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Rio Tinto recommends London shareholders vote against dual-listing review

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Posted on February 19, 2025

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(Reuters) - Rio Tinto, the world's largest iron ore producer, on Thursday recommended its shareholders in London to vote against a resolution requesting a review of its dual-listed structure. "The

Rio Tinto Urges London Shareholders to Reject Dual-Listing Review

(Reuters) - Rio Tinto, the world's largest iron ore producer, on Thursday recommended its shareholders in London to vote against a resolution requesting a review of its dual-listed structure.

"The board considers that the resolution is not in the best interests of Rio Tinto as a whole and has recommended that shareholders of Rio Tinto plc vote against the resolution," the miner said.

Activist investor Palliser Capital and more than 100 other shareholders last year sought a resolution over a review of Rio Tinto's dual-listed model, saying about $50 billion in shareholder value had already been lost due to the current setup.

(Reporting by Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)

Key Takeaways

  • Rio Tinto advises London shareholders to reject a dual-listing review.
  • The board believes the resolution is not in the company's best interests.
  • Activist investor Palliser Capital supports the review.
  • Over $50 billion in shareholder value reportedly lost due to current setup.
  • The recommendation affects Rio Tinto plc shareholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Rio Tinto recommend to its London shareholders?
Rio Tinto recommended its shareholders in London to vote against a resolution requesting a review of its dual-listed structure.
Why does Rio Tinto oppose the dual-listing review?
The board believes that the resolution is not in the best interests of Rio Tinto as a whole.
Who is pushing for the dual-listing review?
Activist investor Palliser Capital, along with more than 100 other shareholders, sought the resolution for a review of Rio Tinto's dual-listed model.
What is the estimated shareholder value at stake?
The activists claim that about $50 billion in shareholder value has been affected by the dual-listed structure.

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