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Blue Bird Corporation reports developments in school bus manufacturing, clean-power bus deployments, operating results and corporate governance. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and sells school buses, including electric, propane, natural gas and conventional models, and also sells replacement bus parts and extended warranties.
Recurring news for Blue Bird includes school district fleet deliveries, Type C electric buses, Blue Bird Vision propane buses, charging-infrastructure partnerships, product safety features, quarterly and annual earnings releases, leadership and engineering appointments, acquisition integration, equity and governance matters, and capital-structure updates tied to its public-company reporting.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) will release its fiscal 2022 third quarter financial results on August 10, 2022, at 4:30PM ET. Executives Matthew Stevenson and Razvan Radulescu will discuss the results during an audio webcast. The public can access the webcast through the Investor Relations section of Blue Bird's website. Following the call, a replay will be available. Blue Bird is a leader in electric and low-emission school buses, recognized for its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) has launched Blue Bird Energy Services, aimed at enhancing electric school bus customers' charging infrastructure capabilities. This initiative seeks to support the electrification of student transport by offering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions, from site engineering to customizable hardware. With nearly 650 electric school buses operating, Blue Bird is positioned as a leader in clean transportation, offering various charging options, including AC and DC fast-chargers. The service underscores the company's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD), an industry leader in electric and low-emission school buses, will attend two investor conferences: the 19th Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference virtually on June 1, 2022 and the UBS Global Industrials & Transportation Conference in-person in New York City on June 8, 2022. Interested parties can contact Craig-Hallum at chconference@craig-hallum.com or UBS's Katie Oakford at katie.oakford@ubs.com.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) announced a 10% price increase on all school bus models effective May 10, 2022, due to record inflation and higher costs for raw materials, transportation, and labor. The company cites ongoing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic as contributing factors. President and CEO Matthew Stevenson emphasized the need to maintain quality and operations amidst these challenges to continue serving the student transportation industry.
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) reported second-quarter fiscal 2022 results showing net sales of $207.7 million, a 26.1% increase year-over-year. The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $12.1 million, significantly higher than the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $(10.7) million, declining by $18.2 million. Strong backlog at over 6,600 units remains a positive, although pricing has been increased by over 25% due to supply chain challenges. Guidance for fiscal 2022 has been revised to net revenue of $800-900 million.
Blue Bird Corporation has launched a new Class 5-6 electric vehicle (EV) chassis at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. This initiative marks the company's entry into the commercial vehicle market, expanding its zero-emission transportation offerings. The modular chassis supports battery configurations from 70kWh to 225kWh, allowing a range of up to 175 miles. With safety features like hill hold and electric creep, Blue Bird aims to enhance driver experience. Production is expected to begin in late 2023 in Fort Valley, Ga., significantly broadening their market presence.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) supports the U.S. EPA's 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program, which allocates $500 million to replace diesel school buses with low and zero-emission alternatives. This initiative, part of a broader Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with $5 billion for clean transport over five years, aims to enhance student and community health by reducing air pollution. Blue Bird, a leader in this sector, emphasizes the program's importance for underserved communities and its potential for cost savings, with electric buses running at 14 cents per mile compared to 49 cents for diesel.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) will release its fiscal 2022 Q2 financial results on May 12, 2022. An audio webcast with executives Matthew Stevenson (CEO) and Razvan Radulescu (CFO) will take place at 4:30PM ET, discussing financial outcomes. Interested attendees can access the presentation on the Investor Relations website. A replay will be available shortly after the call. Blue Bird has established itself as a leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, operating over 20,000 alternative fuel buses.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) has received an order from Orange Unified School District in California for eight electric school buses, which will double the district's electric bus fleet. The purchase aligns with OUSD's commitment to sustainable transportation and is expected to significantly reduce fuel costs—potentially saving over $120,000 annually. The new buses, capable of carrying 84 passengers for up to 120 miles, will be delivered in Q4 2022. This order is part of California's initiative to promote low-emission vehicles.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) will unveil a new flexible, electric Class 6 vehicle platform at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California, from May 9-12, 2022. The company, with over 20,000 low-emission buses in operation, aims to expand its clean transportation solutions. CEO Matthew Stevenson will lead a press conference on May 10 from 1:25 PM to 1:45 PM (PDT) at Booth 1417. This launch marks Blue Bird's continued commitment to zero-emission technology and sustainable transportation.