Southwest Airlines files proxy statement
Ticker: LUV · Form: DEFA14A · Filed: 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, sec-filing
Related Tickers: LUV
TL;DR
SW's proxy filing is out, shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
Southwest Airlines Co. filed a DEFA14A on September 26, 2024, related to its corporate governance and shareholder matters. The filing is a definitive proxy statement, indicating it's used for soliciting shareholder votes for an upcoming meeting. Southwest Airlines, incorporated in Texas, is a scheduled air transportation company.
Why It Matters
This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines proposals and information necessary for them to make informed voting decisions at the company's shareholder meeting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) and does not contain new material financial information or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (company) — Filer
- Texas (location) — State of Incorporation
- 2702 LOVE FIELD DR (address) — Business Street Address
- P O BOX 36611 (address) — Business Mailing Address
- Dallas (location) — City
- 75235 (zip_code) — Business Zip Code
- 2147924000 (phone_number) — Business Phone Number
FAQ
What type of SEC filing is this?
This is a DEFA14A, a definitive proxy statement, filed on September 26, 2024.
What is the primary business of Southwest Airlines Co.?
Southwest Airlines Co. is engaged in scheduled air transportation, as indicated by its SIC code [4512].
In which state is Southwest Airlines Co. incorporated?
Southwest Airlines Co. is incorporated in Texas.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The principal executive offices are located at 2702 Love Field Dr, Dallas, Texas, 75235.
What is the purpose of a DEFA14A filing?
A DEFA14A is used to solicit shareholder votes for an upcoming meeting, providing information on proposals and corporate matters.
From the Filing
0001193125-24-226817.txt : 20240926 0001193125-24-226817.hdr.sgml : 20240926 20240926142938 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-24-226817 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 118 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240926 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240926 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: 241327973 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 d824168ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2024 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas 1-7259 74-1563240 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) P. O. Box 36611 Dallas, Texas 75235-1611 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 792-4000 Not Applicable Former name or former address, if changed since last report Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☒ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock ($1.00 par value) LUV New York Stock Exchange Common Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐  If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. Southwest Airlines Co. (the “Company”) is hosting its 2024 Investor Day event today, September 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A live webcast of the Company’s 2024 Investor Day presentation is available on the Company’s website at https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com, in the Events & Presentations section under Upcoming Events. Likewise, a replay of the webcast will be made available following the conclusion of the live event. The slides used in conjunction with the Company’s 2024 Investor Day presentation are furnished herein as Exhibit 99.1 and are incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01. The Company is also announcing today that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has authorized a new $2.5 billion share repurchase program. In connection with the new share repurchase program, the Board terminated and replaced the Company’s prior share repurchase p