Redbox shakes up its board, Activision Blizzard does the same and the rest of this week’s moves.
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Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
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.
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?
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – September 4, 2024
DECA + Semnur Pharmaceuticals Deal. MITA and SKGR Extension Votes Set. IFIN DeSPAC. APXI Removes MultiplAI from Deal. GLLI PIPE. DYCQ LOI Announced.
Daily SPAC Update – September 3, 2024
Aspire Biopharma+PowerUp Acquisition Deal. TRTLF Deal Termination Becomes Mutual. MCAG Merger Agreement. NNAG Deal Termination. FIAC / DevvStream Deal Deck. SBXC Extension Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – August 30, 2024
Gigcapital7 $250M IPO. SPAC Deals: CCTS + Tembo, ANSC + Australian Food and Agriculture, MCAG + CUBEBIO. LPAA Separate Trading. PTWO Deal Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – August 29, 2024
CCTS $904M Deal with Tembo E-LV. MNTN Extension Approved. PTWO Deal Approved. PPHP Extension Vote. ACAB PIPE Announced. SIMA Separate Trading on Aug 30.