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Activism & Governance

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).

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?

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.

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