{"id":948708,"date":"2026-04-02T11:23:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/blue-bird-completes-acquisition-of-girardin-groups-stake-in-micro-bird-joint-venture\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:23:22","slug":"blue-bird-completes-acquisition-of-girardin-groups-stake-in-micro-bird-joint-venture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/blue-bird-completes-acquisition-of-girardin-groups-stake-in-micro-bird-joint-venture\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group\u2019s Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group\u2019s Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nEstablishes full ownership of Micro Bird, integrating operations under one brand and leadership team<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nStrengthens Blue Bird\u2019s position with the industry\u2019s most comprehensive bus portfolio<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nExpands addressable market with the Buy America\u2013compliant shuttle bus market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MACON, Ga.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nBlue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Girardin Group\u2019s stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, resulting in Blue Bird taking full ownership of the enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe transaction, valued at approximately $200 million and funded through a combination of cash and Blue Bird common stock, marks a significant milestone in the company\u2019s strategy to streamline operations and expand its market reach.<\/p>\n<p>\nWith the closing of the acquisition, Blue Bird fully consolidates its North American operations, unifying its businesses under one brand, one team, and one operating approach. The integration, which is already underway, enhances the company\u2019s ability to deliver the broadest product portfolio in the industry, spanning Type A, C, and D school buses, as well as multi-purpose and commercial vehicles across diesel, gasoline, propane, and electric powertrains.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThis is an important and exciting milestone for Blue Bird,\u201d said John Wyskiel, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. \u201cWith full ownership of Micro Bird, we are further strengthening our strategic position, enhancing operational alignment, and expanding our ability to serve customers with a comprehensive range of innovative transportation solutions. We are well-positioned to drive long-term growth and create value for our shareholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nAs part of the transaction, Blue Bird welcomes Steve Girardin to its Board of Directors, adding decades of industry experience and leadership expertise to the company\u2019s governance.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cOn behalf of the Board, we are pleased to welcome Steve Girardin and look forward to his contributions,\u201d said Doug Grimm, Chairman of the Board. \u201cThis transaction represents a natural evolution of a highly successful partnership and further strengthens Blue Bird\u2019s leadership position in the North American bus market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe acquisition also enhances Blue Bird\u2019s participation in the growing Buy America\u2013compliant shuttle bus market, building on Micro Bird\u2019s expansion into the segment following the opening of its Plattsburgh, New York manufacturing facility in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\nFounded in 2009 as a 50\/50 joint venture between Blue Bird and Girardin Group, Micro Bird has become a leading manufacturer of Type A school and commercial buses, with approximately 960 team members across its operations in Drummondville, Quebec, and Plattsburgh, New York.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Blue Bird Corporation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nBlue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world \u2013 25 million children twice a day \u2013 making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird\u2019s complete product and service portfolio, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blue-bird.com&amp;esheet=54477459&amp;newsitemid=20260402124722&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.blue-bird.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=90fc7f30b74f240353a99ca136c51c60\">www.blue-bird.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Micro Bird<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEstablished in 2009, Micro Bird Inc. was a joint venture between Girardin Minibus and Blue Bird Corporation, combining nearly 160 years of experience in the bus industry. Headquartered in Drummondville, Quebec, Micro Bird designs and manufactures the complete line of Type A school, commercial, and electric buses known for their durability, safety, and long-term value. In 2025, Micro Bird expanded its footprint with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, New York \u2014 a strategic investment that brings the company closer to its U.S. customers and strengthens its ability to deliver innovative, Buy America Act\u2013compliant transportation solutions across North America. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.microbird.com&amp;esheet=54477459&amp;newsitemid=20260402124722&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.microbird.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=bd25d303097e021f417fe47ccc2ec7c0\">www.microbird.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the \u201csafe harbor\u201d provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations for future financial performance, business strategies or expectations for our business. Specifically, forward-looking statements in this press release include statement related to the effects of the Micro Bird transaction on Blue Bird\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nStrategic position and leadership position<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nOperational alignment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBreadth of customer solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nPosition for long-term growth and value creation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nParticipation in Buy America program<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nOther forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201ctarget\u201d or similar expressions.<\/p>\n<p>\nThese forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties, including risks related to the post-closing integration of the acquired business, the risk that incremental returns from the acquisition will be less than projected and other customary risks related to mergers and acquisitions. The factors described above, as well as risk factors described in reports filed with the SEC by us (available at www.sec.gov), could cause our actual results to differ materially from estimates or expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260402124722r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260402124722\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260402124722\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blue Bird Investor Contact<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Mark Benfield<br \/>\n<br \/>Blue Bird Corporation<br \/>\n<br \/>T: +1.478.822.2315<br \/>\n<br \/>E: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Mark.Benfield@blue-bird.com\">Mark.Benfield@blue-bird.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America Canada New York Georgia<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Automotive Manufacturing Other Transport Preschool Trucking Manufacturing Transport Automotive Other Manufacturing Other Education Continuing Steel Transportation General Automotive University Public Transport Primary\/Secondary Training Education Travel<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260402124722\/en\/566700\/3\/Capture.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group\u2019s Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture Establishes full ownership of Micro Bird, integrating operations under one brand and leadership team Strengthens Blue Bird\u2019s position with the industry\u2019s most comprehensive bus portfolio Expands addressable market with the Buy America\u2013compliant shuttle bus market MACON, Ga.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Girardin Group\u2019s stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, resulting in Blue Bird taking full ownership of the enterprise. 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