ME Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Criticism concerning chairman’s political donations
Private Eye criticised the company after reporting that chairman John Lewis had made approximately £390,000 in donations to the Conservative Party before receiving a knighthood in the 2019 New Year Honours.
2007
Share-option dealings before profit warning
Three directors cashed out share options shortly before the company issued a profit warning. The Financial Services Authority later fined the company £500,000 for failing to inform the market in a timely manner.
2007
Shareholder revolt over vending-division disposal
Shareholders opposed proposals to sell the vending division, and the resulting revolt led to the resignations of Serge Crasnianski and Vernon Sankey.