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 – February 10, 2025
PowerUp Acquisition (PWUP) Deal Vote Approved. Rigel Resource Acquisition (RRAC) Deal Vote Postponed Again.
Daily SPAC Update – February 7, 2025
K Growth Acquisition II (KFIIU) $250M IPO. Focus Impact BH3 (BHAC) Sets Feb 27 Deal Vote. FG Merger II (FGMC) Separate Trading on Feb 11.
Daily SPAC Update – February 6, 2025
Inflection Point (IPXX) and CSLM Acquisition (CSLMF) Merger Amendments. ShoulderUp (SUAC) + SEE ID Merger Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – February 5, 2025
DT Cloud (DYCQ) Adjusts Proposed Extension Fees. Global Star (GLST) Approaches Delisting. Inflection Point (IPXX) + USA Rare Earth Investor Deck. Hennessy Capital VII (HVII) Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – February 4, 2025
Evergreen (EVGR) Extension Approved. Inflection Point (IPXX) Deal Deck. Aimfinity (AIMAU) Updates Deal Earnouts. Powerup (PWUP) + AspireBioPharma Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – February 3, 2025
Maquia Capital (MAQC) Extension Approved. GLST + K Enter Holdings Merger Vote. Broad Capital (BRAC) Sets Deal Vote. DRDB and MLAC Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – January 31, 2025
Constellation (CSTAF) Extension Approved with $27M Redeemed. Hennessy Capital (HVII) Warrant Separation Announced. Maquia Capital (MAQC) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 30, 2025
Roth CH (USCTF) / Sharon AI SPAC Deal Deck. Another IPO as Stellar V (SVCCU) Prices $150M SPAC. MLACU Separate Trading Announced. Chain Bridge I (CBRRF) Accounting Issues.
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.