The actual story did not say that the Company released the information. It only credits un-named sources.
I've gotten several calls from both Trinan and Disney (at least that's what they said on the voice mails) and the required filing documents (proxy, ballots) from Disney. I wonder of the $60M number includes the normal, required filings.
Yes, if they were doing broad advertising like that, I could see it costing some dollars. I never stumbled across any ads like that though.
Those unnamed sources would have to be from the company or an agent of the company, no? Who else would have access to voting results? Or is there some independent observer who counts the votes?
I heard short ads on Marketplace on NPR for the past few weeks. It was usually after a segment wrapped up. About a 30 second spot. I don't think it costs a lot to advertise on NPR.
Of course it's an outside company that serves as the Inspector of Elections. Specifically for today's meeting, this one:
Understood ,so who would be leaking results?
Still giving soundboard type talking points.
Depends how you define "leak." There have been articles for days totaling up the shares held by investors who made their voting intentions clear publicly. Anyone who studies who owns what can do that math. In addition, other major stockholders may have told Disney insiders or industry analysts how they had voted. The Reuters article said "people familiar with the matter," which could include lots of people outside of Disney.
So about 33% to Peltz? If I remember correctly, Eisner's downfall came with a 40% vote against. I'm sure this one will not have any real impact, though.
Someone must have moved the goalposts.
