[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Blue Bird Corp Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
FMR LLC reports 9.5% stake in Blue Bird Corp
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report beneficial ownership of common stock of Blue Bird Corp. As of 06/30/2026, FMR LLC beneficially owned 3,017,352.69 shares of common stock, representing 9.5% of the class.
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report beneficial ownership of common stock of Blue Bird Corp. As of 06/30/2026, FMR LLC beneficially owned 3,017,352.69 shares of common stock, representing 9.5% of the class. FMR LLC had sole voting power over 3,015,209 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,017,352.69 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
Abigail P. Johnson is reported with sole dispositive power over the same 3,017,352.69 shares and no voting power, reflecting her control position related to FMR LLC and its subsidiaries. One or more other persons have rights to receive dividends or sale proceeds from these shares, but no such person has an interest exceeding 5% of Blue Bird’s outstanding common stock. The report is filed as Amendment No. 6 to a Schedule 13G by a parent holding company and control person structure, with subsidiary details referenced in Exhibit 99.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:3,017,352.69 sharesOwnership percentage:9.5%Sole voting power:3,015,209 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership3,017,352.69 sharesCommon stock of Blue Bird Corp beneficially owned by FMR LLC
Ownership percentage9.5%Percent of Blue Bird Corp common stock class beneficially owned
Sole voting power3,015,209 sharesShares of Blue Bird Corp over which FMR LLC has sole voting power
Sole dispositive power3,017,352.69 sharesShares of Blue Bird Corp over which FMR LLC has sole dispositive power
Signature date08/05/2026Date of signatures by authorized representative for FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, parent holding company, +1 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole voting powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 3,015,209.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 3,017,352.69"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
parent holding companyregulatory
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement."
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
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How much of Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) does FMR LLC beneficially own?
FMR LLC beneficially owns 3,017,352.69 shares of Blue Bird Corp common stock, representing 9.5% of the class as of 06/30/2026, with sole dispositive power over these shares and sole voting power over 3,015,209 shares.
What voting and dispositive powers does FMR LLC report over BLBD shares?
FMR LLC reports sole voting power over 3,015,209 Blue Bird shares and sole dispositive power over 3,017,352.69 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power over any Blue Bird common stock.
What is Abigail P. Johnson’s reported interest in Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)?
Abigail P. Johnson is reported with sole dispositive power over 3,017,352.69 Blue Bird shares, equal to 9.5% of the class, and with no voting power, reflecting her role as a control person connected to FMR LLC.
Do other investors share in the economic interest of FMR LLC’s BLBD holdings?
Yes. One or more other persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds from FMR LLC’s Blue Bird holdings, but no such person’s interest exceeds 5% of Blue Bird’s outstanding common stock, according to the ownership disclosure.
What type of ownership filing is this for Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)?
This is an Amendment No. 6 to a Schedule 13G reporting FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson’s beneficial ownership of Blue Bird common stock, filed in a parent holding company and control person structure with further subsidiary details in Exhibit 99.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
BLUE BIRD CORP
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
095306106
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
095306106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,015,209.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,017,352.69
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,017,352.69
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
095306106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,017,352.69
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,017,352.69
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BLUE BIRD CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
3920 ARKWRIGHT ROAD,SUITE 200,MACON,GA,USA,31210
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
FMR LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
095306106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
3017352.69
(b)
Percent of class:
9.5 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
3017352.69
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of BLUE BIRD CORP. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of BLUE BIRD CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
08/05/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:
08/05/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003.
** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.
