Outcome to be close

THE outcome of the first vote by Glanbia Co-op shareholders on the proposed €343 million buyout of the Irish interests of Glanbia plc is expected to be close.

Over 8,000 co-op shareholders are entitled to vote at today’s special general meeting in Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny.

Details of the proposals have been forensically examined by farmers at dozens of well-attended meetings in recent weeks.