Activist Campaigns and Strategic Acquisitions

Summary

In the fifth episode of the Special Situations Report, hosts Tamanna Suria and Asif Suria discuss the latest developments in the merger arbitrage world, significant insider buying from both Directors and 10% owners, and significant corporate buybacks. They delve into Elliott Management's influence on Honeywell and its proposed spinoffs, the acquisition of SolarWinds, and the ongoing negotiations (and potential deal) between Hyatt and Playa Hotels. Concluding with a discussion of C-suite transitions at companies such as the IAC spinoff Match Group, the episode provides various insights into the current landscape of event-driven investing.

Keywords

M&A, merger arbitrage, insider buying, buybacks, C-suite transitions, spinoffs, activists, takeover, Elliott Management, Honeywell, Paypal, Children's Place, Match, IAC, special situations, REITS, event-driven investing