We extend the firm’s congratulations to Vail Resorts’ $1.4 billion strategic acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb Holdings as being named one of Lexpert’s Top Deals of the Year. Pursuant to the transaction, Vail acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Whistler for consideration of $36 per share payable in cash and shares. The transaction was structured as a plan of arrangement. Advisor’s to Whistler’s Special Committee were Trevor Scott, Teresa Tomchak, Robert Veitch and Sean Galloway.