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): March 15, 2012
SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 001-35186 | 38-1747023 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
2800 Executive Way
Miramar, Florida 33025
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 447-7920
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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.
Resignation of Michael J. Lotz.
On March 15, 2012, Mr. Michael J. Lotz resigned as a member of our Board of Directors (the “Board”). On March 16, 2012, the Board unanimously approved a reduction in the size of the Board from 11 to 10 members.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: March 19, 2012 | SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. | |||
| By: | /s/ Thomas Canfield | |||
| Name: | Thomas Canfield | |||
| Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |||
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