The Ademi Firm is investigating NorthWestern (NASDAQ: NWE) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its going-private transaction.

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Shareholders of NorthWestern will receive 0.98 shares of Black Hills for each NorthWestern share owned. Upon completion, Black Hills shareholders will own approximately 56% and NorthWestern shareholders will own approximately 44% of the combined entity.

NorthWestern insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.

The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing transactions for NorthWestern by imposing a significant penalty if NorthWestern accepts a competing bid. We are investigating the conduct of the NorthWestern board of directors, and whether they are fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders.

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