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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Mastercard (MA) ties executive bonuses to ESG goals. Ingevity (NGVT) is a discounted specialty chemicals story with an ESG twist.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – December 16, 2024
INAQ DeSPACs to Alpha Modus (AMOD) and IVCP DeSPACs to AleAnna Energy (ANNA). MITA Extension Vote Set. RRAC Moved to OTC. FACT Separate Trading on Dec 20.
Daily SPAC Update – December 13, 2024
Despite Delistings, Liquidations, and Failed Deals, SPAC IPOs Keep Coming. Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II (DRDB) $200M and Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. $210M IPOs.
Daily SPAC Update – December 12, 2024
Swiftmerge Acquisition (IVCP) + AleAnna Energy Deal Vote. Mars Acquisition (MARX) + ScanTech Deal Vote. PRLH and IGTA Extensions Approved. IGTA to be Delisted.
Daily SPAC Update – December 10, 2024
Jackson Acquisition II $200M IPO (Jackson I Liquidated). APXI Shareholders Approve Extension w/ 5M Redemptions. HCVI Merger Amendment. SLAMF Vote Adjourned and IVCB Vote Postponed.