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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 – April 10, 2026

Willow Lane Deal Vote Set for April 30. Constellation + HiTech Deal Announced. Averin Capital Separate Trading Today; Four More SPACs Separate Next Week.

Daily SPAC Update – April 3, 2026

Alphatime Extension Approved. Technology & Telecommunication Deal with Super Apps Approved. Horizon Space Sets Extension Vote. Idea, Proem and Willow Lanes Separate Trading.

Daily SPAC Update – April 2, 2026

Everest Consolidator Wants to Withdraw Interest. Spartacus Acquisition II Separate Trading Today. Hall Chadwick Non-Binding LOI with REEcycle.

Daily SPAC Update – April 1, 2026

VCIC DeSPACs to CoinShares (CSHR). Crown Reserve Deal with Carvix Announced. Sim Acquisition Extension Vote Set. SPAC Late 10-K Filings Pile Up.

Daily SPAC Update – March 30, 2026

Vine Hill + CoinShares Deal Approved. Super Apps + Technology & Telecommunication Acq Deal Vote. Cambridge and Hennessy Capital VIII Separate Trading.

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.

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