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Old May 30, 2012, 4:10 am
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Originally Posted by brunos
But the press release says that they will only be asked to abstain. Why can't they vote no if that is the desire of the State shareholder.
Because only votes in favour are counted and need to meet the majority of shares. Abstentions are assimilated to vote against.
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