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 – December 9, 2024
TCHP + Coincheck Deal Approved. GLLI, INAQ, ESHA Shareholders Approve Extensions. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Accountant. SLAM and BRKH Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 6, 2024
Roth CH Acquisition (ROCL) Extension Approved IGTA, INAQ, KACL Extension Votes. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Marcum. BRKH Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – December 5, 2024
Thunder Bridge (THCP) + Coincheck Deal Vote Today. ATEK Announced deal with Ace Green Recycling. Tavia Acquisition IPOs at $100M.
Daily SPAC Update – December 4, 2024
Global Star (GLST) Extension Approved. APXI Extension Vote Today. ATMC Updates Trust Numbers. LATG Deal Vote Set for Dec 23. ATMV, SHAP, TRON, INAQ Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 3, 2024
TGAA + VenHub Deal Announced. ESHA and GLLI Extension Votes Today. SHAP, TRON, ATMC Extension Votes Set. BRKH Deal Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – December 2, 2024
BACQ, RDAC, CCIR Start Separate Trading. BREZ, JWSM, MNTN Shareholders Approve Extensions. ROCL Deal Approved. AITR + American Metals Deal Terminated.
Daily SPAC Update – November 27, 2024
FACT II SPAC IPO Makes it 50 For the Year. FutureTech II (FTII) Overpays From Trust. BOCN + TNL Mediagene Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – November 26, 2024
Gores IX to Liquidate at $10.12. AOGO Deal Termination (and Dispute). BFAC Gets PIPE. ROCL + New Helium Deal Vote. CHAR Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – November 25, 2024
SUAC and FTII Shareholders Approve Extensions. APXI Extension Vote Set. BHAC and THCP Investor Decks. GLAC Non-Binding LOI.
Daily SPAC Update – November 22, 2024
OCA Acquisition (OCAX) Disputed Deal Termination. BleuAcacia SPAC Liquidation. AITR and MNTN Extension Votes. ShoulderUp Technology Extension Approved. IVCP, ATEK, WINV Set Votes.