Patrick K. Mullen, CB&I's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased that Glass Lewis has joined ISS and our Board of Directors in recommending that CB&I shareholders vote ‘For’ the combination with McDermott. Like ISS, Glass Lewis recognises the significant benefits of this transaction for all of our company's stakeholders, including our shareholders, customers, and employees. We expect to complete the transaction in May of 2018."