loanDepot (LDI) founder Anthony Hsieh asserts himself with an extended cooperation agreement — Hsieh becomes Executive Chair, Frank Martell gone as CEO, and Board restructuring.
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Starboard Ends Proxy Fight at Kenvue Following Cooperation Agreement
Starboard and Kenvue end their proxy fight with an agreement to add three new directors, including Starboard’s Jeffrey C Smith.
Mill Road Capital Pushes for Change at Landsea Homes – Nominates Three Directors
Mill Road Capital nominates three directors to the board of Landsea Homes (LSEA) as proxy fight kicks off. All three directors are tied to Mill Road and prior activism.
Starbucks Appoints New CFO as Niccol Puts His Stamp on Management
New CEO Brian Niccol is putting his stamp on top management as Starbucks announces Cathy R. Smith joins as CFO from Nordrstrom.
Elliott Management Takes Aim at Phillips 66 Board with Director Nominations and Governance Proposal
Elliott files its preliminary proxy for its contest with Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and nominates seven directors and pushes to declassify the board.
Activists Take Aim at Portillo’s and Quanterix in New Proxy Battles
Engaged Capital and Kent Lake launch activist proxy fights at Portillo’s and Quanterix, pushing for board changes to unlock shareholder value.
SPAC Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – March 31, 2025
Aimfinity + Docter Inc. Deal Approved. Bukit Jalil + Global IBO Group Deal Vote. New SK Growth / WebBull Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – March 28, 2025
FNVT + Scage and INTE + Flybondi Deal Votes Today. SK Growth Extension Vote. COOL & TRON Get New Auditors. DMYY Trust Issues.
Daily SPAC Update – March 27, 2025
Oak Woods Extends to September 2025. HCM II Deal with Terrestrial Energy Announced. Aimfinity + Docter Deal Vote. Finnovate Drops Marcum.
Daily SPAC Update – March 26, 2025
Northview Extends to June. Marblegate Deal with DePalma Approved with $3.5M in Redemptions. DP Cap Acquisition Changes Accountants Again.
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