31.   Consolidated Stores Corp. shareholders have agreed that the chain of closeout stores and its corporate parent should operate under the single name of Big Lots Inc.

32.   Eight of these have been released from its supervision after their shareholders agreed to inject fresh funds.

33.   In a majority vote, shareholders agreed to absolve Barnevik and other past and present executives of responsibility.

34.   Shareholders have agreed to a postponement in dividends because of the negative impact on earnings of foreign exchange losses, Mahidol said.

35.   The current shareholders did not agree to the new shares, possibly to be offered to foreigners, as they would dilute their stakes.

36.   The minority shareholders agreed to cease to hold any office or employment with the investment bank, Mr Barber said.

37.   Wakefield shareholders have agreed in principle to hand over control to the Bulls in return for sharing a purpose-built stadium at a re-developed Odsal.

38.   Meanwhile, Volvo shareholders on Wednesday agreed to the distribution of shares in Swedish Match on a one-to-one basis.