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Viking Global reports 4.1% beneficial stake in SAIA (SAIA) common stock

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

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SAIA Inc. received an amended Schedule 13G reporting that investment manager Viking Global Investors LP and affiliated funds collectively beneficially own 1,088,582 shares of SAIA common stock, representing 4.1% of the outstanding shares. The position is held through multiple Viking entities, including Viking Global Equities II, Viking Global Equities Master, Viking Long Fund Master and Viking Global Opportunities Liquid Portfolio Sub-Master. None of the Viking entities or individual executives has sole voting or dispositive power; all authority over these shares is shared across the Viking structure. The ownership percentages are based on 26,642,641 SAIA shares outstanding as of October 28, 2025, and the filing confirms the securities are not held to change or influence control of SAIA.

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Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
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VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Investors LP (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
VIKING GLOBAL PERFORMANCE LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Performance LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Global Equities II LP
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Equities II LP (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Global Equities Master Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Equities Master Ltd. (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Long Fund GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Long Fund GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Long Fund Master Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Long Fund Master Ltd. (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Parent GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
Viking Global Opportunities Liquid Portfolio Sub-Master LP
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Viking Global Opportunities Liquid Portfolio Sub-Master LP (1)(2)(3)
Date:02/17/2026
HALVORSEN OLE ANDREAS
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of O. Andreas Halvorsen (1)
Date:02/17/2026
Ott David C.
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of David C. Ott (2)
Date:02/17/2026
Shabet Rose Sharon
Signature:/s/ Scott M. Hendler
Name/Title:Scott M. Hendler on behalf of Rose S. Shabet (3)
Date:02/17/2026

Comments accompanying signature: (1) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of O. Andreas Halvorsen, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PERFORMANCE LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL EQUITIES II LP and VIKING GLOBAL EQUITIES MASTER LTD., and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING LONG FUND GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING LONG FUND MASTER LTD., and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES LIQUID PORTFOLIO SUB-MASTER LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Mr. Halvorsen on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737). (2) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of David C. Ott, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PERFORMANCE LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL EQUITIES II LP and VIKING GLOBAL EQUITIES MASTER LTD., and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING LONG FUND GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING LONG FUND MASTER LTD., and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES LIQUID PORTFOLIO SUB-MASTER LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Mr. Ott on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737). (3) Scott M. Hendler is signing on behalf of Rose S. Shabet, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC, on behalf of VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP, and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL PERFORMANCE LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL EQUITIES II LP and VIKING GLOBAL EQUITIES MASTER LTD., and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING LONG FUND GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING LONG FUND MASTER LTD., and as an Executive Committee Member of VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARENT GP LLC, on behalf of itself and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC, VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO GP LLC, and VIKING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES LIQUID PORTFOLIO SUB-MASTER LP, pursuant to an authorization and designation letter dated February 9, 2021, which was previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to a Form 13G filed by Ms. Shabet on February 12, 2021 (SEC File No. 005-49737).
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EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

FAQ

What ownership stake does Viking Global report in SAIA (SAIA) in this Schedule 13G/A?

Viking Global and its affiliates report beneficial ownership of 1,088,582 SAIA common shares, representing 4.1% of the outstanding stock. This stake is spread across several Viking funds and entities under common management.

How is Viking Globals SAIA (SAIA) position structured across its funds?

The filing shows SAIA shares held through Viking Global Equities II, Viking Global Equities Master, Viking Long Fund Master and Viking Global Opportunities Liquid Portfolio Sub-Master. Management and voting authority run through Viking Global Investors and related general partners.

Do Viking Global entities have sole or shared voting power over SAIA (SAIA) shares?

The report indicates zero sole voting power and 1,088,582 shares with shared voting power for Viking Global Investors and certain executives. Dispositive power over these shares is also entirely shared among the Viking entities.

What is the reference share count used to calculate Vikings SAIA (SAIA) ownership percentage?

Ownership percentages are calculated using 26,642,641 SAIA common shares outstanding as of October 28, 2025, as reported by SAIA in its Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Are Viking Globals SAIA (SAIA) shares held to influence control of the company?

The certification states the SAIA securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of SAIA, other than activities related to a nomination under specified proxy rules.

Which individuals are associated with Viking Globals SAIA (SAIA) holdings?

The filing lists O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose S. Shabet as Executive Committee Members with shared authority over 1,088,582 SAIA shares beneficially owned through various Viking-managed entities.
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