Despite FCA interest, Barra assures shareholders GM’s sticking to its plan

General Motors' Chairman and Chief Executive took on a rowdy crowd of investors on 9 June at the company's annual stockholders meeting. The mood ranged from calm but concerned to downright belligerent as stock holders sought greater transparency on recent developments. Even the mode of transmitting the meeting (webcast audio only, no video) sparked criticism from one shareholder, who shared his view that this approach reflected a lack of transparency that was "inappropriate for company of this size" and an "insult to the stockholders."