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Blue Bird Corporation announced the appointment of Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of engineering. In this role, Lie will oversee all engineering functions across Blue Bird's platforms to support the company's long-term growth strategy. Lie will be responsible for leading product development, platform engineering, innovation and execution. He will also manage the integration of engineering activities related to the Micro Bird acquisition. His previous senior engineering and technology leadership roles include positions at Volkswagen Group of America, Nikola Corporation, General Motors and TPI Composites.

Blue Bird announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Girardin Group's stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, resulting in Blue Bird taking full ownership of the enterprise. The 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's strategy to streamline operations and expand its market reach. With the closing of the acquisition, Blue Bird fully consolidates its North American operations,. The integration, which is already underway, enhances the company's 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.

Blue Bird has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group's stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, thereby, taking full ownership of the enterprise. Blue Bird will pay approx. $200M for Girardin's joint venture share, with 30% in cash and 70% in Blue Bird common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2026, pending fulfillment of various closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Following the close of the transaction, Blue Bird intends to add Steve Girardin to its board of directors, strengthening the board with his proven leadership and decades of experience across the North American bus market.