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Red-top alert to be issued on C&W

By Kate Burgess in London

Published: June 12 2009 23:31 | Last updated: June 12 2009 23:31

Investors are preparing to confront Cable & Wireless at its annual meeting next month over pay plans described by some shareholders as a serious breach of best corporate governance practice.

The Association of British Insurers, which represents close to a fifth of UK shareholders, is in line to issue a red-top alert on C&W’s plans to extend one long-term incentive plan (Ltip) and establish a follow-on scheme to retain top executives.

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