Bowater Stockholders Overwhelmingly Approve Merger With Abitibi-ConsolidatedBowater Incorporated announced that its stockholders have approved the pro

Bowater Incorporated announced that its stockholders have approved the proposed merger with Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. Approximately 70% of Bowater's outstanding shares were cast in favor of the merger.
Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. also announced that its shareholders have voted in favor of the combination of Abitibi-Consolidated and Bowater Incorporated.