Agrium Inc. today downplayed predictions by Jana Partners LLC that it would successfully elect at least two members to the Agrium board of directors. Agrium’s shareholder meeting is Tuesday, April 9.
“Agrium remains very confident it will prevail in the proxy contest,” it said in a statement. “Agrium notes that, like the company, Jana has been making the calls to shareholders over the weekend. If shareholders have any questions, please contact Agrium or its proxy solicitors."