Plan by UK’s PZ Cussons to Resolve Nigeria Loan Is Voted Down

Carex liquid soap produced by PZ Cussons.

Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg

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Shareholders in the Nigerian business of soap maker PZ Cussons have rejected a proposal by the parent to convert a loan into shares.

The parent company had proposed conversion of the inter company loan into equity to reduce exposure to foreign exchange volatility and free up future cashflow for investment.