Drive Shack Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE: DS) announced a public offering of $50 million in common stock, subject to market conditions. The company plans to utilize the net proceeds for investments, working capital, and the development of five Puttery venues in 2021. An option to purchase an additional 15% of shares sold is available to underwriters for 30 days. The offering is underwritten by BTIG, LLC and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, and will be made under a registration statement filed with the SEC. Investors should review the prospectus for detailed information.

Positive

• The company plans to use proceeds for investments and development of Puttery venues, potentially enhancing future revenue.
• The offering could strengthen the company's working capital position.

Negative

• The offering may lead to shareholder dilution if all shares are sold.
• Market uncertainty surrounding the timing and completion of the offering could affect stock performance.

Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE: DS, the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, announced today the launch of an underwritten public offering of $50,000,000 of shares of common stock, subject to market conditions. All shares of common stock are being offered by the Company. The underwriters have agreed to purchase all of the shares offered and the Company intends to grant the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of shares of common stock sold in the offering. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for investments and general corporate purposes, including for working capital and the planned development of five of seven Puttery venues in 2021.

BTIG, LLC is acting as lead book-running manager and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is acting as joint book-running manager for the offering.

The offering will be made pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (333-251671) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement. Prospective investors should read the prospectus supplement and the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus supplement and the prospectus may be obtained from BTIG, LLC, 65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022, or by e-mail at equitycapitalmarkets@btig.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy shares of common stock, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Drive Shack

Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the offering and the intended use of proceeds of the offering. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond our control. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect such forward-looking statements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in the prospectus supplement and the prospectus related to the offering and in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement related to the offering from the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

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FAQ

What is the size of Drive Shack's stock offering?

Drive Shack has announced a public offering of $50 million in common stock.

What will Drive Shack do with the proceeds from the stock offering?

The proceeds will be used for investments, working capital, and the development of Puttery venues.

Who are the underwriters for the Drive Shack stock offering?

BTIG, LLC is the lead book-running manager and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is the joint book-running manager.

Is there a risk of shareholder dilution with the Drive Shack offering?

Yes, the offering may cause shareholder dilution if all shares are sold.

What additional option do underwriters have in the Drive Shack offering?

Underwriters have the option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares sold in the offering for 30 days.