Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering

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Academy Sports and Outdoors has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $13.00 per share, offering 15,625,000 shares. Trading is set to commence on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ASO on October 2, 2020, with the offering closing on October 6, 2020. The company expects to net approximately $182.8 million from the IPO, intended for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The underwriters have an option to purchase 2,343,750 additional shares to cover over-allotments.

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• Net proceeds of approximately $182.8 million to be used for general corporate purposes and debt repayment.
• Initial public offering priced at $13.00 per share, indicating strong market interest.

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• Potential dilution for existing shareholders if underwriters exercise their option for additional shares.

KATY, Texas, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,625,000 shares of its common stock at $13.00 per share.  Shares of Academy's common stock are expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on October 2, 2020, under the ticker symbol "ASO," and the offering is expected to close on October 6, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.  Academy has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,343,750 shares of its common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. 

Academy will receive net proceeds of approximately $182.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses and intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of certain indebtedness.

Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, KKR Capital Markets and BofA Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.  Evercore ISI, Guggenheim Securities, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities are acting as bookrunners. Stephens Inc., Capital One Securities, Loop Capital Markets, CastleOak Securities, L.P., Blaylock Van, LLC, Cabrera Capital Markets LLC, Ramirez & Co., Inc. and R. Seelaus & Co., LLC are acting as co-managers.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus.  Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC,  Attn: Prospectus Department, 6933 Louis Stephens Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, by telephone at 800-221-1037, or by email at usa.prospectus@credit-suisse.com; or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, by telephone at 866-803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com.

A registration statement, including a prospectus, relating to these securities has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Academy
Academy is one of the leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailers in the United States.  Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 259 stores across 16 contiguous states, primarily in the southern United States.  Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers.  Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, footwear and sports & recreation through both leading national brands and a portfolio of 17 private label brands, which go well beyond traditional sporting goods and apparel offerings.

Forward Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are based on Academy's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance.  The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify.  Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond Academy's control.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Academy's filings with the SEC, including its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended from time to time, under the caption "Risk Factors."  Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release.  Academy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

 

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FAQ

What is the offering price for Academy Sports and Outdoors' IPO?

The offering price is $13.00 per share.

When will Academy Sports and Outdoors shares begin trading?

Shares are expected to begin trading on October 2, 2020.

What is the purpose of the proceeds from the IPO?

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment.

How many shares are being offered in the IPO?

A total of 15,625,000 shares are being offered.

What is the ticker symbol for Academy Sports and Outdoors?

The ticker symbol is ASO.