Southwest Airlines files proxy statement

TL;DR

SW: Proxy filing out, no fee. Standard stuff.

AI Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) on August 14, 2024, indicating it is soliciting materials under Rule 14a-12. The filing does not require a fee, as it was either paid previously or is not applicable. The company, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a scheduled air transportation provider.

Why It Matters

This filing is a standard regulatory document that provides shareholders with information related to upcoming meetings or proposals, impacting corporate governance and shareholder rights.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) and does not contain new financial information or significant corporate actions that would inherently increase risk.

Key Players & Entities

• SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (company) — Registrant
• 2702 LOVE FIELD DR (location) — Business Address
• DALLAS (location) — City
• TX (location) — State
• 75235 (location) — ZIP Code
• 2147924000 (phone_number) — Business Phone
• PO BOX 36611 (location) — Mail Address
• 75235-1611 (location) — Mail ZIP Code
• AIR SOUTHWEST CO (company) — Former Company Name
• 19760108 (date) — Date of Name Change

FAQ

Filing Documents

• d877303ddefa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 28KB
• 0001193125-24-200736.txt ( ) — 29KB

From the Filing

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No . ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name Of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 On August 14, 2024, Southwest Airlines Co. issued the below press release: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMMENTS ON ELLIOTT MANAGEMENTS INTENT TO REPLACE A MAJORITY OF ITS BOARD DALLAS Aug. 14, 2024 Southwest Airlines Co . (NYSE: LUV ) (the Company) has the following response to an announcement made by one of its Shareholders, Elliott Investment Management L.P. (Elliott), stating its intention to replace a majority of the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors by nominating 10 candidates. Since Elliott launched its campaign against Southwest Airlines, the Board has consistently sought to engage constructively and in the best interests of all Shareholders. Elliott has dismissed those efforts at every turn. After Elliott recently agreed to a meeting with Southwest Airlines in early September to discuss a collaborative resolution, including continuing significant Board refreshment and other governance enhancements, Elliott unilaterally decided instead to publicly announce its intention to replace a majority of Southwest Airlines Board. The Southwest Airlines Board and Executive Leadership Team remain open to conversations with Elliott to discuss ideas to drive Shareholder value, and the Board will evaluate Elliotts proposed nominees as part of its ongoing Board refreshment process. No immediate action is required of Shareholders. Southwest Airlines is laser-focused on restoring its industry-leading financial performance and on building a sustainable and profitable future for the airline and all of its Shareholders. The airline recently announced several initiatives to elevate the Customer Experience, improve financial performance, and drive Shareholder value. Southwest Airlines will provide additional details on a comprehensive plan to transform its business, improve operational efficiency, and deliver capital allocation discipline during its Investor Day in late September. Southwest Airlines is committed to maintaining a strong, independent Board with the right mix of skills and experience. The Boards Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has taken deliberate actions to bolster the Boards existing expertise with professionals who offer a diverse range of skills that are critical to the airlines business and ongoing transformation. As part of its continued refreshment efforts, the Board has appointed a total of eight new independent and highly qualified Directors over the last three years, including the recent addition of experienced airline executive and entrepreneur Rakesh Gangwal. The Southwest Airlines Board remains confident that the airline has the right Leadership Team in place to evolve the business and to lead Southwest Airlines forward. Bank of America Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are acting as financial advisors to Southwest Airlines and Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. and Kirkland & Ellis LLP are acting as legal advisors. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the Companys plans and expectations with respect to its initiatives, including with respect to restoring the Companys industry-leading financial performance, building a sustainable and profitable future for the airline and all of its shareholders, elevating the Customer Experience, improving financial performance, driving shareholder value, transforming the Companys business, improving operational efficiency, and delivering capital allocation discipline. These forward-looking statements are based on the Companys current estimates, intentions, beliefs, expectations, goals, strategies, and projections for the future and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to vary ma

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