Are public companies really leaning in to a more suitable, socially responsible future? Boardroom Alpha sat down with Andy Behar, CEO of non-profit shareholder advocacy organization As You Sow, to discuss some of the key ESG issues investment managers are tackling today.
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Amazon makes an even bigger renewable push. A timely Board refresh at Activision Blizzard.
Tidying Up: Activision Blizzard Refreshes Board Ahead of Microsoft Deal
Swirling in a sexual harassment crisis and amidst shareholder scrutiny of the Microsoft acquisition, the video game maker makes a timely Board refresh. Will the latest housecleaning be enough?
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We take a closer look at fundamentals at baby and children’s apparel retailer Carter’s (CRI) on the heels of the company’s ESG announcement.
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We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Mastercard (MA) ties executive bonuses to ESG goals. Ingevity (NGVT) is a discounted specialty chemicals story with an ESG twist.
Origin Materials on Paving the Way Toward a Carbon Negative Future
John Bissell and Rich Riley, Co-CEOs of Origin Materials (ORGN) tell us how bioplastics are ready and able to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
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We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. WindAcre increases its stake and opposes NSLN takeover bid. Activist Jana Partners brings lessons learned at ConAgra (CAG) to Treehouse Foods (THS). And other notable special situations.
Activist Alert: Treehouse Foods
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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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.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – November 8, 2024
CLOE + Global Hydrogen Energy Deal Vote. $200M GSR III Acquisition SPAC IPO. ACAB Deal Approved. NPAB and CCTS Shareholders Approve Extension.
Daily SPAC Update – November 7, 2024
ACAB + Abpro SPAC Deal Vote. MCAA Extension Vote. FRLA and INTE Shareholders Extend. ROCL Deal and GLAC Extension Votes Set. ACAB Non-Redemption Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – November 6, 2024
NRAC and ALCY Shareholders Approve SPAC Extensions. YHNA Separate Trading. ESHA Extension Vote on Dec 3. FNVT and RENE Extension Votes Today.
Daily SPAC Update – November 5, 2024
ESHA Extension Vote. HAIA Updates Redemption Amount. AVHI Deal Termination and Liquidation at $11.12. MSSA Letter of Intent.
Daily SPAC Update – November 4, 2024
FIAC and COOL Shareholders Approve SPAC Extensions. FRLA and NRAC Extension Votes. SEDA Liquidation at $11.31. FNVT Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – November 1, 2024
Newbury Street II Acquisition (NTWO) $150M IPO and Bleichroeder Acquisition (BACQ) $250M IPO. CCTS, FNVT, NPAB Extension Votes. DIST, FTII, DPCS, RCFA Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – October 31, 2024
ALCY, COOL, FIAC, INTE Extension Votes. KVAC Extension Approved w/ 8.5M redemptions. INAQ SPAC Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – October 30, 2024
Chenge Acquisition (LATG) Extension Approved. TMTC + eLong Power Deal Approved (4.2M Redemptions). FRLA Extension Delayed. CBRG to Pay Dissolution Expenses.
Daily SPAC Update – October 29, 2024
MCAA, BLAC, AITR Extension Votes Set. INAQ + Alpha Modus and TMTC + eLong Power Holding Deal Votes Today. GMFI Deal Termination.
Daily SPAC Update – October 28, 2024
NRAC Extension Set. INTE Extension Vote Today. VCIC and POLE Separate Trading Today. ONYX Acquisition to Liquidate on Nov 13.