The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment ...

Southwest Airlines has given in to demands from Elliott Investment Management after months of an ongoing battle and agreed to ...

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced early Oct. 24 an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management ...

Six new directors will join the Southwest board, including five of Elliot's nominees; chairman and former CEO will step down ...

The airline gave the activist a significant presence on its board but not the majority control the hedge fund initially ...

Southwest Airlines announced a resolution to its discussions with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and ...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) reached a settlement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, ceding six board seats to ...

Southwest Airlines Co. Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan says he knew the activists were coming. He just didn’t know which ...

The parties are currently negotiating terms that would provide Elliott with a number of board seats, though less than the ...

Southwest Airlines reported better-than-expected earnings Thursday, sending its shares higher ahead of the opening bell. The ...

The agreement came as the carrier reported a surprise third-quarter profit, benefiting from improved pricing and demand, as ...

The appointment of the new directors ends Southwest’s months-long battle with Elliott, which was poised to turn into a proxy ...