Thursday, June 14, 2007

Midwest takes step toward AirTran after vote

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, June 14 - Midwest Air Group Inc. shareholders on Thursday elected three board members nominated by would-be acquirer AirTran Holdings Inc. , Midwest Air said, based on a preliminary review of votes.



The election outcome, which still needs to be certified, weakens Midwest's effort to fend off AirTran's hostile takeover offer. The low-cost carrier said it was now willing to listen to AirTran.


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