Despite increased scrutiny and apparent investor fatigue, deals are getting done and SPACs remain an attractive path to the public markets.
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Activism, Governance, & Executive Moves
Activist Alert: Kroger is next in Icahn’s Animal Welfare Campaign
Kroger Co (KR) is the latest in Carl Icahn’s animal welfare push, as activist pushes for changes among its pork suppliers and to address a widening gap between worker and executive pay.
Activist Engaged Capital Looks to Follow Rent-A-Center Playbook at Quotient Technology
Chipping away at an entrenched board, Engaged Capital looks to be following a similar playbook that culminated in a successful buyout of Rent-A-Center in 2018.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Mar 25)
Janus Henderson (JHG) gets new CEO in Ali Dibadj while Cohen wins 3 board seats at Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY).
Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on LiDAR, Trust, and Commercial Production
Boardroom Alpha talks to Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on why LiDAR is equal parts trust and tech as the company captures the holy grail: volume commercial production.
Forge Global (FRGE) DeSPACs. Is it a Buy?
As Pre-IPO marketplace Forge Global (FRGE) deSPACs we look at the deal and whether it is a buy. Is this yet another win for Peter Thiel?
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – October 16, 2024
RFAC and IXAQ Extensions Approved. FNVT, SVII, and COOL Extension Votes Set. CLOE and LATG Adjourned. MARX Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – October 12, 2024
IXAQ Extension Approved with 1.24M Redemptions. SVII and COOL SET Extension Votes. BHAC Moves to OTC. CLOE and LATG Adjourn Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – October 11, 2024
Rising Dragon and Cohen Circle SPAC IPOs. WAVS Shareholders Approve Extension. CLOE + Global Hydrogen Energy Deal Vote. BLAC Gets a PIPE.
Daily SPAC Update – October 10, 2024
SwiftMerger Acquisition (IVCP) Merger Amendment. Western Acquisition (WAVS) Non-Redemption Agreement. ALCY Extension Vote Set.
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