The Deal - Dealmaking Insights & Analysis

M&A

Shake Shack Raises Capital, Returns Government Loan

By Paul Springer

Published: May 4th, 2020

The company returned an emergency loan after raising $140 million and setting up a $75 million ATM.

M&A

B. Riley Registers New SPAC

By Bill Meagher

Published: April 29th, 2020

The Los Angeles investment bank has returned to the special purpose sector sponsoring its second SPAC, B. Riley Principal Merger Corp. II.

Activism

Oil Patch Activists Forced to Play Waiting Game

By Tom Terrarosa

Published: April 24th, 2020

It is unclear when commodity prices will recover, but when they do, activists will be sure to have fully sharpened blades and a list of demands for companies across the oil and gas production industry.

Restructuring

Covid-19 Adds to Restaurant Industry Woes

By Kirk O'Neil

Published: April 23rd, 2020

The effects of the novel coronavirus on the restaurant industry could lead to 15% of all restaurants closing permanently.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: Jackson Calls for eBay M&A

By Ronald Orol

Published: April 22nd, 2020

The manager of technology-focused hedge fund EMJ Capital says he thinks the company should use cash on hand — and proceeds from expected unit sales — to make its own acquisitions.

Activism

Starboard Ends eBay Fight Following CEO Selection

By Ronald Orol

Published: April 21st, 2020

The activist fund managed by Jeff Smith said it was 'excited' about the online marketplace company’s decision to hire former Walmart executive Jamie Iannone to the company's top post.