“Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results. For both the first quarter of 2026 and 2025 diluted earnings per share were $1.86. Highlights from the first quarter operating results were as follows: First Quarter 2026 Compared to First Quarter 2025 Results • Revenue was $806.2 million, a 2.4% increase • Operating income was $66.8 million, a 4.8% decrease”
Douglas L. Col retired as Chief Financial Officer at SAIA INC.
“Mr. Batteh is replacing Douglas L. Col who previously announced his retirement.”
Matthew Batteh was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary at SAIA INC.
“The Board of Directors ("Board") of Saia, Inc. (the "Company") has appointed Matthew Batteh, age 35, as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company, effective May 13, 2024.”
Governance Changes
SAIA INC: Stockholders approved and the Company filed a Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit liability of certain officers and make conforming and technical revisions (effective 2024-04-30).
“On April 30, 2024, Saia filed the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State.”
Shareholder Votes
SAIA INC shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Saia’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2024 at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 4— Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Saia’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2024. Our stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as Saia’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 25,152,282 588,752 14,959 0”
Shareholder Votes
SAIA INC shareholders approved Amend and Restate the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to Limit the Liability of Certain Officers and Make Various Conforming and Technical Revisions at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 3— Amend and Restate the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to Limit the Liability of Certain Officers and Make Various Conforming and Technical Revisions. Our stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of Saia’s certificate of incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers and make various conforming and technical revisions. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 23,011,267 2,337,881 16,330 390,515”
Shareholder Votes
SAIA INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 2— Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Our stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 24,509,323 839,220 16,935 390,515”
Shareholder Votes
SAIA INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 1—Election of Directors. The Director Nominees listed below were elected to serve as directors to hold office until the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Di-Ann Eisnor 25,243,815 106,686 14,977 390,515 Donna E. Epps 25,184,947 165,574 14,957 390,515 John P. Gainor 25,175,843 173,560 16,075 390,515 Kevin A. Henry 25,240,220 109,945 15,313 390,515 Frederick J. Holzgrefe, III 25,318,797 31,511 15,170 390,515 Donald R. James 25,240,468 109,681 15,329 390,515 Randolph W. Melville 25,112,096 238,069 15,313 390,515 Richard D. O’Dell 24,717,648 631,800 16,030 390,515 Jeffrey C. Ward 24,534,111 770,353 61,014 390,515 Susan F. Ward 25,237,709”
“$2.85 in the first quarter of 2023. Highlights from the first quarter operating results were as follows: First Quarter 2024 Compared to First Quarter 2023 Results • Revenue was $754.8 million, a 14.3% increase • Operating income was $117.9 million, an 18.9% increase • Operating ratio of 84.4% compared to 85.0% • LTL shipments per workday increased 15.7% • LTL tonnage”
Douglas L. Col departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SAIA INC.
“On April 23, 2024, Mr. Douglas L. Col, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, informed Saia, Inc. of his plans to retire after 10 years of service, including the last four years as Chief Financial Officer.”
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