Are public companies really leaning in to a more suitable, socially responsible future? Boardroom Alpha sat down with Andy Behar, CEO of non-profit shareholder advocacy organization As You Sow, to discuss some of the key ESG issues investment managers are tackling today.
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Amazon makes an even bigger renewable push. A timely Board refresh at Activision Blizzard.
Tidying Up: Activision Blizzard Refreshes Board Ahead of Microsoft Deal
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – April 29, 2025
Black Hawk Deal with Vesicor Therapeutics. Integrated Rail & Resources and Rigel Resource Set Extension Votes. Healthcare AI Acquisition Adjourns Vote to April 30.
Daily SPAC Update – April 28, 2025
Rigel Resources Sets Extension Vote. Helathcare AI Extension Vote Today. SPAC IPOs Keep Coming.
Daily SPAC Update – April 25, 2025
Cantor’s Deal Pops Stock. DT Cloud and Ares Acquisition II Extensions Approved. Investcorp AI Extension Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – April 24, 2025
Cantor’s Bitcoin/Tether/Softbank Deal Announced. Hennessy Capital + Namib Minerals Deal Vote Set. Yotta Acquisition Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – April 23, 2025
Compass Digital and Technology & Telecommunication Extensions Approved. Flagship Switches Deals. GSR III + Terra Innvatum Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – April 21, 2025
Papaya Growth Opportunity (PPYA) + PX Energy Deal Announced. FERA, RAC, LOKV Separate Trading. Globalink and IX Acquisition Amend Merger Agreements.
Daily SPAC Update – April 18, 2025
Fifth Era & Live Oak Separate Trading on Monday. AI Transportation Delisted. DT Cloud Acquisition Extension Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – April 16, 2025
Denali Capital Extension Approved. Compass Digital and Technology & Telecommunications Extension Votes Today. Pyrophyte Sets Extension Vote. Newhold III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – April 14, 2025
Ares Acquisition + Kodiak Robotics Deal Announced. More Deal Terminations. Focus Impact BH3 Extends and Auditor Changed. Altenergy and Healthcare AI Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – April 11, 2025
Altenergy Acquisition Extension Vote Set. CBRG + Phytanix Bio Deal Terminated. CBIZ Takes Over for Marcum at SPKL and CBRRF.