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Southwest reaches deal to avoid proxy fight

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Southwest Airlines has reached a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that avoids a proxy fight.

Under the deal, CEO Bob Jordan will remain on the job and Executive Chair Gary Kelly's retirement plans will be accelerated.

Five of Elliott's board nominees will join the board along with former Chevron Chief Financial Officer Pierre Breber.

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