A surprising CEO transition at Under Armour (UAA) and an abrupt CFO resignation at Wheels Up (UP) highlight this week’s exec moves.
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Activism & Governance
Target’s Bloodbath
Target had its worst day since the Black Monday crash in 1987. With inflation proving to be a slow-moving illness, governance and execution will be key for retail stocks.
Lowe’s Q1 Preview: Sifting through the Noise
Mixed messages between Home Depot and Walmart have the market on edge into LOW’s Q1 earnings. Still, we think this is a bottom for home improvement stocks.
Home Depot: Bad News Looks Baked-In
In a big week for retail earnings reports, we take a closer look at HD fundamentals and governance. Bottom line: don’t hate on HD into the Q1 print: the bar is set low, and long-term fundamentals look good.
Beyond Meat: Less Plant Power and More Profit, Please.
On the heels of disastrous Q1 results, we take a closer look at BYND fundamentals and governance. If this is a zero margin business, stick a fork in it–its done.
After an Unceremonious Proxy Battle, What’s Next for Kohl’s?
With an unceremonious proxy battle now behind the company, will Kohl’s CEO Michele Gass double down on a turnaround effort or will the retailer look to sell?
BA Daily Read: Meet 3 Women CEOs Driving Returns
We look at 3 female CEOs that are outperforming benchmarks right now.
BA Daily Read: A Closer Look at Say-on-Pay Failures
14 companies have already failed a Say-on-Pay vote. We look at the most problematic of the bunch.
BA Daily Read: Dan Loeb Gives Shell a Nudge in it’s Oil-to-Energy Transition
Dan Loeb’s Third Point, which has increased its stake in oil & gas giant Shell, is pushing for a separation of the legacy and renewables business. With shares trading at deep discount to peers, its a timely conversation.
BA Daily Read: Housecleaning at Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) fires its CEO. Will new leadership drive a strategy shift to get the consumer business smiling again?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – November 7, 2024
ACAB + Abpro SPAC Deal Vote. MCAA Extension Vote. FRLA and INTE Shareholders Extend. ROCL Deal and GLAC Extension Votes Set. ACAB Non-Redemption Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – November 6, 2024
NRAC and ALCY Shareholders Approve SPAC Extensions. YHNA Separate Trading. ESHA Extension Vote on Dec 3. FNVT and RENE Extension Votes Today.
Daily SPAC Update – November 5, 2024
ESHA Extension Vote. HAIA Updates Redemption Amount. AVHI Deal Termination and Liquidation at $11.12. MSSA Letter of Intent.
Daily SPAC Update – November 4, 2024
FIAC and COOL Shareholders Approve SPAC Extensions. FRLA and NRAC Extension Votes. SEDA Liquidation at $11.31. FNVT Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – November 1, 2024
Newbury Street II Acquisition (NTWO) $150M IPO and Bleichroeder Acquisition (BACQ) $250M IPO. CCTS, FNVT, NPAB Extension Votes. DIST, FTII, DPCS, RCFA Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – October 31, 2024
ALCY, COOL, FIAC, INTE Extension Votes. KVAC Extension Approved w/ 8.5M redemptions. INAQ SPAC Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – October 30, 2024
Chenge Acquisition (LATG) Extension Approved. TMTC + eLong Power Deal Approved (4.2M Redemptions). FRLA Extension Delayed. CBRG to Pay Dissolution Expenses.
Daily SPAC Update – October 29, 2024
MCAA, BLAC, AITR Extension Votes Set. INAQ + Alpha Modus and TMTC + eLong Power Holding Deal Votes Today. GMFI Deal Termination.
Daily SPAC Update – October 28, 2024
NRAC Extension Set. INTE Extension Vote Today. VCIC and POLE Separate Trading Today. ONYX Acquisition to Liquidate on Nov 13.
Daily SPAC Update – October 25, 2024
Charlton Aria (CHAR) $75M SPAC IPO. RENE and FIAC Set Extension Votes. KVAC and LATG Vote Today.VCIC Separate Trading on Monday. KVAC and ALCY Adjournments.