GLOBAL LEADERS IN DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES TURN TO TSX & TSXV

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

$66B
Diversified Industries equity capital raised in the last 5 years
26B
Diversified Industries shares traded in 2023
  • 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.

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.

WHY GO PUBLIC?

CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

For early-stage companies looking to gain access to public venture capital - or larger, established companies looking to take their business to the next level, going public may be the right fit for your company. Our two-tiered market offers financing and liquidity solutions that can be as unique as the businesses it serves.

GO PUBLIC - WAYS TO GET LISTED

There are multiple pathways to listing on TSX and TSXV.

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 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.

$219B
in market capitalization

As at December 31, 2023.

LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$3.4B
equity capital raised in the last 5 years

 

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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.

$306B
in market capitalization

As at December 31, 2023.

LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$7B
equity capital raised in the last 5 years

 

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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

$1.1B
in market capitalization

As at December 31, 2023.

LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$24B
equity capital raised in the last 5 years

 

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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.

$547B
in market capitalization

As at December 31, 2023.

LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$14B
equity capital raised in the last 5 years

 

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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).

$94.0B
in market capitalization

As at December 31, 2023.

LISTING REQUIREMENTS
$19B
equity capital raised in the last 5 years

 

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Diversified Industry Statistics

$66B

in equity capital raised on TSX/TSXV
in last five years

$2.2T

of market capitalization across TSX/TSXV sectors

40%

of daily trading originates from outside of Canada

All data as of December 31, 2023.

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WHAT INDUSTRY EXPERTS ARE SAYING

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Dive into the world of clean-label foods with The Fresh Factory (TSXV:FRSH) Co-Founder & CEO, Bill Besenhofer, for a compelling conversation about innovation, leadership, and the future of fresh food. Bill shares his insights on the evolution of The Fresh Factory and its commitment to sustainable, health-conscious products, including why the company chose to go public on TSX Venture Exchange to meet its growth ambitions. TSX's George Khalife hosts this conversation and explores Bill's diverse career path, from his early days as a football player at Eastern Illinois University to his roles in venture capital and executive operations. Discover how Bill's passion for mentorship and Lean Six Sigma expertise have shaped his approach to business and helped foster growth in the ventures he manages.
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TMX POV - The Future of Financial Markets: What Canada Must Do Now to Win
With the support of a robust financial ecosystem, Canadian companies continue to grow and compete in a global environment. Rather than fully-formed, mature companies bursting onto the world stage, the majority of our public companies start out as small enterprises nurtured from inception: by their founding entrepreneurs and the powerful, interconnected network of investors, advisors and other stakeholders that make up our public markets ecosystem.
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TMX Presents: The Podcast - Ep. 030: How Public Venture Capital Helped Fuel Yerbaé’s Mission to Provide a Healthier Alternative to Traditional Energy Drinks
In this episode, we’re joined by Todd and Kerrie Gibson, Co-Founders of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSXV:YERB.U), a company that makes great-tasting energy beverages with yerba mate and other premium, plant-based ingredients. After a successful crowdfunding campaign helped the company attract a loyal base of customers, Todd and Kerrie turned to TSX Venture Exchange to realize their growth ambitions and move the company forward. Hear from the co-founders as they outline the benefits of being a public company, including easier access to capital, the ability to attract qualified employees, and how it’s helped them stand alongside their biggest competitors in the market.
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TMX POV - Preparing for the Next IPO Window: Two Ways the Pandemic Changed the Process
The last significant IPO window caught many market participants by surprise. It opened in Q3 2020 and continued through most of 2021. Almost 240 companies went public in Canada during 2021, and record amounts of capital were raised in the innovation sector.
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TMX Presents: The Podcast - Ep. 024: Dietmar Neuhas on Investment Advising and Issuer Deal Making
In this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Dietmar Neuhas, Senior Investment Advisor at Echelon Wealth Partners. Dietmar began his wealth management career in the mid 1980s at an insurance company as an estate planner. He talks about watching trends - the theme that seemed to pervade even his childhood memories, and would eventually propel him into his career as an investment advisor. His path was not linear, after deciding not to pursue a career in psychology - by pure accident. Hear why a fish and chip shop had a huge impact on his initial career choices. Dietmar works with a team of six to advise their wealth management and issuer clients; they focus on building innovative fixed income portfolios along with equity investing.
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TMX Presents: The Podcast - Ep. 018: Tamir Poleg, Chairman & CEO, The Real Brokerage: On a mission to make agents’ lives better
Tamir Poleg, Chairman & CEO, The Real Brokerage, speaks to Toronto Stock Exchange’s (TSX) George Khalife, about The Real’s (TSX: REAX) explosive growth trajectory. The Real is a technology-powered real estate brokerage firm that listed on TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) in 2020; dual-listed on Nasdaq the following year; and in 2022 graduated from TSXV to TSX. Tamir talks about his journey to becoming a CEO of a publicly traded company, and how that has pushed him to continually improve and disrupt the real estate brokerage industry.
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More Info

Guide to Listing

Guide to Listing

Market overview, listing requirements & vehicles, and sector profiles.

Technical Guide

Technical Guide

A more detailed guide to listing on TSX and TSXV.

U.S. Companies

U.S. Companies

Learn about the benefits of going public & the Canadian markets.

Dual-Listing Guide

Dual-Listing Guide

A detailed guide for public companies looking to dual list.

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