Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Announces Closing of Upsized Common Stock Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

Core Viewpoint - Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. has successfully closed an upsized public offering of 2,990,000 shares of common stock, raising approximately $275 million to fund a portion of the acquisition of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa [1][3][4] Group 1: Offering Details - The shares were sold at a public price of $96.20 per share, including 390,000 shares from the underwriters' option exercised on May 20, 2025 [1] - The offering was managed by Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo Securities as joint book-running managers, with additional bookrunners including Deutsche Bank Securities and others [2] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be contributed to RHP Hotel Properties, LP, which will use the funds to cover part of the $865 million purchase price for the Desert Ridge Acquisition [3] - The remaining purchase price will be funded through cash on hand and proceeds from a private placement of $625 million in senior notes, expected to yield approximately $614 million after expenses [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust specializing in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, managing a portfolio that includes five of the largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the U.S. [6] - The company also has a controlling interest in Opry Entertainment Group, which includes iconic country music brands and various entertainment venues [6]