Vote for Women on Board Likely to Happen Again

Vote for Women on Board Likely to Happen Again

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The video discusses a proposal to improve board diversity at Tim Horton's after its merger with Burger King under RBI, which resulted in an all-male board. The speaker highlights the previous board's diversity and expresses concern over the regression. They discuss the role of minority shareholders and the significant ownership by 3G. The speaker is not surprised by the proposal's failure but remains hopeful that independent shareholders will support future efforts to enhance board diversity, especially in light of recent government announcements on the topic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the board composition of Tim Horton's before the merger with Burger King?

Three women on a 12-member board

All male board

Four women on a 15-member board

Two women on a 10-member board

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the company does 3G own?

50%

60%

30%

40%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent announcement by the Ontario government is mentioned in the context of board diversity?

A shareholder rights amendment

A new tax policy

A regulation on board diversity

A merger approval

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential threshold of independent shareholder support needed to bring the proposal forward again?

10% or 12%

15% or 20%

7% or 8%

5% or 6%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to the proposal not passing?

Surprised and disappointed

Expected and unsurprised

Angry and frustrated

Indifferent and neutral