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Activism & Governance

Executive Moves Update – September 19, 2025

Struggling Crown Castle names Christian Hillabrant CEO, Dexcom appoints interim leaders, Canopy Growth installs CFO amid losses, Bank of America strengthens leadership team. See this week’s key executive moves.

Elliott Pushes for Change at PepsiCo – And Why Boardroom Alpha Agrees

Elliott takes a $4B stake in PepsiCo, pushing for change. Boardroom Alpha analysis shows lagging TSR, governance red flags, insider selling, and weak board ratings. Our vote guidance calls for multiple ‘AGAINST’ votes, echoing Elliott’s recent wins at HPE, Honeywell, and Phillips 66.

AstroNova Settles Proxy Fight with Askeladden Capital

AstroNova and Askeladden Capital reached a cooperation agreement on August 21, 2025, following a contested proxy fight. The deal adds a new independent director, sets standstill provisions, and signals governance changes after years of underperformance.

SPAC & IPO Analysis

Daily SPAC Update – March 25, 2026

Relativity Acquisition (RACY) + Instinct Brothers Deal Vote Today. UY Scuti Extension Vote. Oak Woods Delisting. Haymaker Redemption Agreement.

Daily SPAC Update – March 24, 2026

DeSPAC for Pelican + Greenland Exploration/March GL Expected Today. Goldenstone Extension Approved. Technology & Teleccomunications Deal Vote Set.

Daily SPAC Update – March 20, 2026

Another Quantum DeSPAC as DMY becomes Horizon Quantum. Inflection Point III Increases PIPE. UY Scuti Moves Vote Again. Blue Water IV IPOs for $125 Million.

Daily SPAC Update – March 19, 2026

SPAC IPOs Slow as BHAV Acquisition’s IPO Makes it Only 6 for March. Integrated Wellness Extension and Voyager + Veraxa Biotech Deal Approved. Quartzsea Deal Terminated.

Daily SPAC Update – March 18, 2026

DMY Squared’s Quantum Deal Approved. Winvest Acquisition Extension Approved. Pelican Deal Vote Delayed. Alphatime Sets Extension Vote. Cayson Goes to Vote.

Daily SPAC Update – March 17, 2026

Harry You’s DMY Squared Deal Vote with Horizon Quantum Today. Pelican Acquisition Deal Vote. Abra and GNQ Insilico Deals Announced. Merlin DeSPAC.

Daily SPAC Update – March 13, 2026

Pono Capital Four Downsized $120M IPO. Inflection Point IV + Merlin Deal Approved. Haymaker 4 + Concrete Partners Deal Vote Today.

Daily SPAC Update – March 12, 2026

Metals Acquisition II IPOs. Inflection Point IV + Merlin and Voyager + VERAXA Deal Votes. Harry You Talks Up Quantum Deal for DMY.

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