Macy’s and Arkhouse / Brigade enter an agreement, but the fight isn’t over yet. Illumina gets a new CFO as shareholders wait for Icahn’s directors to change trajectory. ANGI gets a new CEO as IAC CEO Levin steps aside.
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Activism, Governance, & Executive Moves
Vanguard & Blackrock Should Vote “AGAINST” Directors at These April Shareholder Meetings
Vanguard and Blackrock should protect the owners of their funds and vote “AGAINST” to these directors in April.
Weekly Activism & Executive Moves Review (April 5)
Disney and Iger win against Trian, Peltz, and Blackwell’s. ELAN / Ancora, MRC / Engine Capital, TWLO / Sachem Cooperation Agreements. 4 Co-CEOs Leave.
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.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – July 2, 2025
July’s SPAC Market Taking Off with 3 More SPAC IPOs. Eureka Extends. Integrated Rail & Resources Deal Approved. Kairous Acquisition Confirms Liquidation.
Daily SPAC Update – July 1, 2025
3 New SPAC IPOs for $420M Kick-Off July. JVSA DeSPACs to Hotel 101. Ribbon Deal with DRC Medicine. SLAM Shareholders Approve Extension.
Daily SPAC Update – June 30, 2025
Welsbach Technology Metals Deal and Extension Vote Pass. Breeze Extends. Eureka Acquisition Extension Vote. Blackhawk Vote Adjourned Again.
Daily SPAC Update – June 27, 2025
Two More SPAC IPOs, but June Fails to Match May’s Surge. Iron Horse Extends and Gets Deal Approved. Winvest + Xtribe Deal Vote.