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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Activism & Governance
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 – December 20, 2024
Alphavest (ATMV) Extension Approved. ATMC, HSPO, IRAA Extension Votes Today. MITA Trust Update. CSLM Acquisition / fuse machines Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – December 19, 2024
FTAC Emerald and Kairous Acquisition Delistings as Shareholders Approve Extensions. Bowen Acquisition Deal Vote Set. GSRT, TAVI, FACT Set to Trade Separately.
Daily SPAC Update – December 18, 2024
More SPAC Delistings as Battery Future and Burtech Go Down. Integrated Wellnes and Spree Shareholders Approve Extensions. Mars Acquisition Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – December 17, 2024
Winvest Acquisition (WINV) Extension Approved. Target Global Acquisition and IX Acquisition Delistings. WAVS and ALSA Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 16, 2024
INAQ DeSPACs to Alpha Modus (AMOD) and IVCP DeSPACs to AleAnna Energy (ANNA). MITA Extension Vote Set. RRAC Moved to OTC. FACT Separate Trading on Dec 20.
Daily SPAC Update – December 13, 2024
Despite Delistings, Liquidations, and Failed Deals, SPAC IPOs Keep Coming. Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II (DRDB) $200M and Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. $210M IPOs.
Daily SPAC Update – December 12, 2024
Swiftmerge Acquisition (IVCP) + AleAnna Energy Deal Vote. Mars Acquisition (MARX) + ScanTech Deal Vote. PRLH and IGTA Extensions Approved. IGTA to be Delisted.
Daily SPAC Update – December 10, 2024
Jackson Acquisition II $200M IPO (Jackson I Liquidated). APXI Shareholders Approve Extension w/ 5M Redemptions. HCVI Merger Amendment. SLAMF Vote Adjourned and IVCB Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – December 9, 2024
TCHP + Coincheck Deal Approved. GLLI, INAQ, ESHA Shareholders Approve Extensions. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Accountant. SLAM and BRKH Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 6, 2024
Roth CH Acquisition (ROCL) Extension Approved IGTA, INAQ, KACL Extension Votes. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Marcum. BRKH Deal Deck.