Starboard and Kenvue end their proxy fight with an agreement to add three new directors, including Starboard’s Jeffrey C Smith.
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Activism & Governance
Mill Road Capital Pushes for Change at Landsea Homes – Nominates Three Directors
Mill Road Capital nominates three directors to the board of Landsea Homes (LSEA) as proxy fight kicks off. All three directors are tied to Mill Road and prior activism.
Starbucks Appoints New CFO as Niccol Puts His Stamp on Management
New CEO Brian Niccol is putting his stamp on top management as Starbucks announces Cathy R. Smith joins as CFO from Nordrstrom.
Elliott Management Takes Aim at Phillips 66 Board with Director Nominations and Governance Proposal
Elliott files its preliminary proxy for its contest with Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and nominates seven directors and pushes to declassify the board.
Activists Take Aim at Portillo’s and Quanterix in New Proxy Battles
Engaged Capital and Kent Lake launch activist proxy fights at Portillo’s and Quanterix, pushing for board changes to unlock shareholder value.
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 & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – September 13, 2025
Athena Technology Extension Approved ($3.3M Redeemed). Cayson Acquisition Deal Amendment Lowers Valuation. Integrated Rail & Resources Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – September 12, 2025
OTG Acquisition $200M IPO. Kingstown’s Blitzer Takes Over Maywood Acquisition. Aura Fat Project Extension Vote. 1RT Acquisition Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – September 11, 2025
Southport Acquisition DeSPACs to Angel Studios (ANGX). IB Acquisition Sets Extension Vote. Alchemy Investments Extension Approved. Alphavest + AMC Corporation Deal Approved. Pelican Deal Announced.
Daily SPAC Update – September 10, 2025
Trailblazer IPOs for $240M. AFAR + Allrites Deal Terminated. Athena Technology II Extension Vote. IB Acquisition, Newbury Street, and Alphatime Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – September 9, 2025
Two Quantum Computing SPAC Deals (DMY Squared and Churchill) and a Crypto Deal (Vine Hill) in Two Days. Plus Talon Capital IPOs $225M.
Daily SPAC Update – September 8, 2025
Corner Growth 2 Capital Expansion Approved. Silver Pegasus and Pyrophyte Separate Trading Begins.
Daily SPAC Update – September 5, 2025
Cartica Acquisition Sets Extension Vote for October. Pyrophyte Acquisition Separate Trading Next Week.
Daily SPAC Update – September 4, 2025
Two New SPAC IPOs to Start September: GSR IV and Spring Valley III. Denali Capital Deal Approved. Trailblazer and Alphavest Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – September 3, 2025
Denali Capital + Semnur Pharmaceuticals Deal Vote. Solarius Capital Separate Trading. Dynamix Gets Ether Injection.
Daily SPAC Update – September 2, 2025
Ares Acquisition II Deal Vote Set. Athena Acquisition II Extension Set. New Investor Decks for Spring Valley II, Cantor Equity I. Vikas Mittal Takes Over at Investcorp AI Acquisition.