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2. Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD)

On April 14, 2026, Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) appointed Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of engineering. In this role, Lie will oversee all engineering functions across the company’s platforms, including product development, platform engineering, innovation, and execution, and will also lead the integration of engineering activities related to the Micro Bird acquisition. Lie previously held senior engineering and technology leadership roles at Volkswagen Group of America, Nikola Corporation, General Motors, and TPI Composites.

Earlier in the month, Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) completed its acquisition of Girardin Group’s stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, taking full ownership of the business. The transaction, valued at approximately $200M and funded through a mix of cash and Blue Bird common stock, is part of the company’s effort to streamline operations and expand its market reach. With the deal closed, Blue Bird now fully consolidates its North American operations, and the ongoing integration is expected to support a broader product portfolio across Type A, C, and D school buses, as well as multi-purpose and commercial vehicles spanning diesel, gasoline, propane, and electric powertrains.

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses across the United States, Canada, and international markets.