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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8799

5 October 2004
Contents Publication in full By article 15 / 38
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/internal market
Commission presents recommendations on Wednesday on transparency of earnings by company directors, including stock options and golden handshakes

Brussels, 04/10/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission is expected to tackle the matter of golden handshakes and other perks enjoyed by company directors unknown to shareholders. Recommendations were made to the College fixing the rules for keeping shareholders informed of any elements that make up directors' earnings and for shareholders to be able to speak out on the matter during general shareholders' meetings. The aim is to avoid conflicts of interest given that...

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