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Bridger Aerospace to acquire Bighorn Airways for $39.25M in cash and stock
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
- Deal consideration: $39.25M total; $14.75M in unregistered Bridger common stock, balance in cash.
- Acquires Bighorn's 12-aircraft fleet used for wildfire smoke jumping and DoD special missions.
- Expected close by Sept 22, 2023, subject to customary conditions; extends to Dec 31 if cash unpaid.
- Bighorn projected FY2023 pro forma revenue of $22M and adjusted EBITDA of $5M; deal expected to be accretive.
- Sellers receive resale registration rights; shares subject to 3-year monthly vesting lockup.