Market Opens

Bill Bamber, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Global Asset Management; Alain Desbiens, Vice Chair, BMO ETFs, BMO Global Asset Management, and Jimmy Xu, Head, Liquid Alternatives and Non-Linear ETFs, BMO Global Asset Management (“BMO” or the “Company”), joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the BMO Covered Call Spread Gold Bullion ETF (TSX: ZWGD). The BMO Covered Call Spread Gold Bullion ETF seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through exposure to the price of gold bullion by investing directly or indirectly in long-term holdings of unencumbered gold bullion and to earn premiums through a covered call spread strategy. BMO was one of the first ETF issuers in Canada and since 2009 has become one of the country’s largest ETF providers with over $137 Billion in Assets Under Management (Source: National Bank Report, August 31, 2025). With more than 130 strategies, BMO ETFs help Canadians build stronger, more resilient portfolios. Proudly Canadian, BMO Global Asset Management is deeply rooted in the financial goals of Canadians and committed to delivering solutions that reflect their needs.

Benjamin Gossack, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management Inc. (“TDAM”), joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their TD North American Dividend Fund (TSX: TDNA). The TD North American Dividend Fund provides investors with access to the TD North American Dividend Fund portfolio, combined with the modern features of an ETF, and seeks to provide income and moderate capital growth by investing primarily in income-producing securities of issuers in North America. TDAM is a leading asset manager in Canada with an expanding global presence. They offer an extensive history of innovative solutions designed to provide better risk-adjusted returns with a long track record in integrating public and private market capabilities.

Dennis Organ, President and Chief Executive Officer and Deepak Bhandari, Chief Financial Officer of Canada Packers Inc. (“Canada Packers” or the “Company”) (TSX: CPKR), and their team, joined Robert Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to open the market to celebrate the Company's new listing on Toronto Stock Exchange. Canada Packers is one of North America's largest producers of raised without antibiotics (“RWA”) pork and is committed to its vision to be the global standard in sustainable pork. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Packers delivers a premium mix of products to a diverse mix of customers in North America and across the globe through representative offices in Mexico, China, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. The Company's integrated operations span hog production, processing, and value-added innovation. Proudly raised; Responsibly made. “This is the beginning of an exciting new era for Canada Packers,” said Dennis Organ, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Packers. “As an independent public company, we’re building on a proud legacy of providing high-quality, responsibly produced pork to customers around the world. We are well positioned with a healthy balance sheet, profitable and diversified business, and a tangible near-term growth opportunity. As we execute on our strategy, our focus on sustainability, operational excellence, and disciplined growth will continue to guide us as we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners, and communities.”

Eric Olivier Savoie, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Bank Investments (“NBI” or the “Company”) and his team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their ETF Series suite: NBI Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NCPB), NBI U.S. Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBUE), NBI U.S. Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBUE.F), NBI Global Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBGE), NBI Global Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBGE.F), NBI International Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBIE), NBI International Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBIE.F), NBI Global Small Cap Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBSC), NBI Global Small Cap Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBSC.F), NBI Target 2029 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NTGD), NBI Target 2030 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NTGE), NBI Target 2031 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NTGF), NBI Innovators Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NINV), NBI Innovators Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NINV.F), NBI Quebec Growth Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBQC), NBI SmartData U.S. Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NSDU), NBI SmartData U.S. Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NSDU.F), NBI SmartData International Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NSDI), NBI SmartData International Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NSDI.F), NBI Active U.S. Equity ETF – Hedged ETF Units (TSX: NUSA.F). The launch of the ETF series by National Bank Investments marks a major strategic milestone in our investment solutions offering. These new series enable investors to build portfolios that are more robust, flexible, and aligned with today’s market realities. True to our commitment to innovation and performance, we are opening the door to new investment opportunities while supporting our clients in a constantly evolving environment. This launch represents a turning point in our ability to deliver high-quality solutions designed to generate long-term value.