Disney (DIS) appears to be winning its proxy fight against Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners with over half of all shares voted, the Wall Street Journal’s Lauren Thomas and Robbie Whelan report, citing people familiar with the matter. BlackRock (BLK), the second-largest shareholder in the media giant, is among major investors backing Disney, the author notes.
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