Proposal For J&J To Halt Talc Powder Sales Worldwide Fails In Shareholder Vote
Audit Of Whether J&J Marketed To Minority Women Despite Asbestos Concerns Considered
Executive Summary
Activist investment group Tulipshare’s proposal that J&J fully cease sales of talc-based powders didn’t receive a majority of votes in favor during firm's annual meeting and won’t be forwarded for board’s consideration. Separate proposal for an audit into whether firm marketed products to minority women asbestos concerns was sent to the board.
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