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.
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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.
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?
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – October 22, 2024
Vision Sensing (VSAC) to Liquidate as Aldel Financial II IPOs for $200M. IRRX and CCTS Set Extension Votes. PORT Cancels its Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – October 21, 2024
IVCA + AUS-Traded Bigtincan Holdings Deal Announced. RMG Acquisition Corp III Extension Approved w/ 473k Redemptions. Spark I Acquisition Letter of Intent. CLOE Vote Adjourned to November.
Daily SPAC Update – October 17, 2024
Global Technology Acquisition (GTAC) Liquidates at $11.50. Israel Acquisitions (ISRL) and Cartesian Growth II (RENE) Announced Non-Binding LOIs.
Daily SPAC Update – October 16, 2024
RFAC and IXAQ Extensions Approved. FNVT, SVII, and COOL Extension Votes Set. CLOE and LATG Adjourned. MARX Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – October 12, 2024
IXAQ Extension Approved with 1.24M Redemptions. SVII and COOL SET Extension Votes. BHAC Moves to OTC. CLOE and LATG Adjourn Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – October 11, 2024
Rising Dragon and Cohen Circle SPAC IPOs. WAVS Shareholders Approve Extension. CLOE + Global Hydrogen Energy Deal Vote. BLAC Gets a PIPE.
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.