Engaged Capital and Kent Lake launch activist proxy fights at Portillo’s and Quanterix, pushing for board changes to unlock shareholder value.
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Daktronics (DAKT) and Alta Fox Resolve Reincorporation Dispute
Daktronics (DAKT) adds Bucks President Peter Feigin to the board as Alta Fox agrees to support reincorporation.
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Out after Board Investigation
Kroger CEO McMullen out after board investigation. Will the impact cascade into VF Corp? How Will Sargent balance interim CEO & other boards?
Boardroom Alpha Weekly – February 28, 2025
Garden Investments off to a fast start. Starboard is busy. Shareholders losing out at Johnson Outdoors. A slate of new CFOs come into high pressure situations.
CEO & CFO Moves Review – November 8, 2024
Explore last week’s CEO and CFO transitions at major public companies like Adial Pharmaceuticals, Affirm Holdings, Agrify Corp, and Dollar Tree. Learn about the new leaders taking charge amidst financial challenges, governance risks, and stock performance issues. This update covers executive shifts at companies facing shareholder pressures, regulatory scrutiny, and strategic reorganizations.
CEO & CFO Moves Review (October 11)
Discover the latest executive leadership changes in top U.S. public companies, including CEO and CFO appointments at Anterix, Astec Industries, and Benchmark Electronics. Stay informed on industry shifts and leadership transitions in finance, technology, and healthcare.
SPAC Analysis
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.
Daily SPAC Update – June 9, 2025
Quartzsea + Gaorkai Materials Deal. Northview + PROFUSA Deal Vote. Target Global Extension Vote. SLAM and WTMA Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – June 6, 2025
Churchill IX Deal with Plus. Hennessey deSPACs to Namib Minerals. Distoken Deal with Youlife Approved ($7M redeemed). Flybondi Deal Terminated.
Daily SPAC Update – June 5, 2025
Blackhawk DeSPACs to World Media and Entertainment. Ares Acquisition II Updates Investor Deck. Renatus Tactical Separate Trading.