520 3rd Ave SW, Suite 1900, Centennial Place, East Tower, Calgary, AB
Year called to bar: 2009 (AB)
Michael Saliken leads deal teams and acts as a trusted advisor in the energy, technology, and life sciences industries. Whether a startup or large-cap business, Saliken develops close and trusting business relationships and is passionate to provide high-value and timely support. Saliken is a member of BLG's M&A steering committee and its Medtech steering committee. Saliken is a passionate board member and supporter of top 10 impact charity CUPS, based in Calgary, Alberta. Saliken received his law degree from the University of Alberta. Prior to attending law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance) with distinction from the Haskayne School of Business. He has worked in BLG's securities and capital markets group for 15 years. Called to the Alberta Bar in 2009.
On May 1, 2015, Whitecap Resources Inc. (Whitecap) completed the acquisition of Beaumont Energy Inc. (Beaumont) pursuant to a plan of arrangement for approximately $587.5 million.
On April 16, 2015 Kelt Exploration Ltd. (Kelt) completed the acquisition of Artek Exploration Ltd. (Artek) for approximately $320 million in accordance with a previously announced Plan of Arrangement (the Arrangement). Pursuant to the Arrangement, Artek became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelt and Artek’s name was changed to Kelt Exploration (LNG) Ltd.
