GLOBAL - Stakeholders of chemicals giant ICI have overwhelmingly approved an £800m rights issue. The firm has denied recent reports that the move is linked to alleged shortfalls in its pension fund.
More than 99% of shareholders passed the resolution at an extraordinary general meeting. But the announcement follows claims that the fund harbours a £453m deficit in its pension fund. A spokesm...
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