SCHEDULE: American Century Discloses 7.2% Stake in Blue Bird
Beneficial Ownership Report
American Century Investment Management, Inc., along with its affiliates, reported a 7.2% beneficial ownership stake in Blue Bird Corporation's common stock as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and Stowers Institute for Medical Research jointly filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G.
- The filing discloses beneficial ownership of 2,267,131 shares of Blue Bird Corporation's Common Stock.
- This aggregate amount represents 7.2% of the class of securities.
- American Century Investment Management, Inc. holds sole voting power over 2,206,388 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,267,131 shares.
- The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Blue Bird Corporation.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a standard beneficial ownership disclosure (Schedule 13G Amendment), which is neutral in sentiment as it primarily provides factual information about an institutional investor's stake without indicating positive or negative operational or financial performance of the issuer.
Future Outlook
The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the issuer's future performance or operations.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of an institutional investor's passive ownership stake, common in the financial industry for transparency regarding significant holdings in publicly traded companies. It does not indicate any specific industry trends or competitive actions.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holding, confirming a large investor's continued stake in the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date). |
| 08/14/2025 | Date of signing for American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and Stowers Institute for Medical Research. |
Keywords
Blue Bird Corporation, American Century Investment Management, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Investment Management
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