During the 2023 Annual Shareholder meeting for The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger shared remarks about the company he has once again returned to lead. While acknowledging the challenges that the company faces, he also expressed optimism for the company moving forward in a video that was released for the virtual shareholder meeting. After the shareholder meeting, the video with Iger’s remarks was released by The Walt Disney Company. It can be seen below. Daps Magic’s full and comprehensive coverage of the shareholder meeting can be found here.
During the 2023 annual shareholder meeting earlier today, investors heard an update from Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, where he talked about his vision and priorities for the company now and into the future. He also acknowledged Disney’s important 100-year legacy of unparalleled storytelling and experiences, noting the powerful connection that fans and families have formed with our content and characters over the past century.
“Our stories have transcended generations and geographies. They’ve stood the test of time. And they’ve lived on and been reimagined through innovative new technologies and new generations of storytellers,” Iger said in remarks from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
“As we build on 100 years of creativity and forge a path into the future, I am confident that Disney’s brightest days are yet to come.”
The annual shareholder meeting also included a preview of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 film from Marvel Studios, the announcement of a new live-action Moana film with Dwayne Johnson, and also a rebuttal to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ continued challenges to Disney and the now named Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
The meeting included the official business portion that included the election of the board members, including new Chairman of the Board Mark Parker, the acceptance of the executive compensation packages, the acceptance of voting on executive compensation on a yearly basis, and also a vote to continue to utilize the services Pricewaterhouse Coopers, now known as PwC. Three initiatives that were proposed by shareholders were rejected.
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