Leslie’s, Inc. Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering

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Leslie’s announced the pricing of a secondary offering of 15,820,000 shares of its common stock at $22.00 per share, up from a previous announcement of 13,000,000 shares. The offering will close on September 17, 2021, pending customary closing conditions. Selling stockholders will receive all proceeds, while Leslie’s will not participate or receive any funds. Additionally, underwriters have a 30-day option to buy 2,373,000 shares. The registration statement for these securities was effective as of September 14, 2021.

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• The secondary offering was upsized from 13,000,000 to 15,820,000 shares, indicating strong demand.
• The offering price of $22.00 per share reflects a positive market valuation.

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• None.

PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie’s, Inc. (the “Company” or “Leslie’s”) (Nasdaq: LESL) announced today the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering by certain of the Company’s stockholders (the “Selling Stockholders”) of 15,820,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $22.00 per share (before underwriting discounts and commissions) (the “Offering”). The Offering was upsized from the previously announced 13,000,000 shares. The Selling Stockholders have also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,373,000 shares of common stock. The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the offering. Leslie’s is not offering any shares of its common stock in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the offering, including from any exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. The offering is expected to close on September 17, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and BofA Securities are acting as joint lead book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters for the Offering. Jefferies and Wolfe | Nomura Strategic Alliance are also serving as bookrunners for the Offering with Baird, Guggenheim Securities, Piper Sandler, Stifel, William Blair, Telsey Advisory Group, Loop Capital Markets, Ramirez & Co., Inc., and AmeriVet Securities serving as co-managers.

The Offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the Offering can be obtained from: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com, or by telephone at (866) 471-2526; or BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43; 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2021. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any 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 Leslie’s

Founded in 1963, Leslie’s is the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, serving residential, professional, and commercial consumers. Leslie’s markets its products through 952 physical locations and multiple digital platforms. The company employs more than 5,000 associates, pool and spa care experts, and certified technicians who are passionate about empowering consumers with the knowledge, products, and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their pools and spas.

Forward‐Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “intend,” “expect,” and “may,” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are based on current information available at the time the statements are made and on management’s reasonable belief or expectations with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from the belief or expectations expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Further, many of these factors are, and may continue to be, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may also emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect future events, developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors are referred to the Company’s registration statement for additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Contacts  

Investors
Farah Soi/Caitlin Churchill
ICR
investorrelations@lesl.com 

Media
David Isaacs/Hannah Dunning
Sard Verbinnen & Co
media@lesl.com 

FAQ

What is the stock symbol for Leslie’s?

The stock symbol for Leslie’s is LESL.

When does the Leslie’s secondary offering close?

The Leslie’s secondary offering is expected to close on September 17, 2021.

How many shares are being offered in Leslie’s secondary offering?

Leslie’s secondary offering includes 15,820,000 shares, which was increased from the initially announced 13,000,000 shares.

What is the offering price for Leslie’s shares?

The offering price for Leslie’s shares is $22.00 per share.

Who are the underwriters for Leslie’s secondary offering?

The underwriters include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and BofA Securities, among others.