First Manhattan Co. LLC Increases Stake in Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings to 10.3%

First Manhattan Co. LLC, along with its affiliates FMC Group Holdings LP and First Manhattan Management LLC, has filed an amended Schedule 13G (Amendment No. 1) for Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (BAER). As of March 31, 2026, the reporting persons collectively hold 5,763,555 shares of common stock, representing a 10.3% ownership stake in the company. This reflects a significant increase from their previously reported position of 3,842,180 shares. Of the total shares, First Manhattan Co. LLC reported sole voting and dispositive power over 3,250,000 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 2,513,555 shares. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. The reporting entities are based in New York and operate as investment advisers and holding companies.