Southwest Airlines Proxy Filing: CEO Video Message

TL;DR

SW's CEO dropped a video proxy message, likely talking performance. Watch for details.

AI Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. filed a DEFA14A, indicating it is soliciting materials under Rule 14a-12. The filing includes a video message from Robert E. Jordan, the CEO, discussing the company's performance and outlook. Specific financial figures or dates for future events are not detailed in this excerpt.

Why It Matters

This filing provides insight into Southwest Airlines' communication strategy and leadership's perspective on company matters, potentially influencing investor sentiment.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard proxy statement and doesn't contain immediate financial risks or significant operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

• Southwest Airlines Co. (company) — Registrant
• Robert E. Jordan (person) — CEO
• 2147924000 (dollar_amount) — Business Phone Number

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From the Filing

0001193125-24-216644.txt : 20240910 0001193125-24-216644.hdr.sgml : 20240910 20240910162925 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-24-216644 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240910 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240910 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000092380 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation IRS NUMBER: 741563240 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07259 FILM NUMBER: 241290401 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2702 LOVE FIELD DR STREET 2: P O BOX 36611 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75235 BUSINESS PHONE: 2147924000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 36611 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75235-1611 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AIR SOUTHWEST CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19760108 DEFA14A 1 d70279ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A 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 The following is a transcript of a video message by Robert E. Jordan, President, Chief Executive Officer, & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (the “Company”), published on September 10, 2024: Bob’s Briefing: Announcing the Next Phase of the SWA Board Evolution Bob Jordan President CEO & Vice Chairman of the BOD Published 9/10/2024 Well, hey everybody. Bob Jordan here. Today, we’re announcing the next phase of the Southwest Airlines Board’s refreshment. At a high level: • Directors David Biegler; Veronica Biggins; Senator Roy Blunt; Dr. William Cunningham; Dr. Thomas Gilligan; and Jill Soltau have decided to voluntarily retire from the Board, immediately following the Board’s November meeting; • The Board is evaluating the addition of four new independent Directors; and • The Board plans to appoint a new Lead Director and refresh the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance Committee Chairs, and has eliminated the Executive Committee structure and created a new Finance Committee. As part of this announcement, Board Executive Chairman and my predecessor as CEO, Gary Kelly, has decided to voluntarily retire after the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Gary leaves an indelible mark on Southwest Airlines. Under Gary’s Leadership, Southwest grew to become the nation’s largest domestic airline. The airline also enjoyed an unprecedented 47 consecutive years of profitability, until the global pandemic threw every hospitality business for a loop. Gary’s outstanding Leadership includes the difficult period following 9/11, high and volatile fuel prices, and the Great Recession. All of these were unexpected, outside of the control of anyone in the industry, and Gary led us through each of the challenges. I encourage all of you to read Gary’s letter to Shareholders in which he reflects on his time with Southwest and how he came to the decision to step down. Gary embodies The Southwest Way, and his accomplishments speak volumes to the