Most of the around 700 workers moving to the Whitacre Tower were moved into 17 floors that were being refurbished. In August 2008, AT&T sold the tower to Icahn Enterprises and took a long-term lease in the tower.
The majority of the employees moving to the Whitacre Tower were transferred to 17 floors being renovated at the time. In August 2008, AT&T acquired the tower from Icahn Enterprises and secured a long-term occupancy agreement for the building.