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Sports Direct’s independent shareholders reject chairman

54% of independent shareholders vote 'no', but Keith Hellawell will stay on thanks to support of founder Mike Ashley

Sports Direct International founder Mike Ashley
Sports Direct International founder Mike Ashley Photo: Getty Images

Independent shareholders in Sports Direct, the troubled sports retailer led by Mike Ashley, have rejected the reappointment of chairman Keith Hellawell by 54% to 46%.

The margin is similar to the vote against Hellawell by independent shareholders at September's annual general meeting, which led to today's poll.

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