash flow associated with the operational earnings of the Company and uses Operational EBITDA to measure the performance of its operations. Operational EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and certain items such as restructuring and impairment charges, Chapter 11 related reorganization expenses, gains or losses on the sales of businesses, and the impact on gross margin of the fresh-start reporting valuation of inventory.