Blue Bird Appoints New CFO, Transitions Current CFO
Ticker: BLBD · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 28, 2024 · CIK: 1589526
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Blue Bird CORP (BLBD) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $420,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-change, cfo, succession-planning
TL;DR
New CFO incoming at Blue Bird Corp on Nov 4th, current CFO moving to advisor role.
AI Summary
Blue Bird Corporation announced on October 22, 2024, the appointment of Mark D. Johnson as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 4, 2024. Johnson will succeed William R. Gentry, Jr., who will transition to a Senior Advisor role until his retirement on March 31, 2025. Johnson previously served as CFO at Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in the coatings industry.
Why It Matters
This leadership change in the finance department could signal a new strategic direction or financial management approach for Blue Bird Corporation.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing details a planned executive transition with a clear succession plan and a defined role for the departing executive.
Key Players & Entities
- Blue Bird Corporation (company) — Registrant
- Mark D. Johnson (person) — Appointed Chief Financial Officer
- November 4, 2024 (date) — Effective date of new CFO appointment
- William R. Gentry, Jr. (person) — Departing Chief Financial Officer
- March 31, 2025 (date) — Retirement date of current CFO
- Axalta Coating Systems (company) — Previous employer of new CFO
FAQ
Who is the new Chief Financial Officer of Blue Bird Corporation?
Mark D. Johnson has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Blue Bird Corporation.
When does Mark D. Johnson's appointment as CFO become effective?
Mark D. Johnson's appointment as CFO is effective November 4, 2024.
What is the role of the current CFO, William R. Gentry, Jr., after the transition?
William R. Gentry, Jr. will transition to a Senior Advisor role until his retirement on March 31, 2025.
What was Mark D. Johnson's previous role?
Mark D. Johnson previously served as CFO at Axalta Coating Systems.
What is the exact date of the earliest event reported in this filing?
The date of the earliest event reported is October 22, 2024.
Filing Stats: 791 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10.5 · Accepted 2024-10-28 15:33:15
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — ange on which registered Common stock, $0.0001 par value BLBD NASDAQ Global Market I
- $420,000 — z will receive an annual base salary of $420,000. Item 8.01 Other Events. We issued
Filing Documents
- blbd-20241022.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- ex991blbdpressreleasehight.htm (EX-99.1) — 9KB
- image_0.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 51KB
- image_1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 254KB
- 0001589526-24-000110.txt ( ) — 585KB
- blbd-20241022.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- blbd-20241022_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- blbd-20241022_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- blbd-20241022_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. We issued a press release on October 28, 2024, announcing the election of Mr. Edward T. Hightower to our Board of Directors, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2024 , announcing the election of Mr. Edward T. Hightower to the Company's Board of Directors. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BLUE BIRD CORPORATION By: /s/ Ted Scartz Name: Ted Scartz Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel Dated: October 28, 2024