The article clearly states what it's says. If you don't agree with the author, that's entirely up to you. I might suggest drop him an email if you need more clarification.
Could be his numbers are wrong, I don't know, I'm only sharing this article with the board. It wouldn't be the first time we've seen 'Fake News'...
General Public Ownership
"The general public holds a substantial 89.21% stake in NB, making it a highly popular stock among retail investors. With this size of ownership, retail investors can collectively play a role in major company policies that affect shareholders returns, including executive remuneration and the appointment of directors. They can also exercise the power to decline an acquisition or merger that may not improve profitability."
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