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Celtic AGM Abandoned Amid Shareholder Protests and Chants

11/22/2025

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Shareholders' protests caused Celtic's annual general meeting to be abandoned after 25 minutes, with chants of 'sack the board'.
Director Ross Desmond defended the board against accusations of being 'bullies', calling vilification 'shameful'.
Chairman Peter Lawwell adjourned the meeting for 30 minutes.
Further disruptions led to its permanent closure.
Celtic expressed disappointment over a minority of attendees and will keep the poll open until November 25 for shareholder participation.

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Shareholders' protests caused Celtic's annual general meeting to be abandoned after 25 minutes, with chants of 'sack the board'.
Director Ross Desmond defended the board against accusations of being 'bullies', calling vilification 'shameful'.
Chairman Peter Lawwell adjourned the meeting for 30 minutes.
Further disruptions led to its permanent closure.
Celtic expressed disappointment over a minority of attendees and will keep the poll open until November 25 for shareholder participation.