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.
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Activism & Governance
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.
Activist Engaged Capital Looks to Follow Rent-A-Center Playbook at Quotient Technology
Chipping away at an entrenched board, Engaged Capital looks to be following a similar playbook that culminated in a successful buyout of Rent-A-Center in 2018.
Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on LiDAR, Trust, and Commercial Production
Boardroom Alpha talks to Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on why LiDAR is equal parts trust and tech as the company captures the holy grail: volume commercial production.
Forge Global (FRGE) DeSPACs. Is it a Buy?
As Pre-IPO marketplace Forge Global (FRGE) deSPACs we look at the deal and whether it is a buy. Is this yet another win for Peter Thiel?
TuSimple (TSP) CFO Pat Dillon on What Autonomous Driving Really Looks Like
Boardroom Alpha sat down with TuSimple (TSP) CFO Pat Dillon to discuss the future of autonomous driving and what makes them special.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – October 10, 2024
SwiftMerger Acquisition (IVCP) Merger Amendment. Western Acquisition (WAVS) Non-Redemption Agreement. ALCY Extension Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – October 9, 2024
Insight Acquisition (INAQ) SPAC Deal Vote Postponed. IXAQ and WAVS SPAC Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – October 8, 2024
IPXX and KVAC Set Extension Votes. Blue Ocean (BOCN) and FTAC Emerald (FLD) Investor Deal Decks. Launch Two Acquisition (LPBB) $200M IPO
Daily SPAC Update – October 7, 2024
Viveon Health (VHAQ) SPAC Liquidation. MARX Merger Amendment. SBXD Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – October 4, 2024
MNTN + Unifund Financial Deal Termination Announced. SEDA Gives Up SPAC Deal Revival. INTE Deal Amendment.
Daily SPAC Update – October 3, 2024
HCVI and SKGR Shareholders Approve Extensions. TMTC Deal Vote Set. IROH / Rosey Sea Deal Announced. LCW DeSPACs to INV. HAIA Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – October 2, 2024
IROH Deal Announced. XFIN DeSPACs to BDMD. OAKU, TBMC, TMTC Extensions Approved. TMTC Acquisition Sets Deal Vote. MSSA LOI Announced.
Daily SPAC Update – October 1, 2024
Trailblazer (TBMC) and Learn CW (LCW) Shareholders Approve Extension and Deal. NPAB and LATG Set Extension Votes. BCSA Deal Termination. DSAQ and SLAMF Amend Mergers.
Daily SPAC Update – September 30, 2024
LCW + INNEVENTURE Deal Vote. Hennessy Capital VI Extension Vote. LATG Extension Vote Set. AULT Disruptive (ADRT) Liquidation. Everest Consolidator (MNTN) Deal Termination Dispute.
Daily SPAC Update – September 27, 2024
CLOE + Global Hydrogen SPAC Deal Vote. ACAC DeSPACs to FOXX. SKGR and TMTC Extension Votes. Ault Disruptive (ADRT) Liquidates. XFIN Deal Approved.