Dole plc (DOLE) IPO Opens 6% Lower

Today's IPO for Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) opened for trading at $15 after pricing 25,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of $16.00 per share.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities and Davy are acting as lead book-running managers for the offering. BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets and Rabo Securities are acting as book-running managers for the offering. Stephens Inc. is acting as co-manager for the offering.

The combination of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc. with newly formed Dole plc will bring together two complementary, synergistic and culturally aligned organizations each with more than 150 years of history in the fresh produce industry.

Dole plc will be one of the world’s largest producers of fresh bananas and pineapples, and one of the leaders in value added salads and fresh packed vegetables in the United States. It will also have a growing presence in categories such as berries, avocados, and organic produce.

Dole plc will offer over 300 products grown and sourced both locally and globally from over 30 countries in various regions, and distributed and marketed in over 80 countries, across retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels.

Dole plc’s goal is to build a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow by increasing per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables today with a clear vision to “Make the World a Healthier Place.”

You May Also Be Interested In

• Rubrik (RBRK) Prices 23M Share IPO at $32/sh, Above Indicated $28-$31/sh Range - Reuters
• YY Group Holding (YYGH) Closes $5M IPO
• Lockheed Martin (LMT) PT Raised to $487 at Deutsche Bank