First Republic Bank Prices Common Stock Offering

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First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) announced the pricing of a public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately $350 million before costs. The underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 375,000 shares. The last reported sale price on February 7, 2023 was $143.69 per share. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding loans and purchasing investment securities. The offering is expected to close on or about February 10, 2023, subject to customary conditions.

Positive

• Successful pricing of public offering aiming for approximately $350 million in gross proceeds.
• Opportunity for additional funds through an option for underwriters to purchase 375,000 more shares.

Negative

• Dilution risk for existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Republic Bank (“First Republic”) (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock for expected gross proceeds of approximately $350 million before underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. First Republic has also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares from First Republic. BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley are serving as joint bookrunning managers.

The last reported sale price of its common stock on February 7, 2023 was $143.69 per share. The underwriters propose to offer the shares of common stock for sale from time to time in one or more transactions on the New York Stock Exchange, in the over-the-counter market, through negotiated transactions or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, subject to their right to reject any order in whole or in part.

First Republic intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, funding loans or purchasing investment securities for its portfolio.

Closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about February 10, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The offering will be made only by means of an offering circular. The offering circular relating to the offering will be available at www.frc-offering.com and furnished on a Current Report on Form 8-K that will be filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Copies of the offering circular may also be obtained when available from BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, or email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by telephone at 1-866-803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282 Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: (866) 471-2526 or email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; or from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC - Attn: Prospectus Department - 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor - New York, New York 10014.

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of the 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. The securities are neither insured nor approved by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.

About First Republic Bank

Founded in 1985, First Republic and its subsidiaries offer private banking, private business banking and private wealth management. First Republic specializes in delivering exceptional, relationship-based service and provides a complete line of products, including residential, commercial and personal loans, deposit services, and private wealth management, including investment, brokerage, insurance, trust and foreign exchange services. Services are offered through preferred banking or wealth management offices primarily in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach and San Diego, California; Portland, Oregon; Boston, Massachusetts; Palm Beach, Florida; Greenwich, Connecticut; New York, New York; Jackson, Wyoming; and Bellevue, Washington. First Republic is a constituent of the S&P 500 Index and KBW Nasdaq Bank Index.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “predicts,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “plans,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “intends” and similar words or phrases. Accordingly, these statements are only predictions and involve estimates, known and unknown risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in them. All forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates of future results, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations, and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout our public filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Investors:

Andrew Greenebaum / Kimberly Esterkin

Addo Investor Relations

agreenebaum@addo.com

kesterkin@addo.com

(310) 829-5400

Media:

Greg Berardi

Blue Marlin Partners

gberardi@firstrepublic.com

(415) 239-7826

Source: First Republic Bank

FAQ

What is the purpose of First Republic's recent stock offering?

First Republic intends to use the net proceeds from the stock offering for general corporate purposes, including funding loans and purchasing investment securities.

When is the expected closing date for First Republic's stock offering?

The closing of the stock offering is expected to occur on or about February 10, 2023.

How much is First Republic aiming to raise from the stock offering?

First Republic is aiming to raise approximately $350 million before underwriting costs and expenses from the stock offering.

What is the last reported sale price of First Republic's stock before the offering?

The last reported sale price of First Republic's stock on February 7, 2023, was $143.69 per share.

What risks are associated with First Republic's public stock offering?

The public stock offering could lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity as new shares are issued.