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Page 48Is Tim Cook Worth $100 Million to Apple?
Cook’s influence is undeniable as AAPL stock has soared versus the S&P500 since Cook took the reigns. But, is any CEO worth $100M?
MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey on its deSPAC and the Road Ahead
ML stock got crushed following its deSPAC. But, with exciting new services and a clearer path to profitability, MoneyLion looks ready to roar.
SPACs for Yield with Crossing Bridge Advisors Founder David Sherman
Crossing Bridge Advisors founder David Sherman argues that even with the bloom off the rose for deSPACs, there is money to be made.
Activist Carl Icahn Wants McDonald’s to Prioritize Animal Welfare Over Profit
As Icahn pushes for change at McDonald’s, the big surprise is not that he’s doing it, but that he’s doing it based on ESG concerns.
Exclusive: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath Joins the Podcast
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath isn’t here for a ‘short, quick win.’ He’s building a premium electric brand that’s nothing like its competitors. Or its parent, Volvo.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Feb 18)
Chamath makes a quick exit from SPCE, TradeWeb sees an end of an era, and all the week’s executive and director moves.
Activist Update: Alta Fox isn’t Playing Around with Hasbro
Alta Fox Capital Management wants to make some changes at toymaker Hasbro (HAS). The activist investor now owns a 2.5% stake in the company.
Cepton CEO Dr. Jun Pei Is Feeling Confident That the Company Has What It Takes to Lead in LiDAR
With its deSPAC behind it, the industry’s largest ADAS production win, and ties to auto giants Ford and GM, CPTN is off to a good start.
Activists Knocking at Blucora (again)
Blucora (NASDAQ:BCOR) is back in play as Engine Capital pushes for board change. In a letter to BCOR, flags problems and suggests changes.
Two Warburg SPACs and JAWS Try for a 3-way Merger Deal
Scaling up for a potential $20 billion deal. In a rare, 3-way SPAC deal, two SPACs backed by buyout firm Warburg, Pincus (Warburg Pincus Capital Corp I-A, Warburg Pincus Capital…
Valentine’s breakup for ASAX’s SPAC Deal with HotelPlanner and Reservations.com
ASAX proves breaking up doesn’t have to be hard to do. Valentine’s day proves to be a day of unrequited love for Astrea Acquisition Corp. (ASAX), which terminated its merger with…
Zendesk Appears Determined to Avoid Takeover, Plowing ahead with MNTV Merger. Jana says ‘Not So Fast.’
Zendesk (ZEN) is turning down private equity offers and pushing hard to make their deal with MNTV happen. Skeptics like Jana may not let that happen.
CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments | February 11, 2022
Big moves this week with Foley stepping down as CEO at PTON, HTZ appointing ex-Goldman CFO Stephen Scherr as CEO, and Peter Thiel leaving FB.
Inflation Came in Hot (Again), Adding Fuel to the SPAC Redemption Fire
A continued upward inflation trend will likely further push up already sky high SPAC redemption rates as investors look for additional liquidity.
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye, On Why Now is the Time to Look at LiDAR
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye (NASDAQ:LIDR), provides his take on Autonomous Driving, why a lidar shakeout is coming, and what the carmakers really want.
Peter Thiel Leaves Facebook Signaling its Fading Influence and Future
Thiel votes with his feet, suggesting Facebook’s influence over politics and culture is over for good. Will the remaining board be up to the task?
Why Companies Should be Focused on ESG in 2022, with Rob Main
We talk to Rob Main, a longtime Vanguard veteran, who’s now Managing Partner and COO of Sustainable Governance Partners, a corporate ESG advisory firm.
CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments | February 4, 2022
It was a busy week with over 20 CEO changes including WISH and WYNN. Lockheed Martin, Karat Packaging, and RumbleOn all get permanent CFOs.
SPAC Market Review – January 2022
January saw the SPAC market fall quickly alongside the broader market as a revolt against “spec tech” and overall sentiment drove it lower.
CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments | Jan 28, 2022
A busy week in January for moves. New CEOs at Home Depot, Ball, Fluidigm, and others. New CFOs including at L3Harris Technologies and Genuine Parts. Plus all the new and departing…
Coffee Company or Lifestyle Brand? Black Rifle Coffee Set for Vote on SPAC Deal with SBEA
Tom Davin, Co-CEO of Black Rifle Coffee, and Joe Reece, the exec chair of SilverBox Engaged (SBEA) join to discuss the company, the merger, and their vision.
CEO / CFO / Director Resignations & Appointments | Jan 21, 2022
Whitestone REIT (WSR)’s CEO is terminated and replaced by their CFO. XpresSpa (XSPA), Zymeworks (ZYME), and Cicor International (CIR) all get new CEOs.
David Drapkin Talks SPACs with Nasdaq’s Jill Malandrino
Boardroom Alpha’s David Drapkin recently joined Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq Trade Talks to discuss SPACs. Get his wrap on 2021 and what to expect in 2022.
Tal Keinan on Sky Harbour Creating a Home-Base for Private Aviation
Sky Harbour CEO Tal Keinan on why he started the company, why it is set for success, and going public via SPAC with YSAC.