US Top News and Analysis | BP shares fall after ousting chairman Albert Manifold, citing 'oversight and conduct' issues
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BP’s shares slumped sharply after the board abruptly removed Chairman Albert Manifold, citing “serious concerns” over governance, oversight and conduct. Manifold, who had only become chair in October and had received unusually low support at the company’s recent annual general meeting, was praised for driving BP’s transformation but was deemed to have failed on governance standards. The sudden ousting, announced without detail, caused BP’s London‑listed stock to fall as much as 9% before narrowing to a loss of over 6%. Ian Tyler was appointed interim chair and a succession process for a permanent chair will begin, as BP refocuses on its core oil‑and‑gas business and stresses operational performance, financial discipline and shareholder value.
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