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Shareholders reject Deutsche Bank's executive pay plan

German lender becomes the latest company to be hit by investor frustration over compensation for top managers

Deutsche Bank's Frankfurt HQ
Deutsche Bank's Frankfurt HQ Photo: iStockPhoto

Deutsche Bank has become the latest company to be hit by investor frustration, as shareholders this week rejected the lender’s proposed compensation plan for top managers.

In a non-binding vote at the bank's annual general meeting held in Frankfurt on May 19, 51.9% of shareholders rejected the plan against 48.1% who approved it.

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