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.
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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.
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Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Apr 15)
All the week’s director, CEO, CFO moves including Jorge Gomez joining as Chief Financial Officer of Moderna.
ALAC Breaks up with SolarMax
Adding to the wave of deal terminations, Alberton Acquisition Corp. (ALAC) intends to terminate its merger with SolarMax. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Danimer Scientific’s CEO on How Bioplastics Can Help Save the World
Boardroom Alpha talks to Steve Croskrey, CEO of Danimer Scientific (DNMR), on why bioplastics technology is ready for takeoff and how the company is moving the world toward a carbon negative future.
Spotify Rival Deezer to Go Public via SPAC
Spotify rival Deezer is said to be in talks with I2PO, a SPAC backed by France’s Pinault family, controlling shareholder of Gucci-owner Kering. A $100M IPO for Southeast Asia-focused Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC Deal for 8i and EUDA Health
SPAC deal for 8i Acquisition 2 Corp. (LAX) and EUDA Health. A look at upcoming merger and extension votes. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
ARTA / Prenetics Sets Merger Vote
Vote date set for Hong-Kong based COVID-19 lab provider Prenetics. A look at upcoming merger and extension votes. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
FOXO Technologies CEO Jon Sabes Is About to Disrupt the Insurance Industry
Boardroom Alpha talks to Jon Sabes, CEO of FOXO Technologies, which announced a SPAC merger with sponsor Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. (DWIN). Sabes explains how epigenetic biomarkers can change the game for life insurance companies and tell us more about health and wellness than ever before.
NuScale Set for Merger Approval
We wrap a busy week in SPACs: deSPACs, DAs…and even some old fashioned rumor and speculation is back.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Apr 8)
Elon Musk joins the TWTR board, Shultz is already making changes at SBUX, and a new CEO coming in at KDP highlights this week’s moves.
In a Nod to the SEC, Citi Redlights SPACs
WIth the SEC’s new rules looming large, Citi says no more SPAC IPO underwriting for now. A SPAC IPO is offset by two withdrawals. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Citi Redlights SPACs as Potential Liability Looms Large
Citigroup (C) pauses underwriting new SPAC IPOs amidst the potential for incremental legal risks. Regulatory scrutiny and monetary tightening are likely to mean more pain for the stock market– including IPOs.
Deal Announcements still flowing- PAFO / Caravelle Group
Deal announcements keep flowing with PAFO / Caravelle Group. NuScale gets PIPE financing. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Activist Alert: What Elon Musk Really Wants at Twitter
Elon Musk is now Twitter’s largest investor, possesses a board seat, and has a top 10 following on the platform itself. What happens when the world’s wealthiest private citizen gets involved in the battle over free speech?
Gogoro Debuts in the Green
Gogoro (GGR) deSPACs in the green. Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) takes a hit on warrant redemption. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Sky Technologies (SKYX) Founder Rani Kohen Thinks Your Home Could Get a lot Smarter
This week’s podcast dives into the Internet of Things (IoT) as BoardRoom Alpha talks to Rani Kohen, founder of Sky Technologies (SKYX), which completed its IPO in February.
SPAC Analysis
DA for LMAO and SeaStar Medical
Ending the week with a deal announcement for LMAO and SeaStar Medical. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC Redemptions Continue to Trend Lower
An updated look at redemption trends for the month of April. Deadline extensions for FOXW and GRCY. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Yotta Acquisition Prices $100M IPO
SPAC IPO for Yotta, convert for SWAG and the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a closer look at fundamentals at baby and children’s apparel retailer Carter’s (CRI) on the heels of the company’s ESG announcement.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Mastercard (MA) ties executive bonuses to ESG goals. Ingevity (NGVT) is a discounted specialty chemicals story with an ESG twist.