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Updated: Blue Bird to Acquire Full Ownership of Micro Bird, Expand Market Share

Blue Bird Corporation plans to acquire Micro Bird in a $198.2 million deal, enhancing its stake in this key joint venture.

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird to fully acquire Micro Bird for $200M

Bus manufacturer Blue Bird has agreed to pay $200 million to fully acquire Micro Bird, which has facilities in Quebec and Plattsburgh, New York. Blue Bird previously had 50/50 stake in Micro Bird, ...
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Blue Bird signs deal to gain full ownership of Micro Bird

Blue Bird Corporation BLBD, a leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has entered into an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture in order to gain ...

Blue Bird to buy Girardin Group’s stake in Micro Bird joint venture

Blue Bird has agreed to buy out Girardin Group’s 50% stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, giving Blue Bird full ownership of the business. Blue Bird will pay about $200M, with ...
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Local officials say Micro Bird ownership change a good move

The American co-owner of a bus manufacturing company with operations in Plattsburgh will take full ownership of the company.
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Blue Bird Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire & Consolidate Micro Bird Joint Venture

Blue Bird Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire & Consolidate Micro Bird Joint VentureThe Associated PressMACON, Ga. MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 17, 2026– Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the ...
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Blue Bird To Acquire Remaining Stake In Micro Bird For $200 Mln

(RTTNews) - Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD) on Tuesday agreed to acquire Girardin Group's 50% stake in the Micro Bird joint venture for approximately $200 million, taking full ownership of the business. The ...