GM Chair-CEO Gets the Boot
Eisboch wrote:
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Since the taxpayers basically own GM, the chief representative of the
taxpayers should be able to tell GM's CEO that it is over. That
company, and many other corporations, need fresh blood capable of
leading their companies in new directions.
This is going to be interesting in terms of how it is handled.
I am not questioning the request for Wagner to step down, but I am
interested in how his replacement is selected.
To my knowledge (I might be wrong) the bailout money received to date
was not given in exchange for stock in GM. Basically the government
money is subordinated debt, just like a bank loan.
There's no voting rights associated with it.
"Requesting" him to step down is probably a condition for additional
bailout money.
That's perfectly legal. But for the White House (Obama) to install a
new CEO without a vote from the GM Board of Directors (and possibly a
shareholder's meeting and vote, if he is also on the board) might
present some interesting legal issues.
We'll have to see what happens.
Eisboch
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