Several climate resolutions failed to get enough support as the bank questioned over lending to high polluters.
The company maintains a prior proposal from an Aussie PE firm to acquire all of MPG’s shares was not in shareholders’ interests, despite that offer being worth more per share.
The retailer lowered earnings expectations after a challenging start to fourth quarter trading, which an analyst termed disappointing.
The NZX-listed glass company has entered into an agreement with a cornerstone investor that could see it become a 51% shareholder in MPG.
Trading volumes increased by an average of 55% within a year of listing, according to ASX research.
The NZX acquired the active funds manager from Craigs Investment Partners in a deal worth more than $30m.
Analysts say Xero is paying a high multiple to buy US payments company Melio, but are positive about the strategy and the growth prospects.
The meaty deal will be partly funded through an A$1.85b capital raising.
The distribution chain lost market share by focusing on retail and moving away from a joint venture model, the company admits.
The IPO valued Virgin at A$2.28b, but the strong debut pushed that up to A$2.46b.