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 10, 2025
Israel (ISRL) Extension Approved, but $73M of Trust Redeemed. Bowen Acquisition (BOWN) and Quetta Acquisition (QETA) Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – January 9, 2025
FutureTech II (FTII) Trust Overpayments Continue. Aimfinity Investment (AIMAU) Sets Extension Vote. Western Acquisition (WAVS) Extension Approved. Global Star (GLST) Deal Vote Set. RANG/RANGU Separate Trading on Jan 13.
Daily SPAC Update – January 8, 2025
Burtech (BRKH) Gets a PIPE. BOWN Adjourns Extension to Jan 10. Donald Trump Jr and Omeed Malik Media Press for GrabAGun Deal.
Daily SPAC Update – January 7, 2025
Range Capital (RANGU) Over-Allotment Exercised. Finnovate Acquisition (FNVTF) Deal Vote Set. GrabAGun + CLBR Deal Announced. DTJ and Omeed Malik on Bartiromo.
Daily SPAC Update – January 6, 2025
Colombier II Deal with GrabAGun. Northern Start Investment II, III, and IV Dissolution Votes. Bannix (BNIX) Defers Obligations to Post Merger. Israel Acquisitions (ISRL) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – January 3, 2025
SUAC and AOGO SPAC Extensions Approved. Cartica (CITE) Acquisition Extension Vote. Chenghe Acquisition (LATG) Updates Trust & Forward Share Purchase Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – December 30, 2024
AMIAU, IMAQ, SUAC Extension Votes. WLAC Starts Separate Trading. GODN, PPYA Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – December 27, 2024
End of Year SPAC Extension Vote Flurry – MITA< ATMC, SHP, TRON, SLAM Approved. Alpha Star Extension Vote. MNTN Trust Frozen in Lawsuit.
Daily SPAC Update – December 24, 2024
Investcorp Europe (IVCB) Extends and Meteora Capital’s Vik Mittal Takes Over. LATG Deal Approved. PRLH Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – December 23, 2024
LATG, MITA, BRKH Deal Votes Today. CF Acquisition VII (CFFS) Liquidation. ALSA Delisting. BREZ, HSPO, MITA, TRON Extension Votes.