SECAUCUS, N.J., Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) today announced the launch of a proposed follow-on offering of $300,000,000 of the Company’s common stock in an underwritten public offering. Freshpet intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to $45,000,000 of additional shares of common stock. The offering is subject to market and other conditions.

BofA Securities, Baird and Truist Securities are acting as book-running managers for the offering.

About Freshpet

Freshpet’s mission is to improve the lives of dogs and cats through the power of fresh, real food. Freshpet foods are blends of fresh meats, vegetables and fruits farmed locally and made at our Freshpet Kitchens. We thoughtfully prepare our foods using natural ingredients, cooking them in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve the natural goodness of the ingredients. Freshpet foods and treats are kept refrigerated from the moment they are made until they arrive at Freshpet Fridges in your local market.