The NBN resolution has received the support of 99.1% percent of shareholders who have voted or lodged a proxy, with 0.55% against.
The final results will be available later today.
The $11 billion deal between Telstra and National Broadband Network, which will see the telco surrender its copper network, pits and ducts, as well as transfer its fixed line broadband customers over to the NBN Co has received "strong endorsement" from shareholders at the vote held at its AGM today, Telstra Chairman Catherine Livingstone, confirmed.
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"It is clear from this interim result on the resolution that, given the alternatives facing their company, both institutional and retail shareholders are supportive of our involvement in the NBN," she added.
"We look forward to finalising the remaining conditions precedent, implementing the transaction and realising the benefits we expect it to deliver, including the contribution to sustainable free cashflow in the medium term and greater regulatory stability."
However, one major hurdle remains: Telstra's Structural Separation Undertaking (SSU) and Migration Plan has yet to be approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Although Telstra was continuing to work closely with the ACCC on the SSU and Draft Migration Plan and is expected to submit a revised SSU in the coming weeks, Ms Livingstone said.
None of the issues raised by the ACCC in relation to the proposed break up of its retail and wholesale arms are insurmountable and can be resolved, she added.
