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In a letter to shareholders, Elliott said it still doesn’t support Southwest’s current course and would continue to push for new leadership.
Elliott Investment Management said Tuesday it would call for a special meeting at Southwest Airlines as soon as next week.
The hedge fund’s push for a special meeting comes just two days before the airline’s investor day, where it’s expected to reveal more changes to its business model. Seven Southwest board members — including chairman Gary Kelly — announced two weeks ago that they would step down in response to Elliott’s demands.
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