BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) (“BRP” or the “Company”)
announced today that Bain Capital Integral Investors II, L.P.
(“Bain” or the “Selling Shareholder”), and the Company have
entered into an agreement with BMO Capital Markets to complete a
secondary offering on a bought deal basis (the "Offering").
Under the agreement, BMO Capital Markets has agreed to purchase
1,500,000 subordinate voting shares of the Company
(the "Subordinate Voting Shares") at a price to the public of
C$92.90 per subordinate voting share.
In connection with the Offering, the Company
will file a preliminary prospectus supplement to its short form
base shelf prospectus dated February 23, 2023. The preliminary
prospectus supplement will be filed with the securities regulatory
authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada as
well as with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as
part of a registration statement on Form F-10 under the U.S./Canada
Multijurisdictional Disclosure System.
Bain and its affiliates currently hold
13,625,187 multiple voting shares of the Company
(the "Multiple Voting Shares") representing approximately
18.2% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the
"Shares") and approximately 29.7% of the voting power attached to
all of the Shares. Following the closing of the Offering, Bain and
its affiliates will hold 12,125,187 Multiple
Voting Shares, representing approximately 16.2% of the issued and
outstanding Shares and approximately 27.1% of the voting power
attached to all of the Shares.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be paid
directly to the Selling Shareholder. The Company will not receive
any proceeds from the Offering.
BRP's Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq Global Select Market
(NASDAQ) under the symbol “DOO” and “DOOO”, respectively.
The Offering is expected to close on or about
April 19, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Offering is being made only by means of the
prospectus supplement and the registration statement which contain
important information about the Offering. When available, a copy of
the preliminary prospectus supplement, and the prospectus
supplement, can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on
EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and a copy of the registration statement can
be found on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the
prospectus supplement relating to the Offering may be obtained upon
request in Canada by contacting BMO Capital Markets, Brampton
Distribution Centre c/o The Data Group of Companies, 9195 Torbram
Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 6H2 by telephone at (905) 791-3151
Ext. 4312 or by email at torbramwarehouse@datagroup.ca, and in the
United States by contacting BMO Capital Markets Corp., Attn: Equity
Syndicate Department, 3 Times Square, 25th Floor, New York, NY
10036 (Attn: Equity Syndicate). Prospective investors should read
the preliminary prospectus supplement and registration statement
before making an investment decision.
In connection with the consummation of the
Offering, Bain expects to complete a distribution in kind of up to
1,100,000 Multiple Voting Shares to certain of its affiliates and
limited partners, which Multiple Voting Shares will be subject to a
contractual lock-up or statutory restrictions on transfer.
No securities regulatory authority has either
approved or disapproved the contents of this press release. This
press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of
these securities in any province, state or jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the
registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
province, state or jurisdiction.
About BRP BRP Inc. is a global
leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and
boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer
focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive
brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft
and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and
Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion
systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational
aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access
to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes
its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and
apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience.
Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models
for its existing product lines and exploring new low voltage and
human assisted product categories. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada,
BRP has annual sales of $10.4 billion from over 130 countries and a
global workforce of close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax,
Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, and the BRP logo are trademarks of
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTSCertain statements included in this press
release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the
proposed offering and other statements that are not historical
facts, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of applicable securities laws. The words "may", "will", "would",
"should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends",
"trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes" "estimates",
"outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the
negative or other variations of these words or other comparable
words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve
inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on a number of
assumptions, and are subject to important risks and uncertainties,
both general and specific, made by the Company in light of its
experience and perception of historical trends. Forward-looking
statements cannot be relied upon due to, amongst other things,
changing external events and general uncertainties of the business.
Completion of the proposed offering is subject to numerous factors,
many of which are beyond BRP’s control, including but not limited
to, the failure of customary closing conditions and other important
factors disclosed previously and from time to time in BRP’s filings
with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces
and territories of Canada and the United States. The
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made
as of the date of the press release (or as of the date they are
otherwise stated to be made), and are subject to change after such
date and the Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect
future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs,
unless required by applicable securities regulations.
For information:
Émilie Proulx |
Philippe Deschênes |
Media Relations |
Investor Relations |
media@brp.com |
Tel.: 450.532.6462 |
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philippe.deschenes@brp.com |
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