Engaged Capital and Kent Lake launch activist proxy fights at Portillo’s and Quanterix, pushing for board changes to unlock shareholder value.
Insight that Drives the Boardroom
Stay ahead with data-backed research, governance analysis, and expert commentary for investors, activists, and corporate leaders.
Activism & Governance
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.
CEO & CFO Moves Review (Sept 20)
Nike’s announcement that CEO John Donahoe is being replaced by Elliott Hill is the big story, but lots of other CEO and CFO moves this week.
CEO & CFO Moves Review (Sept 6)
This week’s moves include CEO and CFO changes include moves at Accuray Inc. (ARAY), Atlassian Corporation (TEAM), Azenta Inc. (AZTA), Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (BLMN), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL), NovoCure Limited (NVCR), and Repligen Corporation (RGEN).
CEO & CFO Moves Review (Aug 30)
This week’s moves include CEO and CFO changes includes the departure of Leslie’s CEO after the stock lost 40% over his tenure.
CEO & CFO Moves Review (Aug 23)
This week’s moves include CEO and CFO changes at Andersons Inc., Argan Inc., and Iridium Communication among others.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Chamath Palihapitiya’s SPAC Comeback?
Can the once-titled SPAC King Chamath Palihapitiya reclaim his crown or will investors be disappointed again as returns don’t deliver?
Daily SPAC Update – August 19, 2025
Inception Growth + AgileAlgo Deal Vote. Corner Growth 2 Announces Capital Increase Vote. Embrace Change Going to Pink Sheets.
Daily SPAC Update – August 18, 2025
SPAC IPOs Slowing in August, but Remain Well Ahead of 2024. Breeze Holdings Deal Approved. Globalink’s Redemption Overpayment Requires Restatement.
Daily SPAC Update – August 15, 2025
Bleichroeder Announces Deal With Merlin for AI-Based Aviation. Investcorp Europe / nexxbuild Deal Terminated. CapitalWorks Gets New Auditor.
Daily SPAC Update – August 14, 2025
Cohen Circle + Kyivstar Deal Approved. Rigel Resource Extension Approved. Breeze Holdings + YD Biopharma Deal Vote. Futuretech II Extension Vote. FIGX Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – August 13, 2025
Cohen Circle + Kyivstar Group Deal Approved; Expected to DeSPAC Thursday. Denali Capital and Alchemy Investment Extension Votes Set. Armada Acquisition Sponsor Securities Purchase.
Daily SPAC Update – August 12, 2025
Two New SPAC IPOs: McKinley and Highview. ByNordic and Embrace Change SPAC Extensions Approved. Cohen Circle + Kyivstar Group Deal Vote. BridgeBio DeSPACs.
Daily SPAC Update – August 11, 2025
Embrace Change Extension Vote. Inception Growth Adjourned to August 19. Cohen Circle Updates Redemptions (~6M) Before Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – August 7, 2025
Crypto SPACs Continue with Parataxis Holdings / Silverbox IV Deal. Best SPAC I Separate Trading To Begin.
Daily SPAC Update – August 6, 2025
FG Merger II Taking Boxabl Public in $6.3 Billion Deal. Presidio Petroleum in $664 Million Deal with EQV Ventures. Flagship Sets Date to Vote on Extension Fee Changes. ByNordic Extension Vote.