Leshner Seeks to Overhaul LQR House Leadership On July 14, 2025, Robert Leshner, who holds a controlling 57% stake in LQR House Inc. $YHC , initiated a sweeping effort to restructure the company’s leadership and direction. In a bold move, Leshner announced his intention to

Vardemans Move to Oust Freeze Tag CEO, Director On July 10, 2025, shareholders Rob and Don Vardeman, who collectively control 65.92% of Freeze Tag, Inc.’s $FRZT voting power, submitted a written consent to remove Craig Holland, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, and director

Biglari Challenges Jack in the Box Poison Pill On July 10, 2025, Biglari Holdings filed a Schedule 13D in response to Jack in the Box Inc.'s $JACK adoption of a shareholder rights plan, commonly referred to as a poison pill. The filing indicates that Biglari may pursue

Carl Icahn's Renewed Influence on SandRidge Energy On July 22, 2025, SandRidge Energy, Inc. $SD entered into a confidentiality agreement with Carl Icahn in connection with the appointment of Brett Icahn to the company’s Board of Directors. This development marks a renewed

Hartman's Battle to Liquidate Silver Star REIT Allen R. Hartman, the largest shareholder and former CEO of Silver Star Properties REIT, Inc. $SLVS , has mounted a year-long campaign against the company’s leadership, calling for a full liquidation of its assets. In October 2023,

Hedge Funds Push for Electra Battery Materials Overhaul On July 24, 2025, hedge funds Whitebox Advisors and Highbridge Capital Management, each holding a 9.9% stake in Electra Battery Materials Corp $ELBM, disclosed active engagement with the company’s leadership and

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ISS Backs Choi in Allied Gaming Proxy Fight Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that stockholders of Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. $AGAE vote for Roy Choi—Knighted Pastures’ Class B director nominee—on the BLUE proxy card, marking a key development in

Stilwell Group Engages $LSBK to Boost Value On July 31, 2025, Stilwell Group, which holds a 9.4% stake in Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. $LSBK , publicly expressed its intent to collaborate with the company’s management and board to enhance shareholder value. This move signals

Danone May Support Board Overhaul at Lifeway Foods $LWAY If Deal Talks Fail by Mid-September 2025 Lifeway Foods $LWAY, a $409 million maker of probiotic-based products, is facing renewed boardroom turmoil as Danone (22.7% owner) signaled on August 1, 2025, that it may back

Freeze Tag (FRZT) Executives Resign Following Shareholder Action; Louise Vardeman Joins Board On July 10, 2025, shareholders led by Rob and Don Vardeman—holding a 65.92% voting stake in Freeze Tag, Inc. $FRZT —submitted a written consent to remove CEO Craig Holland and director

Danone May Support Board Overhaul at Lifeway Foods (LWAY) If Deal Talks Fail by Mid-September 2025 Lifeway Foods $LWAY , a $409 million maker of probiotic-based products, is facing renewed boardroom turmoil as Danone (22.7% owner) signaled on August 1, 2025, that it may back

Nantahala Capital Management Secures Board Seat at Xtant Medical Holdings (XTNT) On August 1, 2025, Nantahala Capital Management, a significant shareholder in Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. $XTNT, successfully secured representation on the company’s Board of Directors. Abhinav

Settian Capital May Push for Operational or Strategic Changes at Westwood Holdings Group Inc $WHG On August 4, 2025, Settian Capital disclosed a 5% stake in Westwood Holdings Group Inc $WHG, signaling potential engagement with the company’s management to propose actions aimed at

Altai and Ocho Push Digimarc Overhaul On July 28, 2025, Altai Capital Management (12.8%) entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Digimarc Corp ( $DMRC ), resulting in the appointment of Mr. Bajaj to the Board and a commitment to certain standstill provisions. This agreement

MNG Boosts DallasNews Takeover Bid to $17.50/Share MNG Enterprises, Inc. has intensified its takeover pursuit of DallasNews Corporation $DALN , raising its all-cash offer to $17.50 per share on August 11, 2025 — a 6% increase from its prior $16.50 proposal. The revised bid

Investor Urges $GROV for Strategic Sale or Merger On July 8, 2025, Jason H. Karp and HCI Grove, LLC, holding a 5.4% stake in Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. $GROV , publicly urged the company’s board to pursue strategic alternatives — including a potential sale, merger, or

Shareholder Push at $CTHR Intensifies Charles & Colvard, Ltd. $CTHR, a fine jewelry company with a market capitalization of just $2 million, is facing fresh shareholder pressure as Riverstyx Capital Management and long-time investor Duc Pham move to influence the company’s