8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)		November 12, 2019
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware	001-36267		46-3891989
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 200, Macon, Georgia			31210
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code		(478) 822-2801
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. to Form 8-K, the following information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The information regarding the results of operations and financial condition of Blue Bird Corporation (the “Company”) responsive to this Item 2.02, and contained in Exhibit 99.1 filed herewith, is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.

ITEM 7.01        REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. to Form 8-K, the following information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The Company, which is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, issued a press release confirming that preliminary fiscal year 2019 results are in line with previously-announced guidance for Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. The Company also announced that Adjusted Free Cash Flow is expected to exceed previously-announced guidance.

The press release also announced the Company will report complete fiscal 2019 results on December 11, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time via live webcast. Speakers on the web cast will include: Phil Horlock, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phil Tighe, Chief Financial Officer; and other company leaders. Details for the webcast can be found on the landing page of the Blue Bird Investor Relations website.

ITEM 9.01        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)     Exhibits

Exhibit No.         Description

99.1            Press release of the Company, dated November 12, 2019.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BLUE BIRD CORPORATION
Dated: November 12, 2019	By:	/s/ Paul Yousif
	Name:	Paul Yousif
	Title:	General Counsel and Corporate Treasurer

EX-99.1

Blue Bird Confirms FY2019 Adjusted EBITDA and Revenue

Preliminary Results In-Line with Guidance;

Adjusted Free Cashflow Guidance Exceeded

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled

for December 11, 2019 at 4:30PM ET

MACON, GEORGIA - November 12, 2019 - Ahead of attending the ROTH Technology & New Industrials Day on November 13, 2019 in New York, Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, is confirming that preliminary FY2019 results are in line with previously-announced guidance for Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Blue Bird also expects Adjusted Free Cash Flow to exceed its previously-provided guidance.

The Company will report complete fiscal 2019 results on December 11, 2019 at 4:30PM. The public is invited to attend the audio webcast at which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Phil Tighe, CFO, will discuss the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year results. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Details for the webcast and conference call can be found on the landing page of the Blue Bird Investor Relations web page.

About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in operation today. Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus industry have made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes itself from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability. In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, gasoline-powered and compressed natural gas-powered school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro Bird joint venture operates a manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution center located in Delaware, Ohio.

Contact

Mark Benfield

Profitability & Investor Relations

Blue Bird Corporation

(478)822-2315

Mark.Benfield@blue-bird.com