Kroger CEO McMullen out after board investigation. Will the impact cascade into VF Corp? How Will Sargent balance interim CEO & other boards?
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Activism & Governance
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.
Activism Update – June 28
Braemer Hotels (BHR) postpones shareholder meeting to October. MASI (v Politan) and Arex (v EHAB) release investor presentations. LL (v F9) liquidity concerns take center stage.
Activism Update – June 21
Braemer Hotels (BHR) and Blackwells continue their nasty fight. Masimo (MASI) takes more swings at Politan. LL Flooring Holdings (LL) and F9 Investments send dueling letters to shareholders. XWEL gets an activist push.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – December 22, 2025
Plum Acquisition IV Non-Binding LOI. Spree 1 Extension Approved. DT Cloud Withdraws Fee Change Proposals. Broad Capital and Welsbach Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – December 19, 2025
Cartesian Growth III Deal with Factorial. Rising Dragon Extension Fee Change Approved. Integrated Wellness Extension Approved. TGE Value SPAC IPO.
Daily SPAC Update – December 18, 2025
December SPAC IPOs Hit 19 as Launchpad Cadenza, American Dynamism, and Vine Hill Capital II Debut. Papaya Growth and Concord Extensions Approved.
Daily SPAC Update – December 17, 2025
December SPAC IPOs Keep Coming: Michael Klein Back with $360 Million Churchill XI. Iron Horse II $200 Million Debut.
Daily SPAC Update – December 16, 2025
Crane Harbor II $300 Million Upsized SPAC IPO. DMY Squared and Bayview Extensions approved. Alphatime and Concord II Votes Today. Bitcoin Infrastructure Separate Trading Tomorrow.
Daily SPAC Update – December 15, 2025
December SPAC IPO Update. Alpha Star Acquisition Extension Approved. DT Cloud Star Extension Fee Vote. Harvard, Miluna Separate Trading Today and Bitcoin Infrastructure Later this Week.
Daily SPAC Update – December 12, 2025
SPACs Go For the Three-Peat: ITHAX III and Twelve Seas III Raise $350M in New IPOs
Daily SPAC Update – December 11, 2025
Bluerock and Karbon Capital Partners SPAC IPOs Add to December’s Surge. YHN Acquisition Extension Approved. Alpha Star Extension Vote. Cantor and Haymaker Investor Decks.
Daily SPAC Update – December 10, 2025
Meshflow’s $300M SPAC IPO Makes it Nine for December. Integrated Wellness + Btab Ecommerce Deal Approved. ATMV DeSPACs to AMC Corporation.
Daily SPAC Update – December 9, 2025
Daedalus Special Acquisition $225 Million IPO. ESH Acquisition Extension and Alphatime / HCYC Group Deal Approved. Metal Sky Sets Extension Vote.