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Southwest Gas amends cooperation pact with Icahn; nominates four Icahn designees for 2025 meeting
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
- Company and Icahn Group entered Amended and Restated Cooperation Agreement on Oct 15, 2024, replacing Nov 2023 agreement.
- Company will nominate Andrew W. Evans, Henry P. Linginfelter, Ruby Sharma, and Andrew J. Teno for election at 2025 annual meeting.
- Standstill restrictions remain until later of 2025 annual meeting or Teno leaves board or 30 days before 2026 meeting, with auto termination if certain former directors reappointed.
- Strategic Transactions Committee includes at least two Icahn designees; approval required for acquisitions over $500M individually or $1B aggregate.
- Agreement provides for potential spinoff of Centuri with governance arrangements and limits on board appointments.