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Page 44SPAC Market Review – April 2022
The market is a mess right now. A hawkish Fed and even more cautious SEC are slowing deals….but may raise the bar for more quality SPACs down the line.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Apr 29)
New CEOs at Denny’s and LoanDepot highlight this week’s moves. Can they help a turnaround?
BA Daily Read: Will a New CEO Serve Denny’s Stock a Grand Slam?
Denny’s (DENN) CEO John Miller retires later this year after more than a decade of solid performance. Who’s up for the challenge of reviving casual dining?
More COVFEFE. DWAC Jumps as Trump Posts on Truth Social
DWAC jumps as Trump returns to Truth Social. NuScale Power (SMR) begins trading next week. Zanite (ZNTE) / Eve makes noise ahead of next week’s merger vote. And the rest of the…
BA Daily Read: Elliott Shakes Things Up at Suncor Energy
Despite a rising tide for oil & gas stocks, Suncor Energy (SU) has lagged peers. Activist Elliott Investment Management thinks a changeup and re-rating could unlock 50% upside.
SoundHound Debuts Today in the Red
Speech recognition specialist Soundhound (SOUN) debuts today. More SPAC liquidations ahead? And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
The Green Energy Movement will be Digitized, says Voltus CEO Gregg Dixon
Voltus is gearing up for a $1.3B SPAC IPO in the coming months. We chat with CEO Gregg Dixon, who shares how the company is leading the charge to decentralize, decarbonize and…
DA for ISLE / Cytovia Therapeutics
DA for ISLE / Cytovia Therapeutics. Soundhound (SOUN) debuts tomorrow. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
BA Daily Read: Can A New CEO Bring LoanDepot Back to Life?
Can Loan Depot’s new CEO bring the home lender back to life? Frank Martell will need to figure out how to grow in a cooling, competitive market.
SPAC IPO for Aimfinity
An IPO and another metaverse play. Elon buying TWTR is a good time for a DWAC and CFVI status check. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
BA Daily Read: Can the Netflix Board turn things around?
With NFLX nearing a 4-year low, we take a close look at executive and board leadership, including equity ownership and trading activity. Bottom line: we’d like to see more action.
Two SPAC Deals to Start the Week
Monday’s buzzing with two med-related SPAC deals. Convert and PIPE action. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
BA Daily Read: Human Capital Management in Focus at Amazon
A look at the day’s ESG investing trends. Human capital management in focus at Amazon. Richard Clayton joints the pod to share why shareholders should vote “no” to the…
Why Activision Blizzard’s Board is Still Failing at Governance with Richard Clayton
Boardroom Alpha talks with Richard Clayton, Director of Research at the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC) Investment Group, on why shareholders should say “no” to…
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Apr 22)
Redbox shakes up its board, Activision Blizzard does the same and the rest of this week’s moves.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
Board blow-up at Redbox Entertainment. Mill Road Capital Pushing for a Sale of Big Lots. Happy Earth Day! A perfect time to tune into our latest ESG podcast.
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.