In a brief statement at the miner’s annual general meeting Ellison assured shareholders he had repaid all personal expenses the company footed the bill for and vowed to support the board as it searches for his replacement within the next 18 months. In a brief statement at the miner’s annual general meeting Ellison assured shareholders he had repaid all personal expenses the company footed the bill for and vowed to support the board as it searches for his replacement within the next 18 months. Business / Companies Sydney Morning Herald – Business