As Icahn pushes for change at McDonald’s, the big surprise is not that he’s doing it, but that he’s doing it based on ESG concerns.
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Exclusive: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath Joins the Podcast
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath isn’t here for a ‘short, quick win.’ He’s building a premium electric brand that’s nothing like its competitors. Or its parent, Volvo.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Feb 18)
Chamath makes a quick exit from SPCE, TradeWeb sees an end of an era, and all the week’s executive and director moves.
Activist Update: Alta Fox isn’t Playing Around with Hasbro
Alta Fox Capital Management wants to make some changes at toymaker Hasbro (HAS). The activist investor now owns a 2.5% stake in the company.
Activists Knocking at Blucora (again)
Blucora (NASDAQ:BCOR) is back in play as Engine Capital pushes for board change. In a letter to BCOR, flags problems and suggests changes.
Zendesk Appears Determined to Avoid Takeover, Plowing ahead with MNTV Merger. Jana says ‘Not So Fast.’
Zendesk (ZEN) is turning down private equity offers and pushing hard to make their deal with MNTV happen. Skeptics like Jana may not let that happen.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – August 23, 2024
VSAC + Mediforum Deal Terminated; VSAC Announces LOI with Convergence CT. PTWO + SBC Medical Group Deal Vote. PPHP and SBXC Extension Votes. TortoiseEcofin Acquisition to Liquidate.
Daily SPAC Update – August 22, 2024
Inflection Point (IPXX) + USA Rare Earth and Yotta Acquistion (YOTA) + DRIVEiT Financial Auto Group Deals Announced. ISRL / Pomvom Deal Terminated. YOTA Extension Vote. CLOE Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – August 21, 2024
CSLM Acquisition Extends w 3.3M Redemptions. YOTA Adjourns Vote to August 22. KCGI Liquidation.
Daily SPAC Update – August 20, 2024
ATMV Alphavest + AMC Corporation in $175M AI-Vision Deal. NOVV, MNTN Set Vote Dates. GTAC + Tyfon Culture Deal Terminated. CVII + CorpAcq Deal Terminated. YOTA Extension Vote Today.
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