Baker McKenzie Advises RPMGlobal, a Global Leader in Mining Software, on its AUD 1.123 Billion Acquisition by Caterpillar

Baker McKenzie has successfully advised RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), a global leader in mining software, on its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. via a scheme of arrangement.  

RPMGlobal shareholders received cash consideration of AUD 5.00 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of AUD 1.123 billion.  

Baker McKenzie lead partner, Derek Pocock stated: “The sale of RPMGlobal has successfully realized immense value for shareholders.” 

Derek further commented: “The transaction highlights the strength of our national, cross practice collaboration and our continued focus on delivering strategic outcomes for clients on complex, high value M&A transactions.”

The transaction was led in Brisbane by Derek and associate Edward Paynter. 

A broader team also assisted comprising Sydney based, Lynsey Edgar and Jeremy Hardy, who advised on competition matters, alongside Melbourne based Helen Joyce and Sophie Snow who acted on the Federal Court approval process.