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Annual Meeting Poses Challenges for CEO Roberts

May 15, 2008

Annual meetings of shareholders are typically moments when corporate executives can pat themselves on the back for the previous year and look ahead to the future. On May 14, Comcast held its annual meeting of shareholders in Philadelphia. CEO Brian Roberts received mixed reviews. Three articles explore issues surrounding the annual meeting

The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 14 reported on behind-the-scenes discussions with Chieftain Capital Management officials. Chieftain owns 2% of Comcast and has been highly critical of Roberts. For the full article, click here.  

Reuters reported on the flurry of shareholder proposals that targeted dual class voting of shares and executive compensation. For the full article, click here.

Finally, another Philadelphia Inquirer article on May 15 reported Roberts as claiming: "We're off to a good start" in 2008. Click here for the article.

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