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.
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Activism & Governance
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.
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.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – March 26, 2025
Northview Extends to June. Marblegate Deal with DePalma Approved with $3.5M in Redemptions. DP Cap Acquisition Changes Accountants Again.
Daily SPAC Update – March 25, 2025
Newbury Street and DT Cloud Extend with $5.7M and $20M in Redemptions. Compass Digital Extension Vote Set. Concord Gets New Auditor. Winvest Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – March 21, 2025
Newbury Street and Northview Extension Votes Today. Focus Impact Bh3 Extension Vote Set. SK Growth Opportunities Vote Delayed Again.
Daily SPAC Update – March 19, 2025
International Media Says Deal News is False. Cohen Circle and Ukraine’s Kyivstar Deal. Northview Extenstion Vote Adjourned to March 21.
Daily SPAC Update – March 18, 2025
Hennessey Capital Deal Vote and Metal Sky Star Extension Vote Set. Northview Acquisition Extensino Vote. Quartsea Acquisition $72M IPO.
Daily SPAC Update – March 17, 2025
Target Global and VenHub Fight Over Deal Termination. Hennessey Capital VI + Namib Minerals Deal Vote Set. 3 More SPAC Delistings.
Daily SPAC Update – March 14, 2025
Finnovate Delays Deal Vote Again. Bannix Acquisition (BNIX) Extends. Bukit Jalil (BUJA) and Sk Growth (SKGR) Votes Set. Columbus Acquisition (COLA) Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – March 12, 2025
Perception Capital IV / Blue Gold Deal Approved. Inflection Point (IPXX) Forward Purchase Agreement. K&F Growth Separate Trading Starts Tomorrow.
Daily SPAC Update – March 11, 2025
USA Rare Earth Deal with Inflection Point Acquisition II Approved. Liminatus Pharma + Iris Acquisition Approved. Aquaron Delisting. SK Growth and Oak Woods Get Vote Dates.
Daily SPAC Update – March 10, 2025
Inflection Point Acquisition II + USA Rare Earth Deal Vote. Aquaron Acquisition Delisting.