BRP and its Principal Shareholder Announce Closing of Previously Announced Secondary Offering
Rhea-AI Summary
BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOO) announced the closing of a previously announced bought deal secondary offering on Dec 23, 2025. Bain Capital Integral Investors II sold 1,850,000 subordinate voting shares at C$100.00 per share for total gross proceeds of C$185,000,000. All net proceeds were paid to the selling shareholder; the company received no proceeds from the offering. The offering was completed under a prospectus supplement dated Dec 18, 2025 and was led by RBC Capital Markets without an over-allotment option. After closing (excluding certain expected charitable gifting), Bain and affiliates hold 8,603,493 multiple voting shares, representing ~11.72% of issued shares and ~20.73% of voting power.
Positive
- 1,850,000 shares added to public float
- Transaction priced at C$100.00 per share for C$185,000,000 gross proceeds to seller
Negative
- The company received no proceeds from the offering
- Underwriters were not granted an over-allotment option
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, DOO declined 0.29%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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No peers with recorded momentum or same-day headlines; the 1.62% pre-news gain appears stock-specific in available data.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | Regulatory decision | Negative | -5.6% | ACCC opposed planned Telwater sale; BRP retained ownership and operations. |
| Dec 16 | Leadership change | Neutral | -2.3% | Announcement of new CEO and Board changes tied to long-term plan. |
Limited history shows mixed reactions: leadership change drew a modest decline, while a blocked divestiture saw a steeper drop.
Recent news included an ACCC decision on Dec. 18, 2025 opposing the Telwater sale, after which shares fell 5.6%, while BRP kept operating the profitable business with no change to Fiscal Year 2026 guidance. On Dec. 16, 2025, BRP announced a CEO transition effective Feb. 1, 2026, and the stock declined 2.29%. Today’s secondary offering follows this sequence of corporate and regulatory developments.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a completed secondary sale in which a principal shareholder sold 1,850,000 subordinate voting shares for gross proceeds of C$185,000,000, while the company received no proceeds. Bain and its affiliates still hold 8,603,493 multiple voting shares, or 11.72% of equity and 20.73% of voting power. Investors may track future ownership changes, overall trading liquidity, and how this fits alongside recent leadership and regulatory developments.
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The Subordinate Voting Shares were offered by way of a prospectus supplement dated December 18, 2025 to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated March 26, 2025 filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of
All net proceeds have been paid directly to the Selling Shareholder. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the Offering.
The Subordinate Voting Shares were offered by RBC Capital Markets, which was not granted an over-allotment option in connection with the Offering.
BRP's Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "DOO".
Following closing of the Offering and not taking into account certain charitable gifting contributions expected to be completed in connection therewith, Bain and its affiliates held 8,603,493 multiple voting shares of BRP, representing approximately
No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved the contents of this press release. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction.
About BRP
BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Quintrex boats and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines. Headquartered in
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Quintrex and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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