UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | December 9, 2011 |
Saia, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-49983 | 48-1229851 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 11465 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia | 30097 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 770-232-5067 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On December 9, 2011, James A. Olson informed the Board of Directors (the Board) of Saia, Inc. (the Company) of his intention to retire at the expiration of his term in April 2012 and not stand for reelection to the class of directors whose term expires in 2015. Mr. Olson has been a director and chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Board since 2002. His decision to retire as a director is not because of any disagreement with the Board or the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The size of the Board will be reduced by one member upon Mr. Olson’s departure.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Saia, Inc. | ||||
| December 14, 2011 | By: |
Stephanie R. Maschmeier
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| Name: Stephanie R. Maschmeier | ||||
| Title: Controller and Principal Accounting Officer | ||||