Research Team

activistletters

Silver Star (SLVS) Proxy Fight Heats Up as Hartman Pushes Independent Board Nominees After 70% NAV Decline

Summary Al Hartman’s July 31, 2025 “Silver Star Proxy Discussion” accuses current leadership of destroying ~70% of NAV since

04 Aug

13D weekly report - July 28, 2025 to August 01, 2025

Table of content Stilwell opens dialogue with Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc (LSBK) to unlock value Key Summary:  On July 31,

04 Aug

activistprofile

MNG Enterprises, Inc.

I. Basics MNG is a private newspaper operator in the U.S. and a leader in local, multiplatform news and

01 Aug

activistcompany

GAMCO Backs Hearst Acquisition of DallasNews (DALN) after price increase

Key Summary: DallasNews agreed to a $14.00 per share cash merger with Hearst on July 9, 2025, but MNG

01 Aug

activistprofile

Brent Handler

I. Basics Brent is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for building companies, leading high-performance teams, and transforming the way

01 Aug

activistcompany

Exclusive Resorts Challenges Buyerlink Deal with $39M Bid for Inspirato Inc (ISPO)

01 Aug

activistcompany

Stilwell intends to seek board representation at Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc (LSBK)

Key Summary: On July 31, 2025, Stilwell (9.4%) expressed intent to work with management and the board to enhance

31 Jul

activistletters

DallasNews (DALN) Faces MNG Enterprises’ $16.50 All-Cash Offer, Rejects in Favor of Lower Hearst Bid

Summary MediaNews Group criticized the DallasNews Corporation board for rejecting its $16.50 per share all-cash offer—superior to Hearst’

31 Jul

activistletters

Hartman Urges Silver Star (SLVS) Shareholders to Reject Risky Strategy, Back Plan to Sell Assets and Return Capital

Summary On July 29, 2025, the Hartman Group issued a letter criticizing Silver Star Properties’ current strategy, accusing management of

29 Jul

activismweekly

13D weekly report - July 21, 2025 to July 25, 2025

Table of content Whitebox and Highbridge Push Recapitalization at Electra Battery Materials (ELBM) Key Summary: On July 24, 2025, Whitebox

28 Jul

activistprofile

Highbridge Capital Management

I. Basics Founded in 1992, Highbridge Capital Management is a global alternative investment firm offering credit and volatility focused solutions

25 Jul

activistprofile

Whitebox Advisors

I. Basics Whitebox Advisors LLC (“Whitebox”) is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager that seeks to generate optimal risk-adjusted returns for

25 Jul

activistcompany

Whitebox and Highbridge Push Recapitalization at Electra Battery Materials (ELBM)

Key Summary: On July 24, 2025, Whitebox Advisors (9.9%) and Highbridge Capital Management (9.9%) disclosed active engagement with

25 Jul

activistletters

Silver Star (SLVS) Faces Hartman’s Attack on “New Direction Plan” After 70% NAV Collapse and Asset Fire Sales

Summary The Hartman Shareholder Alliance strongly criticizes Silver Star Properties REIT’s “New Direction Plan,” calling it a complete failure

24 Jul

activistcompany

SandRidge Enters Confidentiality Agreement with Carl Icahn

Key Summary: On July 22, 2025, Carl Icahn and SandRidge entered into a confidentiality agreement tied to Brett Icahn’s

23 Jul

activistletters

Silver Star (SLVS) Faces Hartman’s Criticism After $278M Equity Loss, Occupancy Collapse, and SEC Violations

Summary The Hartman Group blames Silver Star’s current leadership for destroying $278 million in equity over 33 months, citing

23 Jul

activistletters

Silver Star (SLVS) Faces Hartman’s Attack on “New Direction Plan” as NAV Collapses 70% Under Haddock

Summary The Hartman Group rebuts Silver Star’s July 8 statements, accusing CEO Gerald Haddock and his allies of misleading

23 Jul

activistletters

Silver Star (SLVS) Triggers Second Poison Pill; Hartman Alliance Warns Shareholders Against Board’s Tactics

Summary The Hartman Group accuses Silver Star of enacting a second "poison pill" to block shareholder action and

23 Jul