One-third of News Corp shareholders voted against the election of Rupert Murdoch's sons to the board, a protest against the family's control over the company in the wake of a phone-hacking scandal. The re-election of James Murdoch (38), deputy chief operating officer, was opposed by 35 per cent of votes. - (Bloomberg)
Shareholder revolt at News Corp
One-third of News Corp shareholders voted against the election of Rupert Murdoch's sons to the board, a protest against the family…
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