文章核心观点 - 艾略特投资管理公司(Elliott)持有公司约11%的股权,要求召开特别股东大会,提名8名独立董事候选人,并罢免8名现任董事 [1][2][3] - 艾略特认为,如果不彻底重组公司董事会,西南航空公司(Southwest)将继续空有承诺,未能实现其潜力 [3] - 艾略特呼吁所有股东尽快与银行和经纪人确认能够投票所有持有的股份,并要求西南航空公司尽快确认特别股东大会的召开日期 [4] 公司概况 - 西南航空公司是一家总部位于美国的航空公司 [1] - 艾略特持有西南航空公司约11%的经济权益 [1][8] 艾略特提名董事候选人 - 艾略特提名了8名独立董事候选人,包括前任瑞安航空副首席执行官、首席运营官和首席财务官,前任维珍美国首席执行官,前任美国运输部高级官员和联邦铁路管理局局长等 [4] 罢免现任董事 - 艾略特提议罢免8名现任西南航空公司董事 [5] 股东投票 - 艾略特呼吁股东尽快与银行和经纪人确认能够投票所有持有的股份 [4] - 艾略特将向证券交易委员会提交代理投票声明,供股东参考 [6][7]

Investors might want to bet on Southwest Airlines (LUV) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The upward trend in estimate revisions for this airline reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between tren ...

In partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the airline celebrates 20 years of connecting students to their families through travelDALLAS, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are partnering for the 20th year to provide tickets to students through the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program. This year's recipients were selected from more than 90 institutions across the ...

Shares of Dallas, TX-based airline heavyweight Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) have had a good run of late, improving double digits over the past 90 days. The encouraging price performance resulted in LUV outperforming its industry in the said time frame, as well as the S&P 500, of which the airline is a key member. Additionally, LUV’s price performance compares favorably with that of fellow U.S. airline operators JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) in the same time frame.Three- ...

Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) performed well on the bourse on Sept. 26, 2024, closing the trading session at $29.93 per share, up 5.42% from the previous day's closing. The upside was owing to the improved third-quarter 2024 guidance revealed by the company.LUV now anticipates its third-quarter revenue per available seat mile (RASM or unit revenues) to increase in the range of 2%-3% on a year-over-year basis. This marks an improvement from the previous forecast of flat to down 2%. The upside in rev ...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares rallied 5.4% in the last trading session to close at $29.93. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 1% loss over the past four weeks.The stock is benefitting from its upbeat views (announced on Sep. 26, 2024) on third-quarter 2024 unit revenues and fuel costs. LUV now expects its revenue per available seat miles (RASM: a key measure of unit revenue) to increase in the ...

Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management on Thursday blamed Southwest CEO Bob Jordan for the airline’s sagging fortunes — hours after the embattled carrier raised its outlook for profits and revenue.Elliott, led by billionaire Paul Singer, reaffirmed its intent to call a special meeting to oust the current board and encouraged shareholders to confirm their ability to vote on all of their shares ahead of the meeting.“Why is Mr. Jordan – who has delivered years of unacceptable financial results and, ...

文章核心观点 - 投资公司Elliott对西南航空公司(Southwest Airlines Co.)提出批评,认为公司CEO Bob Jordan缺乏执行力,无法实现公司的转型计划 [1][2] - Elliott呼吁召开特别股东大会,选举独立的优秀董事会,以推动公司更强劲的发展 [3] 公司概况 - 西南航空公司是一家总部位于美国德克萨斯州的航空公司 [1] - Elliott目前持有公司约11%的股份,是公司的大股东之一 [7] 公司业绩 - 2021年和2022年,公司曾承诺实现数十亿美元的盈利改善,但实际上出现了数十亿美元的盈利下滑 [1] - 公司CEO Bob Jordan在很长一段时间内对公司当前的问题视而不见 [2] 公司转型计划 - 公司宣布了一些转型计划,如增加指定座位和推出高端产品,但实施需要多年时间,显示公司CEO缺乏执行力 [2] - 这些转型计划被视为公司CEO在拖延时间,而非真正追求成功 [2]

The company raised guidance, and offered an upbeat outlook.Southwest Airlines (LUV 6.83%) raised its third-quarter forecast today and announced a series of steps designed to revitalize its business model. Investors are climbing on board, sending Southwest shares up as much as 11.4% on the day, and up 7.6% as of 1 p.m. ET.Building a better airlineSouthwest is an airline pioneer, but the company has been flying through turbulence in recent years. The shares have lost more than 40% of their value over the past ...

Key TakeawaysSouthwest Airlines shares surged Thursday as the airline adjusted its third-quarter and full-year projections, and announced a $2.5 billion stock buyback program.The announcements preceded the start of Southwest's Investor Day on Thursday.The airline has faced pressure in recent months from activist investor Elliott Investment Management to make revenue-generating adjustments and to change its executive leadership. Shares of Southwest Airlines (LUV) jumped Thursday as it announced a $2.5 billio ...