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.
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Activism & Governance
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.
What a Failed Nielsen Buyout Means for NLSN Stock
NLSN rejects a takeover offer from a private-equity consortium that valued the company at $25.40 a share. Here’s what the news means for NLSN stock.
Third Time’s a Charm: Schultz back from the Bench as SBUX Favorite Pinch Hitter
Kevin Johnson steps down as SBUX CEO, with Schultz returning on an interim basis once again.
AMC: It’s going to take more than popcorn, crypto and gold to turn this around.
Embattled movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) announced a 22% stake in Hycroft Mining Holding (HYMC).
SPAC financing gets more creative amidst clogged PIPE market
SPAC financing has gotten increasingly more creative as the once hot PIPE market is very cold.
Terawatt CEO Neha Palmer talks electrification, ESG and why we need more women in tech
We sit down with Neha Palmer. Neha is CEO of Terawatt Infrastructure and a leader in the green community and corporate sustainability movement.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – January 29, 2025
Finnovate (FNVTF) Delays Deal Vote to February. RACY and MAQC Set Extension Votes. JACS Separate Trading on Jan 30. Constellation (CSTAF) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 28, 2025
Drugs Made in America (DMAA) $200M IPO. Evergreen (EVGR) Extension Vote. DT Cloud Acquisition (DYCQ) Deal Vote Set. New FTAC Emerald (FLDD) + Fold Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – January 27, 2025
3 SPAC Deals Start the Week: Israel Acquisition (ISRL) + Gadfin and Embrace Change (EMCG) + Tianji Tire Global. Black Spade II (BSII) + World Media and Entertainment Universal.
Daily SPAC Update – January 24, 2025
ShoulderUp (SUAC) Extension Vote. RF Acquisition (RFAC) Deal Approved. Western Acquisition + Cycurion Deal Vote. FTAC Emerald (FLDD) Deal Vote Set.
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.