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GM Rebuffs Pending Greenlight Director Nominations

Posted on 5 May 2017 by Ken Zino

“Greenlight’s candidates were nominated specifically to advance Greenlight’s dual-class stock plan, which GM’s Board views as high-risk and detrimental to the long-term best interests of GM and its shareholders. Continue reading →

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Greenlight or Red Light – GM Proxy Fight Coming?

Posted on 13 April 2017 by Ken Zino

In the filing, Greenlight – a $10 billion investment firm – said in essence that GM lied when it asserted that a credit downgrade was possible if the stock were split into two classes. Greenlight also said it repeats its request that GM has denied on numerous occasions to consent for Greenlight to speak directly to the rating agencies about the Plan so that it can be accurately evaluated by a formal rating committee. Continue reading →

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Kathryn Marinello Resigns from GM Board of Directors

Posted on 20 December 2016 by Ken Zino

Kathryn Marinello has resigned from GM’s Board of Directors following her appointment as president and chief executive officer of Hertz Global Holdings. Continue reading →

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Mullen, Ex Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joins GM Board

Posted on 1 February 2013 by Ken Zino

General Motors announced the election of retired Admiral Michael Mullen to a lucrative position on the GM board of directors effective immediately. Mullen served as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007 to 2011. He was the principal military adviser to President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama, as well as two Secretaries of Defense. Continue reading →

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