PARIS (Reuters) – Shareholders of French media giant Vivendi approved on Tuesday a contested proposal that allows group to buy back and cancel shares for up to 50% Vivendi’s capital.
The proposal received more than 73% of votes in favor at the company’s annual shareholders meeting. Proxy advisors Glass Lewis and ISS had recommended to vote against the resolution, as well as activist fund Bluebell Capital Partners.
(Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
