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Activism & Governance
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 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?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – May 15, 2025
Thayer Ventures II and Reantus Tactical I IPO. Investcorp AI extends with $17.5M redeemed. Rigel Resource extends with $53.4M redeemed. Texas Ventures III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – May 14, 2025
Cantor Equity Partners / Tether Purchase $458 million in Bitcoin. Churchill Capital X Upsized IPO of $360 million. Black Spade II Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – May 13, 2025
Horizon Space Acquisition II + SL Bio Deal Announced. Finnovate and Aquaron Extensions Approved. Perimeter Acquisition $210 million IPO. Integrated Rail & Resources Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – May 10, 2025
Goal Acquisition and CrownProptech Acquisition Extensions Approved. Investcorp AI Extension Vote Today. BSII, BNIX, IGTA Deal/Extension Votes Set. RENE Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – May 9, 2025
EGH Acquisition $150M SPAC IPO. Mountain & Co Extension Vote. ClimateRock Extends with $25M Redeemed. Buja DeSPACs to Global IBO (GIBO).
Daily SPAC Update – May 8, 2025
Hennessy Capital VI + Namib Minerals Deal Approved. Rigel Resources Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – May 7, 2025
Dune Acquisition II $125M SPAC IPO. Distoken and Winvest Deal Vote Delays. DT Cloud Sets Date to Vote on Extension Fee Changes. Healthcare AI Extension Approved w/ $3M Redeemed.
Daily SPAC Update – May 6, 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 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.