Sentences with phrase «class vote as»

The principle authors argue that this basic settlement survived both the revisionism of Tony Crosland and the changes wrought by New Labour in the 1990s, contributing to the defeat of 2010, and the situation where Labour has alienated large swathes, not just of the middle class electorate, but of its traditional core working class vote as well.

Not exact matches

The Prime Minister and his finance minister spend much of their time reminding the country's biggest vote bank — the middle class — that it is not doing as well as it should be.

Dual - class share structures, which give controlling shareholders more than one vote per share or designate some shares as non-voting, are particularly unpopular among governance wonks and institutional investors.

That Spaniards voted so emphatically against the ruling class and business - as - usual politics also makes this an unlikely fudge.

«10 - Percent Stockholder» means an individual who owns more than 10 % of the total combined voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of the Company or of its parent corporation or subsidiary corporation (as defined in Code Sections 424 (e) and (f)-RRB-.

If you are a holder of Alphabet Class A or Class B common stock as of the Record Date, you are requested to vote on the items of business described in this proxy statement.

We all vote together as a single class of preferred stock but each Series has its own price in order to prevent multiple liquidation preferences.

As part of the listing, which could come as soon as June, Xiaomi will offer dual - class shares, which allow for weighted voting rightAs part of the listing, which could come as soon as June, Xiaomi will offer dual - class shares, which allow for weighted voting rightas soon as June, Xiaomi will offer dual - class shares, which allow for weighted voting rightas June, Xiaomi will offer dual - class shares, which allow for weighted voting rights.

As long as stock exchanges allow dual shareholder classes, Google, Facebook and other Internet titans will probably never adopt a one - share, one - vote systeAs long as stock exchanges allow dual shareholder classes, Google, Facebook and other Internet titans will probably never adopt a one - share, one - vote systeas stock exchanges allow dual shareholder classes, Google, Facebook and other Internet titans will probably never adopt a one - share, one - vote system.

In addition, each share of our Class B common stock will convert automatically into one share of our Class A common stock upon any transfer, whether or not for value, except for transfers to existing holders of Class B common stock and certain other transfers described in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, or upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, voting separately as a cClass B common stock will convert automatically into one share of our Class A common stock upon any transfer, whether or not for value, except for transfers to existing holders of Class B common stock and certain other transfers described in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, or upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, voting separately as a cClass A common stock upon any transfer, whether or not for value, except for transfers to existing holders of Class B common stock and certain other transfers described in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, or upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, voting separately as a cClass B common stock and certain other transfers described in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, or upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, voting separately as a cClass B common stock, voting separately as a classclass.

Furthermore, investors purchasing shares of our Class A common stock in this offering will only own approximately % of our outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock (and have % of the combined voting power of the outstanding shares of our Class A and Class B common stock), after the offering even though their aggregate investment will represent % of the total consideration received by us in connection with all initial sales of shares of our capital stock outstanding as of September 30, 2010, after giving effect to the issuance of shares of our Class A common stock in this offering and shares of our Class A common stock to be sold by certain selling stockholders.

Dual - class structures are designed to make it difficult or impossible for non-founder shareholders to generate a majority vote, which is needed to make certain changes at the company, such as replacing the CEO.

Accordingly, the voting power afforded to the Continuing LLC Owners through their shares of Class B common stock is automatically and correspondingly reduced as they exchange LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock pursuant to the Exchange Agreement described below.

Accordingly, the voting power afforded to the Continuing LLC Owners by their shares of Class B common stock is automatically and correspondingly reduced as they exchange LLC Units and Class B common stock for shares of the our Class A common stock pursuant to the Exchange Agreement.

Conversion Rights — All convertible preferred stock will be automatically converted into common stock upon (i) the closing of an underwritten public offering of shares of common stock of the Company at a public offering price per share that provides at least $ 100 million in aggregate gross proceeds or (ii) approval of at least (a) holders of 66 % of the Series A convertible preferred stock, voting as a single class on an as - converted basis; (b) holders of a majority of the Series B convertible preferred stock, voting as a single class on an as - converted basis; (c) holders of a majority of the Series D convertible preferred stock, voting as a single class on an as - converted basis; and (d) the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock (voting together as a single class and not a separate series, and on an as - converted basis).

We can not predict whether this structure and the concentrated control it affords Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy will result in a lower trading price or greater fluctuations in the trading price of our Class A common stock as compared to the trading price if the Class A common stock had voting rights.

MCCI Class A and Class B exchangeable shares offer substantially the same economic and voting rights as the respective classes of common shares of MCBC, as described in MCBC's annual proxy statement and Form 10 - K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For example, if we were to make a distribution of cash to the holders of Class C common stock but not make a cash distribution or make a distribution of stock instead of cash to the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribuClass C common stock but not make a cash distribution or make a distribution of stock instead of cash to the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribuClass A common stock and Class B common stock, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribuClass B common stock, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribuClass A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribuClass B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribuclass, would be required to approve that dividend or distribution.

We can not predict whether this structure, combined with the concentrated control by Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy, will result in a lower trading price or greater fluctuations in the trading price of our Class A common stock as compared to the market price were we to sell voting stock in this offering, or will result in adverse publicity or other adverse consequences.

As a U.S. company, its pay vote is advisory, not binding; moreover the company's share class structure means that approval is effectively assured, with founders» Class B shares carrying ten times the voting power of ordinary Class A. Nonetheless, opposition has been bubbling up, with an amendment to the company's stock plan generating a 28 % against vote at the 2016class structure means that approval is effectively assured, with founders» Class B shares carrying ten times the voting power of ordinary Class A. Nonetheless, opposition has been bubbling up, with an amendment to the company's stock plan generating a 28 % against vote at the 2016Class B shares carrying ten times the voting power of ordinary Class A. Nonetheless, opposition has been bubbling up, with an amendment to the company's stock plan generating a 28 % against vote at the 2016Class A. Nonetheless, opposition has been bubbling up, with an amendment to the company's stock plan generating a 28 % against vote at the 2016 AGM.

SHARE director of law and policy Laura O'Neill said the only other directors she knows of who failed to win majority support this year were on the board of Quebecor Inc., where holders of class B subordinate shares voted just 43 per cent in favour of electing the entire board as a slate.

In exchange for providing funding most VC firms obtain majority voting rights by having the majority of the shares (or a preferred class of shares that are senior to common shares), as well as special veto rights.

Holmes owns a class of stock that has 100 times the voting power as other shares.

So the class voted whom to keep as the teachers.

But the politicians knew where the votes were, and they ran as mom - and - apple - pie defenders of the middle class.

Mr Balls was speaking hours before a crucial vote on a Bill that would introduce sex and relationships education for children as young as five and forbid parents from removing their children from sex education classes once they turned 15.

For example, as an educated, upwardly - mobile privileged person, I benefit from the fact that politicians pay attention to my social class and fight for my vote.

The Eastern Orthodox delegation asked to be excused from voting on the other reports; but they heartily supported this one, which affirmed that the message of the church to the world must always remain the gospel of Jesus Christ — the gift of a new word from God to this old world of sin and death, being the prophetic call to sinful men to turn to God as the only way by which humanity can escape from those class and race hatreds which devastate society, and fulfill humanity's longing for intellectual sincerity, social justice and spiritual inspiration.

To ask middle - class Americans to see American culture as Jesus would see it is to ask them to vote against their own privileged position in society.1

It is a commonplace among scholars of the Women's movement that the 19th century struggle for women's rights in America had lost much of its radical thrust by the end of the century as the vote became the single overriding issue, and that supporters of women's suffrage were not above an appeal to blatant racism and class - consciousness to advance their cause.

Unlike those activities, naysaying relies on conventional wisdom — as found, say, in vote - seekers from the courthouse, certain regulars at the men's Bible class or readers of old essays in medical ethics.

MG will be keen to settle the class action as soon as possible for fear litigants will block a meeting called to vote on the Saputo deal.

Vitamix swept 2014 blender categories, winning Best in Class Overall, as well as being voted Best in Class by dealers and operators.

In a Sports Illustrated poll of 106 college coaches, Porter was narrowly voted as the best player in his class over Ayton, and he also claimed the top spot in 247 Sports» rankings.

Ozil is a class player and it's not like we have them in abundance.Sign Mikki and Abua and play them up top with Laca.Skill pace and desire in all of them.Ozil is at his best when he has technically astute players in front of him which is why he was voted German National Team Player of The Year 5 times in 6 years.Giroud - No movement and pace and only dangerous when attacking balls in the box.Despite what is said his hold up play is awfull and goes to ground like he's been shot with a Buffalo Gun at the slightest contact.Walcott - Pace but no brain.The stats tell a better picture of a player who was NEVER good or consistent to ever be considered anything other than average at best.Wellbeck - Good pace and effort but little to offer as a goalscorer.Back - up at best.This is what Ozil has had to work with (I have photo shopped Sánchez from my life forever).

Barcelona's 20 - year - old Argentina forward Lionel Messi came third in the vote after emerging as a world - class talent for club and country.

BabyCenter Moms» Picks are awarded each spring and represent the products and gear voted by parents as the best in their class.

I do not know who I would vote for, now John has stepped down, Abbott carries a lot of baggage with her, telling Blair about his kids going to private school while hers did as well, on the whole I suspect I would vote Abbott, sadly it makes little difference, it does look as if David Miliband will win this one, he is new labour, the new Mp's are mainly new labour, it does look like the days of the working class are over, perhaps one day we will get a party I some how doubt, it, so where does labour stand, we have the Conservative party big business, we have liberals not to sure, we have New labour big business Tory Tory and Liberals.

The left - wing Radical Independence movement has presented the referendum as a «class conflict» in which the rich promoted a «no» vote to maintain their privilege.

While there seems to be agreement that a lot of working class people certainly do not vote in their economic best interest, there isn't necessarily specific agreement as to why beyond the broad bullet points mentioned above.

He described President John Dramani Mahama as a «World class» Leader and asked the electorate to vote massively for him and Mr Rockson - Nelson Defeamekpor, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the area.

While UKIP has few / no MPs it is not unreasonable to say that they have taken votes away from the Conservative party in recent years and potential UKIP voters are seen by many as key in some marginal constituencies especially in «working class» areas where many voters are socially to the right and economically to the left.

It's easy to sneer at middle class London Remainers, but their votes count as much as anyone else's - and the mood music from the Tories is that they can't be bothered to fight for them.

As I wrote before the election, speaking with Americans gave me the impression that voter turnout could put Trump in the White House; it seemed that an increase in white, working class Republican votes together with a decrease in Democrat voters from parts of President Obama's support base could tip the result Trump's way.

It was the comparatively middle class constituency of Edinburgh South, traditionally a three way marginal, that Labour's vote increased and Ian Murray survived as the sole Scottish Labour MP.

However Cameron will only see that as more time to strip Brown of the remaining middle class and centrist votes.

Bluntly, your hope is that an issue that matters to you and to many educated middle - class people (but not to most Labour voters, who may well regard the idea in the same way as many Conservatives, as a way to give unfair influence to Liberal Democrats), electoral reform, is important enough to form an electoral alliance over, despite the fact this would leave many party members unable to vote (and who would get to stand in say Durham or Redcar anyway?).

(The fact that this is often said by people who both regard themselves as working class and voted Conservative at the last election probably says as much about the strength of the Labour brand as it does about the caprice of voters).

How Nick Clegg can seriously class himself as Liberal is beyond me and given the party's record while in this despicable coalition, I feel many supporters and potential voters will never vote Liberal while Clegg is the two faces of modern liberalism.

In May 2013, Fox described a vote for independence as a «significant defeat for the British state and its stranglehold over our economy, society, culture and politics», as well as an opportunity to» [repudiate] neo-liberalism, corporatism, the financialisation of our economy and existing class relations».