Jana Partners is closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS). Lessons learned from ConAgra give the activist an edge toward incremental improvements which should unlock value for the stock.
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Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Management shakeup at Faraday Future (FIFE) is an all-too familiar story in the world of EV SPACs. Blackrock to be 75% net-zero aligned by 2030, and Jana closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS).
Danimer Scientific’s CEO on How Bioplastics Can Help Save the World
Boardroom Alpha talks to Steve Croskrey, CEO of Danimer Scientific (DNMR), on why bioplastics technology is ready for takeoff and how the company is moving the world toward a carbon negative future.
FOXO Technologies CEO Jon Sabes Is About to Disrupt the Insurance Industry
Boardroom Alpha talks to Jon Sabes, CEO of FOXO Technologies, which announced a SPAC merger with sponsor Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. (DWIN). Sabes explains how epigenetic biomarkers can change the game for life insurance companies and tell us more about health and wellness than ever before.
Citi Redlights SPACs as Potential Liability Looms Large
Citigroup (C) pauses underwriting new SPAC IPOs amidst the potential for incremental legal risks. Regulatory scrutiny and monetary tightening are likely to mean more pain for the stock market– including IPOs.
Activist Alert: What Elon Musk Really Wants at Twitter
Elon Musk is now Twitter’s largest investor, possesses a board seat, and has a top 10 following on the platform itself. What happens when the world’s wealthiest private citizen gets involved in the battle over free speech?
Sky Technologies (SKYX) Founder Rani Kohen Thinks Your Home Could Get a lot Smarter
This week’s podcast dives into the Internet of Things (IoT) as BoardRoom Alpha talks to Rani Kohen, founder of Sky Technologies (SKYX), which completed its IPO in February.
GGPI / Polestar gaining momentum on 5-Year HTZ Deal
GGPI shares are up 6% on an announced Polestar partnership with HTZ that includes purchasing up to 65,000 EVs over five years. We continue to view the shares as undervalued heading into the merger.
SPAC Market Review – March 2022
Despite increased scrutiny and apparent investor fatigue, deals are getting done and SPACs remain an attractive path to the public markets.
Activist Alert: Kroger is next in Icahn’s Animal Welfare Campaign
Kroger Co (KR) is the latest in Carl Icahn’s animal welfare push, as activist pushes for changes among its pork suppliers and to address a widening gap between worker and executive pay.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – September 20, 2024
Cayson Acquisition (CAPN) $60M SPAC IPO. CLOE + Global Hydrogen Energy Deal Vote. MITA Extension Vote. TBMC + ANSC Investor Decks. AFAR Delists.
Daily SPAC Update – September 19, 2024
ACAB and NVAC Extension Votes Today. INAQ Deal Vote Set. BAYA Extension Approved w/ 2.3M Redemptions.
Daily SPAC Update – September 18, 2024
Yhn Acquisition $60M IPO. PTWO + SBC Medical Group Deal Closes as SBC. OAKU Extension Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – September 17, 2024
PLMI DeSPACs to VEEA. CHEB and SHPO SPAC Deals Announced. OAKU Sets Extension Vote. Prospect Energy Holdings Pulls SPAC IPO. AOGO Delists. Zalatoris II Redemption Update. NBST Trust Update.
Daily SPAC Update – September 16, 2024
Alpha Star Acquisition + OU XData Group SPAC Deal. GATE Extension Approved. FIAC Deal Approved. NNAG Liquidation. NBST Extension Vote Set. BAYA and ROSS Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – September 13, 2024
FIAC + DevvStream Deal Vote. NOVV Deal Approved. PORT + Angel Studios Deal. NNAG Liquidation. FVN $50M IPO.
Daily SPAC Update – September 12, 2024
AVHI Deal Approved. PORT + Angel Studios Deal. NOVV + Real Messenger Deal Vote. HCVI and NVAC Set Extension Votes. NNAG to Liquidate on Sept 13.
Daily SPAC Update – September 11, 2024
IRAA and BNIX Shareholders Approve Extensions. LCW Deal Vote Set. HCVI and ROSS Extension Votes Set. EURK Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – September 10, 2024
AVHI + Vaso Corp Merger Vote. GATE Extension Vote. ROSS and TMTC Set Extension Vote Dates.
Daily SPAC Update – September 9, 2024
TBMC Sets Extension Vote. AVHI and NBST Delistings. CDAQ + EEW Renewables Deal Deck. FIAC Postpones Vote.