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Sabre appoints Constellation Software exec to board; ends poison pill
Sabre Corp
- Appoints Damian McKay (CEO Vela Software, Constellation division) to Sabre board; effective within 10 business days.
- Constellation holds ~12.7% of Sabre shares; standstill caps ownership at 15% during specified period.
- Sabre terminates March 1, 2026 shareholder rights plan (poison pill); expiration accelerated to close on March 6, 2026.
- Constellation withdraws prior director nomination notice; parties agree to mutual non-disparagement and confidentiality.
- McKay will serve on Technology Committee; receives annual cash retainer of $90,000 plus equity awards.