Enron’s Origins & Leadership
What year was Enron founded?
1985
What was Enron’s core business when it was first established?
Natural gas pipeline and energy transportation
What year did Enron file for bankruptcy?
2001
Which two companies merged to form Enron in 1985?
InterNorth and Houston Natural Gas
Which online trading platform did Enron launch in 1999 to buy and sell energy contracts?
EnronOnline
What was the peak stock price of Enron before its collapse?
Around $90 per share
Who was the founder and first CEO of Enron?
Kenneth Lay
What was Enron famously ranked by Fortune magazine for six years in a row?
America’s Most Innovative Company
What U.S. law was passed partly in response to the Enron scandal to improve corporate transparency and accountability?
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)