Elliott to call for Southwest special meeting 'as soon as next week'

Elliott Management said Tuesday it will call a special meeting at Southwest Airlines "as soon as next week," shortly after the company put forward a sweeping board shakeup that it hoped might stave off a proxy fight.The push comes days before the airline's investor meeting, where it is expected to unveil improvements and operating changes. Elliott is seeking to oust CEO Bob Jordan and executive chairman Gary Kelly, the latter of whom has already committed to stepping down in 2025. The activist has put forwa ...