Chapter 441 Striking Similarity

In the conference room of the Sinclair Group headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, the United States.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the board members gathered again and elected the chairman of Sinclair Group according to David Smith's proposal.

Just as Ivanta said, during the previous break, David Smith had made a lot of efforts for this afternoon's board meeting - when he proposed to elect a new chairman in the morning's board meeting, but was opposed by shareholders including Vanguard Group and IC Capital, he already understood that some exchange of interests was needed in order for him to truly gain the other party's support.

He did so, and now David Smith had a calm smile on his face, and the situation was under his control.

Not only him, but almost all other board members completed a lot of contacts during that break...

"Ladies and gentlemen, everyone has arrived at the agreed time. DS Capital's representative, Ms. Amber Sheehan, is now online remotely. Let's begin the afternoon board meeting..."

The meeting was still hosted by Ms. Debbie Hogan, Chief Legal Officer of Sinclair Group. Seeing that everyone had no objection, she continued:

"According to the proposal of the acting chairman, Mr. David Smith, we are going to hold an election for the chairman. So, who should start first?"

As soon as she finished speaking, David Smith said directly:

"I recommend myself to be the chairman of Sinclair Group. I think the company now needs a convincing person to lead Sinclair Group to continue to move forward and gain recognition from investors. I have been the CEO of the group - since before Sinclair Group went public. I believe everyone knows what kind of person I am. Therefore, I think that if there is one person who can make Sinclair Group the largest radio and television group in the United States or even the world, it can only be me!"

There is no such habit of "concession" in America as in China, so David Smith directly nominated himself to be the chairman.

After he finished speaking, Debbie Hogan continued to ask according to the procedure:

"Mr. David Smith has become the first candidate for chairman. Are there any other candidates?"

After she asked this question, almost everyone in the conference room looked at John Smith, the Sinclair family member who had previously challenged his eldest brother.

Sure enough, John Smith did not disappoint everyone.

Compared with his dejected state at the last moment of the morning, John Smith now seemed to have regrouped. However, I don't know whether his current state was really based on something or just bluffing.

"I hope to become the chairman of the Sinclair Group. Although my dear elder brother, David Smith, has more experience in terms of qualifications, everyone should know the current situation of the Sinclair Group. Although the scale has been expanding, it has also accumulated high debts and assumed heavy pressure, but the revenue has not been improved accordingly. I believe everyone understands that the company has reached the time to change. The traditional TV business is constantly sluggish. We need to increase profit points in emerging businesses, such as the currently hot Internet industry... The so-called experience often means outdated thinking limitations!"

"You're bullshitting, take away your stupid ideas..."

Just as David Smith couldn't help but spit out foul language, Debbie Hogan coughed twice, interrupting the verbal battle between the two. She said,

"There are already two candidates for chairman. Do you have any other nominees?"

After waiting for two minutes, Debbie Hogan said:

"The purpose of today's board meeting is to elect the chairman. The candidates are David Smith and John Smith. Please write down the names of the candidates you want to vote for and your own names on the paper given to you. As for Mr. Amber Sheehan, who is participating in the board meeting via remote telephone, you need to be the first to say the name of the candidate you want to vote for after I get these ballots back. If there are no questions, then we will start voting now."

Next, Debbie Hogan distributed the prepared white paper and pens to the 10 board members present. Amber Sheehan, who represented DS Capital, would first say who she voted for on the phone after everyone had written their ballots and their votes were collected...

For a moment, the conference room fell into an unspeakable silence. Some people were writing on papers with pens, while others were looking around at everyone's actions or expressions.

Finally, after a few minutes, everyone's folded "ballot" was received by Ms. Debbie Hogan.

"I have received ten 'ballots' now. All the board members present have completed their selections. Mr. Amber Sheehan, please announce who you will vote for? Mr. David Smith or Mr. John Smith?"

"It is an honor to be able to participate in the meeting that will determine the future of Sinclair Group. On behalf of DS Capital, I will cast our vote for…"

On the phone, Amber Sheen said the name after a brief pause:

"Mr. John Smith."

The moment his vote was announced, John Smith broke into a wide smile, while David Smith frowned slightly, then relaxed and looked at the others.

"Congratulations, Mr. John Smith, for getting one vote. Now, I will read out your votes..."

Debbie Hogan picked up a "ballot," unfolded it, and said,

"Vote for David Smith, from David Smith."

Well, it's not surprising at all, just like the next ballot.

"Vote for John Smith, from John Smith."

Go ahead, pick up the "ballot", unfold it, and read it.

"Vote for David Smith, from Duncan Smith."

"Vote for John Smith, from Barbara Smith."

…

When Debbie Hogan finished reading the votes of all the Sinclair family members, it could be said that their inclinations remained the same as they had been in the morning.

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At this point in the vote, John Smith was leading David Smith by 4:3, and the leading vote came from the original vote cast by Amber Sheehan on behalf of DS Capital.

"Vote to David Smith, from Collis Bowman."

It was tied again, 4:4, with David Smith receiving one vote from the Bank of New York Mellon representative.

"Vote for John Smith, from Julie Berry."

The young black female representative from Fidelity Investments still stood on John Smith's side...

"Vote for David Smith, from Joyce Lane."

But this time, Vanguard chose David Smith...

It looks like they've got enough commitment in David Smith to satisfy them.

History is strikingly similar, and among the 10 votes now made public, John Smith and David Smith are tied.

5:5!

Now only Ivanta's vote remains, and it is still the vote that determines the outcome of the battle.