P&G offers support for CEO in SEC filing
7/19/2012NEW YORK -- Procter & Gamble Co. said Wednesday its board supports Chief Executive Officer Robert McDonald, nearly a week after activist investor William Ackman took a stake in the firm.
The world's largest consumer products maker said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing the statement is in response to erroneous media reports. P&G makes products ranging from Tide detergent to Gillette razors.
Since Mr. Ackman took an undisclosed stake, media have speculated he might agitate for change, such as a split of the company or new leadership.