Market Opens

Esther Choi, Vice President, ETF Distribution Ontario, BMO Global Asset Management and Julia Howe, Director, ETF Distribution Ontario, BMO Global Asset Management, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market to celebrate the launch of the new BMO SPDR Financials Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLF, ZXLF.F) and the BMO SPDR Utilities Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLU, ZXLU.F). The ETFs seek to replicate, to the extent possible before fees and expenses, the performance of an index that provides exposure to equity securities of large-capitalization issuers in the U.S. financials and utilities sectors. Generally, the ETFs will invest substantially all of their assets, directly or indirectly, in the Financials Select Sector SPDR® Fund and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR® Fund respectively. Each ETF may invest substantially all of its assets, directly or indirectly, in the constituent securities of the Index, in substantially the same proportions as they are represented in the Index. BMO ETFs are designed to stay ahead of market trends and provide compelling solutions to help advisors and investors. This includes a comprehensive suite of ETFs developed in Canada for Canadians, such as cost-effective core equity ETFs following market leading indexes, and a broad range of fixed income ETFs; solution-based ETFs responding to client demand, as well as combining active and passive investing with ETF series of active mutual funds.

John McKenzie Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, joined by representatives from BMO, Tethys, Altas Options, Alithya, Broadridge, CSTA Canada, and Desjardins, to celebrate the 21st Annual TMX Equities Trading Conference and open the market. The 21st annual TMX Equities Trading Conference is a full day event providing an ideal opportunity for the Canadian investment community to discuss current issues and trends.

Jim Hannon, Chief Executive Officer, Altus Group Limited (“Altus” or the “Company”) (TSX: AIF) and his team, joined Dani Lipkin, Managing Director, Global Innovation Sector, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market to celebrate the Company’s 20th anniversary of being listed on TSX. Altus connects data, analytics, and expertise to deliver the intelligence necessary to drive optimal CRE performance. The industry’s top leaders rely on their market-leading solutions and expertise to power performance and mitigate risk. Since 2005, Altus Group has been at the forefront of modernizing the commercial real estate industry. Their services and solutions have enhanced transparency across the CRE asset class, while their professionals and technologists continue to play a critical role in driving informed, strategic investment decisions in the industry. Altus’ global team of ~2,000 experts are making a lasting impact on an industry undergoing unprecedented change – helping shape the cities where their people live, work, and build thriving communities.

Brian Bloom, Co-Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Bloom Burton & Co. and Jolyon Burton, Co-founder, President and Head of Investment Banking, Bloom Burton & Co. (“Bloom Burton”) and their team and conference attendees, joined Omar Khafagy, Head, Client Success, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), to open the market to celebrate the start of the 2025 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference. The annual Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference brings together 66 of Canada’s premier and most promising publicly-traded and private companies in the healthcare industry. This event attracts Canadian, U.S. and international investors who are interested in the latest developments in Canadian healthcare. Bloom Burton & Co. is a firm dedicated to accelerating returns in the healthcare sector for both investors and companies. Bloom Burton has an experienced team of medical, scientific, industry and capital markets professionals who perform a deep level of diligence, which combined with our creative and entrepreneurial approach, assists our clients in achieving the right monetization events. Bloom Burton and its affiliates provide capital raising, M&A advisory, equity research, strategic advisory, as well as company creation and incubation services. Bloom Burton Securities Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and is also a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).