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): September 9, 2005
ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-8957 | 91-1292054 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number |
19300 International Boulevard, Seattle, Washington 98188
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (206) 392-5040
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
On September 9, 2005, George D. Bagley, the Executive VP/Operations for Alaska Airlines, Inc. (“Alaska”) announced plans to retire effective January 1, 2006.
Mr. Bagley and Alaska have entered into a Retirement and Non-Compete Agreement (the “Retirement Agreement”) and related Consulting Agreement, each dated September 9, 2005, which provide that Mr. Bagley will provide Alaska with transition services through January 1, 2007. Pursuant to the Retirement Agreement, Mr. Bagley has entered into a general release and re-affirmed his obligations not to compete with Alaska or solicit its employees for one year from the date on which his employment terminates.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit 10.1 | Retirement and Non-Compete Agreement by and between George D. Bagley and Alaska Airlines, Inc. | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated September 13, 2005. | |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
| ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC. |
| Registrant |
| Date: September 14, 2005 |
| /s/ Brandon S. Pedersen |
| Brandon S. Pedersen Staff Vice President/Finance and Controller |
| /s/ Bradley D. Tilden |
| Bradley D. Tilden Executive Vice President/Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit 10.1 | Retirement and Non-Compete Agreement by and between George D. Bagley and Alaska Airlines, Inc. | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated September 13, 2005. | |
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