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 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.
Daily SPAC Update – March 27, 2025
Oak Woods Extends to September 2025. HCM II Deal with Terrestrial Energy Announced. Aimfinity + Docter Deal Vote. Finnovate Drops Marcum.
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.