Tweedy, Browne may not convince many German shareholders to vote yes on its resolution, but Schneider cannot take these owners for granted.

FORBES: A headache in Leverkusen

The gathering, to be held on May 22 at New York's posh Metropolitan Club, could get spirited, at least if Black takes questions from shareholder Tweedy, Browne Co.

FORBES: Press Lord Pressed

The Tweedy, Browne Global Value Fund, which gets a FORBES grade of D in up markets but scores an A in down markets, hedges its foreign currency exposure.

FORBES: Riding the Dollar