The company said investors’ backing put it on the verge of a new era, despite reports in Israel saying the vote might go against Zim.

And CEO Rafi Danieli said he was “confident an agreement will be reached with the government regarding the terms of the golden share.”

Zim wants the state to agree greater freedom for the owner through this blocking share, which would allow it to list its shares and pursue tie-ups with other boxship groups.

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