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.
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Activism & Governance
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?
NYC Pension Funds Want Amazon Accountable for Human Capital
AMZN stock is performing, but are warehouse workers paying the price? We talk to Assistant NYC Comptroller Michael Garland on the NYC Pension Funds’ move to unseat two Amazon board members responsible for human capital management at the tech giant.
BA Daily Read: Can Shutterstock Save Itself?
Shutterstock’s CEO abruptly departs, insiders are dumping stock. Does this board have any new ideas or is everyone abandoning ship?
BA Daily Read: Kroger vs. Icahn– A Closer Look at Board Nominees
In the battle between Icahn and Kroger, we take a close-up look at the grocery giant’s financial performance and governance. How well has the Kroger board done and how well do Icahn’s nominees stack up?
Activist Alert: Western Digital
With Elliott pushing storage supplier Western Digital to divest its Flash business, we take a closer look at financial performance and governance.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – January 13, 2025
Bowen (BOWN) and Cartica (CITE) Extensions Approved. Broad Capital (BRAC) Extension Vote Today. Bowen (BOWN) Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 10, 2025
Israel (ISRL) Extension Approved, but $73M of Trust Redeemed. Bowen Acquisition (BOWN) and Quetta Acquisition (QETA) Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – January 9, 2025
FutureTech II (FTII) Trust Overpayments Continue. Aimfinity Investment (AIMAU) Sets Extension Vote. Western Acquisition (WAVS) Extension Approved. Global Star (GLST) Deal Vote Set. RANG/RANGU Separate Trading on Jan 13.
Daily SPAC Update – January 8, 2025
Burtech (BRKH) Gets a PIPE. BOWN Adjourns Extension to Jan 10. Donald Trump Jr and Omeed Malik Media Press for GrabAGun Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – January 7, 2025
Range Capital (RANGU) Over-Allotment Exercised. Finnovate Acquisition (FNVTF) Deal Vote Set. GrabAGun + CLBR Deal Announced. DTJ and Omeed Malik on Bartiromo.
Daily SPAC Update – January 6, 2025
Colombier II Deal with GrabAGun. Northern Start Investment II, III, and IV Dissolution Votes. Bannix (BNIX) Defers Obligations to Post Merger. Israel Acquisitions (ISRL) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 3, 2025
SUAC and AOGO SPAC Extensions Approved. Cartica (CITE) Acquisition Extension Vote. Chenghe Acquisition (LATG) Updates Trust & Forward Share Purchase Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – December 30, 2024
AMIAU, IMAQ, SUAC Extension Votes. WLAC Starts Separate Trading. GODN, PPYA Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – December 27, 2024
End of Year SPAC Extension Vote Flurry – MITA< ATMC, SHP, TRON, SLAM Approved. Alpha Star Extension Vote. MNTN Trust Frozen in Lawsuit.
Daily SPAC Update – December 24, 2024
Investcorp Europe (IVCB) Extends and Meteora Capital’s Vik Mittal Takes Over. LATG Deal Approved. PRLH Delisting.