Dutch Bros Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering, Including Exercise of Underwriters’ Option

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Dutch Bros Inc. has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of 24,210,526 shares of Class A common stock at a public price of $23 per share, generating approximately $556.8 million before expenses. The IPO included an underwriters' option for an additional 3,157,894 shares. Trading commenced on the NYSE under the symbol 'BROS' on September 15, 2021. Major underwriters for the offering included BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Jefferies LLC. Dutch Bros operates drive-thru coffee shops across multiple states, emphasizing quality beverages and exceptional customer service.

Positive

• Proceeds from the IPO amounting to approximately $556.8 million could fuel future growth initiatives for Dutch Bros.
• Increased market visibility and liquidity since the stock began trading on NYSE under the symbol 'BROS'.

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shares due to the large volume of new shares issued in the IPO.

GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dutch Bros Inc. (“Dutch Bros”) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 24,210,526 shares of its Class A common stock, including the exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase 3,157,894 additional shares, at a price to the public of $23 per share. Proceeds from the initial public offering were approximately $556.8 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses.

The Class A common stock began trading on The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “BROS” on September 15, 2021.

BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities and Jefferies LLC acted as lead book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Barclays Capital Inc. and Piper Sandler & Co. acted as lead book-running managers for the offering. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and William Blair acted as book-running managers for the offering. Cowen, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, AmeriVet Securities, Inc., Penserra Securities LLC, R. Seelaus & Co., LLC and Tribal Capital Markets, LLC acting as co-managers for the offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 14, 2021. The offering was being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus related to the offering may be obtained from the SEC at www.sec.gov, and from:

• BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com
• J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com or by telephone at 1-866-803-9204.
• Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by email at prospectus_department@Jefferies.com or by telephone at 1-877-821-7388.
• Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or by telephone at 1-888-603-5847.
• Piper Sandler & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, or by email at prospectus@psc.com or by telephone at 1-800-747-3924.

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 state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Dutch Bros Inc.

Dutch Bros is a high growth operator and franchisor of drive-thru shops that focus on serving high QUALITY, hand-crafted beverages with unparalleled SPEED and superior SERVICE. Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma, Dutch Bros began with a double-head espresso machine and a pushcart in Grants Pass, Oregon. While espresso-based beverages are still at the core of what we do, Dutch Bros now offers a wide variety of unique, customizable cold and hot beverages that delight a broad array of customers. We believe Dutch Bros is more than just the products we serve—we are dedicated to making a massive difference in the lives of our employees, customers and communities. This combination of hand-crafted and high-quality beverages, our unique drive-thru experience and our community-driven, people-first culture has allowed us to successfully open new shops and continue to share the “Dutch Luv” at 471 locations in 11 states as of June 30, 2021.

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FAQ

What was the share price for Dutch Bros' IPO?

The share price for Dutch Bros' IPO was $23 per share.

How much money did Dutch Bros raise from its IPO?

Dutch Bros raised approximately $556.8 million from its IPO.

When did Dutch Bros begin trading on the NYSE?

Dutch Bros began trading on the NYSE on September 15, 2021.

What is the stock symbol for Dutch Bros?

The stock symbol for Dutch Bros is 'BROS'.

Who were the lead underwriters for the Dutch Bros IPO?

The lead underwriters for the Dutch Bros IPO included BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Jefferies LLC.