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Elliott activist campaign at Southwest Airlines puzzles shareholders

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Elliott activist campaign at Southwest Airlines puzzles shareholders

Travelers wait to check in at the Southwest Airlines counter at Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, Dec. 27, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images After Elliott Management revealed a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines in June, an initial rally in the stock quickly fizzled. Rather than sparking typical cheer on … Read more

Southwest shareholder Artisan signals support for Elliott

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Southwest shareholder Artisan signals support for Elliott

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan speaks as he is interviewed by CNBC outside the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 9, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters A top Southwest Airlines shareholder on Wednesday signaled its support for Elliott Management’s activist campaign to oust CEO Bob Jordan and executive chairman Gary Kelly, as the carrier struggles … Read more