Tesco says shareholders pass 22 of 23 resolutions
LONDON (MarketWatch) — Tesco said Friday that 22 out of 23 resolutions were passed by shareholders at its annual general meeting, Dow Jones Newswires reported. The vote was close on resolution 21 with 57% voting in favor of the supermarket group changing the rules of its 2004 share option plan, the news service said. Resolution 23, which called for Tesco to improve the treatment and pay of meat workers employed by its suppliers, was rejected by shareholders as recommended by the company. Tesco shares rose 0.4% in London.
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