11. Ackman pointed out, however, that delinquent loans hit $ 88 million on March 31.12. The seven nominees, including Ackman and his partner, Paul Hilal, were then elected. 13. In his statement, Ackman stated: 14. Having thought that Ackman was dead he is shocked to find him out and killing again. 15. Ackman bought CDS against MBIA corporate debt as a way to bet that it would crash.16. Carl Icahn called him up afterwards to congratulate Ackman on winning and wanted to be friends. 17. In 2003 a feud developed between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over a deal involving Hallwood Realty. 18. Ackman stated he is not day trading the stock, and is in for the long term.19. Herbalife also countered that Ackman based his accusations on a misunderstanding of the company's distributor base. 20. Ackman bought credit default swaps against MBIA corporate debt as a way to bet that it would crash.