Shoes thrown at Fortis chairman

as angry shareholders sought to prevent the sale of its banking business to BNP Paribas, the French giant. As hundreds of investors swarmed around the stage chanting 'resign' at directors, the meeting was halted and board members retreated under the protection of 50 security guards. After a second interruption, opponents stormed out of the meeting ahead of a vote on the sale, which was approved by 73 per cent of the shareholders still present. But legal challenges appear certain amid claims ...

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YouTube | April 28, 2009

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