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Bridger Aerospace JV to buy four CL-215T scoopers for €40.3M; terminates Big Horn deal
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
- JV purchases four CL-215T scoopers from Spain for €40.3M; close expected in 10 business days.
- Bridger has option to buy first two aircraft for $40M within 18 months; remaining two at formula price within 36 months.
- Services Agreement restricts Bridger from acquiring other firefighting aircraft; Marathon and Avenue get board observer rights.
- Mutual termination of Big Horn Airways acquisition with no termination fees; reimbursable transaction fees not estimated.
- First two scoopers expected ready for contract operations in Summer 2024 in European Union.