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Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 2, 2026 reporting Item 2.01 (Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets), Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 5.03 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Blue Bird completed the $201.8 million acquisition of the remaining 50% Micro Bird stake on April 1, 2026.
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Item 2.01 · Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
- Blue Bird completed the $201.8 million acquisition of the remaining 50% Micro Bird stake on April 1, 2026
- Transaction provides full ownership of Micro Bird through U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries
- Consideration comprised $63.0 million cash and $138.8 million stock, limiting immediate cash outflow
- Issued 2,702,180 exchangeable shares valued at $51.35 each, creating potential future common-share dilution
- Exchangeable shares locked up through April 1, 2029, with staged releases beginning October 1, 2026
Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Steve Girardin appointed Class III director upon acquisition closing, with term through 2029 annual meeting
- Dave Girardin may replace Steve through 2029 if Steve leaves the Board under specified circumstances
- GAG and affiliates must vote their Parent securities with Board recommendations while either Girardin serves
- Board Election Agreement expires before 2029 annual meeting or 90 days after neither Girardin remains director
Item 5.03 · Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
- Certificate of Designation effective April 1, 2026, creating Special Voting Shares tied to Exchangeable Shares
- Exchangeable Share holders receive voting rights equivalent to holders of the same number of Parent common shares
- Structure preserves voting influence for exchangeable-share investors following the Micro Bird acquisition
- Certificate and transaction agreements allocate contractual risks and should not be treated as operational disclosures
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Blue Bird closed its acquisition of the Micro Bird joint venture
- Transaction consolidates ownership of the Micro Bird business under Blue Bird
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the acquisition announcement and transaction details
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