Fred Smith is retiring from FDX, Volta’s founders depart, Claure replaced at WE, and the rest of the week’s executive moves.
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SPAC Market Review – March 2022
Despite increased scrutiny and apparent investor fatigue, deals are getting done and SPACs remain an attractive path to the public markets.
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.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – December 9, 2024
TCHP + Coincheck Deal Approved. GLLI, INAQ, ESHA Shareholders Approve Extensions. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Accountant. SLAM and BRKH Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 6, 2024
Roth CH Acquisition (ROCL) Extension Approved IGTA, INAQ, KACL Extension Votes. DP Cap Acquisition (DPCS) Dismisses Marcum. BRKH Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – December 5, 2024
Thunder Bridge (THCP) + Coincheck Deal Vote Today. ATEK Announced deal with Ace Green Recycling. Tavia Acquisition IPOs at $100M.
Daily SPAC Update – December 4, 2024
Global Star (GLST) Extension Approved. APXI Extension Vote Today. ATMC Updates Trust Numbers. LATG Deal Vote Set for Dec 23. ATMV, SHAP, TRON, INAQ Set Extension Votes.