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The Debate Over Dual-Class Shares In The UK
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"The principle of 'one share, one vote' is long
cherished by the UK investment community. Under current Financial
Conduct Authority rules, companies cannot be included on the
premium segment of the London Stock Exchange - the gold standard
for corporate governance - if they have dual-class shares. Such
companies also miss out on inclusion in key indexes such as the
FTSE 100."
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