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.
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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.
Activist Engaged Capital Looks to Follow Rent-A-Center Playbook at Quotient Technology
Chipping away at an entrenched board, Engaged Capital looks to be following a similar playbook that culminated in a successful buyout of Rent-A-Center in 2018.
Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on LiDAR, Trust, and Commercial Production
Boardroom Alpha talks to Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on why LiDAR is equal parts trust and tech as the company captures the holy grail: volume commercial production.
Forge Global (FRGE) DeSPACs. Is it a Buy?
As Pre-IPO marketplace Forge Global (FRGE) deSPACs we look at the deal and whether it is a buy. Is this yet another win for Peter Thiel?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
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.
Daily SPAC Update – October 25, 2024
Charlton Aria (CHAR) $75M SPAC IPO. RENE and FIAC Set Extension Votes. KVAC and LATG Vote Today.VCIC Separate Trading on Monday. KVAC and ALCY Adjournments.
Daily SPAC Update – October 24, 2024
Oacktree Acquisition III (OACC) $175M SPAC IPO. ALCY Extension Vote. CLOE Shareholders Approve Extension. Generation Asia I (GAQ) Liquidation.
Daily SPAC Update – October 23, 2024
IRRX, GBBK, MCAG, MSSA SPAC Extension Votes Set. CDAQ Investor Deck. CAPN Separate Trading Begins. FRLA, LATG Votes Delayed Again.