Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) fires its CEO. Will new leadership drive a strategy shift to get the consumer business smiling again?
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Activism & Governance
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.
The Green Energy Movement will be Digitized, says Voltus CEO Gregg Dixon
Voltus is gearing up for a $1.3B SPAC IPO in the coming months. We chat with CEO Gregg Dixon, who shares how the company is leading the charge to decentralize, decarbonize and digitize our energy resources.
BA Daily Read: Can A New CEO Bring LoanDepot Back to Life?
Can Loan Depot’s new CEO bring the home lender back to life? Frank Martell will need to figure out how to grow in a cooling, competitive market.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – May 5, 2025
May Starts Hot for SPAC IPOs. Hennessy Capital VI + Namib Minerals Deal Vote. Alpha Star + OU XData Group Approved. Investcorp AI to OTC.
Daily SPAC Update – May 1, 2025
Two SPAC IPOs to Start May — Republic Digital Upsized to $264M and Copley at $150M. ClimateRock Extension Vote. Aimfinity Delisting. Distoken Deal Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – April 30, 2025
AltEnergy Extends to May 2026. ClimateRock, Healthcare AI, Clean Energy Special Situations Extension Votes. Distoken and Chenghe Postpone Deal Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – April 29, 2025
Black Hawk Deal with Vesicor Therapeutics. Integrated Rail & Resources and Rigel Resource Set Extension Votes. Healthcare AI Acquisition Adjourns Vote to April 30.
Daily SPAC Update – April 28, 2025
Rigel Resources Sets Extension Vote. Helathcare AI Extension Vote Today. SPAC IPOs Keep Coming.
Daily SPAC Update – April 25, 2025
Cantor’s Deal Pops Stock. DT Cloud and Ares Acquisition II Extensions Approved. Investcorp AI Extension Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – April 24, 2025
Cantor’s Bitcoin/Tether/Softbank Deal Announced. Hennessy Capital + Namib Minerals Deal Vote Set. Yotta Acquisition Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – April 23, 2025
Compass Digital and Technology & Telecommunication Extensions Approved. Flagship Switches Deals. GSR III + Terra Innvatum Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – April 21, 2025
Papaya Growth Opportunity (PPYA) + PX Energy Deal Announced. FERA, RAC, LOKV Separate Trading. Globalink and IX Acquisition Amend Merger Agreements.
Daily SPAC Update – April 18, 2025
Fifth Era & Live Oak Separate Trading on Monday. AI Transportation Delisted. DT Cloud Acquisition Extension Vote Postponed.