Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 14, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 14, 2025
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
Financial Statements: Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of this report are listed under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Financial Statement Schedules: No schedules are required because either the required information is not present or not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements thereto filed as a part of this Form 10-K.
The exhibits listed in the “Exhibit Index” below to this Annual Report on Form 10-K are incorporated herein by reference or are filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in each case as indicated therein (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
| ExhibitNumber | Description |
| 2.1+ | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 3, 2022, by and among Jack Creek Investment Corp., Wildfire New PubCo, Inc., Wildfire Merger Sub 1, Inc., Wildfire Merger Sub II, Inc., Wildfire Merger Sub III, LLC, Wildfire GP Sub IV, LLC, BTOF (Grannus Feeder) - NQ L.P. and Legacy Bridger. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 2.2+ | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 28, 2024, by and among Flight Test & Mechanical Solutions, Inc., Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., Bridger FMS Merger Sub Inc. and Jesse Whitfield, solely in his capacity as the company representative (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 1, 2024). |
| 3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 4.1 | Warrant Agreement, dated January 26, 2021, between Jack Creek Investment Corp. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Jack Creek Investment Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-39602) filed with the SEC on January 26, 2021). |
| 4.2 | Warrant Assumption Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2023, among Jack Creek Investment Corp., Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 4.3* | Description of the Company’s Securities. |
| 10.1 | Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 24, 2023, by and among the Company, Jack Creek Investment Corp. and certain other security holders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 10.2 | Stockholders Agreement, dated January 24, 2023, by and among the Company and the stockholders defined therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 10.3 | Sponsor Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2022, by and among Jack Creek Investment Corp., the Company, JCIC Sponsor LLC and the other parties signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840) filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.4# | Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| ExhibitNumber | Description |
| 10.5# | Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 10.6# | Amended Employment Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2018, by and between ElementCompany Operations, LLC and Timothy Sheehy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.7# | Amended Employment Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2018, by and between ElementCompany Operations, LLC and James Muchmore (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.8# | Amended Employment Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2018, by and between ElementCompany Operations, LLC and McAndrew Rudisill (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.9++# | Offer of Employment, dated August 21, 2022, by and between Legacy Bridger and Eric Gerratt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on November 7, 2022). |
| 10.10 | Form of Indemnification Agreement for Officers and Outside Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023). |
| 10.11++ | Contract No. 1202SA21T9009, dated as of June 3, 2021, issued by National Interagency Fire Center U.S. Forest Service to Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.12 | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2022, by and among Gallatin County, Montana and Bridger Aerospace Group, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 3, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 4, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 5, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 6, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 7, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 8, LLC, Bridger Solutions International 1, LLC and Bridger Solutions International 2, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.13 | Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2022, by and among Gallatin County, Montana and Bridger Aerospace Group, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 3, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 4, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 5, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 6, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 7, LLC, Bridger Air Tanker 8, LLC, Bridger Solutions International 1, LLC and Bridger Solutions International 2, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.14 | Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Bridger Aerospace Group Project) Series 2022B (Taxable), dated as of August 10, 2022, by Gallatin County, Montana (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.15 | Amended and Restated Trust Indenture, dated as of July 1, 2022, by and between Gallatin County, Montana and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.16 | First Supplemental Trust Indenture, dated as of July 1, 2022, by and between Gallatin County, Montana and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.17 | First Supplemental Trust Indenture, dated as of August 1, 2022, by and between Gallatin County, Montana and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| ExhibitNumber | Description |
| 10.18 | Construction Loan Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2019, by and between Bridger Solutions International, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.19 | Waiver and Amendment No. 1 to Loan Agreement, dated June 8, 2022, by and among Bridger Solutions International, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank, its successors and assigns (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on December 12, 2022). |
| 10.20 | Consent, Waiver and Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement, dated November 3, 2022, by and among Bridger Solutions International, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank, its successors and assigns (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on December 12, 2022). |
| 10.21 | Amendment No. 3 to Loan Agreement, dated December 28, 2022, by and among Bridger Solutions International, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank, its successors and assigns (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No, 001-41603) filed with the SEC on March 20, 2023). |
| 10.22 | Loan Agreement, dated August 10, 2020, by and between Bridger Air Tanker 2, LLC and Live Oak Banking Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.23 | Loan Agreement, dated February 3, 2020, by and between Bridger Aviation Services, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.24 | Waiver and Amendment No. 1 to Loan Agreement, dated June 8, 2022, by and among Bridger Aviation Services, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank, its successors and assigns (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on December 12, 2022). |
| 10.25 | Consent, Waiver and Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement, dated November 3, 2022, by and among Bridger Aviation Services, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank, its successors and assigns (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on December 12, 2022). |
| 10.26 | Amendment No. 3 to Loan Agreement, dated December 28, 2022, by and among Bridger Aviation Services, LLC and Rocky Mountain Bank, its successors and assigns (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No, 001-41603) filed with the SEC on March 20, 2023). |
| 10.27 | Loan Agreement, dated May 19, 2020, by and between Bridger Air Tanker, 1 LLC and Live Oak Banking Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on August 12, 2022). |
| 10.28++ | Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated April 13, 2018, by and among Longview Aviation Asset Management, Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.29++ | Amendment 3 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated April 3, 2019, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.30++ | Amendment 4 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated May 7, 2019, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| ExhibitNumber | Description |
| 10.31++ | Amendment 5 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated November 11, 2019, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.32++ | Amendment 6 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated September 15, 2020, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.33++ | Amendment 7 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated October 21, 2020, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.34++ | Amendment 8 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated January 5, 2021, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.35++ | Amendment 9 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated November 24, 2021, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.36++ | Amendment 10 to Aircraft Purchase Agreement, dated August 5, 2022, by and among Longview Aviation Services Inc., Viking Air Limited and Bridger Air Tanker, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-266840), filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022). |
| 10.37 | Aircraft Operating Lease Agreement, dated July 10, 2023, by and between Element Aviation Services, LLC and Bridger Aerospace Group, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-275051) filed with the SEC on October 17, 2023). |
| 10.38 | Aircraft Operating Lease Agreement, dated July 10, 2023, by and between Element Aviation Services, LLC and Bridger Aerospace Group, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-275051) filed with the SEC on October 17, 2023). |
| 10.39+ | Services Agreement, dated November 17, 2023, by and between Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and Bridger Aerospace Europe, S.L.U. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2024). |
| 10.40 | First Amendment to Services Agreement, dated January 18, 2024, by and between Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and Bridger Aerospace Europe, S.L.U. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2024). |
| 10.41 | Sales Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2024, by and among Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Virtu Americas LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276721) filed with the SEC on January 26, 2024). |
| 10.42 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2024, by and between Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and the investor party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 16, 2024). |
| 10.43++ | Second Amendment to Services Agreement, dated May 8, 2024, by and between Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and Bridger Aerospace Europe, S.L.U. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2024). |
| 19.1* | Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. Insider Trading and Confidentiality Policy. |
| 21.1* | List of Subsidiaries of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. |
| 23.1* | Consent of Crowe LLP. |
| ExhibitNumber | Description |
| 31.1* | Certification of the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 7241). |
| 31.2* | Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 7241). |
| 32.1** | Certification of the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350). |
| 97.1 | Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. Policy on Recoupment of Incentive Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2024). |
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- Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
- Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request.
++ Portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
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