Saia Inc. Announces New Revolving Credit Facility

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Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced on February 6, 2023, the closing of a new unsecured revolving credit facility worth $300 million, with an additional $150 million accordion feature. This facility replaces an existing secured credit arrangement set to mature in February 2024. The new credit agreement, formed with JPMorgan Chase Bank, enhances capital access without collateral and extends the maturity to February 2028, offering more favorable borrowing costs. Saia's CFO, Douglas Col, highlighted the positive financial implications and future growth flexibility this agreement supports.

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• Secured a new unsecured revolving credit facility of $300 million, enhancing capital access without collateral.
• Increased accordion feature from $100 million to $150 million, providing additional borrowing flexibility.
• Extended maturity date of the facility to February 3, 2028, improving long-term financial stability.
• More favorable interest rate pricing grid, potentially lowering borrowing costs.

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• None.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering national less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, today announced that it has closed on a new unsecured revolving credit facility with committed borrowing capacity of $300 million and an incremental $150 million accordion feature.  This credit facility replaces the Company’s existing secured $300 million revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in February 2024.

On February 3, 2023, the Company entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative agent, BOKF, NA as Syndication Agent, and Bank of America, PNC Bank, National Association and TD Bank, N.A., as Co-Documentation Agents.

Among other items, the new credit facility:

• Allows Saia to access capital without pledging collateral
• Maintains the size of the credit facility commitments of $300 million
• Increases the availability under an accordion feature from $100 million to $150 million
• Extends the maturity until February 3, 2028
• Provides an interest rate pricing grid with more favorable borrowing costs

"Through increased support and partnership from our bank group, I am pleased with the terms of this agreement as it recognizes Saia’s continued improvement in our financial results.  The credit facility provides flexibility for Saia's future growth opportunities," said Saia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Douglas Col.  "We thank our lending group for their ongoing support."

This description of the revolving credit facility is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the credit agreement, a copy of which will be filed in a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.  With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates 187 terminals in 45 states.  For more information on Saia, Inc. visit the Investor Relations section at www.saia.com/about-us/investor-relations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand the future prospects of a company and make informed investment decisions. This news release may contain these types of statements, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” “should” and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements reflect the present expectation of future events of our management as of the date of this news release and are subject to a number of important factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. These factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, (1) general economic conditions including downturns or inflationary periods in the business cycle; (2) operation within a highly competitive industry and the adverse impact from downward pricing pressures, including in connection with fuel surcharges, and other factors; (3) industry-wide external factors largely out of our control; (4) cost and availability of qualified drivers, dock workers and other employees, purchased transportation and fuel; (5) inflationary increases in operating expenses and corresponding reductions of profitability; (6) claims expenses and other expense volatility, including for personal injury, cargo loss and damage, workers’ compensation, employment and group health plan claims; (7) cost and availability of insurance coverage, including the possibility the Company may be required to pay additional premiums, assume additional liability under its auto liability policies or be unable to obtain insurance coverage; (8) failure to successfully execute the strategy to expand our service geography; (9) costs and liabilities from the disruption in or failure of our technology or equipment essential to our operations, including as a result of cyber incidents, security breaches, malware or ransomware attacks; (10) failure to keep pace with technological developments; (11) labor relations, including the adverse impact should a portion of our workforce become unionized; (12) cost, availability and resale value of real property and revenue equipment; (13) supply chain disruption and delays on new equipment delivery; (14) capacity and highway infrastructure constraints; (15) risks arising from international business operations and relationships; (16) seasonal factors, harsh weather and disasters caused by climate change; (17) economic declines in the geographic regions or industries in which our customers operate; (18) the creditworthiness of our customers and their ability to pay for services; (19) our need for capital and uncertainty of the credit markets; (20) the possibility of defaults under our debt agreements, including violation of financial covenants; (21) failure to operate and grow acquired businesses in a manner that support the value allocated to acquired businesses; (22) dependence on key employees; (23) employee turnover from changes to compensation and benefits or market factors; (24) increased costs of healthcare benefits; (25) damage to our reputation from adverse publicity, including from the use of or impact from social media; (26) failure to make future acquisitions or to achieve acquisition synergies; (27) the effect of litigation and class action lawsuits arising from the operation of our business, including the possibility of claims or judgments in excess of our insurance coverages or that result in increases in the cost of insurance coverage or that preclude us from obtaining adequate insurance coverage in the future; (28) the potential of higher corporate taxes and new regulations, including with respect to climate change, employment and labor law, healthcare and securities regulation; (29) the effect of governmental regulations, including hours of service and licensing compliance for drivers, engine emissions, the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative, regulations of the Food and Drug Administration and Homeland Security, and healthcare and environmental regulations; (30) unforeseen costs from new and existing data privacy laws; (31) changes in accounting and financial standards or practices; (32) widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, including the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other health crisis or business disruptions and higher costs that may arise from the COVID-19 pandemic in the future, including governmental regulations requiring that employees be vaccinated or be tested regularly for COVID-19 before reporting to work; (33) increasing investor and customer sensitivity to social and sustainability issues, including climate change;  (34)  provisions in our governing documents and Delaware law that may have anti-takeover effects; (35) issuances of equity that would dilute stock ownership; and (36) other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings.

As a result of these and other factors, no assurance can be given as to our future results and achievements. Accordingly, a forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

CONTACT:   Saia, Inc.
Douglas Col
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Investors@saia.com

 

FAQ

What did Saia announce on February 6, 2023?

Saia announced the closing of a new unsecured revolving credit facility of $300 million, with an additional $150 million accordion feature.

How does the new credit facility affect Saia's finances?

The new credit facility enhances capital access without pledging collateral, lowers borrowing costs, and extends maturity to February 2028, providing greater financial flexibility.

Who are the lenders involved in Saia's new credit agreement?

The credit agreement involves JPMorgan Chase Bank as the administrative agent, alongside BOKF, NA, Bank of America, PNC Bank, and TD Bank as co-documentation agents.

What is the significance of the accordion feature in Saia's new credit facility?

The accordion feature allows Saia to increase its borrowing capacity from $100 million to $150 million, providing more financial flexibility for future needs.