Relational Investors LLC, the activist fund co-founded by Ralph Whitworth and David Batchelder, nominated two directors to the board of B/E Aerospace Inc. before the maker of aircraft seats postponed its annual meeting, two people familiar with the matter said.
Relational, which last month disclosed a stake of about 3.5 percent in B/E Aerospace, submitted Batchelder and managing director Matthew Hepler as board candidates before this week’s deadline, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the nominations aren’t yet public.
