Dentons Canada advises Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. on its go-private transaction

Dentons advised Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (RME), Canada’s largest agricultural equipment dealer, on its CA$195-million go-private transaction. RME was acquired by an entity controlled by RME Chairman of the Board and President and CEO, by way of a plan of arrangement, which was approved by shareholders and by the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.

Dentons acted as counsel to RME with a team led by Tim Haney and consisting of Nicole Bacsalmasi, Simon Kupi, Riley Dearden, Raveena Benipal and Jerry Patterson, Q.C.

“Canada’s agricultural sector is innovating at a rapid pace with advanced technology and equipment to meet increasing demands on food and crop production. We are pleased to have supported RME on its strategic decision to take the company private in order to further grow and finance their business,” said Tim Haney, managing partner of Dentons’ Calgary office.

This significant transaction was covered in the media by BNN Bloomberg and CTV News.