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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Activism & Governance
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
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.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
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.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
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.
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.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – April 16, 2025
Denali Capital Extension Approved. Compass Digital and Technology & Telecommunications Extension Votes Today. Pyrophyte Sets Extension Vote. Newhold III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – April 14, 2025
Ares Acquisition + Kodiak Robotics Deal Announced. More Deal Terminations. Focus Impact BH3 Extends and Auditor Changed. Altenergy and Healthcare AI Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – April 11, 2025
Altenergy Acquisition Extension Vote Set. CBRG + Phytanix Bio Deal Terminated. CBIZ Takes Over for Marcum at SPKL and CBRRF.
Daily SPAC Update – April 10, 2025
Global Blockchain Acquisition (GBBK) Liquidation. Denali Capital (DECA) Extension Vote. TLGY Acquisition LOI with Crypto’s Ethena Foundation.
Daily SPAC Update – April 9, 2025
Finnovate Acquisition + Scage International Deal Approved. Denali Capital Delisting. Aimfinity Investment Merger Agreement Amended.
Daily SPAC Update – April 8, 2025
Alpha Star Deal Vote Set. Technology & Telecommunication and TLGY Extension Votes Set. New Investor Deck for Healthcare AI / Leading Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – April 2, 2025
Direct Selling Acquisition (DSAQ) Extends with $30M Redeemed. Metal Sky Star (MSSA) Extension Vote. Upsized Siddhi Acquisition $240M IPO.
Daily SPAC Update – April 1, 2025
SPACs Pile Up Late 10-K Filings. SK Growth / Webull Deal and Extension Approved. New $50M SPAC IPO. Achrimedes Tech II (ATII) Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – March 31, 2025
Aimfinity + Docter Inc. Deal Approved. Bukit Jalil + Global IBO Group Deal Vote. New SK Growth / WebBull Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – March 28, 2025
FNVT + Scage and INTE + Flybondi Deal Votes Today. SK Growth Extension Vote. COOL & TRON Get New Auditors. DMYY Trust Issues.