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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2023 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Registration <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-8</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>UNDER </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 </I></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">88-3599336</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of</B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Identification No.)</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>90 Aviation Lane</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Belgrade, MT</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>59714</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BRIDGER AEROSPACE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. 2023 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BRIDGER AEROSPACE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. 2023 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Full title of the plans) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>James Muchmore </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Chief
Legal Officer </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>90 Aviation Lane </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Belgrade, MT 59714 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Telephone: (406) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">813-0079</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name and address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-accelerated</FONT>
filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.&nbsp;See the definitions of &#147;large accelerated filer,&#148; &#147;accelerated filer,&#148; &#147;smaller reporting company&#148; and &#147;emerging growth company&#148; in Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Exchange Act. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Registration Statement on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;S-8&nbsp;(this</FONT> &#147;Registration Statement&#148;) is being
filed by Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the &#147;Registrant&#148;), relating to (i) 8,517,641 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the &#147;Common Stock&#148;), issuable under the Bridger
Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the &#147;2023 Plan&#148;) and (ii) 1,006,609 shares of Common Stock issuable under the Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( the &#147;ESPP&#148; and,
together with the 2023 Plan, the &#147;Plans&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Registration Statement also includes a prospectus (the &#147;Reoffer
Prospectus&#148;) prepared in accordance with General Instruction C of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-8</FONT> and in accordance with the requirements of Part I of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3.</FONT> This Reoffer Prospectus
may be used for the reoffering and resale of shares of Common Stock that may be deemed to be restricted securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder
that have been acquired by certain of our executive officers and directors, as applicable, being the selling stockholders identified in the Reoffer Prospectus. The number of shares of Common Stock included in the Reoffer Prospectus represents shares
of Common Stock that have been acquired by the selling stockholders pursuant to awards made to the selling stockholders and does not necessarily represent a present intention to sell any or all such shares of Common Stock. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(a) PROSPECTUS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information specified in Item 1 and Item 2 of Part I of this Registration Statement is omitted from this filing in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 428 under the Securities Act and the introductory note to Part I of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-8.</FONT> The documents containing the information specified in Part I will be delivered to plan participants as required
by Rule 428(b)(1). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>REOFFER PROSPECTUS </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>629,881 Shares of Common Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Offered by Selling Stockholders </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain of our
present employees (the &#147;Selling Stockholders&#148;), may offer and sell from time to time, for their own account, up to an aggregate of 629,881 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (&#147;Common Stock,&#148; and such shares,
the &#147;Shares&#148;), that may be issued pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted under the Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the &#147;2023 Plan&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Shares constitute restricted securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), before the sale
under this prospectus. This prospectus has been prepared for the purpose of registering the Shares under the Securities Act for future sales by the Selling Stockholders, on a continuous or delayed basis, to the public without restriction. The
Selling Stockholders may offer for sale or sell the Shares in varying amounts through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. In connection with such sales, the Selling Stockholders and any
participating brokers or dealers may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commission they receive and the proceeds of any sale of the Shares may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under
the Securities Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Shares by the Selling Stockholders. We cannot predict
when or in what amounts the Selling Stockholders may sell any of the Shares offered by this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our Common Stock, is listed on
the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol &#147;BAER.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>We are an
&#147;emerging growth company&#148; under federal securities laws and are subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties
described under the heading &#147;<A HREF="#tx500279_6">Risk Factors</A>&#148; on page <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-2</FONT> of this prospectus and under similar headings in the documents that are incorporated by reference into this
prospectus, as well as &#147;<A HREF="#tx500279_4">Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</A>&#148; on page <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-ii</FONT> of this prospectus. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
determined if this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The date of
this prospectus is April 19, 2023. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx500279_1">About this Prospectus </A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx500279_3">Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference </A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx500279_4">Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements </A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">S-ii</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx500279_5">Prospectus Summary </A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#tx500279_6">Risk Factors </A></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized any other person
to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. Neither we nor the Selling Stockholders are making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where
the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date hereof. Additionally, any information we have incorporated by reference in this prospectus is accurate only as of
the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of securities. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>When used in this prospectus, the terms &#147;Bridger,&#148; &#147;the Company,&#148; &#147;we,&#148; &#147;our&#148; and &#147;us&#148;
refer to Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise specified. </B></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_1"></A>ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus contains important information you should know before investing, including important information about the Company and the
securities being offered. You should carefully read this prospectus, as well as the additional information contained in the documents described under &#147;Where You Can Find More Information&#148; and &#147;Incorporation of Certain Information by
Reference&#148; in this prospectus, and in particular the periodic and current reporting documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;Commission&#148;). We have not authorized any other person to provide you with
different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities, and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any
jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or any documents we
incorporate by reference herein or therein is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_2"></A>WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have filed with the Commission a registration statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-8</FONT> under the Securities Act with
respect to the securities offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules in accordance with Commission rules and regulations. For further
information with respect to the Company and the securities being offered hereby, you should read the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules. Statements contained in this prospectus, including documents that we have incorporated
by reference, as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and, with respect to any contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement or any other such document, each such
statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the corresponding exhibit. You should review the complete document to evaluate these statements. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other documents with the Commission under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. The Commission maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, including the Company, that file electronically with the Commission. You may obtain copies of
the registration statement and its exhibits and the other documents that we file with the Commission at <U>www.sec.gov</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We also make
these documents available on our website at www.bridgeraerospace.com. Our website and the information contained or connected to our website is not incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and you should not consider it part of this prospectus.
Our principal executive office is located at 90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714, and can be reached by telephone at (406) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">813-0079.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_3"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Commission rules permit us to incorporate by reference information in this prospectus. This means that we can disclose important
information to you by referring you to another document filed separately with the Commission. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, except for information superseded by information contained in this
prospectus itself or in any subsequently filed incorporated document. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents set forth below that we have previously filed with the Commission (Registration
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;001-41603,</FONT> other than information in such documents that is deemed to be furnished and not filed. These documents contain important information about the Company and its business and financial
condition. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The
<A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523106434/d681965d424b3.htm">prospectus</A> relating to the Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-1,</FONT> as amended (File
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-269456),</FONT> filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, which contains the Company&#146;s audited financial statements for the latest fiscal year for
which such statements have been filed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Company&#146;s Current Report on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523016927/d449500d8k.htm">Form
 8-K</A>, filed with the Commission on January&nbsp;27, 2023; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The description of the Common Stock contained in the Company&#146;s registration statement on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523014338/d426346d8a12b.htm">Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-A</FONT></A>, filed with the Commission on January&nbsp;24, 2023, including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this prospectus and prior to the completion of this offering and after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus and to be a
part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any statement contained herein or in a document incorporated or deemed to be
incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus, or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is
deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus, modifies or supersedes such earlier statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Documents incorporated by reference are available from us without charge, excluding all exhibits unless specifically incorporated by reference
as an exhibit to this prospectus. Prospective investors may obtain documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus by requesting them in writing or by telephone from us at our executive offices at: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">90 Aviation Lane </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Belgrade, MT
59714 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Telephone: (406) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">813-0079</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_4"></A>SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain statements included in this prospectus are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements, including for purposes of the safe
harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148;
&#147;continue,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;would,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; &#147;predict,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148; &#147;seem,&#148;
&#147;seek,&#148; &#147;future,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148; &#147;target,&#148; and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean
that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1)&nbsp;references with respect to the anticipated benefits of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August&nbsp;3, 2022 (the
&#147;Merger Agreement&#148; and the transactions contemplated therein, the &#147;Business Combination&#148;), by and among Jack Creek Investment Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company, Wildfire New PubCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct,
wholly-owned subsidiary of JCIC, Wildfire Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, Wildfire Merger Sub II, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, Wildfire Merger
Sub III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, Wildfire GP Sub IV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, BTOF (Grannus Feeder)&#151;NQ L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, and Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; (2)&nbsp;references with respect to anticipated expansion of Bridger&#146;s operations and increased deployment of Bridger&#146;s aircraft
fleet; (3)&nbsp;Bridger&#146;s business plans and growth plans; (4)&nbsp;increases in the aerial firefighting market; (5)&nbsp;current and future potential commercial and customer relationships; and (6)&nbsp;anticipated investments in additional
aircraft, capital resource, and research and development and the effect of these investments. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this prospectus, and on the current expectations of Bridger&#146;s
management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a
prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Bridger. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business
Combination; Bridger&#146;s ability to successfully and timely develop, sell and expand its technology and products, and otherwise implement its growth strategy; risks relating to Bridger&#146;s operations and business, including information
technology and cybersecurity risks, loss of requisite licenses, flight safety risks, loss of key customers and deterioration in relationships between Bridger and its employees; risks related to increased competition; risks relating to potential
disruption of current plans, operations and infrastructure of Bridger as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; risks that Bridger is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; risks that Bridger experiences
difficulties managing its growth and expanding operations; the ability to compete with existing or new companies that could cause downward pressure on prices, fewer customer orders, reduced margins, the inability to take advantage of new business
opportunities, and the loss of market share; the impact of the coronavirus pandemic; the ability to successfully select, execute or integrate future </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">acquisitions into the business, which could result in material adverse effects to operations
and financial conditions; and those factors discussed in the section of the prospectus relating to the Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-1,</FONT> as amended (File
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-269456),</FONT> filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, entitled &#147;Risk Factors&#148;. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove
incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties above are not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that Bridger presently does not know or that
Bridger currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward looking statements reflect Bridger&#146;s expectations, plans or forecasts of
future events and views as of the date of this prospectus. Bridger anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Bridger&#146;s assessments to change. However, while Bridger may elect to update these forward-looking statements at
some point in the future, Bridger specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Bridger&#146;s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this prospectus.
Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_5"></A>PROSPECTUS SUMMARY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Commission. We have provided to you in this prospectus a general
description of the Selling Stockholders and the distribution of the shares. To the extent there is a conflict between the information contained in this prospectus and any of our subsequent filings with the Commission, the information in the document
having the later date shall modify or supersede the earlier statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Commission, the
registration statement, of which this prospectus forms part, includes additional information not contained in this prospectus. You may read the registration statement and the other reports we file with the Commission at the Commission&#146;s website
or at the Commission&#146;s offices described above under the heading &#147;Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference&#148; if necessary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used in this prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires or indicates, references to &#147;Bridger,&#148; &#147;Company,&#148;
&#147;we,&#148; &#147;our,&#148; and &#147;us,&#148; refer to Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Overview </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bridger provides aerial wildfire management, relief and suppression and firefighting services using next generation technology and sustainable
and environmentally safe firefighting methods. Our mission is to save lives, property and habitats threatened by wildfires, leveraging our world-class team, specialized aircraft and innovative use of technology and data. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The mailing address of our principal executive office is 90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714 and our telephone number is (406) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">813-0079.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Company History </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bridger was founded by our Chief Executive Officer and former Navy Seal officer Timothy Sheehy, in Bozeman, Montana in 2014 with one aircraft
and a vision to build a global enterprise to fight wildfires. Bridger has since grown into a full-spectrum aerial firefighting service provider in the U.S. and in the field of aerial wildfire management, offering technology and services to provide
front-line firefighters and fire suppression decision-makers access to key fire data in order to effectively combat wildfires. As of December&nbsp;31, 2022, the Company has a team of 166 employees and has developed an ecosystem of solutions,
services and technologies supporting firefighting ground crews and the public. On January&nbsp;24, 2023, we completed the Merger whereby we became a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The Offering </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">The Shares offered hereby involve a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investment. You should read the &#147;Risk Factors&#148; section of this prospectus
beginning on page S-2 for a discussion of factors to consider before deciding to invest in our Common Stock.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in shares of our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. Investors should carefully consider the risks we have described under
&#147;Risk Factors&#148; in our prospectus relating to the Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-1,</FONT> as amended (Registration <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-269456),</FONT> filed with the Commission
under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, together with all the other information appearing in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus, before deciding to invest in our Common Stock. If any of the events or
developments we have described occur, our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially or adversely affected. As a result, the market price of our Common Stock could decline, and investors could lose all or part of
their investment. The risks and uncertainties we have described are not the only risks and uncertainties that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business
operations. The risks we have described also include forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. See &#147;Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Selling Stockholders will determine at what price they may sell the offered shares, and such sales may be made at prevailing market prices
or at privately negotiated prices. See &#147;Plan of Distribution&#148; below for more information. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_7"></A>USE OF
PROCEEDS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock by the Selling Stockholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_8"></A>SELLING STOCKHOLDERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The table below sets forth information concerning the resale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from
the resale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The table below sets forth, as of April 19, 2023 (the &#147;Determination
Date&#148;), (i) the name of each person who is offering the resale of shares by this prospectus and their position with us; (ii)&nbsp;the number of shares (and the percentage, if 1% or more) of Common Stock beneficially owned (as such term is
defined in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;13d-3&nbsp;under</FONT> the Exchange Act) by each person; (iii)&nbsp;the number of shares that each Selling Stockholder may offer for sale from time to time pursuant to this prospectus, whether
or not such Selling Stockholder has a present intention to do so; and (iv)&nbsp;the number of shares (and the percentage, if 1% or more) of Common Stock each person will own after the offering, assuming they sell all of the shares offered. Unless
otherwise indicated, beneficial ownership is direct and the person indicated has sole voting and investment power. The address for each Selling Stockholder listed in the table below is c/o&nbsp;Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 90 Aviation
Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The table below has been prepared based upon the information furnished to us by the Selling Stockholders as of
the Determination Date, and we have not independently verified this information. The Selling Stockholders identified below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of some or all of their shares since the date on which the information in the
following table is presented in transactions exempt from or not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information concerning the Selling Stockholders may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or
supplement this prospectus accordingly. We cannot give an estimate as to the number of shares of Common Stock that will actually be held by the Selling Stockholders upon termination of this offering because the Selling Stockholders may offer some or
all of their Common Stock under the offering contemplated by this prospectus or acquire additional shares of Common Stock. The total number of shares that may be sold hereunder will not exceed the number of shares offered hereby. Please read the
section entitled &#147;Plan of Distribution&#148; in this prospectus. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Stephen Zinda</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jeff Cavara</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sam Davis</P></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Less than one percent </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or
investment power with respect to securities. Except where we had knowledge of such ownership, the number presented in this column may not include shares held in street name or through other entities over which the Selling Stockholder has voting and
dispositive power. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The shares being offered by the Selling Stockholders are issuable pursuant to restricted stock units
outstanding on the Determination Date, and may be acquired more than 60 days from the Determination Date. As a result, these shares are not beneficially owned as of the Determination Date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Assumes all of the shares of Common Stock being offered are sold in the offering, that shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by such Selling Stockholder on the Determination Date but not being offered pursuant to this prospectus (if any) are not sold, and that no additional shares are purchased or otherwise acquired other than pursuant to the restricted
stock units relating to the shares being offered. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Percentages are based on the 43,769,290 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the Determination
Date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_9"></A>DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES BEING OFFERED </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These summaries are not intended
to be a complete summary of the rights of Company stockholders and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Company&#146;s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the &#147;Amended and Restated Charter&#148;) and the Amended
and Restated Bylaws of Bridger, dated as of January&nbsp;24, 2023 (the &#147;Amended and Restated Bylaws&#148;), copies of which are included as Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2, respectively, to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Authorized Capital Stock </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Amended and Restated Charter authorizes the issuance of 1,010,000,000&nbsp;shares, consisting of (i) 1,000,000,000&nbsp;shares of Common Stock and (ii) 10,000,000&nbsp;shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share (of which 1,000,000 shares
are designated as the &#147;Series A Preferred Stock&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voting Power </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. There is no cumulative
voting with respect to the election of directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Dividends </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the Delaware General Corporation Law (&#147;DGCL&#148;) and the rights of holders of preferred stock, holders of Common Stock are
entitled to receive ratable dividends when, as and if declared by the Board out of funds legally available therefore. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Company liquidates, dissolves or wind ups, holders of our Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining available
for distribution to them after payment of liabilities and after provision is made for each class of stock, if any, having preference over our Common Stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preemptive or Other Rights </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to
the DGCL and the rights of holders of our Series A Preferred Stock, holders of our Common Stock have no preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no sinking fund or redemption provisions applicable to our Common Stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Number and Election of Directors </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under
the Amended and Restated Charter, the Company&#146;s board of directors is divided into three (3)&nbsp;classes, designated as Class&nbsp;I, Class&nbsp;II and Class&nbsp;III, with each class consisting of three (3)&nbsp;directors. As a result,
approximately <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-third&nbsp;(1/3)</FONT> of the Company&#146;s board of directors will be elected each year. The directors first elected to Class&nbsp;I will hold office for a term expiring at the 2023 annual
meeting of stockholders; the directors first elected to Class&nbsp;II will hold office for a term expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders; and the directors first elected to Class&nbsp;III will hold office for a term expiring at the 2025
annual meeting of stockholders. At each succeeding annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company, the successors to the class of directors whose term expires at that meeting will be elected by plurality vote of all votes cast at such meeting to
hold office for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders held in the third year following the year of their election. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_10">
</A>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Shares covered by this prospectus are being registered by us for the account of the Selling
Stockholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Shares offered under this prospectus may be sold from time to time directly by or on behalf of the Selling Stockholders
in one or more transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, or through a combination of such methods, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, at fixed prices (which may be changed)
or at negotiated prices. The Selling Stockholders may sell shares through one or more agents, brokers or dealers or directly to purchasers. These brokers or dealers may receive compensation in the form of commissions, discounts or concessions from
the Selling Stockholders and/or purchasers of the shares or both. This compensation as to a particular broker or dealer may be in excess of customary commissions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with sales of Shares, a Selling Stockholder and any participating broker or dealer may be deemed to be underwriters within the
meaning of the Securities Act, and any commissions they receive, and the proceeds of any sale of shares may be deemed to be, underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are bearing all costs relating to the registration of the Shares to which this prospectus relates. Any commissions, selling expenses or
other fees payable to brokers or dealers in connection with any sale of the Shares will be borne by the Selling Stockholder. In order to comply with certain states securities laws, if applicable, the Shares may be sold in those jurisdictions only
through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In certain states, the shares may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in that state, or unless an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is
obtained or complied with. Sales of the Shares must also be made by the Selling Stockholders in compliance with all other applicable state securities laws and regulations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="tx500279_11"></A>LEGAL MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago, Illinois will issue an opinion regarding the legality of certain of the offered securities. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The consolidated financial statements of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, LLC, as of December&nbsp;31, 2022 and 2021 and for the years then
ended, incorporated herein by reference, have been audited by Crowe LLP, an independent registered accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, which is incorporated by reference herein. Such consolidated financial statements are
incorporated herein by reference in reliance on the report of such firm, given on their authority as experts in auditing and accounting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The consolidated financial statements of Jack Creek Investment Corp. as of December&nbsp;31, 2022 and 2021 and for the years then ended,
incorporated herein by reference, have been audited by WithumSmith+Brown, PC, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, which is incorporated by reference herein. Such consolidated financial statements
are incorporated herein by reference in reliance on the report of such firm, given on their authority as experts in auditing and accounting. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;3. Incorporation of Documents by Reference. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following documents previously filed by the Registrant with the Commission are incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement:
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The
<A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523106434/d681965d424b3.htm">prospectus</A> relating to the Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-1,</FONT> as amended (File
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-269456),</FONT> filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, which contains the Company&#146;s audited financial statements for the latest fiscal year for
which such statements have been filed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Company&#146;s Current Report on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523016927/d449500d8k.htm">Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT></A>, filed with the Commission on January&nbsp;27, 2023; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The description of the Common Stock contained in the Registrant&#146;s registration statement on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523014338/d426346d8a12b.htm">Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-A</FONT></A>, filed with the Commission on January&nbsp;24, 2023, including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All documents subsequently filed by the Registrant with the Commission pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), after the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement which indicates that all securities offered hereby
have been sold or which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part hereof from the respective dates of filing of such documents (such documents, and the documents
enumerated above, being hereinafter referred to as &#147;Incorporated Documents&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any statement contained in an Incorporated
Document shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed Incorporated Document modifies or supersedes such statement. Any
such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Registration Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless specifically stated to the contrary, none of the information disclosed by the Registrant under Items
2.02 or 7.01 of any current report on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;8-K,&nbsp;including</FONT> the related exhibits under Item 9.01, that the Registrant may from time to time furnish to the Commission will be incorporated by reference
into, or otherwise included in, this Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;4. Description of Securities. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;5. Interests of
Named Experts and Counsel. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;6. Indemnification of Directors and Officers. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;145(a) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be
made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation), because he or she is or was a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorneys&#146; fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed
to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;145(b) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may indemnify any
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor because the person is or was a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorneys&#146; fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the
best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made with respect to any claim, issue or matter as to which he or she shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of
Chancery or other adjudicating court determines that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all of the circumstances of the case, he or she is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses that the Court of Chancery or
other adjudicating court shall deem proper. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;145(g) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may purchase and
maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to
indemnify the person against such liability under Section&nbsp;145 of the DGCL. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;102(b)(7) of the DGCL provides that a
corporation&#146;s certificate of incorporation may contain a provision eliminating or limiting the personal liability of a director or officer to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or
officer, provided that such provision shall not eliminate or limit liability (i)&nbsp;for the director or officer for any breach of the director or officer&#146;s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii)&nbsp;for the director or
officer for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii)&nbsp;for the director under Section&nbsp;174 of the DGCL (iv)&nbsp;the director or officer for any transaction from which
the director derived an improper personal benefit or (v)&nbsp;for the officer for any action by or in the right of the corporation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Company&#146;s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides for indemnification of its directors, officers, employees and other agents to the maximum extent permitted by the DGCL. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the Company entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors and officers. These agreements require the Company
to indemnify these individuals to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law against liabilities that may arise by reason of their service to the Company, and to advance expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which
they could be indemnified. The Company also intends to enter into indemnification agreements with its future directors and officers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;7.
Exemption from Registration Claimed. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;8. Exhibits. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523016927/d449500dex31.htm">Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company&#146;s Current Report
on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on January&nbsp;27, 2023). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523016927/d449500dex32.htm">Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company&#146;s Current Report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on January&nbsp;27, 2023). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523016927/d449500dex104.htm">Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company&#146;s Current Report
 on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on January&nbsp;27, 2023). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000119312523016927/d449500dex105.htm">Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company&#146;s Current
 Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on January&nbsp;27, 2023) </A></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d500279dex51.htm">Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP with respect to validity of issuance of securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d500279ds8.htm#sig">Powers of Attorney (included in the signature page to this Registration Statement). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Filed herewith. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9. Undertakings. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The undersigned
Registrant hereby undertakes: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this
Registration Statement: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) To include any prospectus required by Section&nbsp;10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or
any material change to such information in the Registration Statement; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>provided, however</I>, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) do not apply if
the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Exchange Act that
are incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial<I>&nbsp;bona
fide</I>&nbsp;offering thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being
registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any
liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the Registrant&#146;s annual report pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan&#146;s annual report
pursuant to Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial<I>&nbsp;bona fide</I>&nbsp;offering thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director,
officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless
in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets
all of the requirements for filing on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-8</FONT> and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Belgrade, Montana, on
April<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP>19, 2023. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Name</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Timothy Sheehy</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Title</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that that each of the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints,
jointly and severally, Timothy Sheehy, Eric Gerratt, and James Muchmore, or either of them (with full power to each of them to act alone), as his or her true and lawful
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorneys-in-fact</FONT></FONT> and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and on his or her behalf to sign, execute and file all amendments
(including, without limitation, post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and any documents required to be filed with respect therewith, with the Commission or any regulatory
authority, granting unto such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorneys-in-fact</FONT></FONT> and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and
necessary to be done in connection therewith and about the premises in order to effectuate the same as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorneys-in-fact</FONT></FONT> and agents, or any of them, or his, her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Timothy Sheehy</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer and Director</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Principal
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Eric Gerratt</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jeffrey Kelter</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">of the Board</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debra Coleman</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dean Heller</P></TD>
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S-8
Table of Contents
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2023
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
88-3599336
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
90 Aviation Lane
Belgrade, MT
59714
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
BRIDGER AEROSPACE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. 2023 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN
BRIDGER AEROSPACE GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. 2023 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
(Full title of the plans)
James Muchmore
Chief
Legal Officer
90 Aviation Lane
Belgrade, MT 59714
Telephone: (406)
813-0079
(Name and address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated
filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☒
Smaller reporting company
☒
Emerging growth company
☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.  ☐
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (this
"Registration Statement") is being
filed by Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Registrant"), relating to (i) 8,517,641 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), issuable under the Bridger
Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2023 Plan") and (ii) 1,006,609 shares of Common Stock issuable under the Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( the "ESPP" and,
together with the 2023 Plan, the "Plans").
This Registration Statement also includes a prospectus (the "Reoffer
Prospectus") prepared in accordance with General Instruction C of Form
S-8
and in accordance with the requirements of Part I of Form
S-3.
This Reoffer Prospectus
may be used for the reoffering and resale of shares of Common Stock that may be deemed to be restricted securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder
that have been acquired by certain of our executive officers and directors, as applicable, being the selling stockholders identified in the Reoffer Prospectus. The number of shares of Common Stock included in the Reoffer Prospectus represents shares
of Common Stock that have been acquired by the selling stockholders pursuant to awards made to the selling stockholders and does not necessarily represent a present intention to sell any or all such shares of Common Stock.
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PART I
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(a) PROSPECTUS
The information specified in Item 1 and Item 2 of Part I of this Registration Statement is omitted from this filing in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 428 under the Securities Act and the introductory note to Part I of Form
S-8.
The documents containing the information specified in Part I will be delivered to plan participants as required
by Rule 428(b)(1).
REOFFER PROSPECTUS
629,881 Shares of Common Stock
Offered by Selling Stockholders
Certain of our
present employees (the "Selling Stockholders"), may offer and sell from time to time, for their own account, up to an aggregate of 629,881 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock," and such shares,
the "Shares"), that may be issued pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted under the Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2023 Plan").
The Shares constitute restricted securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), before the sale
under this prospectus. This prospectus has been prepared for the purpose of registering the Shares under the Securities Act for future sales by the Selling Stockholders, on a continuous or delayed basis, to the public without restriction. The
Selling Stockholders may offer for sale or sell the Shares in varying amounts through public or private transactions at prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. In connection with such sales, the Selling Stockholders and any
participating brokers or dealers may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commission they receive and the proceeds of any sale of the Shares may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under
the Securities Act.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Shares by the Selling Stockholders. We cannot predict
when or in what amounts the Selling Stockholders may sell any of the Shares offered by this prospectus.
Our Common Stock, is listed on
the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "BAER."
We are an
"emerging growth company" under federal securities laws and are subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties
described under the heading "
Risk Factors
" on page
S-2
of this prospectus and under similar headings in the documents that are incorporated by reference into this
prospectus, as well as "
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
" on page
S-ii
of this prospectus.
Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
determined if this prospectus or the accompanying prospectus supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of
this prospectus is April 19, 2023.
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Table of Contents
Page
About this Prospectus
S-i
Where You Can Find More Information
S-i
Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference
S-i
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
S-ii
Prospectus Summary
S-1
Risk Factors
S-2
Use of Proceeds
S-2
Selling Stockholders
S-2
Description of Securities Being Offered
S-3
Plan of Distribution
S-4
Legal Matters
S-4
Experts
S-5
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized any other person
to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. Neither we nor the Selling Stockholders are making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where
the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date hereof. Additionally, any information we have incorporated by reference in this prospectus is accurate only as of
the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of securities. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.
When used in this prospectus, the terms "Bridger," "the Company," "we," "our" and "us"
refer to Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise specified.
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus contains important information you should know before investing, including important information about the Company and the
securities being offered. You should carefully read this prospectus, as well as the additional information contained in the documents described under "Where You Can Find More Information" and "Incorporation of Certain Information by
Reference" in this prospectus, and in particular the periodic and current reporting documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). We have not authorized any other person to provide you with
different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities, and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any
jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or any documents we
incorporate by reference herein or therein is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the Commission a registration statement on Form
S-8
under the Securities Act with
respect to the securities offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and its exhibits and schedules in accordance with Commission rules and regulations. For further
information with respect to the Company and the securities being offered hereby, you should read the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules. Statements contained in this prospectus, including documents that we have incorporated
by reference, as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and, with respect to any contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement or any other such document, each such
statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the corresponding exhibit. You should review the complete document to evaluate these statements.
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other documents with the Commission under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. The Commission maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, including the Company, that file electronically with the Commission. You may obtain copies of
the registration statement and its exhibits and the other documents that we file with the Commission at
www.sec.gov
.
We also make
these documents available on our website at www.bridgeraerospace.com. Our website and the information contained or connected to our website is not incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and you should not consider it part of this prospectus.
Our principal executive office is located at 90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714, and can be reached by telephone at (406)
813-0079.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
The Commission rules permit us to incorporate by reference information in this prospectus. This means that we can disclose important
information to you by referring you to another document filed separately with the Commission. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, except for information superseded by information contained in this
prospectus itself or in any subsequently filed incorporated document. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents set forth below that we have previously filed with the Commission (Registration
No. 001-41603,
other than information in such documents that is deemed to be furnished and not filed. These documents contain important information about the Company and its business and financial
condition.
(1)
The
prospectus
relating to the Registration Statement on Form
S-1,
as amended (File
No. 333-269456),
filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, which contains the Company's audited financial statements for the latest fiscal year for
which such statements have been filed;
(2)
The Company's Current Report on
Form
 8-K
, filed with the Commission on January 27, 2023; and
(3)
The description of the Common Stock contained in the Company's registration statement on
Form
8-A
, filed with the Commission on January 24, 2023, including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description.
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All documents filed by us pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this prospectus and prior to the completion of this offering and after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus and to be a
part hereof from the date of filing of such documents.
Any statement contained herein or in a document incorporated or deemed to be
incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus, or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is
deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus, modifies or supersedes such earlier statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.
Documents incorporated by reference are available from us without charge, excluding all exhibits unless specifically incorporated by reference
as an exhibit to this prospectus. Prospective investors may obtain documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus by requesting them in writing or by telephone from us at our executive offices at:
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
90 Aviation Lane
Belgrade, MT
59714
Telephone: (406)
813-0079
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this prospectus are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements, including for purposes of the safe
harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate,"
"continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem,"
"seek," "future," "outlook," "target," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean
that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (1) references with respect to the anticipated benefits of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 3, 2022 (the
"Merger Agreement" and the transactions contemplated therein, the "Business Combination"), by and among Jack Creek Investment Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company, Wildfire New PubCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct,
wholly-owned subsidiary of JCIC, Wildfire Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, Wildfire Merger Sub II, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, Wildfire Merger
Sub III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, Wildfire GP Sub IV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridger, BTOF (Grannus Feeder)—NQ L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, and Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; (2) references with respect to anticipated expansion of Bridger's operations and increased deployment of Bridger's aircraft
fleet; (3) Bridger's business plans and growth plans; (4) increases in the aerial firefighting market; (5) current and future potential commercial and customer relationships; and (6) anticipated investments in additional
aircraft, capital resource, and research and development and the effect of these investments. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this prospectus, and on the current expectations of Bridger's
management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a
prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Bridger. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business
Combination; Bridger's ability to successfully and timely develop, sell and expand its technology and products, and otherwise implement its growth strategy; risks relating to Bridger's operations and business, including information
technology and cybersecurity risks, loss of requisite licenses, flight safety risks, loss of key customers and deterioration in relationships between Bridger and its employees; risks related to increased competition; risks relating to potential
disruption of current plans, operations and infrastructure of Bridger as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; risks that Bridger is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; risks that Bridger experiences
difficulties managing its growth and expanding operations; the ability to compete with existing or new companies that could cause downward pressure on prices, fewer customer orders, reduced margins, the inability to take advantage of new business
opportunities, and the loss of market share; the impact of the coronavirus pandemic; the ability to successfully select, execute or integrate future
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acquisitions into the business, which could result in material adverse effects to operations
and financial conditions; and those factors discussed in the section of the prospectus relating to the Registration Statement on Form
S-1,
as amended (File
No. 333-269456),
filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, entitled "Risk Factors". If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove
incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties above are not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that Bridger presently does not know or that
Bridger currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward looking statements reflect Bridger's expectations, plans or forecasts of
future events and views as of the date of this prospectus. Bridger anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Bridger's assessments to change. However, while Bridger may elect to update these forward-looking statements at
some point in the future, Bridger specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Bridger's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this prospectus.
Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Commission. We have provided to you in this prospectus a general
description of the Selling Stockholders and the distribution of the shares. To the extent there is a conflict between the information contained in this prospectus and any of our subsequent filings with the Commission, the information in the document
having the later date shall modify or supersede the earlier statement.
As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Commission, the
registration statement, of which this prospectus forms part, includes additional information not contained in this prospectus. You may read the registration statement and the other reports we file with the Commission at the Commission's website
or at the Commission's offices described above under the heading "Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference" if necessary
As used in this prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires or indicates, references to "Bridger," "Company,"
"we," "our," and "us," refer to Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Overview
Bridger provides aerial wildfire management, relief and suppression and firefighting services using next generation technology and sustainable
and environmentally safe firefighting methods. Our mission is to save lives, property and habitats threatened by wildfires, leveraging our world-class team, specialized aircraft and innovative use of technology and data.
The mailing address of our principal executive office is 90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714 and our telephone number is (406)
813-0079.
Company History
Bridger was founded by our Chief Executive Officer and former Navy Seal officer Timothy Sheehy, in Bozeman, Montana in 2014 with one aircraft
and a vision to build a global enterprise to fight wildfires. Bridger has since grown into a full-spectrum aerial firefighting service provider in the U.S. and in the field of aerial wildfire management, offering technology and services to provide
front-line firefighters and fire suppression decision-makers access to key fire data in order to effectively combat wildfires. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has a team of 166 employees and has developed an ecosystem of solutions,
services and technologies supporting firefighting ground crews and the public. On January 24, 2023, we completed the Merger whereby we became a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market.
The Offering
Shares to be registered for sale by the Selling Stockholders
629,881 shares of Common Stock
Use of Proceeds
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of our Common Stock by the Selling Stockholders.
NASDAQ Trading Symbol
BAER
Risk Factors
The Shares offered hereby involve a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investment. You should read the "Risk Factors" section of this prospectus
beginning on page S-2 for a discussion of factors to consider before deciding to invest in our Common Stock.
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RISK FACTORS
Investing in shares of our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. Investors should carefully consider the risks we have described under
"Risk Factors" in our prospectus relating to the Registration Statement on Form
S-1,
as amended (Registration
No. 333-269456),
filed with the Commission
under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, together with all the other information appearing in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus, before deciding to invest in our Common Stock. If any of the events or
developments we have described occur, our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially or adversely affected. As a result, the market price of our Common Stock could decline, and investors could lose all or part of
their investment. The risks and uncertainties we have described are not the only risks and uncertainties that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business
operations. The risks we have described also include forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ substantially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. See "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements."
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
The Selling Stockholders will determine at what price they may sell the offered shares, and such sales may be made at prevailing market prices
or at privately negotiated prices. See "Plan of Distribution" below for more information.
USE OF
PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock by the Selling Stockholders.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The table below sets forth information concerning the resale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from
the resale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders.
The table below sets forth, as of April 19, 2023 (the "Determination
Date"), (i) the name of each person who is offering the resale of shares by this prospectus and their position with us; (ii) the number of shares (and the percentage, if 1% or more) of Common Stock beneficially owned (as such term is
defined in
Rule 13d-3 under
the Exchange Act) by each person; (iii) the number of shares that each Selling Stockholder may offer for sale from time to time pursuant to this prospectus, whether
or not such Selling Stockholder has a present intention to do so; and (iv) the number of shares (and the percentage, if 1% or more) of Common Stock each person will own after the offering, assuming they sell all of the shares offered. Unless
otherwise indicated, beneficial ownership is direct and the person indicated has sole voting and investment power. The address for each Selling Stockholder listed in the table below is c/o Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. 90 Aviation
Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714.
The table below has been prepared based upon the information furnished to us by the Selling Stockholders as of
the Determination Date, and we have not independently verified this information. The Selling Stockholders identified below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of some or all of their shares since the date on which the information in the
following table is presented in transactions exempt from or not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information concerning the Selling Stockholders may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or
supplement this prospectus accordingly. We cannot give an estimate as to the number of shares of Common Stock that will actually be held by the Selling Stockholders upon termination of this offering because the Selling Stockholders may offer some or
all of their Common Stock under the offering contemplated by this prospectus or acquire additional shares of Common Stock. The total number of shares that may be sold hereunder will not exceed the number of shares offered hereby. Please read the
section entitled "Plan of Distribution" in this prospectus.
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Selling Stockholder
Shares of
Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned Prior
to this
Offering (1)
Percentage
of Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned
Before
Resale
(1)(4)
Shares of
Common
Stock
Offered for
Resale in this
Offering(2)
Shares of
Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned After
this Offering
(3)
Percentage
of Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned
After
Resale
(1)(4)
Stephen Zinda
—
—
118,103
—
—
Jeff Cavara
—
—
5,624
—
—
Sam Davis
—
—
393,675
—
—
Elise Byron
—
—
112,479
—
—
*
Less than one percent
(1)
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or
investment power with respect to securities. Except where we had knowledge of such ownership, the number presented in this column may not include shares held in street name or through other entities over which the Selling Stockholder has voting and
dispositive power.
(2)
The shares being offered by the Selling Stockholders are issuable pursuant to restricted stock units
outstanding on the Determination Date, and may be acquired more than 60 days from the Determination Date. As a result, these shares are not beneficially owned as of the Determination Date.
(3)
Assumes all of the shares of Common Stock being offered are sold in the offering, that shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by such Selling Stockholder on the Determination Date but not being offered pursuant to this prospectus (if any) are not sold, and that no additional shares are purchased or otherwise acquired other than pursuant to the restricted
stock units relating to the shares being offered.
(4)
Percentages are based on the 43,769,290 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the Determination
Date.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES BEING OFFERED
General
These summaries are not intended
to be a complete summary of the rights of Company stockholders and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Amended and Restated Charter") and the Amended
and Restated Bylaws of Bridger, dated as of January 24, 2023 (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"), copies of which are included as Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2, respectively, to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
Authorized Capital Stock
The
Amended and Restated Charter authorizes the issuance of 1,010,000,000 shares, consisting of (i) 1,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share (of which 1,000,000 shares
are designated as the "Series A Preferred Stock").
Voting Power
Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. There is no cumulative
voting with respect to the election of directors.
Dividends
Subject to the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL") and the rights of holders of preferred stock, holders of Common Stock are
entitled to receive ratable dividends when, as and if declared by the Board out of funds legally available therefore.
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Liquidation, Dissolution and Winding Up
If the Company liquidates, dissolves or wind ups, holders of our Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining available
for distribution to them after payment of liabilities and after provision is made for each class of stock, if any, having preference over our Common Stock.
Preemptive or Other Rights
Subject to
the DGCL and the rights of holders of our Series A Preferred Stock, holders of our Common Stock have no preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no sinking fund or redemption provisions applicable to our Common Stock.
Number and Election of Directors
Under
the Amended and Restated Charter, the Company's board of directors is divided into three (3) classes, designated as Class I, Class II and Class III, with each class consisting of three (3) directors. As a result,
approximately
one-third (1/3)
of the Company's board of directors will be elected each year. The directors first elected to Class I will hold office for a term expiring at the 2023 annual
meeting of stockholders; the directors first elected to Class II will hold office for a term expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders; and the directors first elected to Class III will hold office for a term expiring at the 2025
annual meeting of stockholders. At each succeeding annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company, the successors to the class of directors whose term expires at that meeting will be elected by plurality vote of all votes cast at such meeting to
hold office for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders held in the third year following the year of their election.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Shares covered by this prospectus are being registered by us for the account of the Selling
Stockholders.
The Shares offered under this prospectus may be sold from time to time directly by or on behalf of the Selling Stockholders
in one or more transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, or through a combination of such methods, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, at fixed prices (which may be changed)
or at negotiated prices. The Selling Stockholders may sell shares through one or more agents, brokers or dealers or directly to purchasers. These brokers or dealers may receive compensation in the form of commissions, discounts or concessions from
the Selling Stockholders and/or purchasers of the shares or both. This compensation as to a particular broker or dealer may be in excess of customary commissions.
In connection with sales of Shares, a Selling Stockholder and any participating broker or dealer may be deemed to be underwriters within the
meaning of the Securities Act, and any commissions they receive, and the proceeds of any sale of shares may be deemed to be, underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
We are bearing all costs relating to the registration of the Shares to which this prospectus relates. Any commissions, selling expenses or
other fees payable to brokers or dealers in connection with any sale of the Shares will be borne by the Selling Stockholder. In order to comply with certain states securities laws, if applicable, the Shares may be sold in those jurisdictions only
through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In certain states, the shares may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in that state, or unless an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is
obtained or complied with. Sales of the Shares must also be made by the Selling Stockholders in compliance with all other applicable state securities laws and regulations.
LEGAL MATTERS
Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago, Illinois will issue an opinion regarding the legality of certain of the offered securities.
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EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, LLC, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and for the years then
ended, incorporated herein by reference, have been audited by Crowe LLP, an independent registered accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, which is incorporated by reference herein. Such consolidated financial statements are
incorporated herein by reference in reliance on the report of such firm, given on their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.
The consolidated financial statements of Jack Creek Investment Corp. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and for the years then ended,
incorporated herein by reference, have been audited by WithumSmith+Brown, PC, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, which is incorporated by reference herein. Such consolidated financial statements
are incorporated herein by reference in reliance on the report of such firm, given on their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.
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PART II
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Item 3. Incorporation of Documents by Reference.
The following documents previously filed by the Registrant with the Commission are incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement:
(1)
The
prospectus
relating to the Registration Statement on Form
S-1,
as amended (File
No. 333-269456),
filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, on April 19, 2023, which contains the Company's audited financial statements for the latest fiscal year for
which such statements have been filed;
(2)
The Company's Current Report on
Form
8-K
, filed with the Commission on January 27, 2023; and
(3)
The description of the Common Stock contained in the Registrant's registration statement on
Form
8-A
, filed with the Commission on January 24, 2023, including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description.
All documents subsequently filed by the Registrant with the Commission pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), after the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement which indicates that all securities offered hereby
have been sold or which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part hereof from the respective dates of filing of such documents (such documents, and the documents
enumerated above, being hereinafter referred to as "Incorporated Documents").
Any statement contained in an Incorporated
Document shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed Incorporated Document modifies or supersedes such statement. Any
such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Registration Statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless specifically stated to the contrary, none of the information disclosed by the Registrant under Items
2.02 or 7.01 of any current report on
Form 8-K, including
the related exhibits under Item 9.01, that the Registrant may from time to time furnish to the Commission will be incorporated by reference
into, or otherwise included in, this Registration Statement.
Item 4. Description of Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Interests of
Named Experts and Counsel.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section 145(a) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be
made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation), because he or she is or was a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed
to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
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Section 145(b) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may indemnify any
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor because the person is or was a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the
best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made with respect to any claim, issue or matter as to which he or she shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of
Chancery or other adjudicating court determines that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all of the circumstances of the case, he or she is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses that the Court of Chancery or
other adjudicating court shall deem proper.
Section 145(g) of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation may purchase and
maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to
indemnify the person against such liability under Section 145 of the DGCL.
Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL provides that a
corporation's certificate of incorporation may contain a provision eliminating or limiting the personal liability of a director or officer to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or
officer, provided that such provision shall not eliminate or limit liability (i) for the director or officer for any breach of the director or officer's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for the director or
officer for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) for the director under Section 174 of the DGCL (iv) the director or officer for any transaction from which
the director derived an improper personal benefit or (v) for the officer for any action by or in the right of the corporation.
The
Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides for indemnification of its directors, officers, employees and other agents to the maximum extent permitted by the DGCL.
In addition, the Company entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors and officers. These agreements require the Company
to indemnify these individuals to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law against liabilities that may arise by reason of their service to the Company, and to advance expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which
they could be indemnified. The Company also intends to enter into indemnification agreements with its future directors and officers.
Item 7.
Exemption from Registration Claimed.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Exhibits.
Exhibit
No.
Description
4.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (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).
4.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (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).
4.3
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).
4.4
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)
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*5.1
Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP with respect to validity of issuance of securities.
*23.1
Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
*23.2
Consent of Crowe LLP
*23.3
Consent of WithumSmith+Brown, PC.
*24.1
Powers of Attorney (included in the signature page to this Registration Statement).
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Filing Fee Table
*
Filed herewith.
Item 9. Undertakings.
(a) The undersigned
Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this
Registration Statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement; and
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or
any material change to such information in the Registration Statement;
provided, however
, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) do not apply if
the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that
are incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona
fide
offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being
registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(b) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any
liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the Registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report
pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide
offering thereof.
(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director,
officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless
in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets
all of the requirements for filing on Form
S-8
and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Belgrade, Montana, on
April
19, 2023.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
By
/s/ Timothy Sheehy
Name
Timothy Sheehy
Title
Chief Executive Officer
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that that each of the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints,
jointly and severally, Timothy Sheehy, Eric Gerratt, and James Muchmore, or either of them (with full power to each of them to act alone), as his or her true and lawful
attorneys-in-fact
and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and on his or her behalf to sign, execute and file all amendments
(including, without limitation, post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and any documents required to be filed with respect therewith, with the Commission or any regulatory
authority, granting unto such
attorneys-in-fact
and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and
necessary to be done in connection therewith and about the premises in order to effectuate the same as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such
attorneys-in-fact
and agents, or any of them, or his, her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Timothy Sheehy
Timothy Sheehy
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal
Executive Officer)
April 19, 2023
/s/ Eric Gerratt
Eric Gerratt
Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Accounting
and Financial Officer)
April 19, 2023
/s/ Jeffrey Kelter
Jeffrey Kelter
Director and
Non-Executive
Chairman
of the Board
April 19, 2023
/s/ Debra Coleman
Debra Coleman
Director
April 19, 2023
/s/ Dean Heller
Dean Heller
Director
April 19, 2023
/s/ Todd Hirsch
Todd Hirsch
Director
April 19, 2023
/s/ Wyman Howard
Wyman Howard
Director
April 19, 2023
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/s/ McAndrew Rudisill
McAndrew Rudisill
Chief Investment Officer and Director
April 19, 2023
/s/ Robert Savage
Robert Savage
Director
April 19, 2023
/s/ Matthew Sheehy
Matthew Sheehy
Director
April 19, 2023