Cervus Equipment Named 2017 Alberta Venture Fast Growth 50 Company

Saskatoon, SK (January 3, 2017) - Alberta Venture today named Cervus Equipment one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Alberta in 2017. Published in the January edition of Alberta Venture, Fast Growth 50 is the most prominent ranking of Albertan businesses with significant growth.

"Fast Growth 50 recognizes resilient and thriving businesses in Alberta," says Dan Adams, Enterprise Lead, KPMG, longstanding Alberta Venture Sponsor. "We believe in promoting the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our economy and builds our communities."

"We're humbled to be recognized as a 2017 Alberta Venture Fast Growth 50 business," says Graham Drake, President & CEO, Cervus Equipment. "This achievement is thanks to the commitment of our employees, the strength of our partners and support from our communities."

For the past 19 years, the Fast Growth 50 program has been the most prominent ranking of Albertan businesses with significant growth in employees, assets, revenue and capital expenditures over a three-year period.

In addition to being recognized one of the fastest growing companies in Alberta, Cervus Equipment is also ranked as a top business in Saskatchewan and one of the most prominent companies in Alberta.

About Cervus Equipment Corporation

Cervus acquires and operates authorized agricultural, commercial, industrial and transportation equipment dealerships. The Company has interests in 64 dealerships in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, employing more than 1,500 people. The primary equipment brands represented by Cervus include John Deere agricultural equipment; Bobcat and JCB construction equipment; Clark, Sellick and Doosan material handling equipment; and Peterbilt transportation equipment. The common shares of Cervus are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol "CVL".

About Alberta Venture

Alberta Venture magazine is where the province's business community continually turns to for the most up-to-date news, developments and opportunities shaping Alberta business. Twelve times a year, Alberta Venture publishes a must-read magazine filled with exceptional business stories and profiles, detailed industry reports, award-winning photography and helpful information on current business trends.

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