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.
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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.
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.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – January 23, 2025
Columbus Acquisition (COLA) $60M IPO. Plum Acquisition III (PLMJ) Extension Approved. Golden Star (GODN) Deal Approved with $27M Redeemed. RF Acquisition + GCL Asia Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 22, 2025
OCA Acquisition (OCAX) to Liquidate after Disputed Deal Termination. Distoken (DIST) and Aura Fat Projects (AFAR) Merger Amendments.
Daily SPAC Update – January 16, 2025
LATG DeSPACs to Femco Steel Technology (KBSX). Plum Acquisition III Extension Vote. RRAC and EVGR Extension Votes Set. NOEM Separate Trading on Jan 16.
Daily SPAC Update – January 15, 2025
$150M Plum Acquisition IV and $50M Ribbon Acquisition SPAC IPOs. Aimfinity (AIMAU) and Quetta (QETA) Extensions Approved. Bowen (BOWN) + Qianzhi BioTech Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – January 14, 2025
Cohen Circle (CCIR) LOI with Ukranian Firm. BRKH DeSPACs to Blaize (BZAI). PPYA Extension Vote. Aimfinity Extends to Oct 2025. Bowen Acquisition (BOWN) Forward Purchase Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – January 13, 2025
Bowen (BOWN) and Cartica (CITE) Extensions Approved. Broad Capital (BRAC) Extension Vote Today. Bowen (BOWN) Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 10, 2025
Israel (ISRL) Extension Approved, but $73M of Trust Redeemed. Bowen Acquisition (BOWN) and Quetta Acquisition (QETA) Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – January 9, 2025
FutureTech II (FTII) Trust Overpayments Continue. Aimfinity Investment (AIMAU) Sets Extension Vote. Western Acquisition (WAVS) Extension Approved. Global Star (GLST) Deal Vote Set. RANG/RANGU Separate Trading on Jan 13.
Daily SPAC Update – January 8, 2025
Burtech (BRKH) Gets a PIPE. BOWN Adjourns Extension to Jan 10. Donald Trump Jr and Omeed Malik Media Press for GrabAGun Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – January 7, 2025
Range Capital (RANGU) Over-Allotment Exercised. Finnovate Acquisition (FNVTF) Deal Vote Set. GrabAGun + CLBR Deal Announced. DTJ and Omeed Malik on Bartiromo.