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Activism & Governance

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.

Activism Update – June 17

WisdomTree (WT) and Medallion (MFIN) win their fights. Trian downsizes its stake in Invesco (IVZ). Enhabit (EHAB) and Masimo (MASI) set their meeting dates as their shareholders continue to lose value.

Activism Update – June 7

Wisdom Tree (WT) gets Glass Lewis, ISS, and Egon-Jones support. Medallion (MFIN) calls ZimCal self-serving. F9 Investments continues to hammer LL Flooring (LL).

Activism Update – May 31

Anika Therapeutics (ANIK) enters cooperation agreement with Caligan Partners. Arex comes out swinging against Enhabit (EHAB). MFIN cites ISS support while ZimCal tears into MFIN. ETFS calls out Wisdom Tree (WT) on last week’s investor deck.

SPAC & IPO Analysis

Daily SPAC Update – September 17, 2025

Corner Growth Shareholders Approve Capital Expansion. GSR III Sets Deal Vote for Oct 7. Inception Growth Extension Vote Set for Oct 9. CSLM Digital Asset III Separate Trading.

Daily SPAC Update – September 16, 2025

Chenghe Acquisition III IPOs for $110M. ESH Acquisition + The Original Fit Factory and Willow Lane + Boost Run Deals announced. Ares + Kodiak PIPE/Funding Update.

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. 

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