A large minority of Walt Disney shareholders who cast votes at the company’s annual meeting opposed the company’s executive pay plan.

Shareholders in Irish Ferries-owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) have unanimously backed under-fire chairman John B. McGuckian and supported the group's executive pay policy.

The three largest global share advisory firms have come out in support of the Petroceltic board in its battle for control of the company.

The proposed merger of Fyffes and US rival, Chiquita has been thrown into further doubt, with two more investor advisory firms urging the American firm to adjourn an upcoming shareholder vote and engage in discussions with a rival bidder.

INDEPENDENT News & Media (INM) has appointed Vincent Crowley to the post of group chief operating officer, with immediate effect.