The terms of any outcome are unknown but both sides want a way forward, unnamed people familiar with the matter told the Journal. A deal would need to be decided soon if Wilson is to be on the proxy since the necessary documents need to be in place before the annual shareholder meeting which could take place as soon as June, the report said. An impasse in talks could presage a proxy fight. Wilson, who was one of the architects of GM’s government bailout, is criticizing GM’s cash management and share price.