Board blow-up at Redbox Entertainment. Mill Road Capital Pushing for a Sale of Big Lots. Happy Earth Day! A perfect time to tune into our latest ESG podcast.
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Mill Road Capital Pushing for Sale of Big Lots
Mill Road Capital wants Big Lots to pursue a sale-lease back to monetize its assets ahead of a sale of the company. Is what’s good for the goose good for the gander?
The ESG Revolution Has Begun – Andrew Behar of As You Sow Joins the Podcast
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.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
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?
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
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.
SPAC Analysis
Podcast: Li-Cycle’s (LICY) Ajay Kochhar on Lithium Ion Battery Recycling and EVs
Li-Cycle (LICY) CEO Ajay Kochhar joins Know Who Drives Return to discuss lithium ion battery recycle in the latest podcast episode.
SPAC Daily: Merger Deal for Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition
Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition (GGAA) struck a deal with a French digital health co and the rest of the day’s SPAC news.
SPAC Daily: DNAA / AKILI With a Wild Ride
Akili (AKLI) went on a wild trading ride on its DNAA ticker change, and the rest of the day’s news in the SPAC market.
SPAC Daily: Chamath’s DNAA Closes with Over 99% Redemptions
The SPAC terminations continue with the BLTS / Manscape deal being called off due to “market conditions.” LIVB is braving it though and announced a deal with Covalto.