The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. Announces Secondary Offering of 6,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

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The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) announced a secondary offering of 6,000,000 shares of its common stock by Mallard Holdco, LLC. The Selling Stockholder may offer an additional 900,000 shares through the underwriter, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Importantly, Duckhorn will not sell any shares, and the Selling Stockholder will receive all proceeds. This offering is conducted under a shelf registration statement with the SEC, and the shares will be offered through a prospectus supplement, which will be available shortly. Forward-looking statements caution investors about potential risks affecting the offering.

Positive

• Planned secondary offering of 6,000,000 shares could increase liquidity in the market.
• Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as an underwriter may enhance market confidence.

Negative

• No proceeds will benefit Duckhorn, potentially limiting cash flow.
• Secondary offerings can dilute existing shareholder value.

ST. HELENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (“Duckhorn” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NAPA) today announced that Mallard Holdco, LLC (the “Selling Stockholder”) intends to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) 6,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Selling Stockholder expects to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 shares of common stock on the same terms and conditions. No shares are being sold by Duckhorn. The Selling Stockholder will receive all of the proceeds from this offering.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as the underwriter for the proposed offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC and has become effective. This press release shall 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 offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

The offering of these securities will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for the offering, when available, may be obtained from: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing Prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements address various matters including statements regarding the proposed registered secondary public offering. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. 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 Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of these statements. The Company’s business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.

About The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.

The Duckhorn Portfolio is the premier producer of luxury wines in North America. The acclaimed Duckhorn Portfolio includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark, each with its own dedicated winemaker.

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Investor Contact

Chris Mandeville, ICR

ir@duckhorn.com

707-302-2635

Media Contact

Jessica Liddell, ICR

DuckhornPR@icrinc.com

203-682-8200

Source: The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Duckhorn Portfolio's recent stock offering involving NAPA?

Duckhorn announced a secondary offering of 6,000,000 shares by Mallard Holdco, LLC, with an option for an additional 900,000 shares.

Who is underwriting the secondary offering for Duckhorn Portfolio?

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is the underwriter for Duckhorn's secondary stock offering.

How does the secondary offering affect current NAPA shareholders?

The secondary offering might dilute the value for existing shareholders since no proceeds benefit Duckhorn.

When was the secondary offering for NAPA announced?

The secondary offering for NAPA was announced recently but did not specify an exact date.

What should investors consider regarding the Duckhorn Portfolio's secondary offering?

Investors should consider the potential dilution of shares and that proceeds go entirely to the Selling Stockholder.