Kenvue and Starboard Settle. Landsea pushed by Mill Road Capital. Elliott files preliminary contested proxy. Latest CEO/CFO moves. Helmerich & Payne directors not feeling the pain?
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Activism, Governance, & Executive Moves
loanDepot and Anthony Hsieh Expand Cooperation Agreement Amid CEO Transition
loanDepot (LDI) founder Anthony Hsieh asserts himself with an extended cooperation agreement — Hsieh becomes Executive Chair, Frank Martell gone as CEO, and Board restructuring.
Starboard Ends Proxy Fight at Kenvue Following Cooperation Agreement
Starboard and Kenvue end their proxy fight with an agreement to add three new directors, including Starboard’s Jeffrey C Smith.
Mill Road Capital Pushes for Change at Landsea Homes – Nominates Three Directors
Mill Road Capital nominates three directors to the board of Landsea Homes (LSEA) as proxy fight kicks off. All three directors are tied to Mill Road and prior activism.
Starbucks Appoints New CFO as Niccol Puts His Stamp on Management
New CEO Brian Niccol is putting his stamp on top management as Starbucks announces Cathy R. Smith joins as CFO from Nordrstrom.
Elliott Management Takes Aim at Phillips 66 Board with Director Nominations and Governance Proposal
Elliott files its preliminary proxy for its contest with Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and nominates seven directors and pushes to declassify the board.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – June 16, 2025
Northview Acquisition Deal Approved with 52K Shares Redeemed. Winvest Extension Vote. Breeze Holdings Drops From OTC. Perimeter Acquisition Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 13, 2025
Two New SPAC IPOs: BEST SPAC I and Blue Acquisition. Aetherium Acquisition Vote Postponed. New Providence III and Inflection Point III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 11, 2025
Globalink Investment Extends to December 2025. Finnovate Non-Reliance on Financials. Black Hawk and Breeze Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – June 10, 2025
First SPAC IPO of June: Blue Water III Prices Upsized $220M. Iron Horse Deal Vote. Cantor Equity Updates on Bitcoin PIPE Wallet. SLAM Corrects Trust Numbers.