14 companies have already failed a Say-on-Pay vote. We look at the most problematic of the bunch.
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Activism & Governance
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 Market Review – April 2022
The market is a mess right now. A hawkish Fed and even more cautious SEC are slowing deals….but may raise the bar for more quality SPACs down the line.
BA Daily Read: Will a New CEO Serve Denny’s Stock a Grand Slam?
Denny’s (DENN) CEO John Miller retires later this year after more than a decade of solid performance. Who’s up for the challenge of reviving casual dining?
BA Daily Read: Elliott Shakes Things Up at Suncor Energy
Despite a rising tide for oil & gas stocks, Suncor Energy (SU) has lagged peers. Activist Elliott Investment Management thinks a changeup and re-rating could unlock 50% upside.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – November 11, 2024
CLOE + Global Hydrogen Energy Deal Termination / Liquidation. ASPC and WLAC SPAC IPOs. DPCS Extension Vote. RENE Extension and ACAB Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – November 8, 2024
CLOE + Global Hydrogen Energy Deal Vote. $200M GSR III Acquisition SPAC IPO. ACAB Deal Approved. NPAB and CCTS Shareholders Approve Extension.
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.