Stantec Closes $288 Million Bought Deal Offering of Common Shares
30 November 2023 - 12:30AM
TSX, NYSE:STN
Stantec Inc. (the “Corporation”
or “Stantec”), a global leader in sustainable
design and engineering, is pleased to announce that it has closed
its previously announced bought deal public offering of common
shares (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the Offering,
Stantec issued 3,108,450 common shares (the
“Shares”) from treasury, including 405,450 Shares
issued in connection with the exercise in full of the
over-allotment option granted to the Underwriters (as defined
below), at a price of $92.50 per Share, for total gross proceeds of
$287,531,625. The Offering was completed through a syndicate of
underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriters”),
co-led by National Bank Financial Inc. and CIBC Capital Markets,
acting as co-bookrunners.
Stantec intends to use the net proceeds of the
Offering to repay balances outstanding on its revolving credit
facility with the intention of creating additional capacity to fund
future acquisition opportunities and growth initiatives, as well as
for general corporate purposes.
No securities regulatory authority has either
approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release. The
Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the United
States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S.
Securities Act"), or any U.S. state securities laws, and
may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the
account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or
any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the
U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This
news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States,
nor will there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction
in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Stantec
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the
corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of
place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design
with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because
they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed
and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision
what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse
perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.
We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and
project managers, innovating together at the intersection of
community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these
priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in
communities across the globe.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the
symbol STN.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward
Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this news
release constitute forward-looking statements under applicable
securities laws. These statements include, without limitation, the
expected use of the net proceeds of the Offering and the
Corporation's ability to fund future acquisition opportunities and
growth opportunities. Readers of this news release are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since a
number of factors could cause actual future results to differ
materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking
statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risk
of economic downturn, cash flow projections, project cancellations,
access and retention of skilled labor, decreased infrastructure
spending levels, decrease or end to stimulus programs, changing
market conditions for Stantec’s services, and the risk that Stantec
fails to capitalize on its strategic initiatives. Investors and the
public should carefully consider these factors, other
uncertainties, and potential events, as well as the inherent
uncertainty of forward-looking statements, when relying on these
statements to make decisions with respect to the Corporation.
Future outcomes relating to forward-looking
statements may be influenced by many factors and material risks.
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023,
there has been no significant change in the risk factors from those
described in Stantec's 2022 Annual Report. This report is
accessible online by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at sec.gov
or by visiting the CSA website at sedarplus.ca or Stantec’s
website, Stantec.com. You may obtain a hard copy of the 2022 annual
report free of charge from the investor contact noted below.
Investor Contact
Jess NieukerkStantec Investor RelationsPh:
403-569-5389jess.nieukerk@stantec.com
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