Director Mark Blaufuss receives 2,297 RSUs at Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Blaufuss Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Blue Bird Corp director Mark Blaufuss received an equity grant of 2,297 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Blue Bird common stock if vesting conditions are met, so this is a stock-based compensation award rather than a cash transaction.

The RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2027, with accelerated vesting if there is a change in control of the company or if his service ends due to death, disability, or completion of his board term. Shares will be issued upon vesting and the earlier of meeting minimum stock ownership guidelines, ending board service, or a change in control. Following this grant, Blaufuss directly holds 10,334 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Blaufuss Mark

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	2,297	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share — 10,334 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The award represents a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the common stock of Blue Bird Corporation. The RSUs will vest on March 31, 2027; provided, however, that such RSUs will vest in full upon the occurrence of a "change in control" of the Company or if the reporting person's service terminates due to death, disability or due to completion of the reporting person's term of office as a director. Shares of common stock will be issued in settlement of the RSUs upon vesting and the earlier of the reporting person's compliance with the Company's applicable minimum stock ownership guidelines, termination of service as a director or a change in control event.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,297 RSUs Grant price: $0.00 per RSU Shares after grant: 10,334 shares +1 more

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RSUs granted 2,297 RSUs Grant of restricted stock units to director Mark Blaufuss

Grant price $0.00 per RSU Stated price for RSU award

Shares after grant 10,334 shares Direct common stock holdings following the transaction

RSU vesting date March 31, 2027 Scheduled vesting date for the RSU award

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), change in control, minimum stock ownership guidelines

3 terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"The award represents a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

change in control financial

"will vest in full upon the occurrence of a "change in control" of the Company"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

minimum stock ownership guidelines financial

"upon the earlier of the reporting person's compliance with the Company's applicable minimum stock ownership guidelines"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blaufuss Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3920 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, SUITE 200

(Street)

MACON GEORGIA 31210

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Blue Bird Corp [ BLBD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	04/01/2026		A		2,297(1)(2)	A	$0	10,334	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The award represents a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the common stock of Blue Bird Corporation.

2. The RSUs will vest on March 31, 2027; provided, however, that such RSUs will vest in full upon the occurrence of a "change in control" of the Company or if the reporting person's service terminates due to death, disability or due to completion of the reporting person's term of office as a director. Shares of common stock will be issued in settlement of the RSUs upon vesting and the earlier of the reporting person's compliance with the Company's applicable minimum stock ownership guidelines, termination of service as a director or a change in control event.

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew Meziere as attorney-in-fact	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Blue Bird (BLBD) director Mark Blaufuss report in this Form 4?

Mark Blaufuss reported receiving a grant of 2,297 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Blue Bird common stock, increasing his direct equity-based compensation position as a director of the company.

How many Blue Bird (BLBD) RSUs were granted to Mark Blaufuss and at what price?

He was granted 2,297 restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per unit. These RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into common shares upon vesting and settlement under the company’s terms.

When do Mark Blaufuss’s Blue Bird (BLBD) RSUs vest and under what conditions?

The RSUs will vest on March 31, 2027. They also vest in full earlier if there is a change in control of Blue Bird, or if his service ends due to death, disability, or completion of his term as a director.

When will Blue Bird (BLBD) shares be issued for Mark Blaufuss’s RSUs?

Shares will be issued upon vesting and the earlier of three events: his compliance with Blue Bird’s minimum stock ownership guidelines, termination of his service as a director, or a qualifying change in control event affecting the company.

How many Blue Bird (BLBD) shares does Mark Blaufuss hold after this RSU grant?

After the RSU grant, Mark Blaufuss is reported as directly owning 10,334 shares of Blue Bird common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings following the non-cash equity award disclosed in the Form 4 filing.