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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.
Mill Road Capital Pushing for Sale of Big Lots
Mill Road Capital wants Big Lots to pursue a sale-lease back to monetize its assets ahead of a sale of the company. Is what’s good for the goose good for the gander?
The ESG Revolution Has Begun – Andrew Behar of As You Sow Joins the Podcast
Are public companies really leaning in to a more suitable, socially responsible future? Boardroom Alpha sat down with Andy Behar, CEO of non-profit shareholder advocacy…
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
Amazon makes an even bigger renewable push. A timely Board refresh at Activision Blizzard.
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.
Tidying Up: Activision Blizzard Refreshes Board Ahead of Microsoft Deal
Swirling in a sexual harassment crisis and amidst shareholder scrutiny of the Microsoft acquisition, the video game maker makes a timely Board refresh. Will the latest…
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…
SPAC Deal for Bull Horn and Cancer Cell Therapy Specialist Coeptis Therapeutics
SPAC Deal for BHSE and cancer cell therapy biopharma Coeptis. Merger votes for Tempo Automation and Telesign. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Origin Materials on Paving the Way Toward a Carbon Negative Future
John Bissell and Rich Riley, Co-CEOs of Origin Materials (ORGN) tell us how bioplastics are ready and able to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. WindAcre increases its stake and opposes NSLN takeover bid. Activist Jana Partners brings lessons learned at…
Third Time’s a Charm for ESSC
ESSC announces DA with ICONIQ, its third after terminating with both JDS and Ufin Holdings. DUNE heads to court with its merger target. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Activist Alert: Treehouse Foods
Jana Partners is closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS). Lessons learned from ConAgra give the activist an edge toward incremental improvements which should unlock value for…
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Management shakeup at Faraday Future (FIFE) is an all-too familiar story in the world of EV SPACs. Blackrock…
SeatGeek-Redball IPO in the Spotlight
RBAC amended its S-4 for its merger with ticketing tech provider SeatGeek. Redemption update at GLSPT. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
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…
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…
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…
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…
NuScale Set for Merger Approval
We wrap a busy week in SPACs: deSPACs, DAs…and even some old fashioned rumor and speculation is back.