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Taking out the Trash
Restructuring at WMX Technologies
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Beware the egos of activist shareholders. Phillip Rooney, chief executive of WMX Technologies, ignored that advice and despite the backing of his entire board, resigned in February after only eight months in office.
True, WMX shareholders had plenty to complain about. Last year, for example, the company's return on ...
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