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.
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Activism & Governance
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.
BA Daily Read: Can the Netflix Board turn things around?
With NFLX nearing a 4-year low, we take a close look at executive and board leadership, including equity ownership and trading activity. Bottom line: we’d like to see more action.
BA Daily Read: Human Capital Management in Focus at Amazon
A look at the day’s ESG investing trends. Human capital management in focus at Amazon. Richard Clayton joints the pod to share why shareholders should vote “no” to the ATVI-MSFT merger this Thursday.
Why Activision Blizzard’s Board is Still Failing at Governance with Richard Clayton
Boardroom Alpha talks with Richard Clayton, Director of Research at the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC) Investment Group, on why shareholders should say “no” to Activision’s proposed $68.7B takeover by Microsoft ahead of this Thursday’s vote.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
Board blow-up at Redbox Entertainment. Mill Road Capital Pushing for a Sale of Big Lots. Happy Earth Day! A perfect time to tune into our latest ESG podcast.
Mill Road Capital Pushing for Sale of Big Lots
Mill Road Capital wants Big Lots to pursue a sale-lease back to monetize its assets ahead of a sale of the company. Is what’s good for the goose good for the gander?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
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.
Daily SPAC Update – January 16, 2025
LATG DeSPACs to Femco Steel Technology (KBSX). Plum Acquisition III Extension Vote. RRAC and EVGR Extension Votes Set. NOEM Separate Trading on Jan 16.
Daily SPAC Update – January 15, 2025
$150M Plum Acquisition IV and $50M Ribbon Acquisition SPAC IPOs. Aimfinity (AIMAU) and Quetta (QETA) Extensions Approved. Bowen (BOWN) + Qianzhi BioTech Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – January 14, 2025
Cohen Circle (CCIR) LOI with Ukranian Firm. BRKH DeSPACs to Blaize (BZAI). PPYA Extension Vote. Aimfinity Extends to Oct 2025. Bowen Acquisition (BOWN) Forward Purchase Agreement.
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.