Disney and Iger win against Trian, Peltz, and Blackwell’s. ELAN / Ancora, MRC / Engine Capital, TWLO / Sachem Cooperation Agreements. 4 Co-CEOs Leave.
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AGM Update April 3, 2024: Disney (DIS) Proxy Contest, Plus Carnival Corp (CCL), FuelCell Energy (FCEL)
The Disney (DIS) proxy contest finally comes to conclusion today plus we see little to suggest shareholders should support the Carnival Corp (CCL) board at Friday’s shareholder meeting.
Weekly Activism & Executive Moves Review (Mar 29)
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is stepping down, but not until the end of the year. We think the whole board should be up for replacement. Plus PW Partners is in at BJs Restaraunts and Buxton Helmsley is in at Fossil Group.
Shareholders Vote Their Director Discontent – Voting Through March So Far
Shareholders are sending these companies and directors a message in 2024. See the list of companies and directors where directors lack support.
Weekly Activism & Executive Moves Review (Mar 22)
Shake Shack (SHAK) steals Papa John’s (PZZA) CEO Robert Lynch. Peliminary contested proxies filed for Blackwell’s vs Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR), Engine Capital vs MRC Global, and Erez vs Whitestone REIT (WSR).
Weekly Activism & Executive Moves Review (Mar 15)
Starbucks wins. Rubric Capital v Xperi to heat up. Radoff in at BOOM. Thirdpoint/Saddlepoint in at AAP. 3M (MMM) gets a new CEO. Plank back at Under Armour.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – May 16, 2025
Columbus Circle $220M and Wen Acquisition $261M IPOs. Northview and Iron Horse Set June Deal Votes. CHAC and TVA Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – May 15, 2025
Thayer Ventures II and Reantus Tactical I IPO. Investcorp AI extends with $17.5M redeemed. Rigel Resource extends with $53.4M redeemed. Texas Ventures III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – May 14, 2025
Cantor Equity Partners / Tether Purchase $458 million in Bitcoin. Churchill Capital X Upsized IPO of $360 million. Black Spade II Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – May 13, 2025
Horizon Space Acquisition II + SL Bio Deal Announced. Finnovate and Aquaron Extensions Approved. Perimeter Acquisition $210 million IPO. Integrated Rail & Resources Extension Vote.
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