Local utility Evergy Inc. and hedge-fund investor Elliott Management Corporation are within days of announcing a settlement agreement, according to a published report by Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported Thursday the announcement of an agreement is expected to come Monday, when Evergy discloses its fourth-quarter earnings. Evergy’s conference call with investors is scheduled for 8 a.m. Central time. Bloomberg's reporting, which cites "people familiar with the matter," says the agreement between Evergy and Elliott won’t include any changes in management at the utility. It will, however, include the appointment of two new directors to Evergy’s board.