GLOBAL LEADERS IN DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES TURN TO TSX & TSXV

$207B

in equity capital raised on TSX/TSXV in the past 5 years

$3.9T

of market capitalization across TSX/TSXV sectors

40%

of daily trading originates from outside of Canada

TSX and TSXV provide companies with a dynamic marketplace to access North American and global capital.

DAVID M. CHELICH, MBA

DAVID M. CHELICH, MBA

Sector Head, Business Development, Diversified Industries

KEY BENEFITS FOR DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES COMPANIES

  • 1
    Access to capital and future financing opportunities
    Going public can provide your company with financing opportunities to grow your business while expanding and diversifying your investor base by giving you access to pools of capital in Canada, the U.S. and globally.
  • 2
    Facilitate growth
    As a public company, your shares can be used as a currency substitute to acquire target companies, instead of a direct cash offering.
  • 3
    Increase visibility and prestige
    Going public enhances your company’s visibility which can provide your company with a higher profile and greater credibility.
  • 4
    Provide liquidity for shareholders
    Becoming a public company establishes a market for your company’s shares, providing your investors with an efficient and regulated vehicle in which to trade their shares.
  • 5
    Create employee incentive mechanisms
    Your employees can participate in the ownership of your company and benefit from being shareholders. This can serve to ensure stronger employee commitment to your company’s performance and success.

$11.3B

Diversified Industries equity capital raised in 2022

30.0B

Diversified Industries shares traded in 2022
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CONVERSATIONS WITH DIVERSIFIED COMPANIES LISTED ON TSX & TSXV

A collection of videos focused on insights for accessing growth capital through the public markets with industry experts.

GO PUBLIC - WAYS TO GET LISTED

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TSX AND TSXV LISTED COMPANY INITIATIVES

TSX30

TSX30™ is a ranking of the top 30 performers on Toronto Stock Exchange over a three-year period. As our flagship program, it offers unique insight into important market trends, and shines a light on compelling companies driving progress across industries and around the world.

TSX VENTURE 50

The TSX Venture 50 is a ranking of the top ten performers on the TSX Venture Exchange over the last year, comprising of 10 companies from five industry sectors.

This annual program showcases the top performing listed companies from five industry sectors, including: Clean Technology and Life Sciences, Diversified Industries, Energy, Mining, and Technology. Selection is based on 3 equally weighted criteria: share price appreciation, trading volume, and market capitalization growth.

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA SECTOR OVERVIEW

Includes companies involved in telecommunications equipment and services, television and radio broadcasting, motion picture/video production, and publishing.

$234.3B
in market capitalization
LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$3.9B
equity capital raised from 2018-2022
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CONSUMER PRODUCTS & SERVICES SECTOR OVERVIEW

Includes companies with a focus on products and services within the consumer discretionary and consumer staples industries. Companies range from retail, apparel, restaurants, automobiles, drugstores, and household products.

$290.7B
in market capitalization
LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$739M
equity capital raised in 2022
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FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR OVERVIEW

Includes traditional banks, trading firms, investment banks, asset managers, investment funds, insurance companies, non-bank lenders, transfer agencies and other providers of financial services

$908.7B
in market capitalization
LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$6.7B
equity capital raised in 2022
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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES SECTOR OVERVIEW

Includes a wide array of companies involved in heavy industry. Companies range from manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, capital goods, and commercial services.

$496.5B
in market capitalization
LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$2.0B
equity capital raised in 2022
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REAL ESTATE SECTOR OVERVIEW

Includes real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate operating companies (REOCs), and real estate development & services providers (REDs).

$96.0B
in market capitalization
LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$1.8B
equity capital raised in 2022
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2023 Guide to Listing

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Dual-Listing Guide

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