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Citi Redlights SPACs as Potential Liability Looms Large
Citigroup (C) pauses underwriting new SPAC IPOs amidst the potential for incremental legal risks. Regulatory scrutiny and monetary tightening are likely to mean more pain for the stock market– including IPOs.
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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.
SPAC Redemptions Continue to Trend Lower
An updated look at redemption trends for the month of April. Deadline extensions for FOXW and GRCY. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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?
Yotta Acquisition Prices $100M IPO
SPAC IPO for Yotta, convert for SWAG and the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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.
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 Deal for Bull Horn and Cancer Cell Therapy Specialist Coeptis Therapeutics
SPAC Deal for BHSE and cancer cell therapy biopharma Coeptis. Merger votes for Tempo Automation and Telesign. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Origin Materials on Paving the Way Toward a Carbon Negative Future
John Bissell and Rich Riley, Co-CEOs of Origin Materials (ORGN) tell us how bioplastics are ready and able to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. WindAcre increases its stake and opposes NSLN takeover bid. Activist Jana Partners brings lessons learned at ConAgra (CAG) to Treehouse Foods (THS). And other notable special situations.
Third Time’s a Charm for ESSC
ESSC announces DA with ICONIQ, its third after terminating with both JDS and Ufin Holdings. DUNE heads to court with its merger target. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Activist Alert: Treehouse Foods
Jana Partners is closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS). Lessons learned from ConAgra give the activist an edge toward incremental improvements which should unlock value for the stock.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Management shakeup at Faraday Future (FIFE) is an all-too familiar story in the world of EV SPACs. Blackrock to be 75% net-zero aligned by 2030, and Jana closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS).
SeatGeek-Redball IPO in the Spotlight
RBAC amended its S-4 for its merger with ticketing tech provider SeatGeek. Redemption update at GLSPT. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC Analysis
SoundHound Debuts Today in the Red
Speech recognition specialist Soundhound (SOUN) debuts today. More SPAC liquidations ahead? And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
The Green Energy Movement will be Digitized, says Voltus CEO Gregg Dixon
Voltus is gearing up for a $1.3B SPAC IPO in the coming months. We chat with CEO Gregg Dixon, who shares how the company is leading the charge to decentralize, decarbonize and digitize our energy resources.
DA for ISLE / Cytovia Therapeutics
DA for ISLE / Cytovia Therapeutics. Soundhound (SOUN) debuts tomorrow. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC IPO for Aimfinity
An IPO and another metaverse play. Elon buying TWTR is a good time for a DWAC and CFVI status check. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Two SPAC Deals to Start the Week
Monday’s buzzing with two med-related SPAC deals. Convert and PIPE action. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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