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

Blue Bird previously had 50/50 stake in Micro Bird, splitting its ownership with Girardin Group.
School Transportation News

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.

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

Blue Bird ( BLBD) 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 30% in cash ...

Plattsburgh’s Micro Bird to be acquired by Georgia school bus company

A $200 million deal announced Tuesday is a good sign for the future of a Plattsburgh bus manufacturing plant that employs hundreds, says the CEO of the North Country Chamber.
North Country Public Radio

What Micro Bird acquisition means for Plattsburgh bus manufacturing facility

Local officials and business leaders say the Blue Bird acquisition bodes well for the Clinton County plant's future.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Local officials praise the American co-owner of bus manufacturer Micro Bird move to take over full ownership

The American co-owner of a bus manufacturing company with operations in Plattsburgh will take full ownership of the company.
The Caledonian-Record

Blue Bird Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire & Consolidate Micro Bird Joint Venture

Blue Bird signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture. Established in 2009, Micro Bird specializes in designing and manufacturing Type A school and ...