AUS: Foster's Group faces down critics, forecasts return to growth
By Chris Mercer | 25 October 2011
Foster's Group has faced down criticism from small shareholders over executive pay and its deal with SABMiller at the company's annual general meeting.
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Foster's Group has faced down criticism from small shareholders over executive pay and its deal with SABMiller at the company's annual general meeting.

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