Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. — fact timeline
Source-grounded facts extracted from Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Accounting Firm at the 2026-06-04 meeting.
“2. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Accounting Firm. The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified based upon the following voting results: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 43,334,859 354,286 81,684”
Shareholder Votes
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-04 meeting.
“1. Election of Directors. The three Class I director nominees named in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 28, 2026 were elected to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, based upon the following voting results: Director Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Dan Drohan 21,972,048 692,505 21,106,276 H. Wyman Howard III 21,637,987 1,026,566 21,106,276 David Schellenberg 21,998,735 665,818 21,106,276”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $8.5 million, net income $(31.3) million, EPS $(0.69). Guidance reaffirmed.
“First quarter 2026 revenue of $8.5 million, in line with guidance as the Company prepares for fire season”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. updated its 2026 guidance (initiated).
“Initiating 2026 guidance: Revenue expected to be between $135 million and $145 million”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $122.8 million, net income $4.1 million.
“reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, including positive net income for the full year. Highlights: Revenue for 2025 grew 25% to $122.8 million, surpassing the company’s increased guidance range Positive Net Income for 2025 was $4.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 21% from 2024 to $45.3 million Completed $331.5”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $8.5 million, net income $15.1 million, EPS ($0.40) per diluted share.
“and advance our mission to protect lives, property, critical infrastructure, and the environment.” Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $8.5 million compared to $15.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding $0.8 million of revenue for return to service work performed on the four Spanish Super Scoopers as part of our”
M&A Transactions
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. completed an acquisition involving MAB Funding Designated Activity Company for $50,000,000 (closed 2025-12-23).
“model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) aircraft, together with four Pratt and Whitney Canada engines, related components and records, for an aggregate purchase price of $50,000,000, allocated $25,000,000 per aircraft. On December 23, 2025, the Buyer consummated the acquisition in accordance with the APA. At closing, the Company, through the Buyer, paid the”
Material Agreements
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. entered into Aircraft Purchase Agreement with MAB Funding Designated Activity Company valued at $50,000,000 (effective 2025-11-21).
“On November 21, 2025, Albacete Aero, S.L. (the “ Buyer ”), a Spanish sociedad limitada and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), entered into an Aircraft Purchase Agreement (the “ APA ”) with MAB Funding Designated Activity Company, a designated activity company incorporated under the laws of Ireland. The APA provides for the purchase of two Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) aircraft, together with four Pratt and Whitney Canada engines, related components and records, for an aggregate purchase price of $50,000,000, allocated $25,000,000 per aircraft. The Buyer paid a deposit of $3,000,000, which will be credited to the purchase price at closing. The APA includes obligations with respect to aircraft specifications and configurations and defines aircraft delivery and acceptance conditions. In addition, the APA sets forth various other covenants and obligations on the parties and prescribes potential rem”
Meghan Pasricha was elected as Class III Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On April 14, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors, pursuant to a Board resolution, established the size of the Board at 9 directors, and elected Meghan Pasricha, age 39, to serve as a Class III director until the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”
Sam Davis was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On March 17, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors determined to make Mr. Sam Davis the Company’s permanent Chief Executive Officer, and approved a change in Mr. Davis’s title to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.”
Matthew P. Sheehy resigned as director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On November 6, 2024, Matthew P. Sheehy, a director of the Company, notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and all committees of the Board, effective immediately.”
Jeffrey Kelter was appointed as Executive Chairman at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On July 1, 2024, the Board appointed current Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Kelter as Executive Chairman, effective immediately.”
Dan Drohan was appointed as Class I Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On July 1, 2024, the Board appointed Dan Drohan as a Class I Director of the Board, effective immediately.”
Sam Davis was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On July 1, 2024, the Board appointed Sam Davis as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.”
Tim Sheehy resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On July 1, 2024, Tim Sheehy, President, Chief Executive Officer, and director of the Company, notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position as President, Chief Executive Officer, and from the Board, effective immediately.”
Todd Hirsch resigned as director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Also on May 31, 2024, Todd Hirsch, a director of the Company, notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Board, effective immediately.”
McAndrew Rudisill resigned as Chief Investment Officer and a director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“On May 31, 2024, McAndrew Rudisill, Chief Investment Officer and a director of the Company, notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position as Chief Investment Officer and from the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $5.5 million, net income net loss of $20.1 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“lives and property from the growing threat of wildfires.” First Quarter 2024 Results Bridger is proud to report record first quarter revenue and activity with revenue of $5.5 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $365,000 in the first quarter of 2023. First quarter revenue, while seasonally lower as Bridger schedules annual fleet maintenance”
Material Agreements
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. entered into Purchase Agreements with certain accredited investors valued at aggregate gross proceeds ... approximately $9.8 million (effective 2024-04-15).
“On April 15, 2024, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into securities purchase agreements (each, a “Purchase Agreement” and, collectively, the “Purchase Agreements”) with certain accredited investors (the “Purchasers”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and issue to the Purchasers, severally, an aggregate of 2,183,366 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of the Company (the “Common Stock”), in a registered direct offering (the “Registered Offering”).”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. updated its the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
“Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger”, “the Company” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Company also reiterated its 2024 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance.”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. updated its for the year and fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On March 19, 2024 , Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the year and fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023 . A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.”
Elizabeth C. Fascitelli was elected as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“...also elected Elizabeth C. Fascitelli, age 65, to serve as a Class II director until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”
David A. Schellenberg was elected as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“...elected David A. Schellenberg, age 60, to serve as a Class I director until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue approximately $66 million to $67 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“On February 6, 2024, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Bridger") disclosed the following preliminary unaudited 2023 financial information to investors: Preliminary Unaudited 2023 Results For the year ended December 31, 2023, Bridger’s revenue is expected to be approximately $66 million to $67 million, within the $66 million to $68 million range disclosed in the Company’s third quarter earnings release on November 13, 2023.”
Material Agreements
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. entered into Services Agreement with a subsidiary (the “Owner”) of MAB Funding, LLC (effective 2023-11-17).
“On November 17, 2023, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or the “Company”) entered into a Services Agreement (the “Agreement” or the “Services Agreement”) with a subsidiary (the “Owner”) of MAB Funding, LLC.”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $53.6 million, net income $17.5 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“on guidance including the establishment of initial 2024 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA estimates. Highlights: Achieved record quarterly revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA of $53.6 million, $17.5 million and $38.7 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2023 Bridger’s Super Scooper fleet experienced its highest level of utilization ever during the third”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $51 million to $55 million, net income $15 million and $19 million.
“For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, Bridger’s revenue is expected to be approximately $51 million to $55 million, net income is estimated to range between approximately $15 million and $19 million”
Debra Coleman resigned as Director and Chair of Audit Committee at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Director Debra Coleman resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company (the 'Board'), effective September 8, 2023.”
Anne Hayes was appointed as Director and Chair of Audit Committee at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Ms. Anne Hayes, age 41, was appointed to the Board on September 8, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $11.6 million, net income $19.0 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“cost savings initiatives put in place to maximize earnings, 2023 should be a record year for the company. Second Quarter 2023 Results Revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was $11.6 million compared to $12.8 million in the second quarter of 2022, down approximately 9%. The decrease was the result of a later start to the 2023 U.S. wildfire season. The Company”
Material Agreements
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. entered into Purchase and Sale Agreement with Robert Eisele and Christopher Eisele valued at $39.25 million (effective 2023-07-21).
“On July 21, 2023, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) (“Bridger”), through its subsidiary Bridger Bighorn, LLC, a Montana limited liability company, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Robert Eisele and Christopher Eisele (the “Sellers”), the owners of Big Horn Airways, Inc. (“Bighorn”), pursuant to which Bridger will acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Bighorn (the “Transaction”).”
Shareholder Votes
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2023-06-21 meeting.
“Votes For Votes Against Abstain 38,360,933 1,248 1,652”
Shareholder Votes
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Election of three Class I directors at the 2023-06-21 meeting.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $365 thousand, net income $44.7 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“to expand into new verticals and markets to support our state and federal customers more fully.” First Quarter 2023 Results Revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $365 thousand, compared to $69 thousand in the first quarter of 2022. Revenue is typically lower in the first quarter as Bridger schedules annual fleet maintenance activities in preparation”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $1.1 million, net income net loss of $17.0 million.
“Revenue was $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.”
Earnings Releases
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. reported year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $46.4 million, net income net loss of $42.1 million.
“Full Year 2022 Results Revenue for 2022 grew 18% to $46.4 million compared to $39.4 million in 2021.”
M&A Transactions
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. underwent a change of control involving Jack Creek Investment Corp. for approximately $347,800,000 (closed 2023-01-24).
“their right to have their shares redeemed for cash (the “ JCIC Shareholder Redemption ”) at a redemption price of approximately $10.16 per share, totaling approximately $347,800,000. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, on the Closing Date: (a) Wildfire Merger Sub I merged with and into Blocker (the “ First Merger ”), with Blocker as the surviving”
Timothy Sheehy was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
Matthew Sheehy was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
McAndrew Rudisill was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
Wyman Howard was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
Todd Hirsch was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
Dean Heller was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
Debra Coleman was appointed as Director at Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..
“Additionally, effective upon the Closing, Debra Coleman, Dean Heller, Todd Hirsch, Wyman Howard, McAndrew Rudisill, Matthew Sheehy, and Timothy Sheehy were appointed to the Board”
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