DocuSign (DOCU) CEO Dan Springer resigns amidst slowdown, and Red Robin (RRGB) CEO sets the stage for transition in this week's exec moves.
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GGPI & Polestar Vote Finally Arrives as the Stock Spikes
GGPI shareholders go to vote on the latest EV SPAC deal. Warrant prices remain at their lows with no end in site. Plus the days's biggest movers.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 17)
FedEx (FDX) appoints new directors in conjunction with D.E. Shaw, and cbdMD (YBCD) CEO, accused of fraud, resigns.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 10)
Therealreal (REAL) founder and CEO departs, and Hippo (HIPO) quickly has a change at CEO highlights this week's exec moves.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 3)
Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as COO of Meta Platforms stole the spotlight. But, there was still a lot of movement as the markets moved into June.
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Governance Alert: FedEx
FedEx (FDX) is making some shareholder-friendly moves, including an over 50% dividend hike, adding two independent directors, and a TSR-based executive compensation metric. We applaud the changes, but now the real work begins. Can a new CEO and refreshed board improve margins?
SPAC Deals in Plant-Based Proteins and Med Tech
SPAC deals for Moolec (plant-based proteins) and Excelera (med tech). Cannabis SaaS player SpringBig goes up in smoke– shares dropped 47% in their first day of trading. Grove Collaborative gets the green light. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
DWAC Can’t Seem to Stay out of Trouble
DWAC shares plunge 28% on news of a second SEC subpoena. Important merger vote for Sir Richard Branson today: VGII / Grove Collaborative. Tomorrow, EJFA / Papaya. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
5 Long-Tenured CEOs that Need to Turn Things Around
While COVID-related issues are abating, it’s no secret that many companies are still struggling to find their footing. We take a close-up look at 5 long-tenured CEOs (+ 1 co-CEO) that are facing big negative 3-year returns.
ExxonMobil Hits First Record High in Eight Years
With ExxonMobil shares hitting a new 52-week high and “making more money than God,” according to President Joe Biden, we take a closer look at financials and governance.
SPAC Deal for Diamond Retailer Blue Nile and Online Travel Booker Holisto
DAs for diamond retailer Blue Nile and online travel booking specialist Holisto. BIOT / Blade Therapeutics is terminated. Merger votes this week for VGII / Grove Collaborative and EJFA / Papaya. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Moroccan Agribusiness Forafric debuts
Moroccan agribusiness Forafric (AFRI) debuts. With TCAC / Springbig approved at 96% redemptions, we take a look at redemption trends. Lots of extension votes coming up. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (June 10)
Therealreal (REAL) founder and CEO departs, and Hippo (HIPO) quickly has a change at CEO highlights this week’s exec moves.
Polestar Starts Shipping for 65,000 Unit Hertz Contract
Polestar starts shipping for 65,000 unit Hertz contract. GLAQ delays Forafric vote. Too early for psychedelics as Silver Spike II terminates Eleusis deal. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Warehouse Robot Maker Symbotic Gets Juiced
Shares of warehouse robot maker Symbotic (SYM) join the high redemption/thin float club, popping 120% on today’s debut. Merger approval for DYNS/ Senti Bio. The usual extensions. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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Origin Materials on Paving the Way Toward a Carbon Negative Future
John Bissell and Rich Riley, Co-CEOs of Origin Materials (ORGN) tell us how bioplastics are ready and able to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. WindAcre increases its stake and opposes NSLN takeover bid. Activist Jana Partners brings lessons learned at ConAgra (CAG) to Treehouse Foods (THS). And other notable special situations.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Management shakeup at Faraday Future (FIFE) is an all-too familiar story in the world of EV SPACs. Blackrock to be 75% net-zero aligned by 2030, and Jana closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS).
Danimer Scientific’s CEO on How Bioplastics Can Help Save the World
Boardroom Alpha talks to Steve Croskrey, CEO of Danimer Scientific (DNMR), on why bioplastics technology is ready for takeoff and how the company is moving the world toward a carbon negative future.
FOXO Technologies CEO Jon Sabes Is About to Disrupt the Insurance Industry
Boardroom Alpha talks to Jon Sabes, CEO of FOXO Technologies, which announced a SPAC merger with sponsor Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. (DWIN). Sabes explains how epigenetic biomarkers can change the game for life insurance companies and tell us more about health and wellness than ever before.
Sky Technologies (SKYX) Founder Rani Kohen Thinks Your Home Could Get a lot Smarter
This week’s podcast dives into the Internet of Things (IoT) as BoardRoom Alpha talks to Rani Kohen, founder of Sky Technologies (SKYX), which completed its IPO in February.
Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on LiDAR, Trust, and Commercial Production
Boardroom Alpha talks to Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on why LiDAR is equal parts trust and tech as the company captures the holy grail: volume commercial production.
TuSimple (TSP) CFO Pat Dillon on What Autonomous Driving Really Looks Like
Boardroom Alpha sat down with TuSimple (TSP) CFO Pat Dillon to discuss the future of autonomous driving and what makes them special.
Terawatt CEO Neha Palmer talks electrification, ESG and why we need more women in tech
We sit down with Neha Palmer. Neha is CEO of Terawatt Infrastructure and a leader in the green community and corporate sustainability movement.
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman on SATL’s Progress Since deSPAC
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman discusses company’s plans for orbit and how they stand out in a newly competitive market.