Icahn-Designated Director Andrew Teno Resigns from Southwest Gas Board; Icahn Group Not Seeking Replacement

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Andrew Teno, a director appointed by the Icahn Group, has resigned from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Icahn Group does not currently intend to appoint a replacement, leading the Board to reduce its size from 11 to 10 members.

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• Icahn-Designated Director Resigns

  Mr. Andrew Teno, a director appointed by the Icahn Group under a Cooperation Agreement, resigned from the Board of Directors on December 31, 2025.

• No Replacement from Icahn Group

  The Icahn Group has notified the company that it does not currently intend to appoint a replacement designee, indicating a potential reduction in their board representation.

• Board Size Reduced

  As a result of the non-replacement, the Board intends to reduce its size from 11 to 10 members.

• Stated Reasons for Resignation

  Mr. Teno stated his resignation was to focus on other time commitments and was not due to any disagreement with the company's financial statements, operations, policies, or practices.

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The resignation of Andrew Teno, a director designated by the Icahn Group, marks a significant shift in the activist investor's involvement with Southwest Gas Holdings. While Teno cited other time commitments and expressed satisfaction with the company's trajectory, the Icahn Group's decision not to appoint a replacement suggests a potential reduction in their active oversight or a successful conclusion to their previous activist campaign. This move could lead to a more stable governance environment, reducing the perceived pressure from a major activist investor. Investors should monitor future Icahn Group filings for any changes in their beneficial ownership.