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 – February 4, 2025
Evergreen (EVGR) Extension Approved. Inflection Point (IPXX) Deal Deck. Aimfinity (AIMAU) Updates Deal Earnouts. Powerup (PWUP) + AspireBioPharma Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – February 3, 2025
Maquia Capital (MAQC) Extension Approved. GLST + K Enter Holdings Merger Vote. Broad Capital (BRAC) Sets Deal Vote. DRDB and MLAC Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – January 31, 2025
Constellation (CSTAF) Extension Approved with $27M Redeemed. Hennessy Capital (HVII) Warrant Separation Announced. Maquia Capital (MAQC) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 30, 2025
Roth CH (USCTF) / Sharon AI SPAC Deal Deck. Another IPO as Stellar V (SVCCU) Prices $150M SPAC. MLACU Separate Trading Announced. Chain Bridge I (CBRRF) Accounting Issues.
Daily SPAC Update – January 29, 2025
Finnovate (FNVTF) Delays Deal Vote to February. RACY and MAQC Set Extension Votes. JACS Separate Trading on Jan 30. Constellation (CSTAF) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 28, 2025
Drugs Made in America (DMAA) $200M IPO. Evergreen (EVGR) Extension Vote. DT Cloud Acquisition (DYCQ) Deal Vote Set. New FTAC Emerald (FLDD) + Fold Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – January 27, 2025
3 SPAC Deals Start the Week: Israel Acquisition (ISRL) + Gadfin and Embrace Change (EMCG) + Tianji Tire Global. Black Spade II (BSII) + World Media and Entertainment Universal.
Daily SPAC Update – January 24, 2025
ShoulderUp (SUAC) Extension Vote. RF Acquisition (RFAC) Deal Approved. Western Acquisition + Cycurion Deal Vote. FTAC Emerald (FLDD) Deal Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – January 23, 2025
Columbus Acquisition (COLA) $60M IPO. Plum Acquisition III (PLMJ) Extension Approved. Golden Star (GODN) Deal Approved with $27M Redeemed. RF Acquisition + GCL Asia Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 22, 2025
OCA Acquisition (OCAX) to Liquidate after Disputed Deal Termination. Distoken (DIST) and Aura Fat Projects (AFAR) Merger Amendments.